Chairperson of TASC

About TASC

TASC is an independent think-tank whose mission is to address inequality and sustain democracy by translating analysis into action.

TASC’s Constitution presents its main objectives as:

·         Promoting education for the public benefit

·         Encouraging a more participative and inclusive society

·         Promoting and publishing research for public benefit

As a public education charity (CHY 14778), TASC engages in research and public outreach concerning inequality, democracy, and climate justice in the current political, economic, and social environment. Through its work, TASC seeks to increase public knowledge of economic and social policy, improve working conditions, facilitate a just transition to advance climate action and protect livelihoods and communities, and more generally, contribute to positive social change in Ireland and the EU.

TASC regularly evaluates the work of other organisations that seek to improve service access to vulnerable and marginalised groups. In conducting research and practice-based evaluations, TASC consistently employs rigorous mixed research methods, including statistical analysis of government data, organising focus groups, implementing surveys, and conducting open-ended and semi-structured interviews.

TASC staff use such data to tailor policy recommendations and to propose specific interventions for government, civil society, and other commissioning organisations.

Job Description.

The role of the Chairperson of TASC carries the following duties, obligations and entitlements:

1: To liaise closely* with the Executive Director of TASC for the purposes of:

Keeping her/himself fully briefed on, and acquainted with, all aspects of TASC’s performance.

To provide support, advice and guidance to the Executive Director, not only on the execution of his or her duties but also (and, as appropriate on a confidential basis), to address any difficulties and problems which she or he may be dealing with from time to time.

2: To ensure good governance and the sustainability of the organisation and, likewise, to work with the ED, staff, and board members to secure funding on an ongoing basis

3: To act as the Chairperson of meetings of the Board of TASC.

4: To represent TASC and protect its reputation as an independent think tank committed to reducing inequality and strengthening democracy. Ideally, and in partnership with and the support of the Executive Director, the Chairperson shall be available to represent TASC at various events in harmony with TASC’s ethos and values and, again as appropriate, to be the representative of TASC in the print and broadcast media.

5: The Chairperson shall be entitled to attend, as a full member, all meetings of all sub-committees of the TASC Board. Only in exceptional circumstances, and then only on an ad hoc basis, should he/she act as Chairperson of such committees.

6: The term of office of the Chairperson shall be of five years duration.

7: The Chairperson should ideally attend as many as possible of the public events which TASC organises and, whenever it is appropriate, be available to speak as the representative of TASC at such events.

8: Should the Chairperson request it, TASC commits to facilitating, and paying for, any training programmes associated with the demands of the role, such as media training, or fundraising. Any expenditure in such areas will, naturally, be available only when TASC has the necessary resource to finance the event(s).

9: Establishing a good working relationship with the Executive Director is a crucial prerequisite for the leadership role which the Chairperson of TASC will fulfil.

Please apply with a cover letter and CV.