The fee for the consultancy will be a maximum of €33,000 including VAT
The engagement relates to the completion of a job of work rather than a fixed number of hours per week. The engagement will run until the agreed work programme at the agreed fee has been completed to the satisfaction of the Council.
The Council will provide the use of office facilities free of charge as part of the consultancy work. The consultant appointed will have access to office facilities at the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark Offices in Ennistymon, Co. Clare where he/she will report to Ms. Carol Gleeson, Manager of the Geopark. The consultant will be required to implement the majority of the work programme in situ in the Burren.

Geopark Consultant Work Programme

• Assist with the implementation of a signage and interpretation programme on Geopark heritage trails linking sites of geological interest throughout the Burren region.
• Continue with the schools education programme and environmental education and training programme for nature based businesses in the Burren developed under the Interreg IVB NEED project
• Organise educational tours, seminars, workshops for 2nd and 3rd level educational groups and explore residential opportunities for field courses linked to curricula.
• Integrate and organise activities/displays/events at visitor and educational centres and services in the Burren into the annual Geopark Programme.
• Manage a site maintenance and monitoring programme at Geopark sites
• Promote and gain recognition for the region at national and international level as a Geopark through the media and attendance/contribution to Geopark related conferences.
• Develop dynamic interactive information on the Geopark website promoting the Geopark and its activities.
• Assist with applications for further funding support at national/EU level.
• Liaise with the European Geopark Network evaluators as required.
• Liaise with all stakeholders in an effective and proactive manner.
• Work closely with the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark Project team (http://www.burrenconnect.ie/)

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A 1st or 2nd Class honours degree in Geology or Earth Science

Highly Desirable

• A post-graduate qualification in Earth Science or Geology
• Good knowledge and experience of the geology of the Burren and Irish Geology in general
• Proven experience in conducting public outreach/educational activities
• High level of computer and web literacy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• A full clean Driving Licence

Essential Personal Attributes

• Good achiever – ability to understand instructions and complete assigned tasks on target; ability to handle data systematically and accurately.
• Good communicator – ability to liaise and work with a range of stakeholders and to communicate geological knowledge to a range of audiences
• Motivated self-starter – ability to work effectively without constant supervision, to be flexible, innovative and able to seek opportunities to develop the Geopark programme.
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively as a team member.

Please send the tender with a cover letter of interest, a CV, two references, tax clearance certificate and copy of a full clean drivers licence by post only to the following address by 5.00pm on Friday 27th January

Carol Gleeson,
Project Manager,
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark,
Clare County Council,
Ennistymon Area Offices,
Ennistymon,
Co. Clare.

Information on the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark can be found on http://www.burrenconnect.ie/

The tenders will be evaluated using the following criteria and weighting;
Price/value: 20%
Relevant qualifications and experience: 35%
Availability to liaise with the project team and work in the Burren: 25%
Understanding of the brief & accompanying documents: 20%