ROLE DESCRIPTION – DUTIES
PERSON SPECIFICATION – KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
This role will focus on various aspects of Social Policy, including Education, Housing, Social Protection, Equality and Media.
Assist Green Party Oireachtas members in their participation in parliamentary work, including contributions in the Seanad, Dáil and committee;
Assist Dáil 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 social science, law, history, politics, 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 education, housing and/or other social policy;
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 €34,446.11 for a 40 hour week. Work outside of normal office hours will occasionally be required.
The normal place of work will be Leinster House, Kildare St, Dublin 2.

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 ed.davitt@greenparty.ie before Wednesday September 21 at 17:00 hours, and interviews will take place with select candidates on an ongoing basis until the posts are filled.