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EOI for the Chair of the Young Ireland Advisory Council
From Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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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.
Essential criteria for appointment
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;
• 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 of stakeholder management with a diverse range of stakeholders, including children and young people;
• Capacity to represent and present on behalf of the Young Ireland Advisory Council in public fora and at public events; and
• 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.
Submitting your Expression of Interest
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 2 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 Advisory Council Chair, please send your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a supporting cover letter (not more than 2 pages) to YoungIreland@equality.gov.ie , with 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.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth reserves the right to re-advertise this role if not enough expressions of interest are received from candidates with the required experience
Closing Date
15 July 2024 at 3pm
