Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer

Contract: Full time – Permanent

Location: Dublin 8

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week 5 over 5 days.

Salary: DOE

The Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer will lead strategic policy engagement and influence efforts aligned with the organization’s mission and goals. This role will shape policy agendas, build relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure that evidence-based advocacy drives change at local, national, and/or global levels. 

Responsibilities

Policy Analysis & Development

• Monitor legislative, policy, and regulatory trends relevant to the organization’s focus.


• Conduct research and draft policy briefs, position papers, and consultation responses.


• Analyze political and policy landscapes to inform strategic decision-making.

Advocacy & Campaign Strategy

• Design and implement advocacy strategies to influence policymakers and institutions.


• Lead on campaigns to advance key policy objectives, working with internal teams and external coalitions.


• Coordinate targeted lobbying, stakeholder engagement, and awareness initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, think tanks, and multilateral organizations.


• Represent the organization in meetings, coalitions, and high-level policy forums.


• Support capacity building of partners and staff on advocacy techniques and messaging.

Communications & Representation

• Draft and deliver compelling advocacy materials (e.g., speeches, op-eds, policy memos).


• Work with communications teams to ensure policy messages are integrated into media and public campaigns.


• Serve as a spokesperson on relevant policy matters when needed.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Monitor progress against advocacy objectives and report on outcomes.


• Use data and evidence to refine advocacy strategies and approaches.


• Additional duties as assigned

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and advocacy, with a track record of drafting policy briefs, position papers, and consultation responses.


• Demonstrated ability to design and lead advocacy campaigns, including lobbying, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement at national and/or international levels.


• Established experience in representing an organization with senior stakeholders, such as government agencies, NGOs, donors, and multilateral institutions.


• Strong background in monitoring, evaluating, and refining advocacy strategies using data, evidence, and policy impact assessments.


• 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.

Extra Benefits

• Salary DOE 


• 35 Hour week (core hours 9-5) –Full-time employees can enjoy a 35-hour working week.


• Annual Salary Reviews


• Pension Scheme: Access our generous pension scheme after just 6 months service


• Time Off in Lieu


• Income protection after 2 years service


• Long service awards for employees


• 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


• Horizontal Transfer Opportunities


• Comprehensive Training & Development


• Bespoke Induction Programmes


• Progression Opportunities


• Further Education Opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme -ALONE provides a 24hour support programme for all our Employees
  
  
  
  • GP telephone Advice
  
  
  • Virtual Doctor
  
  
  • Private Prescription Service
  
  
  • 6 structured Counselling/ Emotional Wellbeing Service
  
  
  • Legal Helpline
  
  
  
  

The closing date for applications is Friday, 12th of September 2025. 

ALONE is an equal opportunities employer.

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