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Job description

John O'Dowd MLA is recruiting a Constituency Assistant for a period of 9 months. This is a vital role to act on behalf of the MLA and to create a relationship with local constituents. For more details, please visit: www.sinnfein.ie/vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to strategic planning.
• Develop and implement office systems and procedures.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of budget and contracts, keeping the Member informed of all relevant financial matters.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) and 2 years recent experience of working in a similar role or 4 years recent experience working in a similar position (experience must be within the past 5 years).
• 6 months experience within your employment of liaising with Government agencies / voluntary sector or others to resolve issues.
• Well developed leadership qualities.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Full clean driving licence. This will be waived in the case of a successful candidate who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative transport.

Further Information

The employer for this position is John O'Dowd MLA.