This is a two-year specific-purpose contract for a Project Manager to support the implementation of Ireland’s National Action Plan for Open Research (link is external). This plan sets out objectives and actions for the next chapter in Ireland’s transition towards Open Research, including priority actions commencing in 2022. The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of this plan by ensuring efficient administration of funded activities, facilitating cross-project coordination and alignment, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and assisting with NORF communications and outreach. The NORF Project Manager will be based at the Digital Repository of Ireland at the Royal Irish Academy and will work closely with the National Open Research Coordinator and the National Open Research Forum. Key accountabilities The NORF Project Manager responsibilities are to: Work closely with the National Open Research Coordinator and Ireland’s National Open Research Forum (NORF) to support the implementation of Ireland’s National Action Plan for Open Research Support the Digital Repository of Ireland in delivering its NORF responsibilities, including ongoing administration (financial, monitoring, evaluation) of projects funded by the NORF 2022 Open Research Fund of €1.725 million Liaise with NORF projects (6-10 projects estimated) to support individual project progress, measure progress against National Action Plan objectives and priorities, and facilitate exchange between funded projects Develop and deliver a plan for consistent project updates to key stakeholders, ensuring effective internal communications within NORF and NORF-funded projects Identify required events, and support the full events management cycle, from identifying required events through to planning, logistics and delivery Identify opportunities to widen the scope of researcher engagement and stakeholder awareness of NORF activities and raise awareness of Open Research across the Irish higher education and research landscape Manage and populate key external communications platforms including the NORF website and social media Seek out and identify opportunities for funding to support implementation of the National Action Plan and assist with funding proposal writing FIND OUT MORE & APPLY