Digital & AI Policy Strategist

Ibec; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibec in Dublin seeks a policy professional to support its Digital Economy Policy agenda, working with the Head of Digital Economy Policy and overseeing the Digital and AI Affairs Committee and Cyber Taskforce. You will build relationships with members and external policy stakeholders, deliver meetings and events, analyse developments in policy, and provide insights to guide Ireland’s digital economy.

The role also involves governance of the work programme and opportunities to shape national and

Qualifications

• Hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline; additional postgraduate/professional qualifications would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of digitalised sectors, digital policy and regulations; clear understanding of issues driving the debate.
• Circa 3 years relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, networking, and IT skills.
• Lobbying/advocacy experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement work programmes with guidance of the Head of Digital Economy Policy, the Committee and the Cyber Taskforce to deliver agreed objectives.
• Coordinate the Committee and its working groups, enable and deliver effective meetings, events and engagement for Ibec and members on digital, cyber and AI affairs.
• Analyse, drive, and respond to developments in policy, legislation, regulation, standards and best practice.
• Provide insights and information to members on developments in designated areas and respond to members’ queries.
• Develop and deliver business perspectives on designated areas by engaging and coordinating members’ inputs.
• Manage online content and social media engagement.
• Identify opportunities to raise the profile and reputation of Ibec, the Committee and its working groups.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Digital policy

Communications

Networking

Lobbying

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ibec in Dublin seeks a policy professional to support its Digital Economy Policy agenda, working with the Head of Digital Economy Policy and overseeing the Digital and AI Affairs Committee and Cyber Taskforce. You will build relationships with members and external policy stakeholders, deliver meetings and events, analyse developments in policy, and provide insights to guide Ireland’s digital economy.

The role also involves governance of the work programme and opportunities to shape national and