Salary:  €50,000 - €58,000

Type: Full-time, permanent.

Location: The role will be based at IRLI’s office at The Distillery Building, 145-151 Church Street, Dublin 7 with options for hybrid working – approximately 2 days per week in the office.

BACKGROUND 

Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is a project-orientated, non-profit rule of law initiative established in 2007. IRLI is dedicated to promoting the rule of law and human rights and has access to justice projects in Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa. IRLI serves as the charitable arm of the legal professions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, fostering collaboration between legal professionals and stakeholders in the project countries. 

THE ROLE 

The Director of Operations will be responsible for leading IRLI’s corporate governance, finance, administration, and human resources functions. This senior role, reporting to the Executive Director, will oversee key aspects of organisational governance, ensuring compliance with relevant Irish and international regulations and managing the operational backbone that supports IRLI’s impactful work in Africa. As a vital member of the executive team, the Director of Operations will work closely with the financial controller and office manager to align day-to-day operations with the strategic vision of IRLI.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Corporate Governance: Working with the Executive Director to develop strategic plans, oversee risk management, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations across operational regions.
• Finance: Managing financial aspects such as budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, and liaising with auditors and financial institutions as needed.
• Charitable Governance: Ensuring that IRLI meets its charitable objectives and complies with Irish charity regulations.
• Administration: Overseeing facilities, procurement, and office administration to ensure a well-functioning workspace.
• Human Resources: Leading recruitment, retention, and HR compliance, and implementing policies to support staff well-being and development.
• Knowledge Management: Developing systems to manage documents and resources, enabling smooth access to critical information.

If you are a strategic thinker with a background in operations management, a passion for human rights, and expertise in governance, finance, and administration, this is a unique opportunity to support an organisation working at the front lines of justice reform!