JOB TITLE: Research Officer
REPORTING TO: Research and Impacts Manager
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Contribute to the research activities of Drinkaware during **Apply
on the website** and input into the development of the research
operational plan
* Deliver and report on the **Apply on the website**
research-related commitments using agreed measurements.
* Support data collection, analysis and daily project management of
research activities during **Apply on the website**
* Ensure all research development is evidence-based
* Source materials for scoping papers and reports that are
accessible to all
* Review of initial scoping exercise and expand/continue writing
draft papers as part of research paper series
* Write and research with rigor. Recommend and pen influential
material for publication and peer review, and regularly contribute to
a content calendar
* Initiate a series of research projects (including qualitative
research with a sample of parents focusing on their experiences of
drinking at home since COVID-**Apply on the website**; scoping paper
on inequities and the alcohol harm paradox; mix of both qualitative
and quantitative research to help maintain, sustain and improve
Drinkaware programmes) in collaboration with other Drinkaware team
members to deliver on agreed priorities in the operational plan.
* Assist and support the Research and Impacts Manager with the
roll-out of a series of ongoing research projects during **Apply on
the website** and deepen understanding of issues relating to alcohol
use/misuse in Ireland
* Assist in the planning and facilitation of Drinkaware?s
quarterly Research Briefing events/webinars
* Communicate across all stakeholder groups, helping to inform the
wider community in relation to research on alcohol in Ireland...
* Credible representation of Drinkaware at relevant events as
required.
* Contribute to programme excellence at all times - Ensure
Drinkaware?s research is rigorous and data reliable.
* Manage/support Drinkaware?s research partnership/supplier
relationships and deliverables
* As a collaborative member of a small dynamic team assist members
of team across work activities where necessary
This is not an exhaustive list as additional duties and functions may
need to be carried out in line with the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Qualification in Social Sciences e.g. social research/social
policy/sociology/psychology plus related disciplines
* A proven track record (MINIMUM 3 YEARS) in undertaking research
projects.
* Relevant post-graduate qualification or alternatively extensive
experience in working in a research environment.
* Excellent organisation skills including project planning,
prioritisation and time management.
* Experience of creating concise evidence-based papers to influence
stakeholders.
* Experience of undertaking qualitative and quantitative research
projects.
* Ability to collaborate work with all levels internally, and with
external stakeholders, and to be a team player with the ability to
develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
* Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage a
diverse workload.
* Strong numeracy skills and a data analytics capacity
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft excel
* Excellent writing and analytical skills
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Good inter-personal skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and to be flexible and adaptable
* Previous experience of working in an area of public health, and a
general understanding of the charity and not-for-profit sector in
Ireland is desirable but not essential.
* Strong commitment to the issue of alcohol and prevention/reduction
in alcohol harm
TERMS: This is a **Apply on the website** month contract (**Apply on
the website** hour week) position. Salary is ?**Apply on the
website**-?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per
annum depending on experience, with **Apply on the website** days
annual leave. Please apply with a cover letter and CV and EXAMPLES OF
WORK to **Apply on the website** by 5pm on Mon **Apply on the
website**st Jan **Apply on the website**.
_DRINKAWARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
