Overview
The role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to lead the organisation, ensuring excellence in all aspects of its work. The CEO reports to the Board, through the Chair, and is responsible for development and implementation of organisational strategy, governance, finance and funding, risk management, stakeholder engagement and organisational culture.
The CEO leads an Executive Leadership Team which is made up of the Directors of 5 Divisions: International Operations, Global Programmes, Ireland Programmes, Corporate Services and People and Culture. Trócaire has an overall staff complement of over 500 people, working in up to 20 countries and with over 200 local partners.
The CEO promotes, enables and models an empowering style of leadership which is rooted in the organisation's values. Leading with courage and humanity, they ensure that the organisation fulfils its mission, strategy and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Leadership:
* Provide leadership to the Board, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the organisation in the development, implementation, monitoring and review of organisational strategy.
* Build an ELT that is cohesive, high performing and dynamic, and that models the values of the organisation.
* Lead with humanity, courage and strategic vision on an ongoing basis, giving clear direction to the organisation in a volatile external context.
* Ensure a strong continued focus on locally-led development and humanitarianism and on shifting the balance of power, demonstrating this commitment both in organisational practice and in thought leadership at sector level.
Governance:
* Ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards of governance and accountability in all relevant jurisdictions.
* Enable the Board to fulfil its governance responsibilities for the effective strategic leadership and control of the organisation.
Finance & Funding:
* Be responsible for the financial performance of the organisation.
* Ensure long term sustainability in funding and financial management.
* Ensure optimal and effective stewardship of the organisation's resources.
Risk Management:
* Ensure that the organisation manages organisational level risk in a strategic and agile manner.
Stakeholder Engagement:
* Ensure that the organisation is known to external stakeholders as an exceptional organisation.
* Maintain a close relationship with key stakeholders.
* Act as organisational spokesperson on key issues of strategic importance.
People & Culture:
* Drive a culture of high engagement, agility and performance across the organisation.
* Ensure the fulfilment of strong equity, diversity and inclusion policies and practices across the organisation.
Requirements
* Significant experience (minimum 5 years) of leadership at a senior level in an international development/humanitarian/human rights organisation.
* A proven track record in building a cohesive, high performing senior leadership team in a complex organisation and volatile environment.
* A proven track record in leading the development, implementation and review of strategy in a fast-changing context.
* Experience in leading change at a senior level in an empowering, strategic and inclusive manner.
* A third level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent work experience.