Senior Disability Policy & Research Lead

Irish Wheelchair Association; Dublin; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

25 days holidays per annum

Training and Development

Bike to Work scheme

Tax saver travel tickets

Employee Assistance Service

Descrizione del lavoro

Irish Wheelchair Association seeks a Senior Advocacy and Research Officer to lead policy development and evidence-based research strengthening advocacy work. The role reports to the Head of Advocacy within the Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy & Fundraising teams in Dublin.

You will lead policy analysis, research, and evidence gathering, supporting engagement with Government Departments, Oireachtas Members, and public bodies.

Competenze

• A relevant third-level qualification in public policy, social policy, disability studies, human rights, research, or a related field.
• At least five years' experience in policy, advocacy, research, public affairs, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of disability rights and disability policy in Ireland.
• Excellent research, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Experience developing policy submissions, position papers, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, and the rights of people with disabilities as recognised under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Mansioni

• Lead policy positions and advocacy priorities development.
• Monitor and analyse legislation, public policy, and disability-related developments.
• Produce policy papers, research reports, submissions, and briefing documents.
• Design and manage research and evidence-gathering initiatives.
• Support engagement with Government Departments and public bodies.
• Collaborate with programme teams to develop coordinated advocacy strategies.
• Build relationships with disability organisations, researchers, and strategic partners.
• Measure and demonstrate impact of IWA's advocacy and influencing work.

Conoscenze

Policy analysis

Research methods

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Policy submissions

Disability rights knowledge

Formazione

Third-level qualification in public policy / social policy / disability studies / human rights

Descrizione del lavoro

Irish Wheelchair Association seeks a Senior Advocacy and Research Officer to lead policy development and evidence-based research strengthening advocacy work. The role reports to the Head of Advocacy within the Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy & Fundraising teams in Dublin.

You will lead policy analysis, research, and evidence gathering, supporting engagement with Government Departments, Oireachtas Members, and public bodies.