Business and Technology (Drystock) Advisor

Job title:

Business and Technology (Drystock) Advisor

Company

Teagasc

Job description

Job DescriptionDuration: PermanentA panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months.Basic Function:Agricultural Development Officers play a central role in the delivery of advisory, education and training services within Teagasc.Advisors are involved in the development of agriculture in a particular geographic region. They work closely with assigned clients to ensure the sustainable development of their farm business through improved technical and financial efficiency and sustainable resource management.Background:The Kilrush office is one of five advisory offices in the Galway/Clare Advisory Region. The drystock advisor will deal primarily with drystock clients along the west coast of Clare, while also contributing to overall office team at Kilrush.Job Objectives

• To develop and deliver an agreed enterprise business plan as part of an area based team.
• To use a range of effective advisory methodologies including discussion group facilitation as part of an enterprise team to achieve technology transfer and sustainable client development.
• To maintain a high profile for the Teagasc advisory service through activities, local regional and national events, publications and public relations.
• To assist clients in the analysis and planning of clients’ farm business.
• To assist clients in the participation in EU and National Schemes including the new Basic Payment Scheme.
• To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
• To assist management and administrative staff in achieving good governance and risk management through co-operation and adherence to administrative procedures and practices.
• Take responsibility for the marketing of services and contracts to clients consistent with the achievements of the area income targets.
• Assist in the marketing and delivery of training programmes.
• Liaison with relevant stakeholders in the industry and education sectors.
• To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan.
• Take responsibility for own professional development.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Skills RequirementEssentialDesirableQualifications

• A Level 8 degree (as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications) in Agricultural Science or related discipline.

• Relevant Level 9 or 10 post graduate qualification.
• Experience carrying out similar agricultural advisory/education/training/facilitation roles.

Knowledge/Skills

• Candidates must show expert agriculture and environmental knowledge and demonstrate how they stay abreast of current best practices and research.
• Candidates must be able to identify and shape the best practical applications of this knowledge in order to enhance the capabilities of farms and other enterprises.
• Candidates must stay abreast of current concepts and use effective teaching and advisory methods to impart this knowledge to clients and students.
• Candidates must act as an effective conduit to the latest thinking and methods that may give farmers a competitive edge or sustain their viability.
• Candidates are expected to be competent in practical farming skills e.g. livestock husbandry skills, crop husbandry skills, tractor/machinery skills, fertiliser application skills etc.

• Financial analysis and farm business planning.
• Familiarity with Teagasc financial management packages.
• Knowledge of QQI quality assurance procedures.
• Underway to obtaining a Certificate for European Consultants in Rural Areas (CECRA).

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, training, collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strives for high quality of work and demonstrates commitment to the programme.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos.
• Ability to communicate effectively to enable knowledge and technology transfer.
• Flexible approach to work with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Other

• Advisers will be required to have their own transport in order to efficiently carry out the duties of the role. Travel and subsistence expenses will be payable at approved public service rates.

Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process.Note: Alternative location(s) may be considered solely at the discretion of Teagasc management.

Expected salary

€40080 – 76519 per year

Location

Kilrush, Co Clare

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:55:10 GMT

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