Reporting directly to the Secretary General and deputising on his behalf as appropriate.
As a member of the Management Board, assisting the SG in the formulation and management of policies and programmes as well as in the development and improved performance of the organisation.
Responsibility for the Global Issues cluster of Divisions, which include Political, Global Ireland and Development Cooperation and Africa Divisions, Asia Pacific and Economic Promotions Units.
Additional responsibilities include the Chair to several groups within DFA, which includes but is not limited to: