Irish Red Cross Assistant Secretary General Position

Applications are now invited for the post of Assistant Secretary General. The person appointed will be responsible for assisting the Secretary General in the day-to-day management of the Irish Red Cross.

Reporting to the Secretary General, he/she will assist in decision making on resource and financial allocation, ensure that work is co-ordinated and integrated and that systems and procedures are fully utilised and developed.

In conjunction with the Secretary General, the appointee will assist in the human resource function including staff training and development,implementation of employment/ health and safety legislation, and volunteer and staff relations.

The appointee will be involved in developing ongoing co-operation with the International Secretariat and other relevant external bodies and agencies. The person will also deputise for the Secretary General from time to time.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced manager with a proven track record of working within a challenging and changing environment. A detailed job description is available on request.

Please apply in writing enclosing a curriculum vitae and marking your envelope "Assistant Secretary General Post - Private & Confidential"

Applications may also be sent via email to: chassett@redcross.ie

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 27th Feb, 2004.

Irish Red Cross
16 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel 01 676 5135
Fax 01 661 4461
www.redcross.ie

The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer

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