JOB SPECIFICATION
Applications are sought from individuals with proven experience of research and project management as well as excellent written and communication skills.
The Advocacy and Research Coordinator’s Overall Responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Advocacy and Research Coordinator is to help design and coordinate the National Integrity Index project. This will require the Coordinator to refine and finalise the research methodology, gather information using desk research and interviews, and analyse the data with the help of TI staff and advisors. The Coordinator will report to the TI Ireland Chief Executive.
Other responsibilities will include:
Project planning and administration, including some event management
The coordination and development of an online platform to publish the research (see https://www.transparency.ie/resources/national-integrity-index)
Coordinating social and traditional media engagement around the project
Working to build the financial sustainability of the project and TI Ireland’s research programme
Recruiting interns, volunteers and advisors to provide support to the Coordinator
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are seeking someone who has the following attributes.
Knowledge and Experience
Post-graduate research experience – a research MA or PhD in social sciences is considered an advantage, but not a requirement
Experience of managing a project, particularly a start-up initiative
Knowledge of Irish public affairs and institutions
Experience of public speaking and/or media relations
Working knowledge of analytical research tools and MS Office packages
Attitude, Skills and Abilities
Excellent research skills, survey or questionnaire design experience is an advantage
Proven management, organisational and administration skills
Experience in producing advocacy content, both written and oral
Ability to communicate effectively and confidently to different audiences, including internal and external stakeholders
Evidence of interest in Irish politics and government
An awareness of the legislative environment around protected disclosures, lobbying, and anti-money laundering is an advantage
Engaged by the missions of Transparency International and Transparency International Ireland
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet both long- and short-term deadlines
Demonstrable patience, perseverance, sound judgement and moral imagination
Experience of working on one’s own initiative and independently
Ability to work as part of a small team, flexible, respectful and courteous
Fully fluent in English, with excellent writing skills and clear writing style
Remuneration
An offer of full-time, permanent employment with TI Ireland may be offered subject to sufficient revenues having been secured to sustain the research programme and satisfactory performance during the probationary period and initial 12-month contract.
The Coordinator’s
working hours are flexible (based on a 37.5-hour week) with 20 days annual leave. The starting salary will be between €40,000 and €45,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Application Closing Date: 30 October 2020
Please send a CV and covering letter to admin@transparency.ie by 6pm on 30 October 2020. Please include the code ARC/2020-2 in the email subject line. It is essential that the covering letter concisely addresses (in no more than a page):