The Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people for appointment to the Board of the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) until 28 February 2025.

The IFI was established as an independent international organisation by the Irish and British Governments in 1986 to promote economic and social advance and peace and to encourage contact, dialogue and reconciliation among communities throughout Ireland. The IFI is active in Northern Ireland and the six border counties of Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan, Cavan and Louth.

Under Article 6 of the Agreement between the British and Irish Governments establishing the IFI, Board Members are to be appointed jointly by both Governments. The Board comprises six members and a Chair. The two Governments agree on the nomination of the Chair and each Government nominates three Board Members, with all requiring approval of both Governments. The two Governments work to ensure that Board membership is cross-border and is balanced in terms of gender and community background.

The Board has responsibility for ensuring the proper functioning, governance and strategic development of the IFI, as well as approving the number of, and the level of funding for, projects and programmes supported by the IFI.

Board Members will serve on a part-time basis and receive remuneration of £11,000 per year. Expenses associated with attendance at Board meetings will be covered.

Board Members normally serve for a term of three years. However, this expression of interest seeks a Board Member who would serve on the Board until 28 February 2025. Thereafter, the Board Member would be eligible to seek re-appointment for a further 3-year term.

Further information and application details are available on Gov.ie here.