Project Coordinator Sliabh Beagh

Administrative

GRADE 5

€52,761 - €63,109

Advertised Date: 01 Jul 2026 Annual Salary

Monaghan

Specific Purpose Contract

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026, 04:00 PM

Job Summary

This is a cross-border project and is supported by Fermanagh Omagh and Mid-Ulster District Councils, however, the Project Co-Ordinator will report to the Tourism Officer of Monaghan County Council on a day-to-day basis and will be accommodated within the Tourism Unit of Monaghan County Council. The Project Co-Ordinator is charged with the efficient administration of the project and will support the work of the Sliabh Beagh Project Team in delivering the different project elements (trails, signage, public art, hub development etc).

Sliabh Beagh is a special landscape with a wealth of natural and cultural riches. Measuring some 250 square miles, it spans from Monaghan in the south, to the districts of Fermanagh and Omagh and Mid Ulster in the north, straddling the traditional county borders of Monaghan, Fermanagh and Tyrone and the national borders of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The project will see the development of 73km of connected cross border trails (Walking, Cycling, Equestrian) with the inclusion of trailheads and gateways. Trail development will also include all interpretation, wayfinding and infrastructure. These trails will incorporate public artwork/sculptures throughout the network of trails making them a hero attractor for the areas and developing the area as an outdoor destination.

The main duties of the post are: -

• To facilitate the delivery of the Sliabh Beagh Eco-Tourism project through a range of mechanisms including direct implementation and public procurement arrangements.
• To work closely with the partner councils, state agencies, community organisations, main landowners (Coillte, An Taisce, Forestry Service NI etc.) and the funder (Shared Island Unit – Dept of An Taoiseach)
• To complete financial and non-financial monitoring information.
• To prepare detailed progress reports, quarterly financial reports, annual implementation plans etc.
• To liaise with Failte Ireland, Tourism NI, Tourism Ireland etc.
• To convene meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes, and undertake follow-ups from the Project Team meetings.
• To assist in the promotion of the Sliabh Beagh area and support trade to develop and upskill
• To organise public consultation events, information workshops and launches as required
• To update the wider Sliabh Beagh Partnership Committee on progress at their quarterly meetings.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website

Contact Details

Monaghan County Council

County Offices

The Glen

Monaghan

H18 YT50

047 73703

[email protected]