External Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer I am currently seeking an External Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Officer based for our client, a government body.
The candidate will join the communication and public relation teams to assist in implementing its communications strategy.
This is a hybrid position, based in Mayo.
It is a 12 month contract with two possible extensions of 12 months.
(Duration of 36 months)
Monitor political and legislative developments, providing timely analysis and recommendations to organisational leadership.
Build on existing work to develop a national advocacy/voice group to engage in public affairs, media relations, and policy consultations.
Develop, implement, and launch a new advocate/ambassador programme.
Co-ordinate site visits and events to promote political engagement at local and national levels.
Build and maintain relationships with politicians, stakeholders, and interest groups.
Support in drafting media briefings, including, JOC and PAC prepping, position papers, and responses to public consultations, Oireachtas queries, and policy proposals.
Support the activation of impactful campaigns that highlight key road safety issues and engage the public.
Support the distillation of work and research to political and stakeholder representatives, including management of regular stakeholder meetings and agreed actions.
Managing the quarterly newsletter to political representatives.
Assist in procurement and management of public relations contract.
Support the implementation of a public affairs strategy to influence policy discussions and legislative developments related to road safety.
Strategic corporate communications for services such as driving test, National car testing service and national driver licence service.
Support the organisation's press office function as required.
Support in stakeholder mapping and engagement.
Support with FOI and PQs and political engagement.
Measure and report on external affairs effectiveness, working closely with RSA colleagues and agencies, adjusting strategies as needed.
Support corporate communications and public affairs team on ministerial priorities as the strategy evolves.
Essential requirements Background in journalism or politics Excellent communication (written