Research and Policy Analyst, Focus Ireland – deadline 5 March 2015

Focus Ireland are recruiting a Research and Policy Analyst.

The successful candidate will be responsible for

• Developing proposals for changes in public policy that will impact positively on Focus Ireland’s customers and contribute to preventing homelessness and ending long-term homelessness.
• Assessing the implications for our customers and the organisation of economic and social trends, legislation and policy changes;
• Supporting Focus Ireland services to understand and respond appropriately to the implications public policy impacting on them.
• Identifying strategic priorities for national budget and public policy development.
• Representing the organisation in policy networks and other fora
• Enabling Focus Ireland to lead and shape the public debate regarding homelessness and other policies which impact on it, using a wide range of public & policy for and media tools.

To apply for this position please forward a CV to recruit@focusireland.ie. Closing date for applications is 5 March 2015.

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