About IPA
About Institute of Public Administration
Founded in 1957, the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is a le...
About IPA
About Institute of Public Administration
Founded in 1957, the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is a leading provider of education, training and consultancy services for the public sector in Ireland. Its objective is to advance the understanding, standard and practice of public administration and public policy.
The IPA is a recognised college of the National University of Ireland. It provides third-level programmes, professional development courses, and training and advisory services in areas including Public Management, Local Government, Governance, Leadership, Human Resources and Finance.
What we do
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:
- Education and Training: building people’s capability to meet current and future challenges;
- Advisory and Consultancy: solving problems and helping plan, and shape the future;
We are proud of our distinct mission and role in the provision of Education, Training, Consultancy and other services for the wider public sector both in Ireland and abroad.
Our blend of experience, skills and knowledge of the public sector allows us to offer a wide range of bespoke services which meet our clients’ needs precisely and effectively and whilst our services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish public service, we have a strong reputation and demand for our services internationally also.
Job Function:
Support the Assistant Registrar on projects in the area of quality assurance, including policies & procedures, Institutional Reviews, Programmatic Reviews, Quality Improvement Plans. Contribute to course delivery and assessment in area of public management.
Main Duties
- Support the development and implementation of Quality Assurance reviews and arising actions, including Institutional Reviews, Programmatic Reviews, Quality Improvement Plans.
- Support development, implementation and review of quality assurance policies, procedures and processes.
- Research and prepare reports, procedural documentation and other resources/materials related to quality assurance requirements.
- Support the quality review and enhancement of programme delivery, learning materials and use of online learning platforms such as Moodle.
- Support Teaching, Learning & Assessment initiatives and monitor standard of assessed work.
- Contribute to Whitaker School programmes through selected lectures and assessment.
About the ideal candidate
Qualifications
- third-level qualification in a relevant subject area e. Politics, Economics, Law, Public Policy or related discipline. - essential
- Post-graduate qualification – desirable
Knowledge
- Good understanding of Quality Assurance in a third-level environment.
- Sound understanding of the public service and public administration.
- Proficiency in computer skills and experience of using IT based presentation aids and software packages
Experience
- Minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience, preferably in a higher education institution.
- Experience in managing a range of tasks for multiple stakeholders across varying timelines
Skills
- Strong research skills, analytical and writing skills.
- Strong report design, presentation and layout skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving
How to apply:
Please provide a tailored CV (max 3 pages) and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) providing specific examples of how you meet the Essential Criteria for this role as listed in the Candidate Booklet. They should be emailed directly to ipa@consciatalent.com no later than 1pm (Irish time) on 23rd September 2024
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