Economic Research Specialist

1 month ago


Belfast, United Kingdom MCS Group Full time
Job Summary

MCS Group is seeking a highly skilled Research Officer to join their team in partnership with the Northern Ireland Assembly. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on economic issues, including public finance, to inform policy development and law-making.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Scope research requirements with individual MLAs, Assembly Committees, and Officials, as well as external stakeholders.
  2. Retrieve and synthesise information and data from various sources, including online databases.
  3. Deliver high-quality research and analysis on economics, including public finance, in a timely and accurate manner.
  4. Produce well-written, concise, and accessible research outputs, such as research papers, training materials, and digital dashboards.
  5. Present research briefings and training materials to MLAs, Assembly Committee Members, and Officials.
  6. Contribute to the peer review of colleagues' research outputs.
  7. Identify potential witnesses and specialist advisors for Assembly Committees.
  8. Maintain a specialist knowledge of the research portfolio through ongoing learning and development.
  9. Provide support to new staff members and those on placements and internships.
  10. Forge links with departmental officials, external research bodies, and academics.
  11. Comply with Assembly policies and procedures.
Requirements
  1. Hold a second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field, with at least 50% of the course content relating to policy development or law-making in economics.
  2. Have at least two years of work experience in conducting objective research on economic issues, including public finance, and producing evidence-based research findings.
Benefits
  1. £50,684 per annum
  2. Fantastic annual leave allowance
  3. A hybrid working arrangement
  4. The opportunity to work for a fantastic team in an organisation at the forefront of public sector.


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