Policy Research Specialist

5 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Safe Ireland Full time

At Safe Ireland, we are committed to eradicating domestic, sex, gender, and sexuality-based violence. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in developing high-level analysis and translating it into action.

We are seeking an experienced policy research analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in social policy and a proven track record of conducting high-quality research and analysis. They will be responsible for providing concise, accessible position papers, policy briefs, and education materials that inform our advocacy work.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with large datasets, such as census data, and a deep understanding of the Irish and European policy landscape, particularly in relation to social injustice and inequality. A feminist and queer perspective is welcome, as is an understanding of the dynamics of domestic, sex, gender, and sexuality-based violence in society.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week) 1-year fixed-term contract with a six-month probationary period. The primary responsibilities of the role include providing high-quality research and analysis, generating concise position papers, and engaging with stakeholders, media, and policymakers.

  • Develop and deliver policy-to-practice research and advocacy work
  • Provide short policy analysis/briefing papers as needed for the CEO and team
  • Engage with stakeholders, media, and policymakers


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