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(1) 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.
Upcoming Events and Conferences
(1) IDEA Climate, Culture & Hope: A Conversation with Michael D. Higgins – 28 June
Former President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins joins the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival for a special conversation with Ruairí McKiernan, CEO of IDEA – the Irish Development Education Association. Together they will explore climate action, sustainability, and the role of arts, culture and education in creating a fairer future. Drawing on his lifelong commitment to social change, creativity and community, Michael D. Higgins will reflect on how hope, imagination and collective action can help address today’s challenges. Featuring guest performances by Áine Tyrrell and Princess Mimi Chukwudi. Register here.
(2) Development Studies Association: DSA 2026 Conference – 8-10 July
For the first time in 40 years, the Development Studies Association UK conference will come to Ireland. It will take place as a hybrid conference and will be organised and hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Development, University College Dublin, on 8-10 July 2026. This year’s theme is Reimagining Development: Power, Agency, and Futures in an Uncertain World but you will also find panels on a range of topics including politics, gender, agriculture, AI, youth, conflict and more.
Worldview will be hosting a panel at the Conference on 8 July, from 2.45-4.15 pm. The panel is titled ‘Shifting geopolitical sands: How global instability is shaping the public’s understanding of and approach to overseas development aid, and what this means for communicating development‘, and will explore how public values shape support for overseas aid amid global instability & the implications for development communications. Using data from the UK, US, France & Germany, the panel will compare Ireland’s uniquely stable, values-driven support for aid despite rising global tensions. Register here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Irish Global Health Network Webinar: One Health in Action – 18 June
The Irish Global Health Network and IFIAD invite you to a webinar on One Health in Action: Strengthening Collaboration Across Health and Agriculture on 18th June, 1- 2:30 pm. Speakers will include Dr Tony Holohan (UCD Centre for One Health), Dr Paula Barry Walsh (SFSI), and Dr. Martin Muchangi (Amref Health Africa). Register here.
(2) Irish Environmental Network: Webinar – Climate Policy and the Irish Presidency of the EU – 29 June
The Irish Environmental Network (IEN) and the Stop Climate Chaos coalition are joining with the Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) and the EUKI Academy to host a webinar on Climate Policy and the Irish EU Presidency, on Monday 29 June, 1pm – 2.30pm. Speakers include Chiara Martinelli, Director of CAN Europe; Philip Nugent, Assistant Secretary for EU Affairs in the Dept of Climate and Environment; and Arianna Labasin, Executive Coordinator of the EEB. Register 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) STAND: Operations Manager – 24 June
STAND is looking for an Operations Manager to sit at the heart of our small, passionate team working for global justice, equality and sustainability. This is an exciting moment to join as we enter a new phase of strategic growth, this role, which spans finance, HR, governance and day-to-day operations, offers real scope to help shape how STAND evolves. Full-time or part-time options available. More details here.
(7) MSF Ireland: Public Engagement Officer – 2 July
The purpose of this function is to execute public engagement, advocacy, event and associative activities and communications, to ensure the MSF’s identity, values, experiences and positioning are successfully communicated to the Irish public, donors and supporters, university groups and general supporters, in line with MSF’s strategic ambitions. The role works within the Communications team and closely with colleagues in other teams/departments/functions, to ensure that public engagement activities and events support and help deliver their objectives. Apply here.
(8) Self Help Africa: Director of International Programmes – 3 July
Self Help Africa is seeking a Director of International Programmes to provide senior leadership across its global programme portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring that all country programmes are effectively delivered, strategically aligned with the organisation’s global priorities, and supported by strong, sustainable resource mobilisation in a challenging funding environment. The post holder will act as a key integrator across the organisation, coordinating teams and functions to ensure programmes are high-quality, compliant, and efficiently managed. Apply here.
(9) Irish Refugee Council: Caseworker – 9 July
The Irish Refugee Council is looking for a full-time caseworker. The caseworker will provide direct support to individuals and will work under the supervision of our Information and Advocacy Service Manager. This is an exciting and challenging role with an opportunity to work directly with people in the protection process and positively impact their lives. They will provide information and advocacy to people seeking international protection and from a refugee background on a range of issues related to the international protection application process, state-provided accommodation, family reunification, homelessness, and more. Find out more here.
(10) MSF Ireland: Digital Marketing Officer – 9 July
MSF Ireland is hiring a Digital Marketing Officer to lead day-to-day management of its digital channels, spanning fundraising, communications, and supporter engagement. You’ll create and publish content, manage the website, and oversee digital infrastructure including CRM, Google Ads, email marketing, and analytics platforms. Working closely with fundraising and communications colleagues, you’ll help shape MSF Ireland’s digital presence and grow its online community. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of digital marketing or digital fundraising experience, strong copywriting skills, and a commitment to humanitarian values. Apply here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Plan International: Tender for endline evaluation for Irish Aid funded Education Programme – 19 June
Plan International Ireland (PII) is requesting applications from research organisations, universities, academic institutes or think tanks for the final evaluation of its multi-annual programme (2023 – 2027), funded under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World scheme. The Safe, Quality, Resilient, Inclusion-based Education (SQRIBE) programme is operational in 6 West and Central African countries – Burkina Faso, Mali, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea. Find out more here.
(2) Plan International: Tender for the Programme Grant Evaluation – Global Citizenship Education – 19 June
Plan International Ireland is requesting applications from individuals or groups for the evaluation of Plan International Ireland’s (PII) Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme, funded by Irish Aid as part of Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World (ICSP). Queries related to this tender must be addressed to: Tenders.Ireland@plan-international.org
(3) Self Help Africa: Self Help Africa ISCP Programme Final Evaluation – 30 June
Self Help Africa is seeking an independent consultant to evaluate its Irish Aid-funded ICSP programme (2023–2027), operating across seven African countries. The evaluation covers two components: long-term development and humanitarian programmes (Component A), and Global Citizenship Education in Ireland (Component B). Consultants may apply for one or both. Using OECD-DAC criteria, the evaluation will assess relevance, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. A minimum of seven years’ international development experience is required. Full details are available here.
Courses and Training
(1) MU Centre for Global Development: Post-graduate programmes at MU Centre for Global Development – 31 July
Join us at The Centre for Global Development, Department of Anthropology, Maynooth University, on our PG and MA programmes, which start in September 2026 (full- or part-time). These include our PG Cert. in Global Citizenship Education, MA in International Development, and our MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice. Through them, participants will critically engage with important contemporary issues and enhance their understanding, knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others at personal, local and global levels. Find out more here.
(2) STAND: Changemakers Academy -15 August
Applications are now open for the STAND Changemakers Academy 2026, our award-winning, immersive three-month programme for students and recent graduates exploring this year’s theme: Peace and Reconciliation. Running from 24th August to October 2026, the programme includes: A four-day residential in Knockree, Co. Wicklow, a five-week online Global Issues course, and a cross-border residential weekend in Derry focused on peacebuilding, storytelling, and dialogue. Find out more and apply here.
Watch and Listen
(1) Irish Global Health Network: Burning Questions in Global Health Podcast
In this special interview, Dr Nadine Ferris France speaks with Dr Mike Ryan, former Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme, about the changing global health landscape. From conflict, funding cuts, and geopolitical shifts to the future of global cooperation, stigma, leadership, and humanitarian response, this conversation reflects on some of the defining global health challenges of our time, and what comes next. Listen here.
Other News
(1) Hugh O’Flaherty Memorial Society: 2026 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award – 10 July
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Hugh O’Flaherty International Humanitarian Award. Inspired by Monsignor O’Flaherty, who sheltered an estimated 6,500 people from Nazi persecution in wartime Rome, this award honours outstanding individuals, teams, or organisations providing exceptional humanitarian service at home or abroad. The recipient will receive the O’Flaherty Humanitarian Medal, a Framed Award Scroll presented by the Mayor of Killarney, and a €3,000 bursary. Nominations are welcome from the general public, NGOs, and humanitarian societies. Find out more here.
(2) Maynooth University: Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial International Development Scholarship – 1 September
The Centre for Global Development, Department of Anthropology, Maynooth University is pleased to announce the Dr. Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship Scheme for the forthcoming academic year, 2026/27. The CGD welcomes applications for a Master’s bursary, which is worth €2500 for the winning student. Applicants must have received a firm or conditional offer of a place on either the MA in International Development, or the MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice by 31st July 2026 for their bursary application to be assessed. Deadline for applications is 1st September 2026. For full details of eligibility criteria and T+Cs please see the CGD website.