ADEEAR-L Secretary

About ADEEAR-L:

ADEEAR-L (Accessibility by Default in Education and Economic Inclusion Advocacy Rights by Lukwago) is currently in the process of becoming formally established as a not-for-profit organisation in Ireland. As an emerging initiative with a broader European and international vision, ADEEAR-L is currently seeking founding/proposed Directors (Trustees) to help establish its governance structure, guide its development and support the organisation in achieving its long-term mission.

ADEEAR-L is an advocacy, accessibility and inclusion initiative focused on advancing Accessibility by Default in education, employment, public services and wider society, while promoting economic inclusion and equal participation.
ADEEAR-L seeks to advance equality, accessibility and economic inclusion for people experiencing sensory accessibility barriers. It advocates for systems in which sensory accessibility is built into education, employment, public services and economic opportunities as a standard, rather than being dependent primarily on individual disclosure and reactive reasonable accommodation.

ADEEAR-L Treasurer

The Treasurer will provide financial leadership and oversight to help ensure that ADEEAR-L develops appropriate financial governance, accountability and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight to ADEEAR-L.
• Support the development and monitoring of budgets and financial plans.
• Review financial reports and provide appropriate advice to ADEEAR-L.
• Help establish sound financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Support compliance with applicable financial, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor financial risks and advise the ADEEAR-L on significant financial matters.
• Work with the Chairperson, Board and relevant committees on financial governance.
• Support transparent and accountable management of ADEEAR-L's resources.

Essential Qualities

• Experience in accounting, finance, financial management, audit or a related field.
• Good understanding of financial governance and controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial ADEEAR-L members.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Integrity, independence and sound judgement.

• Commitment to ADEEAR-L's mission and values.

  Desired Skills – ADEEAR-L Secretary

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written communication and professional correspondence
• Accurate minute-taking and record-keeping
• Understanding of Board and not-for-profit governance
• Meeting coordination and agenda preparation
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and governance compliance
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Document management and information organisation
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to monitor and follow up on Board decisions and actions
• Digital literacy and proficiency with online meeting and document-management tools
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Diplomacy, reliability and sound judgement
• Commitment to accessibility, equality, inclusion and respect

• Commitment to ADEEAR-L's Accessibility by Default mission

  Particularly desirable: experience as a Company/Board Secretary, governance officer, administrator, Trustee/Director, or in a similar organisational or compliance role.