Executive Officer Policy Officer

About Your New Employer

• Make a Difference: Join an organization dedicated to advancing the rights and welfare of children and young people under 18 years in Ireland.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a team that produces high-quality, authoritative contributions on legislation and public policy affecting children.
• Professional Growth: Engage with national and international monitoring mechanisms, and collaborate with European and British networks.

About Your New Job as an Executive Officer, Policy Officer

• Information Gathering: Assist in gathering and analyzing information about developments in law, policy, and practice relating to children’s rights in Ireland.
• Monitoring and Reviewing: Contribute to monitoring and reviewing national legislation and public policy developments affecting children, including preparing updates.
• Research and Briefing: Conduct research on issues relating to children’s rights and prepare briefing notes to inform the Policy team.
• Public Engagement: Handle queries and requests for information from the public and others on matters relating to children’s rights.
• International Collaboration: Support engagement with UN and European monitoring mechanisms and contribute to work with European and British networks.
• Team Projects: Assist with joint projects with other teams and manage knowledge and information sharing within the Policy team.

What Skills You Need as an Executive Officer, Policy Officer

• Educational Background: First or second class primary honours degree (Level 8 NFQ) in law, sociology, social policy, or political science.
• Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and experience of children’s rights, international and European human rights standards, and national legislation and public policy in Ireland.
• Research Skills: Proven experience in undertaking policy and research projects, sourcing, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and strong IT skills.

Desirable Skills for n Executive Officer, Policy Officer

• Research Software: Experience using research software.
• Initiative and Teamwork: Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Project Management: Project management skills and experience working across organizational functions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience engaging effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to change.

What’s on Offer

• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that advance children’s rights and welfare.

What’s Next

Apply now by submitting your application form via the online application portal before 12 noon exactly, Tuesday, 02 September 2025. Only application forms submitted online will be accepted. Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered.