Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Location: Downpatrick Salary: £21.24 per hour Contract: Maternity Cover VANRATH are delighted to be working with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to recruit a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Maternity Cover) based in Downpatrick. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the delivery and assessment of community safety and good relations initiatives across the district. The Role Reporting to the Safer Communities & Good Relations Manager, the postholder will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the Council's Policing & Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) and Good Relations programmes. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing the monitoring, reporting and financial administration of PCSP and Good Relations projects. Producing quarterly financial and performance reports and ensuring full compliance with funder and audit requirements. Carrying out verification visits, data collection and project reviews to ensure targets are achieved. Supporting the development of effective information management and evaluation systems. Liaising with internal departments, elected members, funders and community partners. Providing advice and training to staff and grant recipients on monitoring and evaluation processes. The Ideal Candidate Experience in programme or project monitoring and evaluation, ideally within a public sector or funded environment. Strong financial administration and reporting skills, including experience preparing claims and tracking budgets. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Proficient in MS Office with strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Knowledge of public sector governance, audit or community development processes is highly desirable. What's on Offer Competitive hourly rate of £21.24 per hour. Opportunity to contribute to high-impact community programmes. Supportive and collaborative Council environment. For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today. Skills: compliance monitoring data and evaluation officer Benefits: Work From Home