The Organisation
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is a national, independent non-governmental organisation that promotes the rights of migrants.
The Immigrant Council of Ireland’s vision is of a society that is fair, respects human rights and diversity and is committed to everyone, including people from a migrant background having the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We and our supporters work together in a wide variety of ways, actively seeking opportunities to achieve that goal.
Over the years the Immigrant Council has supported many individuals and families with immigration questions, concerns and challenges. All of them have survived difficulties most of us have never had to face. The bravery of those we have met and worked alongside inspires us every day.
Vision
Our vision in the Immigrant Council of Ireland is of a society that is fair, respects human rights and diversity and is committed to everyone, including people from a migrant background having the opportunity to fulfiltheir potential.
Mission
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is a human rights organisation and Independent Law Centre. We support and advocate for the rights of immigrants and their families and act as a catalyst for public debate, legal and policy change.
Board
Board of Directors
Website
Immigrant Council of Ireland
The Role
The Immigrant Council of Ireland is seeking a Chair Designate, with a view to assuming the role of Chair within six to twelve months of joining the Board. This important role entails guiding the Board in overseeing the organisation’s strategic direction, governance and performance. The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the Board operates effectively and that the CEO is supported and held accountable for achieving the strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will be a strong facilitator, and a decisive and empathetic leader.
Responsibilities will include
Facilitate effective Board meetings.
Provide leadership to the Board and promote exemplary governance.
Provide support and leadership to the CEO. In particular, along with the Board, assist the CEO to develop the next organisational strategy.
Ensure future financial stability of the organisation in a changing funding landscape.
Collaborate to achieve organisational objectives.
Advocate for and communicate the organisation’s mission and values.
Support relationships between the Board, the CEO and the staff.
Representation externally as appropriate and engagement with key stakeholders.
Skills and experience required
Deep commitment to the mission and values of the Immigrant Council of Ireland.
Time to commit fully to the role.
Leadership, with the ability to facilitate balanced discussion and shared decision-making.
Ensure that decisions are made in a timely way, with sound judgement.
Governance and compliance expertise: ensure adherence to regulations and the highest levels of governance.
Proven organisational and change management skills.
Financial acumen, with the ability to interpret budgets and financial accounts.
Strong communications skills and stakeholder engagement.
Prior or current Chair experience of a board or board committee.
Experience of the not-for-profit sector in Ireland would be an advantage.
Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee
Comply with the charity’s governing document
Ensure charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit
Act in the best interest of the charity
Act with reasonable care and skill
Manage the assets of your charity
Board & Committee Meetings
There are six to eight board meetings a year, the dates for 2026 have been agreed. Board meetings are a combination of online and in‑person meetings held in central Dublin. Board meetings normally last two hours, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm, on a Monday.
Board Committees
Board members are encouraged to join at least one board committee (the Chair may choose to sit on one or more committee or attend any on an ad hoc basis). The current board committees are:
Governance Committee
Remuneration Committee
Programme Committee
Finance Committee
Board committee meetings typically last one hour and are generally held online.
NB: In addition to attending board and committee meetings, the Chair will be required to meet with the CEO on an ad‑hoc basis.
Candidates who wish to be considered should submit a short cover letter and current CV.
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