Parliamentary Assistant

Employer Location: ARMAGH

Job description

Duties may vary depending on the MLA's portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring the MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the house. Conducting research/providing research briefing. Research briefing may vary. Developing knowledge in relevant legislation.
• Drafting motions, Assembly questions, matters of the day, urgent orals and members statements for consideration of the MLA. Assembly Diary Management. Respond to routine correspondence, lobby letters and enquiries relating to assembly business.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience working in Parliamentary role. A thorough knowledge of the political landscape and the broad policy platform of the MLA. A strong commitment to Sinn Fein's values. An ability to analyse and communicate complex information.
• A degree(or equivalent qualification) and 5 years experience in a policy role.

Desirable Skills

• A working knowledge of gaeilge.

Further Information

The employer for this application is Cathal Boylan MLA.