Public Affairs & Policy Impact Officer

ALONE•Caguas, PR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Affairs and Policy Impact Officer support ALONE’s policy and advocacy work by researching key issues, developing evidence-based policy positions, and engaging with Oireachtas, government and sector stakeholders. The role helps coordinate public affairs activities, events, and advisory forum participation. Working across teams and with external partners, the officer strengthens ALONE’s influence on policy affecting older people. The position also supports monitoring and reporting on the impact of ALONE’s policy and public affairs initiatives.

Requirements

Experience in public affairs, policy development, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement, preferably within the political, public affairs, health, social care, or not-for-profit sectors.
Strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills with the ability to interpret policy, legislation, data, and evidence to inform recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefings, policy papers, submissions, and stakeholder communications.
Proven ability to build relationships, work collaboratively across teams, and engage effectively with government bodies, policymakers, and external stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders both internally & externally
A collaborative team player who fosters strong internal and external relationships.
Problem-solver, using innovation to improve service delivery and support independent older person and the people we serve.
Strong time management and organisational skills to prioritise workload and meet KPIs.

Responsibilities

Support implementation and reporting of ALONE’s public affairs activity (e.g., assist in the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, and reports, and providing follow-up materials)
Carry out analysis of external publications, Government policy, legislation, research, and data to support the development of evidence-based policy positions and recommendations
Maintain and develop ALONE policy position papers, and produce clear and creative communications materials to inform campaigning and public affairs work
Work collaboratively to support the planning and delivery of policy launches, public affairs events, stakeholder briefings, and other events as required
Support ALONE's participation in public bodies and advisory forums, by contributing research, drafting submissions, coordinating inputs and attending as required
Support engagement and integration with key external stakeholders, including the HSE, the Department of Health, and other relevant statutory and policy bodies
Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Benefits

35 Hour week (core hours 9-5)
Annual Salary Reviews
Time Off in Lieu
Mileage Policy in place for applicable roles
Death in Service - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed
Travel Saver Schemes
Sick Pay Scheme - after 6 months’ probation successfully completed
Bike to Work Scheme
HSF Partnership
Comprehensive Training & Development
Bespoke Induction Programmes
Progression Opportunities
Further Education Opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme - ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employee’s.
GP telephone Advice
Virtual Doctor
Private Prescription Service
6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service
Legal Helpline