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Upcoming events and conferences
(1) IIEA: “Connected the Unconnected and Leaving No One Behind: How Digital Technologies and AI Advance Development” Keynote address by Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary General of the International Telecommunications Union – 6 February
(2) Burma Action Ireland: Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Dublin – 5 February
Burma Action Ireland in collaboration with independent media group Democratic Voice of Burma are again hosting Burma’s Peacock Film Festival in Dublin. The film festival was initiated by DVB in order to provide citizen journalists and professional filmmakers from Burma a platform to promote messages about their country to a worldwide audience, through the medium of documentary short films. This festival also offers a space to critically discuss the current situation in Burma, five years after the military launched a coup attempt. Entrance to the event is free; seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information contact info(at)burmaactionireland.org.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) IGHN: Strengthening Irish-African Partnerships in Palliative Care Webinar – 10 February
Hosted by the IGHN, this webinar aims to build awareness of the need for palliative care in Africa, highlight the experiences of Irish–African initiatives that are contributing to improved end-of-life care, and explore how Ireland’s contribution might be strengthened through effective partnerships. Find out more here.
Vacancies
(1) Trócaire: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Trócaire is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(2) Oxfam Ireland: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Oxfam is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(3) Concern Worldwide: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Concern Worldwide is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in Ireland and internationally. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(4) GOAL: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
GOAL is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(5) Irish Red Cross: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
The Irish Red Cross is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(6) Irish Family Planning Institute: Policy Officer
The IFPA is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our advocacy and communications team and work for policy and legal reform in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), both in the Irish and the overseas development contexts. The role of policy officer with the IFPA offers a unique opportunity to work on domestic policy as well as international development policy, and to engage with a range of policymakers, experts, parliamentarians, civil society organisations, both in Ireland and internationally. Find out more here.
(7) Christian Aid Ireland: Humanitarian Programmes Officer – 10 February
We’re looking for someone who will play a vital role in managing and contributing to the delivery and growth of our humanitarian portfolio across a range of institutional donors and funding mechanisms. You will lead the full grant cycle – including programme design, proposal development, implementation, monitoring, compliance, reporting, and close-out – ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with donor and organisational requirements. Find out more here.
(8) CBM Ireland: Fundraising Officer – 22 February
CBM Ireland is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to drive growth in our supporter base. This role will support with development and execution of multi-channel acquisition strategies, identify and segment prospective donors, and create compelling campaigns that inspire giving. You will support the Fundraising Manager in managing end-to-end acquisition campaigns, analyse performance to optimize results, and collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals. The ideal candidate is innovative, data-driven, and passionate about building lasting donor relationships while maintaining compliance and data integrity. Apply to recruitment(at)cbm.ie or find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) The Irish Red Cross: Face-to-Face Fundraising Campaign – 6 February
Unite Consulting, on behalf of The Irish Red Cross, invites proposals from experienced fundraising agencies to deliver a Face-to-Face (F2F) donor acquisition campaign. Following a successful pilot campaign delivered in 2025, this programme will move into an expanded phase in 2026, with the objective of recruiting 1,000 new regular giving donors. This will be followed by ambitious recruitment targets in 2027 and subsequent years, forming a significant multi-year opportunity focused on building a strong, long-term partnership. The campaign will build on proven delivery, retention outcomes, and overall performance, with scope for continued growth subject to results. Find out more here.
(2) The Irish Red Cross: Website Refresh – 16 February
The Irish Red Cross invites proposals from experienced web development agencies to deliver a full visual and functional refresh of our primary website. This project will include updated content across text, imagery, and video, alongside a review of our current CMS to enhance performance, usability, and the overall editing experience. The successful partner will help us modernise our design system, improve flexibility within page templates, and streamline the management of our wider digital ecosystem. Applications and queries should be submitted to Lorna Cronnelly at lcronnelly(at)redcross.ie
Courses and Training
(1) STAND: Registrations are now open for the STAND Global Issues Courses at University College Cork and University of Galway – 18 February
The STAND Global Issues Courses return this spring at University College Cork (18 Feb – 25 Mar) and the University of Galway (23 Feb – 30 Mar). These six-week certified courses are designed for third-level students and recent graduates who want to start learning about social justice and sustainability. Through a series of six interactive evening workshops led by expert facilitators, participants will explore urgent topics including economics, climate justice, colonialism, SDGs, and how we can imagine fairer futures together. Students will earn a recognised certificate to add to their CV and LinkedIn profile, while becoming part of an engaged community of changemakers on campus. Find out more here.
(2) IDEA: The ABC of Global Citizenship Education 2026 – 25 February
IDEA developed a training called the ‘ABC of Global Citizenship Education’ in collaboration with Global Village aimed at supporting newcomers to GCE to deepen their understanding and develop their skills in Global Citizenship Education delivery. The training is targeted at newcomers to Global Citizenship Education but is open to all. It will also be useful to anyone who wishes to brush up on their Global Citizenship Education skills. It runs in three parts, through a mixture of online and in person sessions. Find out more here.
(3) Boardmatch Ireland: Governance Training for Charities and Not-For-Profits – 17 February
Boardmatch is Ireland’s only registered charity that specialises in charity and not-for-profit board recruitment and training. Our goal is to ensure all charity board members have the confidence to engage in their role, to improve the governance of their board. Find out more about our upcoming February training here.
(4) Open Training College: Human Service Manager Skills course – 23 February
The Certificate in Human Service Manager Skills Special Purpose Award at Level 6 meets the management qualification requirement for managers set out in the HIQA Standards. Find out more here.
Other News
(1) Boardmatch Ireland: Future Board Leaders Programme
Information webinars for the 2026 Future Board Leaders programme begin next week! You must attend any ONE of the three webinars to apply for the programme. For more details on the programme, follow the link to The Leadership Academy website here.