Director, Digital Repository of Ireland
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Director, Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI). The DRI is a national infrastructure for preserving and providing access to Ireland's social and cultural digital data.
About the Role
The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the current Director, leading the development of plans to meet DRI's mission and vision. This includes overseeing strategic, operational, and budgetary imperatives of the DRI national research infrastructure for the humanities, social sciences, and cultural heritage.
* Lead the development of plans to meet DRI's mission and vision
* Ensure delivery of DRI's key performance indicators as outlined in the Service Level Agreement with funders
* Take lead role in activities to widen funding structure and secure additional funded projects
* Ensure continued implementation of good governance at the DRI
* Maintain strong lines of communication and consultation between DRI partners
* Serve as Principal Investigator on several research projects
* Serve on Core Oversight Committee and Grants Oversight Committees of the National Open Research Forum (NORF)
* Take visible role in advocacy on issues central to DRI's mandate
* Represent DRI to the general public and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
* Provide line management for seven direct reports
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, strategic planning, and project management, as well as experience in digital preservation, open science, and digital cultural heritage.
This is a specified-purpose contract from 1 January – 31 December 2023, covering a career break for the current DRI Director.
The successful candidate will be an employee of the Royal Irish Academy and report to the RIA Executive Director.