TITLE: Oireachtas Social Policy Researcher ? Maternity Leave cover
contract
RESPONSIBLE TO: Parliamentary Political Manager
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: 3rd October **Apply on the website** ? **Apply
on the website**th April **Apply on the website** (**Apply on the
website** weeks)
Main purpose of the role: The Green Party is hiring a researcher to
assist the Parliamentary Party in the conduct of their legislative and
policy work in both the D?il and Seanad, to cover a period of
maternity leave. Working as part of a tight knit team, this role will
provide research support for the Green Party?s Oireachtas
operations, including, but not limited to, speaking notes, committee
work, private members? legislation and other parliamentary
activities. The research team will also assist in party policy
development, support the party whips in both houses in preparing the
work schedule, and work with other party staff to ensure the strategic
success of the Party in the legislative sphere.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in academic, political or
policy research, and confident in the preparation of written materials
for a political audience. This role requires attention to detail,
great analytic and synthesis skills, and the ability to meet tight
deadlines while dealing with multiple requests. A high level of
integrity and discretion is necessary for handling confidential
information. Strong organisational and administrative ability will be
essential to manage the diverse work in a pressured environment.
ROLE DESCRIPTION ? DUTIES
PERSON SPECIFICATION - KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
* This role will focus on various aspects of Social Policy, including
Education, Housing, Social Protection, Equality and Media.
* Assist Green Party Oireachtas members in their participation in
parliamentary work, including contributions in the Seanad, D?il and
committee;
* Assist D?il whip and Seanad leader?s office with preparation of
weekly business;
* Research and prepare legislative input;
* Liaise with Green Party staff in government to ensure coherence
and monitor implementation of the Programme for Government;
* Assist and advise Party spokespersons in relation to legislation
and policy position development;
* Prepare internal briefing notes on legislation, topics, and
ongoing Party issues as requested;
* Other research and administrative duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Familiarity with the work and political priorities of the Green
Party;
* 3rd Level Qualification in social science, law, history, politics,
or other relevant subjects;
* At least 2 years relevant experience;
* Qualitative and quantitative research skills;
* Demonstrated knowledge of the Irish political and policy
environment;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
DESIRABLE
* Strong written proficiency in Irish;
* Postgraduate research experience;
* Experience in the costing of public policy;
* Specialist knowledge in the areas of education, housing and/or
other social policy;
* Experience in working on legislation, drafting or other relevant
areas;
* Knowledge of the operation of government and politics at local,
national, EU and/or international levels
FURTHER INFORMATION
Successful candidates will be employed on Fixed Term/Specified Purpose
contract with the Houses of the Oireachtas, at the grade of
Administrative Assistant. Remuneration is on a scale with annual
increments, beginning at ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
website**.**Apply on the website** for a **Apply on the website** hour
week. Work outside of normal office hours will occasionally be
required.
The normal place of work will be Leinster House, Kildare St, Dublin 2.
All applications, with a cover letter of no longer than one page, and
a cv of no longer than two pages, must be sent to **Apply on the
website** before Wednesday September **Apply on the website** at
**Apply on the website**:**Apply on the website** hours, and
interviews will take place with select candidates on an ongoing basis
until the posts are filled.
_THE GREEN PARTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM
PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS ARE WELCOME AND THE PARTY WILL PROVIDE
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CANDIDATES WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES
WHERE APPROPRIATE, AS IDENTIFIED THROUGH OUR NEEDS ASSESSMENT
PROCESS._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
