Finance Board Member

The Organisation 

The North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force brings local government and non-government services together with the local community to work in partnership on tackling a problem that affects us all – ‘Community Solutions to Community Problems’. 

The Task Force is one of ten regional task forces that bring key stakeholders from the statutory, political, community and social sector together to develop, implement and oversee a strategy to substance use related harm for children, adults, families and the wider community of North Dublin. 

In 2003 the North Dublin City and County Regional Drugs Task Force was set up by the government along with nine other regional drug task forces in Ireland to develop and implement plans to respond to drug problems in our areas. 

The Task Force has a very tight governance structure in place. It is led by a Management Committee which is the decision-making structure. This is supported by a Governance Committee which advises and makes recommendations to the Management Committee on all aspects of corporate, risk, financial and strategic governance. 

The Task Force also has a number of other working groups and structures to manage specific work programmes. In keeping with the collaborative ethos of the Task Force each of these is made up of inter-agency and community partners with particular expertise in the area of work. 

For more information: North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force - Help during tough times 

Our board: About Us - North Dublin RDATF.  Professor Anthony Staines is the Chair. 

The Role 

The North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task is seeking a board member with a financial background.   

Role requirements and key responsibilities include: 

• Financial Expertise:  either a qualified accountant or someone with an extensive professional background in finance.  

• Understanding of Not-for-Profit Financial Management:  an understanding of not-for-profit financial operations would be an advantage, enabling the Finance Board Member to guide the organisation’s financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with sector-specific requirements.  

• Governance and Compliance Leadership: 
  Familiarity of SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) standards would be beneficial.   

• Communication Skills: engage effectively with a range of stakeholders, including the Coordinator, Chairperson, and fellow board members. 

• Experience with Boards: Previous experience in a Board role, whether in an executive or advisory capacity, is beneficial.  

• Time Availability: the candidate must be able to dedicate sufficient time for board and committee meetings. 

• Committee: the board member would also be a member of the Finance Committee.  

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee 

• Comply with the charity’s governing document. 

• Ensure the charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit. 

• Act in the best interest of the charity 

• Act with reasonable care and skill 

• Manage the assets of your charity. 

Board Meetings: 

There are nine board meetings a year. The schedule is determined in December for the year ahead. Meetings are held in the Task Force’s office in Malahide, Co Dublin.  Meetings run from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. While the preference is for meetings to be attended in person, hybrid/online options for attendance are available. 

Committee Meetings: 

The board member will be expected to join the Finance Committee. Committee meetings are usually held once per quarter and last for about an hour.