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Programme & Communications Administrator & Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager (FT) 

PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations

Background

The Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation works with individuals and groups to transform conflict, promote reconciliation, encourage healthy relationships, and build sustainable peace.

We are an Irish-based, independent, non-governmental organisation. Founded in 1974 in response to the conflict in Northern Ireland, Glencree played an important role in the Irish Peace Process, bringing together those in conflict for confidential dialogue and helping to build relationships across divides. As well as our ongoing work on the island of Ireland, our perspective and expertise has been shared in more than ten conflict and post-conflict countries around the globe.

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation has partnered with Mediation Northern Ireland (MNI), as training delivery partner, to successfully fulfil the NextGen4Peace project deliverables and outputs across a 4-year period (1^st October 2025-30^th September 2029). The consortium consists of Glencree as the Lead Partner, MNI as Partner and 6 further Associate Partners (community organisations and educational bodies). Mobilisation in the field will commence May 2026, following recruitment of the full project team (5 in total) and the delivery of initial preparatory activities, with our partner MNI at project initiation. The main location for this role will office based in Belfast for 2-3 days a week and the remainder may involve travel across Northern Ireland Counties, to the Border Counties in the Republic of Ireland, and to our head office located in Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

The Project

The NextGen4Peace project is a comprehensive peacebuilding initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB),

which aims to embed non-violent, conflict resolution, mediation, and dialogue skills and processes across communities in the Programme area. The overall objective is to create and sustain a regional network of diverse and inclusive grassroot peacebuilders at a wide scale cross border and communities, through a partnership of both regional and location organisations and locations.

The project aims to support good cross community and intercultural relations in the investment area of the six counties of Northern Ireland and six border counties of the Republic of Ireland by:

• Providing short, tailored skills training programmes to marginalised communities in conflict resolution, dialogue, mediation and restorative practice skills.
• Supporting the development of 3-5 key locations across the investment area which will be ‘anchor sites’ for training delivery and mediation support.
• Introducing and piloting a community-based mediation service model to marginalised communities through the hubs and the nurturing of trainee mediators.
• Nurturing the training and professional development of 30 mediators/dialogue facilitators from marginalised communities to be the next generation of peacebuilders including supporting a community of practice.
• Delivering conflict resolution skills initiative for school communities via 3 regional Associate Partners (Parents Associations and Boards of Governance primary and post primary) to support good community relations across the investment area.

Role Purpose

The Programme & Communications Administrator will provide essential administrative, coordination, and communications support to ensure the effective delivery of the NextGen4Peace project. This role combines programme management support with communications delivery, ensuring that project activities are well-coordinated, compliant, and effectively promoted. The postholder will contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the project, supporting financial administration, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and communications in line with PEACEPLUS requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Administration & Coordination

• Provide administrative support across all aspects of project delivery
• Assist in the coordination of project activities, ensuring alignment with work plans and timelines
• Organise and support Steering Committee meetings, partner meetings, and project events (including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions)
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation to ensure audit readiness

2. Financial & Procurement Support

• Support financial administration processes, including tracking expenditure and maintaining financial records
• Assist in preparing documentation for claims and financial reporting
• Support procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and maintaining procurement files

3. Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in collecting and maintaining data on project outputs, participants, and activities
• Support the preparation of progress reports and evidence for PEACEPLUS reporting requirements
• Ensure all documentation is organised and compliant with audit and verification standards

4. Communications & Outreach Support

• Assist in implementing the project’s communications plan and outreach activities
• Support the development of content for newsletters, social media, website updates, and promotional materials
• Help coordinate communications campaigns to support participant recruitment and stakeholder engagement
• Ensure all communications adhere to PEACEPLUS branding and visibility requirements

5. Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with project participants, community groups, and partner organisations
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists and assist with communications and event coordination
• Contribute to inclusive and accessible engagement approaches, particularly for marginalised groups

6. Project Management Support

• Work closely with the Programme Manager to ensure effective coordination across all project strands
• Support internal communications across the partnership
• Assist with risk and issue tracking and general project administration tasks

Experience and Skills

• The successful applicant will be highly organised and efficient and have the personal and relational skills to consult effectively with project staff, Partner project staff, management and broader teams, the Glencree Board, contractors, suppliers, stakeholders and SEUPB as the project’s funders:

Essential

• Experience in an administrative or project support role
• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and digital communication tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Google Analytics and WordPress)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a team

Desirable

• Experience working on publicly funded or EU-funded programmes (e.g. PEACE, INTERREG)
• Experience in communications, marketing, or stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of community development, youth work, or peacebuilding contexts

Core Competencies

• Organisation and attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork
• Reliability and accountability
• Flexibility and problem-solving
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Personal Attributes

• Shows commitment to promoting peace, stability, and social cohesion.
• Will promote cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse perspectives and traditions within the project.
• Open to change and provides for flexibility and adaptability to evolving project demands and challenges.
• Holds a strong sense of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive information and relationships.

Reporting to:                            Programme Manager

Salary:                                      €32,092 – 5-day week

Terms:                                      4-year fixed term contract

This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Belfast, combining remote working with regular in- person attendance at the office and programme activities. The postholder will also be required to travel across Northern Ireland and Ireland as part of project delivery.

Application

To apply for this role please send your CV and Cover Letter detailing your experience, interest and suitability for the role to recruitment@glencree.ie

The deadline for applications is Friday the 18^th of June 2026.

Monitoring & Evaluation/Assistant Programme Manager (FT)

PEACEPLUS Programme Area 1.3 Building Positive Relations

Background

The Glencree Centre for Peace & Reconciliation works with individuals and groups to transform conflict, promote reconciliation, encourage healthy relationships, and build sustainable peace.

We are an Irish-based, independent, non-governmental organisation. Founded in 1974 in response to the conflict in Northern Ireland, Glencree played an important role in the Irish Peace Process, bringing together those in conflict for confidential dialogue and helping to build relationships across divides. As well as our ongoing work on the island of Ireland, our perspective and expertise has been shared in more than ten conflict and post-conflict countries around the globe.

The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation has partnered with Mediation Northern Ireland (MNI), as training delivery partner, to successfully fulfil the NextGen4Peace project deliverables and outputs across a 4-year period (1^st October 2025-30^th September 2029). The consortium consists of Glencree as the Lead Partner, MNI as Partner and 6 further Associate Partners (community organisations and educational bodies). Mobilisation in the field will commence May 2026, following recruitment of the full project team (5 in total) and the delivery of initial preparatory activities, with our partner MNI at project initiation. The main location for this role will office based in Belfast for 2-3 days a week and the remainder may involve travel across Northern Ireland Counties, to the Border Counties in the Republic of Ireland, and to our head office located in Glencree, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.

The Project

The NextGen4Peace project is a comprehensive peacebuilding initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB),

which aims to embed non-violent, conflict resolution, mediation, and dialogue skills and processes across communities in the Programme area. The overall objective is to create and sustain a regional network of diverse and inclusive grassroot peacebuilders at a wide scale cross border and communities, through a partnership of both regional and location organisations and locations.

The project aims to support good cross community and intercultural relations in the investment area of the six counties of Northern Ireland and six border counties of the Republic of Ireland by:

• Providing short, tailored skills training programmes to marginalised communities in conflict resolution, dialogue, mediation and restorative practice skills.
• Supporting the development of 3-5 key locations across the investment area which will be ‘anchor sites’ for training delivery and mediation support.
• Introducing and piloting a community-based mediation service model to marginalised communities through the hubs and the nurturing of trainee mediators.
• Nurturing the training and professional development of 30 mediators/dialogue facilitators from marginalised communities to be the next generation of peacebuilders including supporting a community of practice.
• Delivering conflict resolution skills initiative for school communities via 3 regional Associate Partners (Parents Associations and Boards of Governance primary and post primary) to support good community relations across the investment area.

Role Purpose

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) / Assistant Programme Manager will support the effective delivery, coordination, and impact measurement of the NextGen4Peace project. The role combines programme management support with responsibility for developing and implementing robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track outcomes, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Develop and implement the project’s M&E framework aligned with PEACEPLUS requirements
• Design data collection tools (surveys, indicators, feedback mechanisms)
• Collect, analyse, and report on qualitative and quantitative data
• Track outputs, outcomes, and impact against agreed targets
• Produce regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support evaluation processes and contribute to learning and best practice

Programme Management Support

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of programme activities and events
• Support planning, scheduling, and logistics across project partners
• Maintain project documentation, records, and compliance requirements
• Liaise with partners, stakeholders, and participants
• Support financial and administrative tracking where required

Communications & Reporting

• Contribute to programme updates, reports, and case studies
• Support communication of impact and learning outcomes
• Ensure compliance with PEACEPLUS visibility and reporting requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and peacebuilding values

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, development, peacebuilding, evaluation)
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or impact measurement
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Experience working on community, youth, or peacebuilding programmes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with EU-funded programmes (e.g. PEACEPLUS, INTERREG)
• Knowledge of peacebuilding, reconciliation, or community relations in Northern Ireland/Ireland
• Experience using data tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS, or similar)
• Experience working in cross-community or cross-border contexts

Core Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and peacebuilding values

Personal Attributes

• Shows commitment to promoting peace, stability, and social cohesion.
• Will promote cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse perspectives and traditions within the project.
• Open to change and provides for flexibility and adaptability to evolving project demands and challenges.
• Holds a strong sense of ethics and integrity in handling sensitive information and relationships.

Reporting to:                            Programme Manager

Salary:                                       €42,656.00 – 5-day week

Terms:                                          4-year fixed term contract

This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Belfast, combining remote working with regular in- person attendance at the office and programme activities. The postholder will also be required to travel across Northern Ireland and Ireland as part of project delivery.

Application

To apply for this role please send your CV and Cover Letter detailing your experience, interest and suitability for the role to recruitment@glencree.ie

The deadline for applications is Friday the 18^th of June 2026.