Title: Director of Research and Policy
Salary: €65,000- €80,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Type: Full time, permanent
Location: Castleriver House, (1st Floor), 14/15 Parliament Square, Dublin 2 with options for hybrid working
About the Irish Council for Civil Liberties
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) is Ireland’s oldest and largest independent human rights organisation. Fully independent of government and fearless in its advocacy for human rights, ICCL has a long and successful track record in defending human rights and civil liberties and has been at the forefront of all the key human rights debates in Irish society over almost five decades. In all of its work, ICCL is passionate in its determination to bring about a fairer and more equal Ireland, where all rights are guaranteed without exception and where the State and other powerful interests are held to account.
About the Role
ICCL is seeking to appoint a Head of Research and Policy to develop and deliver its vital policy and research agenda, ensuring a regular and consistent flow of impactful, well-researched and legally accurate information, with a particular focus on Justice, Equality and Democratic Freedoms.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and senior management team to:
- lead the development and delivery of all research and policy priorities in line with ICCL’s strategic plan;
- manage and inspire the research and policy team whilst nurturing talent and ensuring performance; and
- build high level, collaborative and impactful relationships with key stakeholders, nationally and internationally.
If you are a qualified and experienced research and policy professional, with expertise in human rights, a talent for team management and high level stakeholder engagement, and your values align with ICCL, this could be the role for you!
ICCL believes that diversity is crucial in its work and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. The organisation welcomes applications from people with disabilities, those who belong to minoritized or over-policed communities or areas, and those who have been affected by social and structural injustice. If you meet the essential skills and qualifications required for this role and have some (but not extensive) experience in a senior research and policy role and of managing people and come from these communities or backgrounds, ICCL strongly encourages you to apply.
Application Details:
Please email recruitment @cciexecutivesearch.ie for the full job description, candidate pack, and application details for this role. Please use “ICCL – Head of Research and Policy” as the subject of your email.
The recruitment campaign for the role of Head of Research and Policy is being managed exclusively on behalf of ICCL by not-for-profit specialist recruitment consultancy CCI Executive Search.
It is CCI’s policy to ensure that as much accommodation as possible is provided to facilitate the participation of individuals with special needs in the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require any specific accommodations, please let us know.
Closing Date: 3pm Monday 15th January 2024