The Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland’s leading non-governmental organisation that campaigns for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. IPRT is seeking a Senior Research and Policy Project Manager on a fixed-term contract of three years.
This role involves research programme delivery and planning, including the management of interns and project management. Furthermore, as part of a new human rights project, this role will require involvement in the production of a flagship annual publication on human rights in prison, primarily with the initial methodology design, research and delivery of the substantive content of this publication.
Candidates should have a relevant third level qualification (e.g. law, social science, criminology or human rights); a knowledge of the Irish penal and social policy and the relevant human rights provisions applicable; understanding of policy-making processes; experience in a research role; evidence of published research/policy papers; and a commitment to social justice.
Applications and/or queries should be sent to director@iprt.ie with ‘Senior Research and Policy Project Manager’ as the subject line. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 24 August 2016.
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