About IRLI
IRLI is a charity initiated by The Law Society of Ireland, The Bar of Ireland, the Law Society of Northern Ireland, and the Bar of Northern Ireland. It is dedicated to promoting the rule of law in developing countries. IRLI is primarily a project-based organisation with a variety of projects in countries such as South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania, which range in focus from human rights to commercial law, and in application from training of judiciary and lawyers to access to justice at a grassroots level and clinical legal education for law students. IRLI works to advance collective knowledge of the relationship between rule of law, democracy, sustained economic development and human rights.
About the Role
IRLI is looking to hire a dynamic person to support the technical and administrative management of its varied programme portfolio and to help the Executive Director in the overall administration of the organisation. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Acting Director of Programmes will also have responsibilities on fundraising, communication, and public engagement.
The Acting Director of Programmes will provide on-going support to the organisation and management of IRLI programmes and activities, including by ensuring adequate administrative support, supporting the on-going monitoring of programme activities according to project proposals and budget and producing narrative and financial reports in line with donor requirements. He/she will also support the internal administration of IRLI ensuring that the organisation adheres to relevant policies and best practice in financial, charity and volunteer management. The Acting Director of Programmes will provide on-going support to IRLI legal volunteers, employees and pro-bono lawyers and will support the Executive Director in the continuous expansion of IRLI professional network.
The Acting Director of Programmes will contribute to the management and further development of the communication function of IRLI, including by establishing innovative means for information sharing to maintain a vibrant relationship with IRLI supporters and promote and raise awareness about the work of IRLI. She/he will also oversee organising and managing established fundraising events and will be pro-active in developing new fundraising channels for IRLI, including by engaging with individuals, corporates, and Irish-based foundations.
The Acting Director of Programmes will work full time and will be based in IRLI’s office in Dublin, with occasional travel to programme field locations.
Deadline for applications is 12pm on 4 September 2020. For more details on the position and on how to apply please click here.