BirdWatch Ireland is Ireland’s largest wildlife conservation NGO. Our mission, as set out in our Strategic Plan 2024- 2030, is to be a strong and influential leader for nature conservation in Ireland, one that takes action based on the latest scientific data and supports and inspires people to get involved in environmental protection.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance and Project Manager for PeacePlus Nature, a four year, cross border project of nine organisations led by RSPB NI.  It aims to address the declines in priority species and habitats in the border counties and Northern Ireland.

BirdWatch Ireland will be responsible for delivering a €2m Donegal Wader Recovery Work Plan, which relates to the protection and conservation of breeding waders in Co. Donegal.

The successful candidate will lead on the financial reporting and administrative project management; they should have experience of financial reporting to national or EU authorities, Project Management and ideally knowledge and experience of conservation projects.  Experience of previous Peace or Interreg reporting to SEUPB would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities include:-

• Work with the Lead Partner and the BirdWatch Ireland Finance & Administration Manager  to ensure the project implements financial policies and reporting procedures in compliance with legislation, regulation and overall PEACEPLUS Programme and BirdWatch Ireland requirements.
• Monitor budget progress by reviewing spend and preparing forecasts.
• Upload financial information and relevant supporting documents quarterly to the PEACEPLUS Portal, ensuring all necessary supporting documents are available to the lead partner by the reporting deadline.
• Assist the Project staff with the administrative aspects of the delivery of their conservation projects. Prepare procurement documentation in line with Programme Rules and in conjunction with relevant Lead Partner staff.  Undertake procurement exercises and assist with assessments.
• Liaising with the Head of Communications and Development and the Communications Officer, create and maintain a BirdWatch Ireland project webpage and be responsible for other BirdWatch Ireland project communications such as social media posts, leaflets, press & PR, newsletters etc.
• Participate in Delivery Groups and liaise with other relevant stakeholders.