Parliamentary Officer

Research:

• Conducting research and providing briefings on issues coming before the Assembly;
• Providing rapid, accurate and detailed research on a wide-range of devolved policy issues to deliver written and oral briefings, as required;
• Analysing, evaluating and interpreting data to ensure the MLA is accurately informed on key issues; and,
• Preparing material for meetings and conferences.

Assisting with Assembly Business:

• Drafting speeches and briefing papers;
• Developing Private Members' Bills;
• Supporting the MLA in preparing and developing motions and Assembly Questions;
• Monitoring events in Assembly and ensuring MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put to the House;
• Monitoring Assembly legislation and debates; and,
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.

Engagement with Lobby Groups:

• Reviewing professional publications/participating in professional societies;
• Liaising with think-tanks, government departments and agencies, voluntary groups and other external groups; and,
• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from lobbyists and pressure groups.

Support for the MLA:

• Ensure compliance, with all Parliamentary Business, e.g. the Assembly Standing Orders
• Liaise with the Alliance Stormont staff team and employees of other MLAs in relation to Parliamentary business, to avoid duplication;
• Other duties as required in support of the MLA in carrying out Assembly duties.