Who we are: 

 

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly was established under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and has a statutory role in the regional government structure for the 9 local authorities in the Northern and Western Region. The main roles of the Assembly are to: 

1. To prepare and implement the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES). 
2. To ensure consistency with RSES in relation to the Local Development Plans of the 11 constituent Local Authorities. 
3. To establish and assist appropriate regional fora to support the economic development of the Region.
4. To support the work of the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC).
5. To Identify, participate in and to co-ordinate EU projects throughout the region. 
6. To support the national delegation to the Committee of the Regions (CoR).
7. Participate as Managing Authority for the region in monitoring EU Operational Programmes and 
8. To provide support and assistance to the Irish Regions Office (IRO) in Brussels 

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer

 

The Post

The GIS Officer shall work within the Regional Planning and Economic Development Division. He/She will be responsible for the implementation of GIS development, support of ongoing GIS initiatives, and the provision of GIS supports to the NWRA. The role will involve a specific focus on assisting the Regional Planning and Economic Development Directorate in delivering geospatial applications, products and providing detailed reports that identifies, monitors and reports on the general economic, social and environmental progress of the region. It will include involvement across the communications function with a strong emphasis on Graphic Design and with a focus on developing digital and social media.

The Person

For more detailed information, including the duties and responsibilities of the post and the criteria to be used during the recruitment and selection process, please see the Candidate Information Booklet.

Salary
€48,540 (Min) to €55,365 (Max) with 1st LSI (€57,337) & 2nd LSI (€59,320).

Location

The Assembly Headquarters is located at The Square, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4.00pm, on Thursday 2nd September 2021

Further Details

Download the Application Form and the Candidate Information Booklet or request by email from: hr@nwra.ie

The competition may consist of a two-stage process:
1. Short-listing
2. Competitive interview

 

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes in Ireland have awarded €286.5 million to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to support the cost of essential personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies to the Irish healthcare system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two ERDF Regional Programmes responded to the pandemic by developing the Health Support Scheme which funds the HSE’s drive to secure and sustain continuity of access and supply of essential PPE for the health services in Ireland. HSE Health Business Services has led the extraordinary challenge to ensure the supply of PPE through a multi-agency approach with regulatory support from the Health Products Regulatory Authority.

ERDF funding of €286,580,931 has been awarded to the HSE from the Border, Midlands & Western (BMW) Regional Operational Programme (€97,415,632), and the Southern & Eastern (S&E) Regional Operational Programme (€189,165,299) for the supply of COVID-19 PPE to the health service in the S&E and BMW regions.

The funding from the ERDF Programmes was facilitated by the EU CRII and CRII Plus Regulations to support operations and foster crisis response capacities in the context COVID-19; and Reg 2020/558 to support exceptional measures for use of European Structural Investment Funds for Covid-related support.

The S&E Regional Operational Programme and the BMW Regional Operational Programme are managed respectively by the Southern Regional Assembly and the Northern & Western Regional Assembly and are co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) was established on 1^stJanuary 2015 covering Galway City & County, Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Monaghan and Sligo.

Located in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon the NWRA is responsible for:

• Regional economic and spatial planning
• Management of European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) in BMW region
• Developing, implementing and promoting regional development policy and activities
• Acting as national contact point for EU-funded transnational programmes
• Engaging in collaborative research projects with national and international partners

We have an ambition to create value by being the most Connected Region in Europe. Working with constituent stakeholders to connect our strengths.

Full evidence of this work can be viewed on this website and that includes delivery of our €320m Regional Operational Programme, development of the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies (RSES), success in securing European Entrepreneurial Region award in 2018 and being designated as only one of twenty city & regions in Europe for Regio Hub (communicating the EU legislative package).

In addition, the NWRA has overseen an increase in the supply of EU funds to the region through transnational programmes with initiatives like the Diploma in EU Funds and the establishment of our EU Engagement unit.  The NWRA is also directly involved with innovative projects focusing on smart cities, SME digitisation, greenways and gastronomy. Many of these aligning with priorities across Regional Enterprise Plans, Rural Development Programme and the Atlantic Economic Corridor.

The NWRA is approaching this work with a clear set of values, focusing on:

1. Creativity
2. Partnership
3. Engagement, and
4. Vision

Thus, we continually aim to improve how we engage with stakeholders across all aspects of our programme of work – allowing stakeholders to influence, guide and steer our activities, enabling us to better deliver our vision as an organisation. The development of our new Corporate Plan for 2019-2024 provides us the perfect opportunity to do this.

We are seeking your feedback.

As the EU growth strategy moves towards a smarter and greener Europe, the NWRA forecasts a strategic opportunity to align regional priorities with EU and Exchequer funds. We are exploring how we can integrate and align core responsibilities to create more value and accelerate sustainable regional growth. In helping shape our new strategy we are inviting the views and opinions of key stakeholders and would very much welcome your perspective on what you think the key areas of focus should be.  Where can we create additional value or enhance our service delivery?

We would greatly appreciate your responses by September 27^themailed to Gerry Lavelle in Corporate Services (glavelle@nwra.ie)

The Northern & Western Regional Assembly is recruiting for the following post:

GIS Project Manager (Grade V) Fixed Term Contract – 3 Years

The GIS Project Manager shall primarily assist in the delivery of a project, funded as part of the EU Atlantic Area InterReg Programme, which has the NWRA as one of eight partner Bodies, and undertake any other duties as required in line with corporate objectives of the Assembly. The objective of the Project (Maritime, Ocean Sector and Ecosystem Sustainability – MOSES) is to examine the ‘blue’ growth path for the sustainable development of the major sectors operating in the Atlantic space as envisaged in the Atlantic Action Plan, building on the expertise gained in the parent EU INTERREG Atlantic IV project MARNET.

Please find Competition Guidelines and Application Form her

Application form GIS Project Manager

Competition Guidelines GIS Project Manager

Applications must be made on the official application form and posted/delivered (original and three copies) to Director, Northern & Western Regional Assembly, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. When completing the application form accuracy is essential as you may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied. Any inaccuracy in completing the form may result in rejection. Therefore, it is in your own interest to ensure that the information supplied in your application is complete and correct.

Applications must be delivered, or posted in sufficient time to ensure delivery not later than 4.00pm Friday 24th August 2018. An acknowledgement will issue to applicants by email. Allegations of loss or delay will not be considered unless supported by a Certificate of Posting. The cost of postage must be borne by the applicant. Change of address must be notified to us immediately in writing.

The Northern & Western Regional Assembly is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity.