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Lionbridge Global Solutions and Search provides specialized global Crowd-sourcing solutions for clients with international search engines and online marketing initiatives. To deliver these solutions, Lionbridge identifies recruits and administers custom professional communities in over 100 local markets.   The company rates the relevance of 100 million search results across 100+ countries per year. Their human evaluations improve the quality of the results and, most importantly, optimize the user experience.

This role is based onsite in Ballina, Co. Mayo and you will be involved in providing support to an online global community of over 7,000 individuals.  There will be a strong focus on updating and tracking of data in terms of community performance and output on a daily/weekly basis.  You will also be working with individuals to ensure they are actively participating on a weekly/monthly basis, coming up with new and exciting ways to motivate our online community to ensure that they grow and develop on the program. 

The following are the daily and periodical duties for this position:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing day to day support to an online global community of thousands of individuals.
  
• Dealing with a high volume inbound email queries and requests in a professional, responsive and efficient manner.
• Updating and tracking of data/information and compiling of weekly reports, where a methodical approach to routine tasks is required.
• Conducting of periodic surveys on our  online community and analysis of results with key deliverable action items.
• Working on new initiatives to improve and enhance existing communications with our online global community.
• Participating in weekly interactive webinar sessions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently to ensure that deadlines and targets are always achieved.
  

Candidates Must Have:

• Flexibility and willingness to support multiple functions/business units
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities are essential to this position
• Ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency
  

Requirements:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent problem-solving/analytical skills
• Proficiency in using Excel is essential 
• Bachelor’s Level degree 
• 2-3 years administration experience working in a global/multinational background is an advantage
  

Application Process:
Please send a cover letter & up to date CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Wednesday 1st February.

Lionbridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Leitrim Development Co has a post available as a support worker (administrator) for a project which involves the development of Social Farming.   

University College Dublin, Leitrim Integrated Development Company Ltd. and Queens University Belfast are partnering to implement the INISF project
Improving People’s Lives through Social Farming in Cross Border Region of Ireland and N Ireland and require a Project Support Worker INISF.

The persons appointed will have relevant qualifications and work experience in the administration and financial management of publicly funded projects. The person appointed will work with the project co-ordinator and project development worker to implement the project.

The following are considered essential to fulfil the role of Project Support Worker

• strong administration and communication skills (oral, written, interpersonal and information technology)
• a sound knowledge of financial administration and budgeting systems

For a full job description please contact:
Leitrim Development Company at 071 9641770 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Application by CV and cover letter to the Secretary, Leitrim Development Company, Church Street, Drumshanbo by
5.00pm Thursday 15th December 2011

Applicants may be shortlisted.

Leitrim Integrated Development Company Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
This project is funded by INTERREG IVA Programme, Priority 2, Theme 1: Rural Development

 

Cruachan Aí Visitor Centre in Tulsk, Co. Roscommon

invites expressions of interest in the Provision of Cafe Facilities at the centre.  
Experience in the food industry would be very beneficial.  Exceptional terms will be offered to the successful applicant.
Application to:  The Manager, Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk, Co Roscommon.
http://www.Rathcroghan.ie
 

Rainey Gibson Ltd, IDA Business Park, Lisnennan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Position: Webmaster     Reporting to: Director

Deadline Friday 28th Oct 2011.

In charge of maintaining, monitoring, improving & updating performance of the company websites.

• Implement search engine optimisation strategies
• Promote the company websites online to increase prominence with the insurance industry community.
• Maintain & develop an email marketing database.
• Carry out market research, competitor analysis and customer surveys.
• Advise the Director on improvement, results competition and new direction in technology to assist with marketing the brand.
• Prepare all offline & online advertising for the company.
• Maintain an inventory of advertisements.
• Source & manage new revenue generating online marketing opportunities.
• Liaise with all affiliates and acts as main point of contact.
• Monitor organic search rankings to increase traffic & sales.
• Key phrase research, META optimisation internal link optimisation and directory submissions.
• Create new content for the website on a continuous basis.
• Train new staff members.
• Update all manuals and put in place any new procedures.
• Stay up to date on the latest industry trends.

Skills & Specification:

• Proven website management experience.
• Strong web design skills with the ability to edit HTML
• Strong proficiency in Photoshop.
• A thorough knowledge of search engine optimisation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, self motivated, detail oriented and able to prioritize daily work efficiently.

Education & Qualifications:

•  Excellent internet & computer skills.
• Knowledge of online marketing and search engine optimisation.
• Clear understanding of SEO affiliate marketing & pay per click advertising.
• Proficient in the use of internet explorer and other browsers, word, outlook, excel and experience with HTML/CSS and Photoshop.

CVS can be posted to address below or emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kiara Rainey                               
IDA Business Park. Lisnennan, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
T: 074 912 6003              F: 074 912 2952
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Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX) is a leading provider of globalization, product engineering and search relevance services. Lionbridge combines global resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle -- from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge now maintains 44 solution centres in 26 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com/

The team at Lionbridge with solution centres in 26 countries worldwide is recruiting a SharePoint Developer to join its team. This role is based on site in Ballina, Co. Mayo. This is a 6 month contract role.

This role will involve participation in the full project life cycle. You will be involved in the analysis, design, development, testing and documentation of software projects.

The Global Sourcing & Search division of Lionbridge works with an online community of over 6000 remote vendors distributed around the globe. Using SharePoint technology an online vendor portal has been deployed. This portal is currently used as a communication and training platform for the community. We are looking to extend and improve the current services offerings to the community through enhanced portal functionality.

We are looking for an experienced SharePoint Consultant who can gather business requirements and see these through to design and implementation. In addition to this you will have a broad knowledge of SharePoint and be able to recommend technology that can bring tangible benefits to the program going forward.

You will have responsibility for the design, development and deployment of software solutions and components based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) 3.0 technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Development of Custom SharePoint WebParts.
• Developing applications from detailed design specifications.
• Technical design and implementation of all business requirements.
• Deployment of all software updates to the portal.
• To provide recommended solutions to business requirements using the in-house tools available.

Experience:

• At least three years development experience with at least 2 years .NET 2.0/3.0 experience of the following: - C#, ASP.NET.
• Over two year’s hands-on experience of MOSS 2007 implementations including: configuration, deployment and development of custom WebParts.
• Experience with designing and implementation of document management and collaboration solutions based on MOSS or WSS.
• Three years database experience with MS SQL Server. MySql experience would be an advantage.
• Two years experience of working with Active Directory
• One year’s experience of using SharePoint Designer and implementing SharePoint InfoPath solutions.
• One year’s Microsoft VBA experience.
• Practical experience of the design and development of multi-layer applications
• Experience with OO design and implementation techniques

Application Process: please send a CV and cover letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lionbridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

LEITRIM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Leitrim Integrated Development Company Ltd.

is implementing the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (LEADER)

and wishes to employ Two Rural Development Officers (Animators)

The persons appointed will have relevant professional qualifications and work experience and demonstrate experience of developing projects and applications with a range of groups and individuals.

These positions are funded by the Irish Government and European Union.

For further details and full job description  please contact:

Leitrim Development Company at 071 9641770 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applications by CV and covering letter to be submitted to: The Secretary, Leitrim Development Company, Church Street, Drumshanbo

by 5.00pm Monday 24th October

Applicants may be shortlisted. A panel will be formed from which vacancies arising may be filled.

Leitrim Integrated Development Company Ltd. is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This project received grant aid from the Leitrim Development Company Rural Development Programme which is financed by the Irish Government under the Rural Development

Programme Ireland 2007-2013 and by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in Rural Areas.

Title Senior Analyst Quality Assurance

Profession Technical Development
Career Stream Technical Specialist

Purpose
Ensure that software that is developed meets the criteria set out in the functional and non- functional specifications.

• Deliver testing in order to ensure the functional requirements meet the overall needs of the product / application and that the non-functional and business requirements meet usability, performance and resilience criteria.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of multiple small to medium projects ensuring the solution(s) developed are able to sustain the projects' functional, non-functional and business requirements.
• Ensure all testing processes and outputs meet the criteria for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Using the requirements documents supplied by the Architect, write up test cases, create scripts, and execute the test cases and documentation relating to functional and performance testing.
• Provide metrics and desired outcomes for the complete testing process for each project as defined by Product Management.
• Ensure all testing documentation is approved by the QA Manager prior to carrying out any testing.
• Define test environment configurations, tools and prepare the testing environment.
• Work with the Data Centre and / or relevant support team to ensure the physical build of hardware is ready for software testing.
• Where environment issues may cause a delay to testing, raise with line management and capture if required in the project plan.
• Conduct unit testing against set criteria in the test case, ensuring work is validated at the predefined gate reviews and determine the status of product development and product readiness.
• Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly.
• Ensure defect prevention of product by working with other departments to prevent defects in all levels of production and procurement
• Where required, provide analysis in the formal presentation to the Architect and / or senior QA management.
• Actively provide feedback to senior QA management which may result in new working practices or general QA improvements.
• Where required implement and train individuals in the use of the Automation Policies and Procedure Manuals.
• Mentor and coach a small group of less experienced QA Analysts ensuring they have the skills and knowledge in order to perform their roles.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
• ISEB Foundation qualification or recognised Country-specific qualification desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a QA environment including experience with current software testing methodologies, functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programme / project requirements.
• Ensures that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products.
• Working knowledge of Mercury toolset
• ePM for change control, risks and issues
• Good knowledge and understanding of testing market
• Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful
• Provides focused, accurate and exact data analysis
• Knowledge of min. 2 programming languages
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of object oriented development approaches
• Strong software application skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Develops and maintains documentation
• Ability to work under pressure

Analyst Quality Assurance

Location: Ireland - Letterkenny | Full time

Purpose
Ensure that software that is developed meets the criteria set out in the functional requirements against the overall needs of the product / application.
Participate in sections of single or multiple projects ensuring the solution/s developed meet both the projects' functional and business requirements.
Ensure all testing processes and outputs meet the criteria for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 standards.
Remuneration
Basic + Bonus + Benefits
Key Responsibilities

• Using the requirements documents supplied by the QA Manager, write up high-level scenarios ensuring they are signed-off by the QA Manager.
• Work with offshore partners in relation to test cases, ensuring the requirements of the test plan are fully understood and actioned correctly.
• Conduct unit testing against set criteria in the test case, ensuring work is validated at the predefined gate reviews.
• Ensure defect tracking is logged in Quality Centre following SQACC standards.
• Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly.
• Where required, raise issues in formal project meetings ensuring the PM and Architect are aware of outcomes.
• Champion SQACC standards for software development.

Education & Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a QA environment.

Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrates a 'developing' level of knowledge and understanding in:

• Demonstrating effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programme / project requirements.
• Ensuring that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products
• Working knowledge of Mercury toolset
• Demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of testing market
• Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful
• Using ePM for change control, risks and issues
• Providing focused, accurate and exact data analysis
• Knowledge of min. 2 programming languages
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of object-oriented development approaches
• Strong software application skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
• Developing and maintaining documentation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Principles of ISEB
• Agile Experience

SITA Overview
We are the world's leading specialists in air transport communications and IT solutions.
We deliver and manage business solutions for airline, airport, GDS, government and other customers over the world's most extensive network, which forms the communications backbone of the global air transport industry.
Created and owned by the air transport community, SITA is the community's dedicated partner for information and communications technology. As a team of industry experts, our know-how is based on working with customers across the global air transport community. Almost every airline and airport in the world does business with SITA.
With a customer service team of over 1,700 staff around the world, we invest significantly in achieving best-in-class customer service, providing integrated local and global support for both our communications and IT application services.

CAREWAY

We are looking for a part time nanny, who is available to work as an emergency nanny on an ad hoc basis in the Leitrim area.

What is emergency childcare?

If a parent’s usual childcare routine is disrupted they will need your assistance in filling the gap. It may be because their regular nanny or minder is ill, or because the child is ill and cannot attend crèche or school, or because of another breakdown in their normal routine.

How does it work?

- Families complete an extensive application, detailing everything from the child’s routine to where the spare towels are kept.
- A parent may book in advance, or they may contact the agency on the day of the emergency.
- We will contact you to find out if you are available. If you are, we will provide you with the booking details, either over the phone or via email.
- You will then proceed directly to the parents home and care for their child for the required time.
- You will be paid directly by Careway, at a net rate of €12.50 per hour.

What are the advantages?

- This is a flexible source of income for you, if you are already working part time, or while you are looking for work.
- You can ad this experience to your cv, it shows flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness.
- The agency will provide you with a reference for your services rendered.

What are the requirements?

- Must live in or near to Leitrim.
- Childcare qualification and first aid preferable.
- Minimum 2 years childcare experience.

If you are interested, please let us know, and we will provide additional details.

Careway

11 Eastmoreland Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

p +353 (0)1 660 1000

m +353 (0)89 431 6338

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Graduates Required for Clients of the Innovation in Business Centre - (IiBC).  

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details or call 0949043198

The IiBC's in GMIT Castlebar & Galway have created the following:

150+ jobs created.

€16,000,000 funding raised by client companies.

13 HPSU (high potential start-up) companies created.

17 successful spin outs.

IT Sligo - Opportunities at Senior Management Level.

IT Sligo currently has a number of job opportunities at executive and senior management level.

Head of School of Engineering and Head of School of Business & Humanities

The Institute is recruiting two Head of School positions, the Head of School of Engineering and the Head of School of Business and Humanities. These Head of School positions represent an exciting opportunity to lead each respective School in a period of significant change, with opportunities to innovate and to influence the future direction of the Institute. Reporting to the President, each Head of School will be responsible for the leadership and management of their School. Each appointee will also be a member of the Executive Committee, which is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the Institute’s strategic plan.

Head of Department of Civil & Construction Engineering

Reporting to the Head of School of Engineering, the Head of Department of Civil & Construction Engineering will be a key member of academic management, responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Department, its academic programmes and resources. The appointee will lead, direct and manage the academic programmes at Department level including teaching, research, programme development and design, academic assessment and academic administration.

Student Affairs Manager

Reporting to the Registrar, the Student Affairs Manager will be responsible for the leadership and management of student admissions, registration, student records and overall student services in accordance with Institute policy and procedures.
Each position may be offered on a permanent whole-time or contract basis to a suitable candidate.
Job specifications may be accessed, and CVs and supporting statements may be submitted for the above positions by contacting:
Tom Horkan, Mazars, Harcourt Centre, Block 3, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2.
Tel: +353 1 449 4455 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Closing date for receipt of applications is: 18th July 2011 at 12.00 noon.
Applicants should note that panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Institute of Technology, Sligo is an equal opportunities employer.