POSITION: Advocacy and Research Officer
LOCATION: Flexible
ROLE PURPOSE: The Advocacy and Research Officer will lead out on this
function for MS Ireland. They will ensure that the organisation has an
Advocacy and Research process in place that meets the needs of the
organisation and its stakeholders.
REPORTS TO: Services development Manager
KEY DUTIES TO INCLUDE:
* Support and progress MS Ireland?s advocacy and research agenda in
line with the MS Ireland Strategic Plan
* Proactively monitor and report on relevant developments in Irish
and international policy and Practice in MS research and advocacy.
* Explore opportunities to collaborate with similar organisations
and academic institutions on advocacy and research issues.
* Create, develop and maintain the advocacy and research content on
the MS Ireland website.
* Ensure consistency of MS Ireland?s message and strategy in
National and Regional advocacy work
* Develop timely Advocacy campaigns
* Liaise and collaborate with researchers in the area of MS and
explore ways to support research and disseminate relevant findings via
MS Ireland?s website
* Write reports and briefing documents, prepare materials, data and
information to support campaigns and for in-house publications
* Develop key messages for lobbying and promote awareness of MS
Ireland and its core issues.
* In consultation with the Services Development Manager, develop
networks of stakeholders and allied organisations to devise and
implement policies on particular issues of common good.
* Work collaboratively with various teams within MS Ireland
especially Regional Teams, the Information Officer and Communications.
* Become and remain familiar with issues affecting people with MS in
Ireland and participate in relevant networks for the society.
* Abide by the health and safety regulations of MS Ireland and
statutory regulations, and abide by standard operating procedures
relating to MS Ireland?s activities (e.g. fire procedures, safety of
staff etc.) in order to ensure that the well-being of all staff,
members and visitors is maintained.
* Work within the policies of MS Ireland and the National Office in
order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service and quality
standards are adhered to.
* From time to time perform such other tasks as may reasonably be
required by MS Ireland to ensure the efficient running of the
organisation in line with best practice standards.
THE ABOVE IS A GUIDE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK REQUIRED. IT IS NOT
WHOLLY COMPREHENSIVE OR RESTRICTIVE. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE
REVIEWED IN LINE WITH BUSINESS NEEDS.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply for the position please send the following documents by email
to: **Apply on the website**
* Cover letter, outlining your experience and suitability (by way of
specific examples) for the post and your reason for applying
* Full CV and contact information
* Please ensure the Job Title in referenced in the subject of the
CLOSING DATE: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_PLEASE NOTE, THE ASSISTANCE OF RECRUITMENT AGENCIES IS NOT REQUIRED
AT THIS TIME_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
