Dóchas News
Dóchas Interim CEO (Maternity Cover) – 25 November
We have just opened the vacancy for an Interim CEO (Maternity cover), starting in February for up to 12 months. Reporting to the Board, the Interim CEO will lead the network of 56 Irish development and humanitarian organisations, maintaining strategic momentum, representing members to Irish Aid, EU institutions and the Oireachtas, and ensuring operational and financial continuity. We’re looking for an experienced leader with substantial senior management or CEO experience, a strong record in high-level representation, and a talent for consensus-building in a network setting. The role is full-time and hybrid, based in Dublin. Applications close at 9 am on Wednesday, 25 November. Find out more here.
Charities Regulator Report: Consultative Panel on the Advancement of Human Rights as a Charitable Purpose
Dóchas participated in the Charities Regulator’s consultative panel on the advancement of human rights as a Charitable Purpose. The panel examined how the Charities Regulator might deal with applications from organisations applying for charitable status and charities that wish to add the advancement of human rights to their existing charitable purpose(s). The consultative panel explored the definition of what a charity can be in Ireland by introducing a new charitable purpose. You can find the report here.
Worldview Analysis – Explanations for Global Poverty: The Irish Public 2021-2026
Since 2020, Worldview has been tracking public attitudes and perceptions of international development in Ireland, now with seven complete annual surveys. Over that time, one finding has remained remarkably consistent: support for overseas development assistance remains high, rooted in the Irish public’s strong values-based commitment to tackling global poverty. But our research also points to a significant challenge. We have a supportive public, but not necessarily a well-informed one when it comes to the causes of global poverty. War, corruption and in-country issues are consistently cited as the main drivers of poverty, with less recognition of the wider historical and structural factors at play, including colonial legacies, global inequality, debt burdens and exploitation. This matters because how people understand the causes of poverty shapes how they think about responsibility, solidarity and the role Ireland should play in addressing it. Explore the video presentation of the findings here and a digital copy of the research booklet here.
The Development Brief Podcast – New episodes
Juliet Muema
As COP31 kicks off in Antalya, we sit down with Juliet Muema, the Founder and Executive Director of Elevate Her, a Kenyan Organisation of persons with disabilities, who work closely with our member CBM Ireland. On the podcast she shares her lived experiences and her advocacy around climate change and finance that are inclusive for people with disabilities, telling us “we are not a footnote in the climate story. Listen here.
Ben Phillips
How important is narrative storytelling in the Development sector? Ben Phillips, Director of the Public Good Narrative Project and Senior Advisor at the Global Cooperation Institute, joins us on the podcast and offered reflections on how we can create meaningful narratives in Ireland to sustain public support. Listen here.
Upcoming Events and Conferences
(1) Sightsavers Ireland: “Disability and Local Political Leadership in Senegal” – 12 November
Sightsavers Ireland is pleased to invite you to our upcoming research dialogue, “Disability and Local Political Leadership in Senegal,” on 12 November 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM GMT. The session will be hosted on Zoom and will bring together Sightsavers, the Senegalese Federation of Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FSAPH), researchers, and experts. The webinar will present new evidence on the experiences of elected representatives with disabilities in Senegal and explore what enables meaningful political participation and leadership. French and sign language interpretation will be available throughout the session. Find out more here.
(2) The Wheel: Shaping Skills, Shaping Society 2026 – 17 November
Shaping Skills, Shaping Society 2026: From Research to Action will bring together policy makers, sector leaders, education providers and state agencies to consider the current and emerging workforce development needs in the community and voluntary sector at The Camden Court Hotel. The Wheel’s first major study of skills and training needs in 5 years will be launched at the event, followed by discussion on how best to coordinate action across the sector and the wider skills system to meet those needs. Topics and themes on the day will include the impact of AI and digital transformation in the sector, data gaps and the need for consolidated sector data sources, and the value of building a culture of lifelong learning in organisations. Register here.
(3) The Wheel: “Breakfast Club S5E2: Leadership and Trust” – 19 November
Our next episode of the Leadership Series, The Breakfast Club, will be held online, and we will be exploring the very interesting topic of Leadership and Trust. Trust is a BIG word, and it can be a tough one to navigate. With so much talk around psychological safety for employees, the topic of trust is an important one for leaders. Trust comes at different levels: trust in the organisation and its mission for its own people and indeed other stakeholders, fostering a culture of trust amongst colleagues and teams and even developing trust in individuals to help them believe in their own competence. We will be joined on the morning by Austin Campbell (CEO of The Liberties Community) and Aoife O’Brien (founder of Happier at Work). As always, these events are free; you just need to register here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Centre for Global Education: “Development Education: Learning for Transformation” – 18 November
Centre for Global Education & Comhlámh invite participation in a webinar titled “Development Education: Learning for Transformation”, which will debate the content of Issue 43 of the journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review. Speakers are: Benjamin Mallon (Assistant Professor, Dublin City University) (Chair); Marta da Costa (Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University); Anne M. Dolan (Associate Professor, Mary Immaculate College); and Giulia Filippi (Research Fellow, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy). Time: 12.00 – 1.30 pm (online) | Register here.
(2) IDEA: “Workshops to Support the 2027 Irish Aid GCE Grants Round” – 12 and 20 November
IDEA is offering free online workshops and support sessions for organisations working in Development Education and Global Citizenship Education (GCE), particularly those planning to apply for the 2027 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. “Improving Your Results Framework Workshop” will take place on Thursday, 12 November, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm, online. This interactive workshop is aimed at practitioners who have already begun developing a results framework and want to strengthen their approach. Register here. Later, there will be one named “Grants Clinic for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Funding Applications”, on Friday 20 November, 10.00 am – 12.00 pm, online via Zoom. IDEA’s Annual Grants Clinic provides practical support for organisations preparing applications to the 2027 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. Register here.
(3) IDEA: GCE Impact Initiative Pilot Data Analysis Workshop – 18 November
Registration is now open for the GCE Impact Initiative Pilot Data Analysis Presentation, taking place online only on Wednesday, 18 November, 11.00 am – 1.00 pm. Throughout 2026, 19 organisations participated in the pilot phase of the GCE Impact Initiative, testing and refining the GCE Impact Tool to better understand and demonstrate the impact of Global Citizenship Education across the sector. IDEA will present key findings and analysis from the pilot and explore emerging trends and learning. Find out more here.
(4) IDEA: Global North-Global South Partnership in GCE Research Launch and Workshop – 25 November
Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) invites members and stakeholders to attend the Global North-Global South Partnership in GCE Research Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, 25 November, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm at the Brandsma Room, Carmelite Centre, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. This interactive workshop will present the findings and recommendations of research commissioned by Concern Worldwide on Global North-Global South partnerships in Global Citizenship Education (GCE). The workshop is open to organisations and practitioners interested in Global Citizenship Education, research, and international partnership development. Find out more here.
(5) IDEA: IDEA Code Network Meeting – 1 December
Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Tuesday, 01 December, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, in Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. 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 Red Cross: Finance Officer, Migration Programme – 15 November
The primary purpose of this role is to support with the financial requirements of programmes in the Migration department and to ensure that a full, verifiable audit trail is in place for all vouched expenditure. Find out more here.
(7) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: ReStore Manager – 13 November
The Store Manager will be responsible for the operation of ReStore Long Mile Road, working hands on, making decisions and ensuring the store delivers both sustainable income and impact for local people, the wider community and the planet. Find out more here.
(8) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: ReStore Donation Collection Driver/Volunteer Supervisor x2 – 13 November
Working 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. Find out more here.
(8) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Volunteer Coordinator – 13 November
The volunteer coordinator will provide intentional and meaningful volunteering opportunities for people of ages and backgrounds in ReStore. The individual will also deliver training which seeks to strengthen skills and build capacity, including for those who would be considered ‘hard to reach’. Find out more here.
(10) Irish Red Cross: Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) Therapist – 15 November
The NET Therapist plays a crucial role by providing NET support to displaced persons and TCNs experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Clients will be identified, and services will be provided according to the NET approach, ensuring the highest level of care for individuals in need. Find out more here.
(11) GOAL: Global Citizenship Workshop Facilitators – 18 November
GOAL Global are seeking Global Citizenship workshop facilitators to deliver GOAL’s innovative global citizenship education workshops for young people in primary schools in Dublin, Louth/Meath, Kildare/Wicklow, Laois/Offaly, Sligo/Leitrim/Roscommon. These roles are part-time, freelance positions with a great deal of flexibility in the days successful candidates will work. Successful candidates will facilitate GCE workshops in primary schools based on GOAL’s Global Citizenship Educational resources, and assess, evaluate, and report on participants’ learning. Candidates require a full clean driving license and access to own car and ability to travel to schools within a 50km radius. Find out more here.
(12) Irish Red Cross: Receptionist – 20 November
Provide a welcoming, professional and inclusive first point of contact for staff and members of the public, including donors, members, journalists, service users, delegates, suppliers and other stakeholders, ensuring an efficient, effective and friendly reception service and delivering excellent customer service at all times. Please find more information here.
(13) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Here2Hear Project Manager – 23 November
The Here 2 Hear Project Manager will manage the delivery of the Habitat for Humanity’s “Here 2 Hear” project ensuring support for the delivery team and engagement of diverse groups of young people to build their emotional resilience, improve mental health outcomes, and break down barriers between communities through collaborative, cross-border social action and wellbeing programmes. Find out more here.
(14) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Youth Engagement & Wellbeing Coordinators – 23 November
The Here2Hear Engagement & Wellbeing Coordinators will lead the ground-level delivery of the “Here2Hear” project. The role focuses on engaging diverse groups of young people to build emotional resilience, improve mental health outcomes, and break down barriers between communities through collaborative, cross-border social action and wellbeing programmes and volunteering. Find out more here.
(15) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Here2Hear Project Administrator – 23 November
The Project Administrator will provide effective administrative, organisational and logistical support to the delivery of the Here 2 Hear Project. The postholder will support the smooth day-to-day running of the project, ensuring that administrative systems, records, communications and reporting processes are maintained to a high standard. Find out more here.
(16) International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA): Executive Director – 30 November
ICVA has launched the search for its next Executive Director. At a time of profound change across the humanitarian sector, the new Executive Director will lead the global NGO network through the next phase of its 2030 Strategy and shape its direction beyond. Working with the Board, members and partners, they will head the Secretariat, ensure governance and sustainability, and strengthen ICVA’s membership, policy influence, humanitarian diplomacy and partnerships. ICVA is seeking an inspiring, strategic and collaborative leader with vision and integrity. Find out more here.
(17) CBM Ireland: Programme Officer – 27 November
CBM Ireland is seeking a Programme Officer to support the management and delivery of our disability inclusion portfolio. Working as part of a small, dynamic programmes team, the Programme Officer will play a key role in ensuring high-quality programme oversight, donor compliance and reporting across a range of institutional and private funding streams, including Irish Aid and EU funding. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful work in disability inclusion in Kenya, Zimbabwe and other countries where CBM operates. Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Irish Red Cross: Consultancy to Develop a Digital Communications Strategy – 16 November
Irish Red Cross is seeking an experienced consultant to develop a Digital Communications Strategy that will support the delivery of our organisational strategy and provide a clear roadmap for the future development of our website, social media channels, email communications, audience engagement and paid digital activity. The successful consultant will be expected to assess our current digital communications landscape, engage with key stakeholders, identify opportunities and challenges, and develop a practical, prioritised strategy that supports organisational objectives and audience needs. To support this work, the successful consultant will be provided with relevant organisational documentation and access to key stakeholders. Find out more here.
Courses and Training
(1) IDEA: ABC of GCE 2027 – Early 2027
Registration is now open for the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s ABC of GCE 2027, a three-part training workshop on Global Citizenship Education delivered by IDEA in collaboration with Lourdes Youth and Community Service (LYCS). Taking place on Thursday, 04 February 2027 (in person, Dublin), Thursday, 18 February 2027 (online), and Thursday, 04 March 2027 (in person, Dublin), this training is designed for anyone new to Global Citizenship Education, as well as those looking to refresh their knowledge and skills. Participants will explore global justice perspectives, interactive and participatory approaches to learning, relevant resources and supports, the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, and the wider context of Global Citizenship Education in Ireland. Please note that attendance at all three sessions is required to gain the full benefit of the training. Find out more here.
Other News
(1) Our World Awards 2027: Inspire Global Citizenship in Your Classroom! – 19 April 2027
Our World Awards 2027 is underway, offering primary schools exciting opportunities to explore global citizenship through free, curriculum-linked resources. This year features an expanded 20-page pupil magazine, new videos exploring marine conservation in Mozambique, and inspiring stories about gender equality. Supported by Irish Aid, the programme encourages 3rd to 6th class pupils to get creative and share their ideas for a fairer, more sustainable world. Participation is completely free! Find out more here.