Monitoring and Data Analyst

City & Neighbourhood Services Department

There is currently one full time, fixed term contract post until 31 December 2027, subject to review.

As Protestants are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Further information can be found in the application pack.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

You will be responsible to the Programme Lead Officer for the provision of a comprehensive and effective monitoring and performance framework, including data collection and analysis of the achievement of targets and results in relation to the implementation of the PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, financed through EU and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

The postholder will specifically:

• Facilitate the monitoring and evaluation of targets and results for all funded projects within the PEACEPLUS Plan, ensuring compliance with Programme regulations and in accordance with corporate, departmental and unit policies and procedures.
• Design, develop and manage suitable data collection systems, databases and processes to enable the collation and submission of performance data in relation to participation, equality, and impact of the PEACEPLUS Programme ensuring accuracy and reliability of information.
• Monitor, interpret and analyse performance information providing data analytics and producing reports, data and graphics for management, boards, committees, Council, SEUPB and relevant stakeholder in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist in the processing, preparation and submission of monitoring and progress reports claims to the Special EU Programmes Body on a monthly/ quarterly basis as required.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to address discrepancies and reconcile all project and programme data.
• Prepare high quality briefs, maps and documents containing evidence-based assessments of project progress and achievement of key performance indicators and any relevant advice and recommendations in support of PEACEPLUS work.
• Conduct verification, "on the spot" checks and audit visits to delivery partners and prepare for verification and audit visit from SEUPB and/or other auditing bodies under the PEACEPLUS Programme.

About the department

With over 1,400 staff the City and Neighbourhood Services Department delivers frontline services essential to the daily lives of Belfast residents. This includes:

• Open Space & Street Scene- Managing parks, green spaces, and street cleansing operations.
• Neighbourhood Development & Regeneration- Overseeingcommunity centres, health and wellbeing initiatives, active living, and community safety.
• Regulatory & City Services- Providing environmental health services, dog and pest control, port health, emergency planning, and bereavement services.
• Strategic Waste Management- Leadingwaste collection, recycling, and fleet management.

This department is committed to deliveringcustomer-focused, cost-efficient, and impactful servicesto enhance the quality of life in Belfast.