Range of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Play an active part in the development of sustainable agricultural production systems across a particular geographic area as part of a locally based advisory team.
• Contribute to and support the overall Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (AKIS) that provides support to farm families engaged in agriculture and rural enterprise.
• Challenge and support farmers and clients in a nominated region by effectively using a range of advisory tools including one to one support, discussion group, short education course, demonstrations / public events / meeting activities.
• Actively promote the uptake of research and advisory tool such as Profit Monitor, PastureBase, Nutrient Management Planning and AgNav among clients.
• Provide physical and financial analysis & business planning for development of farm business.
• Facilitate clients in the analysis and planning of succession and inheritance.
• Provide a specialised scheme support service to clients including BISS, TAMS, Derogations, NMPs, Cross-compliance, ACRES and other ad-hoc schemes.
• Contribute to the provision of Level 5 and Level 6 education courses at local level.
• To participate, as appropriate, in the delivery of education and training programmes in the assigned Advisory Region.
• To develop, as part of a team, the annual adult farmer education and training programme consultation with the manager.
• To use a range of effective teaching methodologies including discussion group facilitation.
• To prepare and deliver classes/lectures for a variety of relevant programme areas.
• To prepare and deliver assessments in accordance with Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) guidelines.
• Use digital communication tools and social media in a targeted way.
• Support advisory campaigns as required.
• Support the overall profile of Teagasc in the delivery of local, regional and national events, publications and public relations.
• Represent Teagasc on various events, committees and meetings.
• Provide input and deliver on assigned objectives of the agreed business plan as part of an Advisory Region.
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities:

• Engage positively in the Performance Management Development System (PMDS) system and undertake self-development, up-skilling and updating through active participation in staff development and training opportunities. Take responsibility for personal continuous professional development.
• Contribute to the annual business planning and risk management process for the relevant business unit.
• Provide support to other Teagasc activities as and when required.
• Continually up-skill and meet regulatory requirements to run programmes and activities under DAFM schemes.
• Take accountability for the effectiveness of the safety management system in their area of responsibility and communicate a responsible attitude to safety, health and welfare by personal example.  Ensure that all processes and procedures are resourced, planned and completed without negative safety impact.
• Fully co-operate with the provisions 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.
• Assist management and administrative staff in achieving good governance and risk management through co-operation and adherence to administrative procedures and practices.
• Assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan through adherence to best practice protocols.
• Carry out 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.  Job descriptions will be issued with offers of appointment.

Person Specification