Career Opportunities with IFA

Grain and Potato Policy Executive

Reporting to the Director of Policy/Chief Economist, this person will be working within the Policy Executive team.

In this role, the responsibilities will be to analyse and report on markets/ trends, to develop appropriate policy initiatives and responses, and to ensure the most effective possible representation for Ireland’s grain and potato farmers.

The successful candidate will be based in the Irish Farm Centre in Dublin, or one of IFA’s regional offices.

The successful candidate will have:

• A 3rd-level qualification in agriculture or another relevant discipline
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant role
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills
• A good understanding of Irish agriculture and the challenges and opportunities for grain and potato farmers