Job Description
Mercy International Association is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership for and management of the Association and its works.Mercy International Association was established in 1992 with the following aims:to foster unity among the Mercy communities worldwide and to increase awareness and experience of the interdependence of these groups;to facilitate collaboration among Mercy communities in addressing root causes of needs and injustices experienced locally but with global causation;to encourage and nurture Mercy values and to promote the flourishing of the Mercy charism in services operated in the name of Mercy;to restore and maintain the founding House of Mercy, now known as Mercy International Centre (MIC), reopened in 1994 as a place of pilgrimage and research.Title: Chief Executive OfficerReports to: The Board of Mercy International AssociationLocation: Mercy International Centre, Baggot Street, Dublin, IrelandTerm: Three year contract, renewableThe role of the Chief Executive Officer is to provide leadership and inspiration for the implementation of the Association’s vision and strategic plan in a global Mercy context. This role seeks to promote unity in diversity, inclusion and respect for our multiple cultures, languages and local realities.Leadership:Oversee the preservation and management of Mercy International Centre;Create an environment inspired by Mercy values, where sisters, associates, lay colleagues and volunteers are enabled to work together collaboratively;Develop a culture which motivates employees and volunteers and enables them to contribute to the realization of the values, goals and objectives of MIA;Develop a culture of continuous improvement throughout all aspects of MIA’s work;Foster innovation, teamwork and ongoing learning;Assume responsibility for the effective delivery of all the functions of MIA and the implementation of the strategic plan as approved by the Board;Oversee the work of Heritage and Spirituality, Mercy Global Action and Opening Doors and other functions/projects as they may develop.Governance:Manage a complex, decentralised environment including responsibility for human resource management, finance, fundraising, communications and public relations;Prepare regular reports to the Board regarding all aspects of the Association’s goals and objectives;Ensure that the Board operates within guidelines regarding charities, privacy regulations, safeguarding and other areas governed by Irish law;Fulfill the responsibilities of the CEO outlined in the Corporate Governance Manual;In conjunction with the Board, create strategic goals and objectives to meet short and long term aspirations;Direct the work of MIA in accordance with sound management and governance practices in the context of meeting MIA’s policies and accountability standards as they conform to Irish charity legislation;Oversee the preparation of budgets and financial plans, ensure that robust tracking mechanisms are in place to achieve thorough oversight of expenditures for Board approval.Communications and Relationships:Provide leadership in the communication of the Mercy heritage, mission, values and strategic intent while supporting new conversations that explore an evolving Mercy spirituality and understanding of Mercy Global Presence;Build and manage close working relationships with the Board;Maintain the clear mission and vision for Mercy International Centre to include a communications plan that supports the work of MIA;Develop and maintain key internal relationships to include the Board, staff, service users, donors, third party vendors such as legal, finance, HR, insurance, etc;Manage all third party relationships e.g. legal, finance, HR, insurance.Public Relations, Marketing and Fundraising:Promote the symbolic importance of Mercy International Centre as the founding place of Mercy;Represent Mercy International in the public forum;Actively engage Mercy congregations, associates and partners worldwide in the life of Mercy International Centre as the wellspring of Mercy life;Engage with media to promote MIA’s mission;Use social platforms to promote mission and values and ensure all published materials reflects the values and views of MIA;Keep abreast of funding and resourcing opportunities, liaising with potential funders to maintain long term sustainable income streams to ensure continued viability for MIA;Implement accountability mechanisms to enable strong oversight of investments.These duties are a general guide to the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer. They are neither definitive nor restrictive. The CEO may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the post.To apply for this position, please email a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, your Curriculum Vitae and the contact details of two referees, preferably one from your current employer, to sheilacarneyrsm@gmail.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr