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Job description

Duties will vary depending on the political landscape or the MLAs portfolio. Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House. Conducting research/providing research briefing. The research briefing may vary. .

Responsibilities

• Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House.
• Conducting research/providing research briefing. The research briefing may vary.
• Developing knowledge in relevant legislation and policy.
• Developing Private Members' Bills
• Preparing and developing motions and Assembly Questions.
• Drafting speeches/briefing papers.
• Preparing material for meetings/conferences.
• Identifying media/press opportunities and advising on press strategy.
• Providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide range of devolved policy issues to deliver written and oral briefings as required.
• Liaising with think-tanks, government departments and agencies, voluntary groups and other external groups.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) and 3 years experience in a policy role or at least five years relevant experience in a policy role. (Experience must be recent, within the past 5 years).
• A thorough knowledge of the political landscape and the broad policy platform of the MLA.
• A strong commitment to Sinn Féin values.
• An ability to analyse and communicate complex information.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a Parliamentary role.
• A working knowledge of Human Rights or Equality policy.
• A working knowledge of Gaeilge.

Further Information

The employer for this position is Cathy Mason MLA. CVs will not be accepted.