Job Details: Green Party: Oireachtas Researcher


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Green Party: Oireachtas Researcher


?OIREACHTAS RESEARCHER

RESPONSIBLE TO: Parliamentary Political Manager

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Green Party is hiring three researchers
to assist the Parliamentary Party in the conduct of their legislative
and policy work in both the D?il and Seanad. 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,
topical speeches, 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

* 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 law, history, politics, economics,
science, 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 climate, environment,
transport, public finance, health and/or justice;
* 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, but
working from home is likely for the foreseeable future.

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 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER.

_THE GREEN PARTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._


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