Communications Officer

The NDA wishes to appoint a Communications Officer within the Policy, Research & Public Affairs Department to lead on the public affairs/communication functions of the organisation. The appointment will be made on a full-time permanent basis.

Title of Position: Communications Officer

Grade: Higher Executive Officer (Standard) Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: Head of Policy, Research & Public Affairs

Employing Authority: National Disability Authority

Location: 25 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 E409

Job Description

The NDA wishes to appoint a Communications Officer within the Policy, Research & Public Affairs Department to lead on the public affairs/communication functions of the organisation. The appointment will be made on a full-time permanent basis. A panel will also be established to fill any future vacancies for Communications Officer roles within the organisation on a permanent, temporary, part-time or full-time basis. It is envisaged that this panel will be in operation for at least two years from the date of its establishment. The post holder may be redeployed at Higher Executive Officer Level to another area of work within the organisation. The post-holder will report to the Head of Policy, Research & Public Affairs or his/her nominee.

As Communications Officer with a focus on communications and public affairs, the post holder will, under the guidance of a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, be required to lead on the development and implementation of internal and external communications programmes and activities, in addition to supporting the delivery of policy advice in the organisation. The Communications Officer will work as part of a team with a focus on delivering of the NDA’s Strategic Plan and annual work plan and guided by relevant developments as appropriate to the remit of the NDA.

The successful implementation of this role requires a number of key relationships to be fostered and developed. These will include relationships with colleagues and personnel from a range of agencies, including the public and private sectors and representative organisations of people of any age, size, ability or disability. A high degree of flexibility and creativity will be required.

As a staff member, the holder of the post will be expected to work cross-functionally to actively contribute to and participate in the overall development of the NDA and to promote its policies at all times and to adhere to NDA values.