Expression of interest - Young Ireland Advisory Council Chair

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is seeking to appoint one suitably qualified candidate as Chairperson to the Young Ireland Advisory Council.

More information about this role can be found below.

Expressions of interest are invited from applicants who consider they possess the following experience, at an appropriately senior level;

• Experience in chairing boards, public policy multi-stakeholder advisory groups, governance taskforces, or equivalent at a senior level;

• Awareness of children and young people’s policy and programmes currently offered in Ireland and of children’s rights more broadly;

• Ability to bring relevant knowledge, skills and experience to the Council and contribute to the provision of independent, high quality and well considered advice to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, DCEDIY, and the Children and Young People’s Policy Forum;

• Leadership experience with a diverse range of stakeholders, including young people;

• Capacity to represent and present on behalf of the Young Ireland Advisory Council in public fora and at public events;

• Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies, which provides a framework for the application of best practice, while noting that the Advisory Council is not a State Board; and

• Ability to work within the time constraints of the Council while keeping sufficient focus on priorities.

Having considered the suitability criteria for appointment, please consider carefully how your background and experience fits with the role of the Chair. Those interested in the role are invited to submit an application comprising a CV and covering letter (not more than two pages) outlining their suitability for the successful performance of the role as described above and in particular highlighting their skills and personal qualities set out under the essential criteria heading.

To submit your expression of interest for the position of Young Ireland Advisory Council Chair, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a supporting cover letter (not more than two pages) to YoungIreland@equality.gov.ie, with ‘Young Ireland Advisory Council Chair’ clearly marked in the email subject line.

Please ensure that your cover letter and supporting CV clearly outline how your particular background and experience meet the requirements of the position. This will help ensure that the Assessment Panel is as informed as possible of your suitability for the position. Please only include information that is directly relevant to this role.

Closing Date

24 April 2025