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Dóchas News
(1) EU Capacity Building Workshop Series: Understanding the EU (Members only)- 21 July
As Ireland prepares for its 2026 Presidency of the Council of the EU, Dóchas is hosting a workshop series with Common Good to help our members better understand EU structures and policymaking. The series will also explore how our members can best engage with Brussels to make the most impact. Register here
(2) Request for Tender: Policy Paper on Future Funding for Fragile & Conflict-Affected States – 17 july
Dóchas is seeking a consultant or agency to develop a policy paper on the future funding of sustainable development in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCAS), as part of its EU-funded programme supporting Ireland’s EU Presidency. The paper will examine implications of the next MFF (2028–2034) and Global Gateway for FCAS, drawing on civil society consultation and desk research, for publication ahead of a roundtable on 25 September 2026. Candidates need strong EU policy and development finance expertise, FCAS experience, and excellent research and writing skills. 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) UNICEF Ireland: Project Coordinator – 10 July
UNICEF are recruiting for a Project Coordinator within the COLOUR Project, a four-year cross-border initiative led by UNICEF Ireland in partnership with UNICEF UK, Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and Ulster University, and supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The COLOUR Project brings primary schools from both sides of the border together to explore children’s rights through creative learning and collaborative research, fostering understanding and positive relationships between communities. Find out more details here.
(7) Save the Children: Senior Advocacy & Partnership Manager (Irish Government) – 12 July
Save the Children is seeking a Senior Advocacy and Partnership Manager to lead our engagement with key stakeholders across Ireland, supporting our global ambition to ensure children affected by conflict, humanitarian crises and poverty can survive, learn and thrive. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in managing and strengthening Save the Children’s relationships with the Irish Government, civil society partners, academic institutions and colleagues across the wider Save the Children movement. This is a 12 month secondment/Fixed term contract, based on the island of Ireland, closing 12th July 2026. Apply here.
(8) Oxfam Ireland: EU Private Finance & Economic Justice Policy Advisor (Brussels) – 20 July
Oxfam International’s EU Advocacy team is looking for a Policy Advisor to shape how the EU’s private finance instruments — Global Gateway, EFSD+ guarantees, blending — are held accountable for their impact on inequality, rights and power. You’ll build a power analysis of EU development finance, strengthen civil society oversight of Global Gateway, and coordinate Oxfam’s EU-LAC influencing strategy, channelling Global South evidence into Brussels decision-making. Fluent English and Spanish essential; strong EU institutional knowledge and LAC expertise required. Apply here.
(9) ActionAid Ireland: Head of Individual Giving Action – 20 July
ActionAid Ireland is seeking a dynamic and driven Head of Individual Giving to lead the Individual Giving team through an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of individual giving, leading the strategies that inspire thousands of people across Ireland to support our work. You’ll oversee everything from supporter acquisition, retention, and donor stewardship. You’ll join a passionate, supportive team at a pivotal time, with exciting projects underway including our Salesforce CRM transformation, website redevelopment and continued investment in growing our individual giving programme. If you’re someone who loves combining strategy with creativity, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about women’s rights, we’d love to hear from you. Please note: This is a full-time role offered on a permanent contract. Find out more here.
(10) ActionAid Ireland: Individual Giving Executive – 20 July
ActionAid Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Individual Giving Executive to play a key role in delivering ActionAid Ireland’s Individual Giving programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Individual giving, gaining hands-on experience in campaign management, budgeting, fundraising communications and supporter experience within an ambitious fundraising team. Working closely with the Retention Manager, you will manage a range of supporter communications across direct mail, email, telemarketing, and child sponsorship communications. Find out more here.
(11) ActionAid Ireland: Board Member with HR Expertise
ActionAid Ireland is seeking a Board Member with HR Expertise. As the Board Director with expertise in human resources, you will provide strategic advice, guidance and support on staffing related matters, ensuring that ActionAid Ireland is in the best possible position to deliver its strategy and objectives and support its team. Find out more here.
(12) MSF Ireland: Operations and Planning Manager – 23 July
MSF Ireland is seeking an Operations & Planning Manager to join its Senior Management Team in Dublin. Reporting to the Head of Office, this permanent role sits at the heart of MSF Ireland’s strategic and operational functions – leading data management, performance reporting, risk management, and organisational planning. The OPM also serves as MSF Ireland’s nominated Data Protection Officer and plays a key coordination role across Fundraising, Communications, Digital, and Finance teams. Ideal candidates will bring 5+ years’ leadership experience, a background in project or risk management, and familiarity with CRM and reporting tools. Apply here.
(13) MSF Ireland: Head of Philanthropy – 23 July
MSF Ireland is hiring a Head of Philanthropy to lead its major donor programme from Dublin. Reporting to the Head of Office and managing a team of four, this senior permanent role focuses on cultivating and growing relationships with MSF Ireland’s highest-value donors. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years’ philanthropy leadership experience, a proven track record in securing six-figure gifts, and the confidence to represent MSF with Ireland’s most significant supporters. Apply here.
(14) MSF Ireland: Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager – 23 July
MSF Ireland is hiring a Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager to lead its corporate and community fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this three-year fixed-term role focuses on building and growing high-value partnerships with corporates and community groups to maximise philanthropic income. The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years’ corporate fundraising experience, a proven track record managing €50k+ annual relationships, and strong relationship-building and negotiation skills. Apply here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Global Action Plan: “Request for Tender: Community Inclusion Support Specialist” – 10 July
Global Action Plan is requesting submissions for tender for a Community Inclusion Support Specialist, based in the GLAS Community Garden at TU Dublin Blanchardstown. Working closely with the garden manager, this contractor will maximise the participation, engagement, and learning of people from marginalised and underserved communities, in particular those with disabilities and from migrant backgrounds. Apply 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) Trinity College Dublin: Global Masters in Development Practice (MDP) – July 31
Established in 2009 following recommendations from the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice, the Global Masters in Development Practice (MDP) is a world-leading and uniquely innovative interdisciplinary graduate degree programme that blends health, natural, social, and management sciences–combined with cross-sectoral professional field training and placements to better understand international development problems and apply best practices. The Dublin MDP is a member of the Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice, headquartered at the UN SDSN with offices in New York, linking with over 30 universities and thousands of partner organisations worldwide. Find out more 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.