Outcomes Based Accountability Specialist

Outcomes Based Accountability Specialist

My client is a leading non-profit organisation, specialising in working with and for young children. They are currently seeking an Outcomes Based Accountability Specialist to join their team in Belfast.

This is a Full-Time, contracted position – initially until the 31st of March 2027 (possibility of extension thereafter).

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

With a salary of £37,336 - £40,221 per annum (dependent on experience).

Job Role:

You will be responsible for leading on the implementation of high quality and appropriate monitoring and evaluation processes within fund. This is to include engaging with the sector and projects to identify their support needs.

Essential Criteria:

• 2 years’ experience in the field of Community Development in an Early Years or Community Education or Social Care or Health setting.
• 2 years previous experience of programme monitoring and evaluation with reporting responsibility to both internal and external stakeholders to include the OBA approach.
• A degree level qualification or equivalent in an area of study related to or incorporating Sociology or Community Development or Business Development.
• Demonstrable data analyse experience and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Adhere to confidentiality at all times.
• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in Northern Ireland/ROI and have the use of vehicle for official purpose OR have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable Criteria:

• Post graduate qualification.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To conduct monitoring and verification of funded projects in accordance with the OBA framework and payments and monitoring schedule.
• Regularly review the monitoring and evaluation processes and systems to ensure the collection, tracking and reporting of data at project and Fund level, algins with reporting requirements.
• Conduct annual evaluation of funded projects in line with outcomes and agreed measures.
• In collaboration with fund team, review processes and data to identify what works, challenges and lessons learned for programme development.
• Maintain the effective data management via the online grant management platform.
• Ensure reliability and accuracy of information through quality checks and provision of support to funded projects when collecting data.
• Compile and analyse data to produce high quality reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assist with a competitive grant application and award process for the allocation of funds in line with the requirements of the Department of Education. 
• Provide training and ongoing support to grant recipients on how to manage their grant.
• Provide support to grant recipients on how to evidence their impact.
• Contribute to thinking, processes and systems relating to measuring and evidencing our impact.
• Take part in and assist in the organisation of special events, outings, visits and any other activities as required.
• Carry out any other duties as required.