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Job description

Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring the MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House. Conducting research/providing research briefing. Developing knowledge in relevant legislation and policy. Developing Private Members' Bills. Preparing and developing motions and Assembly Questions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) and two years’ experience in a parliamentary setting in an advisory/ policy advisory role.
• A thorough knowledge of the political landscape.
• A proven strong commitment to Sinn Féin’s values.
• An ability to analyse and communicate complex information.

Desirable Skills

• A working knowledge of An Gaeilge.
• A full driving licence and access to a car.