Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) is a diverse team of experts who successfully deliver high quality projects in foreign languages education and awareness raising. We support a wide variety of stakeholders including government departments, education agencies, schools and teachers, and many other partners. Languages Connect is an awareness-raising campaign that promotes all the cultural, personal and career benefits of foreign language skills. It is facilitated by PPLI and funded by the Department of Education.

We are now recruiting for a Clerical Officer for a one-year fixed-term contract to support the administration of multiple projects. If you are interested in the role, please fill out the questionnaire and attach your CV and cover letter below.

Applications close on Friday 17 May 2024.

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* 1. I consent to PPLI using my personal details in this form for the purpose of processing the application

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* 2. I can legally work in the Republic of Ireland

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* 3. Name

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* 4. Email address

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* 5. Address

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* 6. Mobile number

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* 7. Current employment

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* 8. What is the notice period in your current role?

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* 9. Qualifications

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* 10. Outline your level of competency in foreign languages

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* 11. Describe your level of written and spoken English

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* 12. Outline your IT proficiency and MS Office knowledge. Please outline your level of competence in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and any other IT applications.

The following questions relate to a variety of competencies required for the position of Clerical Officer with PPLI. Please provide one example for each competency.

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* 13. Team work : Outline specific achievements, contributions or expertise you have in working as part of a team

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* 14. Information Management/Processing : State your competencies in how you work in administering data, records, information and way of organising your work

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* 15. Delivery of results : Describe specific work that you have completed under time pressure, how you prioritise tasks, and how you deliver urgent tasks

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* 16. Customer service and Communication skills : Describe a scenario when you adapted your communication style to cater to different audiences, using either written or verbal communication skills. What was the situation, how did you handle it, what was the outcome?

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* 17. Specialist knowledge, expertise and self-development : Describe how the skills you have described above would be useful in the role of Clerical Officer at PPLI?

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* 18. Drive and commitment : Describe a work challenge you have overcome. What was the situation, how did you handle it, what was the outcome?

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* 19. Please outline any additional relevant expertise 

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* 20. Please provide the names, organisations, and contact details for two referees who may be contacted

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* 21. Please upload a cover letter (max 500 words)

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* 22. Please upload your CV

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Thank you for your application. Post-Primary Languages Ireland will contact you in due course if your application has been successful.

For further information and queries contact :
Aoife Dungan
E : aoife.dungan@ppli.ie


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