Leadership and Governance
JRS Romania’s leadership sets the organisation’s direction and oversees the responsible use of resources to support refugees, migrants and other vulnerable people. Decision-making, administration and representation responsibilities are shared between the General Assembly, the Board of Directors and the President of the Association.
- AnnuallyOrdinary meeting of the General Assembly
- 5 membersBoard of Directors
- 5 yearsTerm of office of the Board and the President
- QuarterlyOrdinary Board meetings
Leadership and coordination
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Support functions
- Accounting
- Risk analysis and legal compliance
- Project financial operations
- Procurement, logistics and administration
- Human resources and occupational health and safety
- Information management and security
- JRS policies and complaints mechanism
Programmes and collaboration
- Project management and budget planning
- Project teams
- Advocacy
- Communication, visibility and public relations
- Coalitions and partnerships
- Fundraising
- Monitoring and evaluation
General Assembly
At a glance
- Role
- Highest governing body
- Members
- Founding and full members
- Meetings
- Annually (ordinary); extraordinary meetings when necessary
The General Assembly is the Association’s highest governing body and comprises its founding and full members. It holds an ordinary meeting annually and extraordinary meetings whenever necessary.
The General Assembly approves the organisation’s strategy, annual budget and budget implementation report for the previous year. It elects and removes members of the Board of Directors, elects the President and approves internal organisational rules and amendments to the Statutes.
↑ Back to the organisation chartBoard of Directors
At a glance
- Members
- 5
- Term
- 5 years, with the possibility of re-election
- Meetings
- Quarterly; extraordinary meetings when necessary
- Accountable to
- The General Assembly
The Board of Directors consists of five members elected for a five-year term, with the possibility of re-election. At least two members belong to the association Ordinul Călugăresc Catolic Societatea lui Isus (the Catholic Religious Order of the Society of Jesus).
The Board implements the strategy approved by the General Assembly and oversees the management of the Association’s assets. It submits activity reports, the draft budget and the budget implementation report for approval and is accountable to the General Assembly for its work.
Ordinary Board meetings take place quarterly, while extraordinary meetings are convened whenever necessary.
↑ Back to the organisation chartPresident of the Association
At a glance
- Elected by
- The General Assembly
- Term
- 5 years
- Role
- Chair of the Board of Directors
- Accountable to
- The Board and the General Assembly
The Chair of the Board of Directors also serves as President of the Association. The President is elected by the General Assembly for a five-year term from among Board members who belong to the association Ordinul Călugăresc Catolic Societatea lui Isus.
The President represents JRS Romania in its relations with public authorities, partners and other organisations and chairs meetings of the General Assembly and the Board. The President enters into legal agreements and commits the Association’s assets in support of its activities, in accordance with the law, the Statutes and General Assembly resolutions. The President is accountable to the Board and the General Assembly for these decisions.
Any delegation of duties must be made in writing, specifying the responsibilities, duration and limits of the mandate.
↑ Back to the organisation chartDay-to-Day Management
At a glance
- Led by
- The General Manager
- Together with
- The management team and project leads
The General Manager coordinates operational activities together with the management team and project leads. This coordination translates leadership decisions into programme delivery, team organisation and the management of the resources needed for the work.
↑ Back to the organisation chartFinancial Management and Control
Qualified staff carry out financial management, while internal financial control is exercised in accordance with applicable legislation. Financial transactions require the signature of the President or a person expressly designated by the President.
The financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Board of Directors Elected in 2026
Term of office: 6 October 2026 to 5 October 2031
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President | Ambrozie Mengheris |
| Vice-President | Luc Jean J. Duquenne |
| Vice-President | Marius Anton Taloș |
| Secretary | Iulian Budău |
| Treasurer | Vincent Briot |
Legal Status and Registration Details
JRS Romania is a Romanian non-profit association governed by private law. Its activities are organised in accordance with its Statutes and the legislation applicable to associations and foundations.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Serviciul Iezuiților pentru Refugiați din România |
| English name | Jesuit Refugee Service Romania |
| Abbreviated name | JRS Romania |
| Registration in the Register of Associations and Foundations | No. 229/02.05.2000 |
| Tax identification number | 13046611 |
| Registered office | 54 Maior Ilie Opriș Street, Sector 4, Bucharest, Romania |