IPRT: Senior Policy and Research Officer – closing date 12 April

Applications are now invited for the role of Senior Policy and Research Officer with the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT). The closing date for applications is 12 April 2021.

About IPRT
The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland’s leading non-governmental organisation campaigning for human rights and best practice in the penal system, and for progressive penal policy in which prison is a sanction of last resort. Their work is underscored by their strong commitment to combating social injustice. They have a track record of achieving big impact for a small organisation. They do this through a combination of research, advocacy, engagement, public affairs, events and working in alliance.

About the Role
The post-holder will have well-developed skills and experience in policy analysis and research programme delivery and planning, including project management and mentoring of volunteers. A core aspect of the role is leading on the research and delivery of IPRT’s flagship project, ‘Progress in the Penal System’. The Senior Policy and Research Officer will also provide key policy functions including engagement with domestic consultation processes and international human rights monitoring mechanisms. These advocacy activities require a consistent ability to respond to opportunities to influence policy makers at short notice and a current knowledge of both the penal policy context and the work of the organisation.

The post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate interested in bringing about evidence-informed progressive policy reform, and contributing to the work of a high profile, dynamic and effective non-governmental organisation.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week) for a fixed-term contract of 2 years.

How to Apply

IPRT is an equal opportunities employer, and they welcome applications from people with criminal records. They don’t ask for information about convictions during the recruitment process.

Applications will be shortlisted by the interview panel only if fully completed, and must contain:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages demonstrating experience of the essential criteria detailed in the job description and as outlined above;
• 2 samples of writing, of no more than 1,500 words each; and
• contact details of two referees (referees will not be contacted without the applicant’s consent).

Applications and queries about the role should be directed to Fíona Ní Chinnéide, Executive Director at director@iprt.ie.

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