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(1) Volunteer: External Board Member
Dóchas is seeking an External Board Member who has experience in Communications, Public Affairs, and Advocacy, including: Proven experience in public affairs, advocacy, communications or public relations; Strong understanding of media relations, stakeholder engagement, and policy engagement; Ability to provide strategic insights and guidance; Excellent communication and networking skills, with strong current networks across relevant sectors; Demonstrable experience in effective communications; Understanding of the needs of the international development sector in Ireland. The Board meets five times a year, and the Board Member would be expected to fulfil one term of three years, which may be extended to a maximum of three terms subject to re-election at the AGM. Submit a CV and a short letter outlining your interest and applicability for the role by 5pm on 30th March 2026 to mark(at)dochas.ie
(2) EU Presidency Launch Event: The future of Development cooperation: Civil society’s ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency – 24 June
Dóchas invites you to the launch of its EU Presidency Project with a conference “The future of Development cooperation: Civil society’s ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency” on June 24th at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The event will feature a Keynote Speech on the role of civil society in a new global Europe, as well as panel discussions looking at challenges and opportunities for the EU’s International Partnerships, and what is at stake during Ireland’s presidency period. Register for the event here.
(3) The Development Brief podcast launched – Listen now
Dóchas has launched its new podcast, The Development Brief! Concord is the voice of Development NGOs in the EU. It is the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on sustainable development policy and international cooperation, and will partner with Dóchas on the EU Presidency Project. Celia Cranfield, Concord’s Head of Policy sat down with Dóchas CEO Jane-Ann McKenna to discuss the big issues impacting the future of EU development cooperation, including the ongoing MFF negotiations, proposed Global Europe instrument, and Global Gateway. Listen to the episode here. This podcast is brought to you with the support of the Communicating Europe Initiative.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
(1) Misean Cara: Children with Disabilities (CWD) – A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment (in Nairobi) – 14 April
Misean Cara is organising a conference on Children with Disabilities (CWD): A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment on Tuesday April 14th at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. The conference will be a day long exploration of learnings from a three-year programme which will feature special guest speakers followed by panel discussions. Misean Cara would like to invite any Dóchas members who have a presence in Kenya to attend the conference, up to two participants per organisation. To indicate interest, contact info(at)miseancara.ie
(2) Meath Partnership: Connecting Cultures – Sustaining Our World Celebration – 21 March
Join Meath Partnership to celebrate the final Global Citizenship Education event of the Connecting Cultures programme to hear about the activities of the past year on the 21st of March in Trim Castle Hotel, from 11am to 1.30pm. Hear how the participants learnt how to apply their newly acquired critical thinking skills to develop innovative activities to tackle social justice issues in our communities. Hear from Gareth Conlon, Managing Director of Síolta Chroí and recent recipient of the prestigious 2025 Impact Programme and Ideas Academy by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland as our special guest speaker. Also in attendance will be Marjan Boers, Manager of the LEADER programme in Meath Partnership, who will provide information and inspiration for funding. Find out more here.
(3) IDEA: Annual Conference 2026 – 24 June
The Irish Development Education Association’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place in The Grand Hotel Malahide, Co. Dublin, on Wednesday, 24 June. The theme this year is Education for Liberation: GCE in an age of Crisis and we will be drawing on the legacy of Paulo Freire to explore education for liberation in the context of our world today. The day will feature a range of inspiring speakers, panellists, workshops and performances, along with plenty of space for conversation and connection. We will also host a member social gathering afterwards for those who wish to continue the discussions informally. Find out more here.
(4) Boardmatch: Live Board Recruiting Event – 23 April
Calling all Cork based Organisations. Boardmatch Ireland is delighted to bring its board recruitment event back to Cork on 23rd April. ‘BoardMatch Live’ offers a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face with skilled, motivated professionals who are actively seeking to contribute their time, expertise and passion at board or committee level. Places are limited, early registration is encouraged. The event takes place on Thursday April 23 from 4.30pm-7.30pm at Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay. Cost: €80 early bird until 13th March. Full Price €120. Click here to book your charity’s table.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) STAND and Comhlamh: DEFY: The End of the Story?’ Lessons, Practices, and Questions from Three Years of Working with Difficult Knowledge and Discomfort – 18 March
Since 2023 DEFY has been creating rare spaces for educators working in or adjacent to Global Citizenship Education (GCE) to explore entanglement in cascading crises of poverty, inequality, genocide, and ecological collapse (‘difficult-knowledge’). This one hour, pan-European online seminar will share publications, learnings and participant experiences that have emerged from the 3 years of the DEFY project. All are welcome. Find out more and register here.
(2) The Wheel: Leadership Academy Breakfast Club – 9 April
Join The Wheel for their next Leadership Academy Breakfast Club in COPE Galway on Thursday 9 April 2026 at 10am, where we will be discussing Leadership and Authenticity. The event features Bridget Kelly, the first Traveller woman to be the National Traveller Policy Co-ordinator for Traveller Employment and Enterprise with the Irish Traveller Movement, and Dearbháil Lawless, the Chief Executive Officer of AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. This event is free to attend, but registration is required 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) Trócaire – Chief Financial Officer – 20 March
Trócaire’s Chief Financial Officer is a senior strategic leader responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s global financial strategy, ensuring integrity, sustainability, and robust governance across its multi‑country operations; the role oversees all financial planning, reporting, risk management, internal controls, systems transformation and treasury, while acting as a business partner to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and leading a high‑performing global finance function aligned with Trócaire’s mission, values, and safeguarding commitments. Apply for the role here.
(7) World Vision Ireland: Support Engagement Administrator – 24 March
As Supporter Engagement Administrator, you will proactively support the Senior Fundraising Manager with administrative and fundraising tasks, becoming a key part of our efficient team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and possess excellent phone manners. You will engage with donors by phone, email, and post to thank, inspire, and grow financial support. This is a great opportunity to join World Vision Ireland during an exciting period of growth. Email applications to ire-jobs(at)worldvision.ie
(8) Action Aid Ireland: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Paternity cover) – 30 March
ActionAid Ireland is now seeking a Policy & Advocacy Co-ordinator for nine weeks cover on a part-time basis (3 days a week) to support the following key projects: Political engagement on climate justice, working with the ActionAid federation on its climate justice campaign, political support for overseas aid and women’s rights, and support to other advocacy priorities. This is a short-term role for three days a week. Ideally the role will start on 30th March 2026 and end by the 2nd of June 2026. Find out more here.
(9) Self Help Africa: Head of Policy, Impact, & Strategy – 20 March
Self Help Africa is seeking a Head of Policy, Impact & Strategy (HPQIS) who will ensure strong organisational impact through technical excellence, robust monitoring and learning systems, and evidence-based influencing. The ideal Candidate will provide thought leadership to help shape programmatic policy, while building strategic partnerships and alliances that extend the organisation’s reach and effectiveness. Find out more here.
(10) Self Help Africa: Worldwise Global Schools Education Officer – 20 March
WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS) is seeking an Education officer – North East, who will provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for schools, through design and delivery, ensuring that schools are equipped to engage in quality GCE through various WWGS supports and interventions (one-to-one teacher support, tailored staff inputs and whole-staff training, both in-person and online) along with national/regional CPD. The EO will assist in monitoring the progress of the WWGS programme towards meeting its overall strategic aim and objectives and contribute towards annual reporting requirements to Irish Aid. The capturing and sharing of data to track the level of GCE engagement at post-primary level is of central importance for this role. Find out more here.
(11) Financial Justice Ireland: Director – 20 March
FJI are seeking to recruit a dynamic Director for this exciting, challenging, and multi-disciplinary role. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills to drive forward the delivery of FJI’s high quality policy, education and campaigning agenda, and to work to ensure FJI’s financial sustainability into the future. They will have exceptional organisational coordination skills, and a deep commitment to local and global economic justice work. Find out more here.
(12) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Donation Collection Driver/Volunteer Supervisor
Habitat are recruiting for a donation collection diver/volunteer supervisor role who will work with volunteers. the Donation Collection Driver will be responsible for the collection of donated materials, safely packing in the ReStore truck, returning to ReStore and unpacking. They will work alongside volunteers to assemble and display items on the shopfloor and will deputise for the ReStore Manager to ensure excellent customer service in ReStore. Contact RebeccaF(at)habitatireland.org for more information.
(13) Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – 8 April
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation invite applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer. We are seeking a visionary leader passionate about peace and reconciliation to guide our organization into its next chapter. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership, strategic development, and a commitment to fostering meaningful dialogues and partnerships. If you are driven to make a lasting impact in the field of peacebuilding, we encourage you to apply. Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Edmund Rice Development: Evaluation Consultant – 12 March
Edmund Rice Development (ERD) seeks a consultant to carry out an evaluation of our Misean Cara Member Managed Grant to assess progress, outcomes and learning to date, and to generate evidence-based recommendations to inform future programming. Find out more here.
(2) National Youth Council of Ireland: Review of the Opportunities and Barriers to providing Climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector – 13 March
NYCI is seeking tenders from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to conduct a review of the opportunities and barriers to providing climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector. Deadline for receipt of completed proposals is Friday, 13th March 2026 before 12.00 pm (noon). Find out more here.
(3) ActionAid Ireland: Consultancy – Evaluation of ICSP Programme – 31 March
ActionAid Ireland is seeking applications from suitably qualified consultants to conduct an evaluation of the Women’s Rights Programme III (WRPIII) funded under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World (ICSP) scheme. The WRPIII programme receives a budget of €950,000/annum over five years (2023-2027) to work with the furthest behind first, particularly women and girls in Nepal, Kenya and Ethiopia and in Ireland through a global citizenship education programme (to be evaluated separately). Applications to be submitted by close of business on 31st March 2026. Full details can be found here.
(4) Christian Aid Ireland: ICSP Invitation to Tender – 31 March
Christian Aid Ireland is pleased to share an Invitation to Tender for the final evaluation of our Development and Humanitarian programmes funded under ICSP. Please see all relevant information here. The closing date for completed responses is 5pm (BST) 31st March 2026. Clarification questions regarding the tender documents or process must be made in writing by email to procurement(at)christian-aid.org and questions will be accepted up to 24th March.
(5) World Vision Ireland: Consultancy – Evaluation of ICSP Programmes – 31 March
World Vision Ireland seeks to engage a consultant(s) to evaluate programmes funded under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World (ICSP) scheme. Under the ICSP funding scheme, it receives 4.6 million euros annually across three streams: long-term development (NOURISH), chronic humanitarian crises (EMPOWER!) and acute humanitarian crises. Find out more here.
(6) STAND: Experienced Fundraising Consultant – 19 March
STAND is seeking expressions of interest from experienced fundraising consultants who can help us diversify and grow our income base, with a particular focus on identifying new funding opportunities and supporting the development of high-quality pitches and proposals. We are equally interested in exploring EU and government grant opportunities as well as foundations, trusts and corporate funding avenues. The overall aim is to secure sustainable, multi-annual funding to expand STAND’s impact. If you have a proven track record in strategic fundraising and would like to contribute to strengthening STAND’s impact, we would love to hear from you. Find out more here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) EAPPI – UK and Ireland: Recruiting Human rights monitors for 2027 – 16 March
EAPPI’s human rights monitors are called Ecumenical Accompaniers, or EAs. EAs spend three months in Palestine and Israel witnessing and monitoring human rights violations and standing in solidarity with local peace activists. When they come home, they give talks in their local communities and advocate for an end to the military occupation of Palestine. EAs need to be adaptable, physically and emotionally robust, open to hearing different perspectives and able to represent EAPPI in a professional manner. Find out more here.
Courses and Training
(1) Eurocheck Security: Hostile Environment Courses – 11-13 May
The hostile environment courses are suitable for individuals who are currently working in or are going to work in medium to high-risk areas. They will help to ensure that you keep yourself and those you are working with safer. In addition to the normal security subjects covered in the security awareness courses, this course includes sessions on kidnap, landmines, trauma, sexual assault. The course also includes pre-course reading, exercises and role plays. Our main courses are conducted in Kildare but we can also run short bespoke courses at your own location. We also conduct online hostile environment and security awareness courses. All courses are suitable for NGOs, Charities, journalists, students, human rights workers and volunteers. Reduced rates for regular clients and for organisations sending four or more students. For further information, check here or contact us at 086 8142446 or eurocheckcourses(at)gmail.com
Watch and Listen
(1) Irish Rule of Law International: Judicial Independence Is a Lifeline Podcast
Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) has published a new episode of its podcast The Justice Edit featuring Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. The wide-ranging conversation explores judicial independence, peacebuilding, institutional resilience and the protection of public trust in times of political strain. The episode coincides with the launch of IRLI’s Strategy 2026–2030, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening justice systems and supporting cross-jurisdictional collaboration. Listen to the episode here.
(2) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Malawi: Be Water Podcast
Be Water is a podcast that explores the issue of access to water in Malawi, particularly in rural health facilities. Through its various episodes, listeners will learn about topics such as water solar disinfection (SODIS), rainwater harvesting and access to water for maternity purposes.
We’ve discovered that there are many misconceptions making local people, particularly in rural communities, reluctant to use rainwater. This, in turn, makes it difficult to establish a culture of rainwater harvesting and scale up our water treatment reactor. In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions that cause communities in Malawi to be reluctant to use rainwater. What is the solution to changing this? We have an interesting idea. Listen here.