The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 3 vacancies on the Board of the Adoption Authority of Ireland.
Please refer to the Information Booklet for the statutory requirements for these positions
Full details are available at: http://www.stateboards.ie/stateboards/campaignAdvert/122720.htm
Appointment to be made by the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs.
Closing Date: 15:00 on Friday 28th August 2020
Chairperson
Essential:
• In depth knowledge and experience in Irish and International Adoption and Child Law
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with key stakeholders and develop and maintain a strong relationship between the board and the executive
• Independence of thought, possessing sound judgement
• A strong commitment to public service
• Proven strategic leadership capability and change management experience
• Experience of Chairing a Board or previous Board Membership.
Desirable:
• Corporate Governance experience and expertise
• Relevant management experience
• Experience in a relevant regulatory environment
• Media skills/experience
• Risk management experience.
Deputy Chairperson
Essential:
• In depth knowledge/experience in Irish and International Adoption and Child Law
• Demonstrable experience of challenging opinion where appropriate/necessary
• A strong commitment to public service
• Experience of Board Membership
Desirable:
• Corporate Governance experience and expertise
• Relevant management experience
• Experience in a relevant regulatory environment
• Media skills/experience
• Risk management
Ordinary Member
Essential:
• Appropriate training in psychology
• Knowledge and experience of child protection and child welfare issues
• Relevant management/professional experience.
Desirable:
• Knowledge/experience of Irish and intercountry adoption
• Corporate governance
• Experience of board membership
• Experience in a relevant regulatory environment
• Risk management
• Experience of psychology in practice
