Senior Policy Coordinator (Health)

About the role

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWC) is hiring a Senior Policy Coordinator to lead and coordinate policy development, advocacy, research and campaigns in line with its Strategic Plan, with a particular focus on women's health. The post reports to the Head of Policy and works in a hybrid arrangement: staff must work from the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, though this may increase depending on role needs.

This is a five-day week (35 hours) position on an initial one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension to a permanent role subject to funding and performance. Salary is €48,329 (non-negotiable).

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate policy development, advocacy, research, campaigns, events and strategic activities in women's health, including engagement with the Department of Health's Women's Health Taskforce and Action Plan.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to Policy & Engagement Officers and support the Policy Team and the Head of Policy.
• Develop policy papers, submissions, briefings and recommendations, and carry out research and analysis to inform policy positions.
• Represent NWC in external forums and act as spokesperson to the media where appropriate.
• Plan, manage budgets and deliver policy projects, and oversee Working Groups, Networks and Alliances such as the Abortion Working Group.
• Produce reports, briefings and submissions, and help plan events such as seminars and conferences.

Required profile

• Third-level qualification in social policy, public policy, social sciences or a related field.
• At least 3 years' experience in policy, research or advocacy within the NGO, public or related sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating projects and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish political and policy environment and of feminist and equality frameworks.

Required skills

• Policy development and strong writing skills.
• Project management and budget management.
• Knowledge of the NGO sector, gender and equality.

Applications are made via the application form sent by email to the named contact, with a deadline of 5pm on 2 December 2026; first-round interviews are scheduled for the week of 7 December.