TITLE: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ABOUT COMHL?MH:
Comhl?mh is the Irish Association of Development Workers and
Volunteers. Our mission is to nurture, guide and mobilise development
workers and volunteers to work for social justice locally and
globally. We work to promote and support volunteers and development
workers to critically engage in volunteering and action for
development, and to create societal and attitudinal change on
development issues.
Comhl?mh is the leading independent voice and source of information
on volunteering for development in Ireland, and the coordinator and
advocate for good practice in this area through all the stages of the
volunteering life cycle from pre-decision to post-return. We enable
our membership groups made up of returned volunteers and development
workers and those interested in local/global justice issues to work on
a range of issues. Through our work in Global Citizenship Education,
we support exploration of the complex, interdependent and unequal
world of which we are part and provide a space to envisage a more just
and sustainable future for all.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
This hands-on CEO role is responsible for leading on the vision of
Comhl?mh, managing a very talented staff team with support of the
Board, delivering on the commitments in the current Strategy as well
as leading in the development of the upcoming one. This role
encompasses a broad range of responsibilities and provides
opportunities to make a difference amongst those interested in
international development and global solidarity work. This role will
suit someone who is steeped in social justice or human rights with a
deep understanding of development education and the principles of
community development. An understanding and analysis of the current
discourses on the relationships between values-led volunteering and
global citizenship would be a central aspect of the role. Integrity,
probity, courage and authentic leadership are hallmarks of this
person. A track record of securing and attracting funds from a variety
of donors (existing and new) is a pre-requisite to be successful in
this role as well as experience in dealing with government
departments. Important aspects of the culture of Comhl?mh include a
process orientation to the work, space to innovate, learn and grow,
trust in the staff team as well as the importance of supporting and
developing the team. Working from a values perspective is essential to
what Comhl?mh is about.
REPORTS TO:
Chairperson of the Board.
_PLEASE SEE KEY RESULT AREAS ATTACHED BELOW._
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Masters level or equivalent acquired learning in international
development / community development;
* Minimum 5 years experience of working in international
development, solidarity or humanitarian work;
* Minimum 8 years experience in managing teams/groups;
* Strategic planning experience preferably in a decision making or
influential capacity;
* Skilled in the management of an organisation, programmes, people,
resources and financial management;
* Experience in development education and global citizenship
programmes;
* Experience of the not-for-profit sector and the necessary
governance to ensure probity and accountability to all stakeholders;
* Experience dealing with government departments and navigating
funding processes, contracts and KPIs successfully;
* A track record of securing government and European Commission
funding;
* A track record in private donor fundraising.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
* Empathy with the values of Comhl?mh;
* A strong analysis of the global justice issues that are core to
Comhl?mh?s programme of work, including the importance of
perspectives from the Global South;
* An understanding of the links between volunteering and global
citizenship education;
* Resilient and tenacious with the ability to learn and adapt;
* Collaborative decision-making approach with an understanding of
the importance of process and of working with people to shape and
achieve results;
* A leader who is reflective and action oriented;
* Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and
approachability;
* Excellent communication skills including verbal and written as
well as the ability to influence and persuade;
* Flexible and adaptable to working in a changing environment,
diverse cultural contexts and in resource constrained settings.
COMHL?MH HAS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND
SOCIAL JUSTICE.
ALL STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO COMHL?MH?S CHILD SAFEGUARDING
POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT WITH CHILDREN AND COMHL?MH?S VALUES
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
* Contract: Permanent
* Probation: 6 months
* Salary (5 day basis): ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the
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* Working week: 4 day week ? (salary pro-rata)
* Working hours: **Apply on the website** hours ? the role
requires work outside normal working hours
* Annual leave: **Apply on the website** days ? pro rata
* Company leave days: 3 days
* Pension: After 9 months service a matched contribution up to 6%
* Workplace: The role is based in our office in Dublin with
possibility of remote working
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit a cover letter outlining how your motivation, interest
and competencies fit this role, along with a CV to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**, and include ?CEO application? in the subject line of
your email. All applicants are required to hold a valid work permit at
time of application. Comhl?mh welcomes applications from all sections
of the community. If you would like to talk to someone about this role
before applying, please email Marie Therese Fanning at **Apply on the
website**
CLOSING DATE: Monday 7th February **Apply on the website** at **Apply
on the website**:**Apply on the website**
INTERVIEW DATE: Friday **Apply on the website**th February **Apply on
the website** (interview will be via Zoom)
SECOND INTERVIEW: Thursday **Apply on the website**th February
(interview will be via Zoom)
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
