Summary of the role
People protect what they love. A Bog Worth Keeping is An Taisce’s Creative Ireland project on Sliabh Beagh, one of 11 funded nationally through the Creative Climate Action Fund. Through art, ecological learning and local knowledge, it aims to deepen people’s connection with a remarkable blanket bog and inspire lasting care for it. We are seeking an experienced Embedded Project Evaluator to work alongside us from the start. This is a contract for services from November 2026 to December 2029, valued at €40,000 inclusive of VAT, with flexible location and visits to Sliabh Beagh at key moments.
Responsibilities of the role
- Design an evaluation framework with the project team and set a baseline in 2027.
- Gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence, capturing depth of response as well as participation.
- Lead three review points (2027, 2028 and 2029) to support learning as the project develops.
- Contribute data and insights to Creative Ireland’s national evaluation and take part in its Community of Practice.
- Produce a final evaluation report and a plain-language community summary.
Requirements
- Experience in evaluation, applied social research or impact assessment, ideally in culture, community, climate or environmental projects.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills and clear, accessible writing.
- The ability to work constructively with artists, communities, ecologists and public bodies while keeping your independence.
- Care with participation, consent and inclusion.
Experience of peatlands is welcome but not essential.
Company details
An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland is a charity that has worked since 1948 to protect and promote Ireland’s natural and built heritage. A Bog Worth Keeping is led by An Taisce on its land on Sliabh Beagh, with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council as Ecological Learning Partner, and is funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Climate Action Fund.
Application details
Please send a short proposal (no more than two pages) outlining your approach, with an indicative breakdown of costs by deliverable and a CV or profile, to [email protected] by 4 November 2026.
Please also let us know whether you could attend the Forvis Mazars introductory session on 18 November. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a conversation.
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