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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) Officer will support the effective delivery, coordination, and impact measurement of the NextGen4Peace project. The role requires the developmentg and implementation of a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track outcomes, demonstrate impact, and inform continuous improvement of the project.

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
• Other Duties will include providing programme management support and contributing to programme updates and reporting.

Essential Criteria

• Level 7 or above qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, development, peacebuilding, evaluation)
• Substantial expertise in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Analysis, and Impact Measurement
• Expertise in both Quantitative and Qualitative Statistical Analysis
• Experience using data tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS, or similar)
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Knowledge of peacebuilding, reconciliation, or community relations in Northern Ireland/Ireland
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Fluency in the English Language (Level C2)

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with EU-funded programmes (e.g. PEACEPLUS, INTERREG)
• 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. The postholder will be required to attend regular meetings and activities in Belfast, as well as across Northern Ireland and Ireland as part of project delivery.

This role is funded through the Republic of Ireland and as such compensation will be through Euro and inline with terms of the Republic of Ireland.

Application

To apply for this role please send your CV and Cover Letter which clearly outlines how you meet the essential criteria for this role to recruitment@glencree.ie

The deadline for applications is Wednesday the 5th of August 2026.

Please note that due to the high number of applications, only applicants clearly meet the essential criteria will be considered.