Policy and Research Officer - Danny Donnelly MLA

Please find below summary of duties.  Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

• Providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide range of policy issues in support of Danny Donnelly MLA’s work
• Drafting speeches, questions and briefing papers for Danny Donnelly MLA
• Preparing and developing Assembly motions and Private Members Bills
• Monitoring business of the Assembly and Committees, and providing detailed briefing for Danny Donnelly MLA
• Identifying media and press opportunities and drafting statements in both a pro-active and re-active manner as required
• Engaging and building relationships with various groups, representatives statutory organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations including attending meetings and conferences on behalf of Danny Donnelly
• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and wider political and industry developments
• Assisting with planning and organising of events as required including physical and virtual
• Assisting the Casework and Constituency Manager with management and processing of constituent casework for Danny Donnelly MLA as required.
• Working with constituents directly on individual casework cases as required ensuring that casework is logged and dealt with sensitively and confidentially