Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to lead and improve Trócaire’s governance and policy-management arrangements. Working across the organisation, you will take practical ownership of key processes and help ensure they are clear, proportionate and effective.
About Trócaire
Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together, we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.
Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:
• Promote Access to Justice;
• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;
• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;
• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and
• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.
Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.
Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at Trócaire’s website through this [ link ].
Role Requirements
The role requires significant relevant experience in corporate governance, company secretarial support, Board or Committee administration, policy management, or a comparable accountability-focused environment. You will need experience coordinating governance processes, records, actions and recurring deadlines, together with strong drafting, organisation, judgement and stakeholder-management skills. A Chartered Governance Institute qualification, part-qualification or comparable professional development is required, along with a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience. Experience in a charity, NGO, public-interest or regulated organisation is desirable.
See full job description here . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification.
Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may be based on the essential criteria and competencies most important to successful performance in the role.