Executive Officer Policy Officer

• Make a Difference: Join an organization dedicated to advancing the rights and welfare of children and young people under 18 years in Ireland.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that produces high-quality, authoritative contributions on legislation and public policy affecting children.
• Professional Growth: Engage with national and international monitoring mechanisms, and collaborate with European and British networks.

• Information Gathering: Assist in gathering and analyzing information about developments in law, policy, and practice relating to children's rights in Ireland.
• Monitoring and Reviewing: Contribute to monitoring and reviewing national legislation and public policy developments affecting children, including preparing updates.
• Research and Briefing: Conduct research on issues relating to children's rights and prepare briefing notes to inform the Policy team.
• Public Engagement: Handle queries and requests for information from the public and others on matters relating to children's rights.
• International Collaboration: Support engagement with UN and European monitoring mechanisms and contribute to work with European and British networks.
• Team Projects: Assist with joint projects with other teams and manage knowledge and information sharing within the Policy team.

• Educational Background: First or second class primary honours degree (Level 8 NFQ) in law, sociology, social policy, or political science.
• Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of children's rights, international and European human rights standards, and national legislation and public policy in Ireland.
• Research Skills: Proven experience in undertaking policy and research projects, sourcing, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and strong IT skills.

• Research Software: Experience using research software.
• Initiative and Teamwork: Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Project Management: Project management skills and experience working across organizational functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience engaging effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to change.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that advance children's rights and welfare.

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