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Job Description
Job Summary: SOLAS is seeking a Project Officer to lead the development and review of curricula and assessments for its Apprenticeship Services Unit, working closely with stakeholders and technical specialists to create high-quality educational content.
We are recruiting a Project Officer to join our team at SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland. As a key member of our Apprenticeship Services Unit, you will play a critical role in developing and reviewing curricula and assessments for various craft areas. **Key Responsibilities:** • Project manage and lead the development and periodic reviews of curricula and assessments in accordance with SOLAS specifications and guidelines • Facilitate engagement with stakeholder groups in the review and development of curricula and assessments • Develop or advise on individual assessment instruments to comply with SOLAS design specifications, QQI, and assessment schedules • Complete assessments as required within the apprenticeships and across apprenticeships as necessary • Collaborate with technical/training specialists and instructors to achieve agreement on the design of appropriate assessment items and assessment strategies for SOLAS programs • Evaluate and verify assessment designs, including assessment processes, content, marking criteria, and grading systems • Proofread and submit work in agreed formats to the SOLAS administration coordinator for desktop publishing and computer-aided design services • Conduct focus groups with stakeholders and seek feedback on apprenticeship programs • Analyze assessment performance and stakeholder engagement and generate reports as required • Represent the Apprenticeship Services Unit as requested on internal and external working groups and committees • Undertake training when requested by Manager or Assistant Manager of the unit • Undertake any other project work or any other work assigned by the Manager and/or Assistant Manager of the unit **Requirements:** • Essential: + Clear understanding of the role + Driven to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard + Flexible and innovative approach to work + Proven track record in a busy working environment + Curricula and Assessment design and development + Excellent administration experience + Assessor/instructor experience + Stakeholder engagement experience + Quality Assurance experience + Lead and facilitate groups + Problem-solving abilities + Ability to plan, organize, monitor assigned tasks, and meet deadlines + Ability to play an active role in a team + Excellent time management skills + Excellent communication skills + Able to represent unit at meetings/workshops + Excellent writing skills + Enthusiastic, discreet, respects confidentiality, conscientious, honest, and trustworthy • Desirable: + Proven self-development efforts + Strives to find the best solutions to achieve objectives + Displays an understanding of project management + Some knowledge of key SOLAS systems + Experienced Assessor + Report writing experience + Holds a Training and Education Qualification, or is pursuing qualifications in relevant areas **SOLAS as an Employer:** SOLAS offers an excellent benefit package including a contributory pension scheme and the opportunity for further training and development. We are an equal opportunities employer, and canvassing will disqualify.