Expressions of Interest Sought/Honorary Consul Cleveland, Ohio and St. Louis, Missouri
Expressions of Interest Sought – Deadline 31 July 2022
Appointment of Honorary Consuls in Ohio and Missouri
The Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago works with Ireland’s Embassy in Washington and other Irish Consulates and State Agencies in the USA to pursue opportunities that will deliver economic growth and jobs for Ireland. We also help maintain and enhance links with our Irish-American diaspora and promote Irish culture in new and traditional forms. We also provide a range of key consular services.
Subject to the agreement of the relevant US authorities, the Consulate General is considering appointing new Honorary Consuls in the coming months in:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- St. Louis, Missouri
These Honorary Consuls will provide consular assistance and services to Irish citizens in their areas of accreditation. They will also assist and support the Consulate General in the broader development of economic, business and cultural relations with Ohio and Missouri respectively.
The role of an Honorary Consul is by definition honorary. The position is not salaried and is non-pensionable. Candidates should be current legal residents in the United States and must be residents of the relevant city (Cleveland or St. Louis). They must be in a position to provide a suitable premises for the Consulate (more details can be provided on request).
Honorary Consuls receive an annual honorarium of €1,125, communication costs associated with the Honorary Consul position, and retain 50% of Consular fees received.
Expressions of interest, together with a CV, should be sent to the Consulate at chicagocongen@dfa.ie with the heading “Honorary Consul Expression of Interest” by close of business on 31 July 2022.
A short listing process will be carried out on the expressions of interest and a small number of persons may be invited for interview. At this stage, potential candidates will be asked for two written references and to complete a number of forms including a security vetting form. Applicants who have previously submitted their candidature for the position and have sent the relevant documents to the Consulate General are not required to re-apply.
The following categories of person cannot be considered for the role:
- Individuals who occupy a public or governmental position
- Those who may be unable to deliver consular services due to other commitments
- Anyone who is politically active
- Persons with a real, apparent or potential conflict of interest
Queries about the positions can be directed to chicagocongen@dfa.ie
Any potential appointments will be subject to the agreement of the relevant US authorities.
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