Assembly Research Officer for Nick Mathison MLA

Duties

• Carrying out detailed policy research on all areas of NI Executive responsibility
• Carrying out detailed scrutiny and analysis of legislation to prepare MLA for Assembly debates and Committee sessions
• Providing detailed and ongoing review of policy developments in NI with particular focus on education policy
• Writing speeches for the MLA for debates in the Assembly and other events
• Preparing detailed briefings for the MLA to assist with chairing the Education Committee, including providing summaries of written briefings, highlighting key questions for witnesses, and identifying key areas of scrutiny for legislation at Committee Stage
• Ensuring MLA is briefed on all matters of Assembly procedure and standing orders to facilitate participation in the Assembly Chamber and committees
• Preparing written and oral questions for the MLA on all areas of NI Executive function
• Drafting amendments to motions and legislation
• Facilitating ongoing engagement with educational stakeholders to inform continual policy development
• Drafting letters for MLA to NI Executive Ministers and senior officials
• Providing concise summaries of academic research papers, departmental strategies and reports, and stakeholder reports and research, to inform policy development and understanding
• Analysing departmental budgets to support effective financial scrutiny
• Assisting MLA with drafting of private members legislation as required
• Liaising with MLA’s constituency team to update on all areas of relevant policy development and legislative change
• Any other duties required to enable MLA to carry out his role at the NI Assembly effectively

Please read the Job Spec and complete the Application Form below