Director – John K. Guiney SJ

John spent more than 20 years working in the Jesuit Province of Eastern Africa. While there, he co-founded the Jesuit Hakimani Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, and held a post as Regional Director of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Eastern Africa in addition to his formation, pastoral and administrative duties. He is also Global Coordinator of the Society of Jesus ‘Promotion of a Consistent Culture of Child Protection’ programme.

Operations Manager – Emer Kerrigan

Emer has worked in the in the international development sector for two decades, in missionary, faith-based and secular NGOs. She coordinates the International Development Programme which includes accessing institutional donor funding and supporting our development partners overseas. She holds a Master’s Degree in Humanitarian Assistance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator – Yanira Romero

Yanira has worked for IJM for more than a decade, leading the marketing and donor processes within IJM’s strategic plan. Her work includes design and updating newsletters, annual reports and the website, as well as providing IT support to the team. She holds a degree in Marketing in addition to qualifications in International Business and Digital Marketing.

Roving Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor – Tim Flynn

Tim is based in Kenya and provides monitoring and evaluation support for our funded project partners. He has lived in East Africa since 1999 and has volunteered and worked with the Volunteer Missionary Movement (VMM) in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda including a year with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) at Radio Kwizera in Tanzania. His professional background is in business teaching, finance and administration.

Communications Officer – Martina Madden

Martina works with the team to achieve their communication objectives across a range of platforms and channels. She holds a Master’s degree in Political Communication, a primary degree in Social Sciences, and professional qualifications in Public Relations and Digital Marketing. Her background is in the Irish non-profit and social justice sector.

Receptionist – Rosaleen Kenny

Rosaleen is the main contact person between Irish Jesuits overseas and the office. Her work includes providing an efficient, professional and friendly service in reception, administration, events planning, newsletter distribution, communications and logistics for the Director and assisting the IJI team as required.

Receptionist – Amanda Bermingham

Amanda works in reception and administrative support and is a primary point of contact for visitors and phone calls. She plays a key role in coordinating IJI events and in processing donations. She is IJI’s Health and Safety representative, Fire Marshall and First Aider. Her professional background is in administration.

Finance Officer – Paddy White

Paddy is in charge of the financial aspect of IJI. He ensures we are compliant with all of the charity regulations, oversees payments, income and salaries. He is a Chartered Accountant who qualified with Price Waterhouse Coopers. His professional background is in the corporate sector.