Wednesday News - Issue 24
The latest edition of Dóchas' Wednesday News including information on upcoming events and workshops, as well as vacancies and opportunities in the sector!
19 Jun 2024
Dóchas News
Call for Tender - Data Consultant for Dóchas Electoral Snapshots
Dóchas requires the support of a data consultant to develop the Dóchas Electoral Snapshots ahead of the next general election. The Dóchas Electorate Snapshots will be a critical advocacy tool for Dóchas and its members when meeting with political stakeholders. The purpose is to collect, analyse, and present data on the level of electorate-by-county support for aid and humanitarian and development NGOs in Ireland. More specifically, the Electorate Snapshots will be used to demonstrate to political and media stakeholders the level of concrete support for Dóchas member, and for aid and development more broadly, by the Irish public. It is envisaged that this piece of work should take approximately 6-8 days over July and August and deliverables are due by the 23rd August 2024. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 5 July
Call for Tender - Worldview Research Project Final Evaluation
Dóchas requires the support of a consultant to facilitate the evaluation of the Worldview Project in its first five years. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide Dóchas, our members, and Irish Aid with an independent reflective assessment of the work of Dóchas over the period of Worldview since 2020. The main objective of this formative evaluation is to assess if Worldview has succeeded in achieving its objectives since its inception. The evaluation should identify what has worked well, less well or could have been implemented, managed and/or designed better, therefore assessing the opportunities, limitations and effectiveness of the Worldview research project. Find out more here. Closing date: 24 June
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
VSI: June Meetup and Workshop
Join VSI at our global justice meetup and workshop on Tuesday, 25th June. It will take place online at 7pm. The topic for this month's meetup will be announced shortly. VSI’s meetups offer a casual space to learn about global justice issues, our work and our volunteer opportunities, and to meet like-minded people. Find out more and register here.
IFIAD: SEADS Webinar
IFIAD will host a webinar on the "Standards for supporting crop-related livelihoods in emergencies (SEADS)" handbook on 27th June, 2024, 10am to 11am (Irish Time). The aim of SEADS is to have common standards in humanitarian crop interventions from assessments, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Alistair Short is the SEADS Coordinator and is currently supporting the institutionalisation of SEADS to improve the design of crop-based interventions in humanitarian and development programmes. Find out more and register here.
Webinar on Implementing Effectively in Human and Social Services by Dr. Ruth Pritchard
A lot of effort goes into planning interventions and programmes but implementation, typically, receives far less attention and yet, this is where most of us live - in the real, often messy, world of practice and continuous improvement. This webinar is grounded in Implementation Science and will be useful to public sector, partner agency and NGO staff in human & social services fields who are implementing evidence-based interventions, programmes and services and want to improve their implementation practice. The webinar, taking place on 3rd July, will provide an overview of implementation science principles, concepts and frameworks, with signposting given to useful resources and toolkits to support practice. Find out more and register here.
CO3 & Humanitarian Leadership Academy: Eco Leadership Programme
The Humanitarian Leadership Academy and the Eco-Leadership Institute, in partnership with CO3 (Chief Officers Third Sector) are delighted to offer a unique 3.5-day leadership development event taking place 19-22 November. Designed to bring leaders from diverse backgrounds together to create a community learning experience and explore new leadership approaches, this programme aims to create space for participants to pause and reflect, develop their leadership capability and for a collective leadership learning experience to emerge. This event is for senior leaders based in Ireland (North & South) and within Europe, who are committed to building civil society with a flourishing community spirit. Find out more and register here.
Community Wetlands Forum: Workshop on Wetland Conservation
The Community Wetlands Forum is organising a workshop on Thursday 27 June in the Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney, to explore the topic of land access for community led wetland conservation. Without access to land, whether it be via ownership, leasing or agreement with landowners, projects can't go ahead.The workshop will explore successes and barriers to accessing land for community wetland conservation and stewardship projects. It will hear from members of the Community Wetlands Forum (CWF) about their challenges and successes in accessing land via different means. We will also hear the perspectives of academics, NGOs and semi-states working in the space. Find out more and register here.
Vacancies
Trócaire: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Trócaire is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply.
Concern Worldwide: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Concern Worldwide is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in Ireland and internationally. Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply.
Irish Red Cross: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
The Irish Red Cross is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply.
GOAL: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
GOAL is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries.
Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply.
Oxfam Ireland: Senior Policy and Research Coordinator
Oxfam Ireland is looking for policy researchers specialising in climate justice and / or economic inequality to join our growing team of advocates who want to fight inequality at home and abroad. If you are comfortable with policy detail and writing, enjoy collaborating with teams in a busy environment and like to work closely with politicians and civil society then we would like to hear from you. The Senior Policy Officer will actively lead and develop research and robust evidence-based policy analysis, informed by country/regional programme experience, to influence key stakeholders at Irish, northern Irish, EU and global level. They will also produce high-quality written policy material on climate, economic inequality and other areas of Oxfam’s work for public dissemination, including campaign literature. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 30 June
Coalition 2030: Coordinator
Coalition 2030 is an alliance of civil society organisations working to uphold Ireland’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at home in Ireland and internationally by 2030. This is a dynamic, exciting and varied role, the needs of which will vary day-to-day and week-to-week. The selected candidate will need to be comfortable in the following areas: advocacy, communications, membership engagement, membership recruitment, event organisation, facilitation, and administration. The candidate will be a self-starter and happy to work autonomously as well as in a team environment. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 28 June
Plan International: Business Development Support Officer
Our Business Development team is currently recruiting a support officer to work across the programmes team to assist in the development of quality donor proposals in a timely and effective manner. Reporting to the Business Development Team lead, this role requires experience and understanding of proposal development and knowledge of compliance in relation to institutional donors including the EU – ECHO and INTPA. The Business development support officer will have strong written and communication skills and the ability to work across teams with a range of stakeholders. The role may require short term travel to country offices for specific proposal development, subject to funding and needs. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 30 June
CBM Ireland: Multiple Opportunities
Disability Inclusive Climate Justice Lead
An exciting opportunity to join a global movement for inclusive climate justice! CBM Ireland is looking for a Disability Inclusive Climate Justice Lead to immediately join its Advocacy team to lead our Funding Fairer Future – a EU DEAR funded, CAN Europe-led consortium project to promote disability-inclusive climate justice in Ireland, Europe and the Global South. Reporting to the Advocacy Manager, you will work across the Advocacy and Programmes departments, the consortium partners and within the wider CBM Global Federation, contributing to growing the reputation of CBM Ireland as a leading inclusive climate justice actor. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 5 July
Finance Officer
Interested in supporting the delivery of an exciting inclusive climate justice project? CBM Ireland seeks an experienced and dynamic Finance Officer to join our team. The role will ensure the effective delivery of an ongoing EU-funded project that will see CBM Ireland, together with a consortium of key actors, provide sub-granting, capacity building, and joint campaigning to a wide network of climate justice actors and movements in Europe and the Global South. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 5 July
Friends of the Earth: Head of Finance and Compliance
Friends of the Earth Ireland is recruiting a Head of Finance and Compliance to oversee all financial and compliance aspects of the organization. We're seeking an experienced professional with financial, accounting, compliance, and general business skills to lead on one of our four organizational goals: To ensure Friends of the Earth has the robust governance and effective management systems, and the appropriate financial resources, to maximise our impact and to cultivate a positive working environment. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Head of Finance and Compliance (HFC) will be responsible for ensuring that Friends of the Earth meets its legal and statutory obligations as a charitable organisation, ensuring that it is fully compliant as well as demonstrating excellence in best practice within the sector. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 7 July
Aidlink: Partnership/Programme Lead
Aidlink is currently recruiting for the fulltime position of Partnership/Programme Lead. This position plays a critical role in the delivery of Aidlink’s new strategic plan, in which we have identified four strategic priorities, against which we will work to deliver impact through our programmes and partnerships. The Programmes Lead, reporting directly to the CEO, will provide strategic direction and ensure effective planning, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Aidlink parnters and projects. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: Rolling basis
STAND: Communication and Marketing Manager
STAND is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation mobilising third level students and graduates to stand up for global justice, equality and sustainability. We do this by creating opportunities to inspire, educate and activate students to understand the root causes of global injustices and equip them with the confidence and skills to be catalysts for positive change. We have an exciting opportunity to join and lead our Communications team. The purpose of the STAND Communications and Marketing Manager role is to lead on our organisational communications strategy and ensure we achieve our ambitious participation and engagement targets. Find out more here. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 20 June
Team Hope: Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager
Team Hope is currently advertising for a full time Christmas Shoebox Appeal Manager to be based in Dublin 18, Ireland. We are looking for someone passionate and enthusiastic about working with volunteers and promoting the benefits of great volunteer involvement. You should demonstrate experience working with community partners and other stakeholders. You should possess excellent communication skills and be well organised and attentive to detail. You should have experience of volunteering principles and practice. The ideal candidate can demonstrate inspiring leadership including coaching, team development, motivation, communication and setting direction. Importantly you must believe and lead for the ethos and work of Team Hope. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 28 June
Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): Project and Outreach Support Worker (South-East Region)
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international NGO with a mission to accompany, to serve and to advocate the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons. JRS Ireland is now seeking to recruit for the role of Projects and Outreach Support Worker. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week), administratively based in the Dublin area, with national travel and service delivery throughout the South-East region required. This will include, but is not limited to Waterford, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Laois and Kildare. Initial contract is for 24 months with renewal subject to funding and performance. Service delivery in the South-East is being supported by the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027. Please email david.moriarity(at)jrs.ie for the application pack and full job description. Closing date: 3 July
Centre for Global Education: Assistant Editor
The Centre for Global Education invites applications for the post of Assistant Editor that supports publication of our peer-reviewed, open access, bi-annual journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review. This position represents an exciting opportunity to work on one of the most influential publications in the development education sector, both locally and internationally. The post is part-time (17.5 hours), the salary is £26,760.00 per annum pro rata (plus employer’s NIC and Pension contributions). The contract is from 1 September 2024 to 31 May 2025 with prospects for extension. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 21 June
Beyond Stigma: Head of Programmes
Beyond Stigma seeks a part-time Head of Programmes. Head of Programmes will have responsibilities for managing current portfolio of programmes (Zimbabwe, Rwanda and elsewhere), monitoring and evaluation, finance, advocacy and communication. Find out more here. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 21 June
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF): Multiple Opportunities
Paediatrician
As a paediatrician you provide medical care to (mainly) paediatric patients according to MSF protocols, values, and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients’ health conditions. Other duties involve standardising protocols and guidlines in line with MSF and international standards, and organising and carrying out formal training sessions. Assets for this role include a strong medical background and specific training/experience in areas such as tropical medicine, obstetrics, gynaecology, infectious diseases and emergency medicine. MSF Ireland can only accept applications for field positions from Irish residents who have a valid permit to work in Ireland. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: Rolling basis
Gynaecologist
From flying to remote areas to manage complicated deliveries to caring for women struggling from debilitating conditions in conflicts, MSF obstetricians/gynaecologists make a huge impact on women’s lives in our projects all over the world. Our gynaecologists also require obstetrical skills as they will often run an entire maternity ward in a large secondary health facility. It's a challenging and rewarding role and you will be responsible for providing curative care for women and children, performing obstetrical surgeries where necessary and managing and training a team of staff. MSF Ireland can only accept applications for field positions from Irish residents who have a valid permit to work in Ireland. Find out more here. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: Rolling basis
ER Medical Doctor
From caring for people living with neglected tropical diseases to conducting rounds to survey trauma patients in a large Ministry of Health hospital after a bout of conflict, MSF’s doctors provide life-saving care every day in our projects. Being a medical doctor with MSF can be a challenging role, and the needs are very diverse depending upon the project you work in. Medical doctors are based in the project, and will often care for people affected by some or all of the following: Malaria, Malnutrition, HIV/AIDs or TB, injuries sustained in a conflict zone, trauma and tropical diseases. MSF Ireland can only accept applications for field positions from Irish residents who have a valid permit yo work in Ireland. Find out more here. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: Rolling basis
Calls for Tender
Concern Worldwide: Consultant to review GCE Grants Scheme
The review's main aim is to assess the current grants scheme and grants to primary education centres who run the Primary Debates regionally on behalf of Concern, and propose changes where required. Concern has recently developed a new strategy for Global Citizenship which encompasses Global Citizenship Education and campaigning for change. This review of the grants scheme and Primary Debate grants is in line with the organisations efforts to deliver the Global Citizenship strategy. The consultant will engage with grant partners (current and those from the past few years) and internal stakeholders using both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection where appropriate. We are seeking a 7 to 10-day consultancy to take place in July - August 2024. Find out more here and apply here. Closing date: 28 June
Internships
Plan Internaitonal: Education in Emergencies Intern
Plan International Ireland seeks an intern passionate about Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and research, as well as knowledge in education in emergencies, mental health and psychosocial support, and child protection. In this role, the intern will support the Education in Emergencies team by collecting programmatic evidence, writing lessons learned reports, and analysing impact data. Additionally, the intern will assist in proposal writing and designing database tools. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 30 June
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF): Digital Marketing Intern
MSF Ireland has achieved significant growth in recent years, with private income increasing year-on-year. MSF is set to build on this success, with a focus on the continuation and scaling up of existing fundraising activities. The Digital Marketing Intern will assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator in the overall maintenance and improvement of best practice regarding the digital marketing channels. The right candidate will be passionate about all things digital and will help with a range of digital campaigning tasks to help maximise income from online channels, including the recruitment of new supporters and the development of relationships with existing supporters. The intern will also support with maintenance of the website. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 28 June
Beyond Stigma: Professional Intern
We are looking for a creative and confident self-starter with professional skills and real interest in self stigma as it affects particularly vulnerable population groups such as people living with HIV, survivors of gender-based violence, sex workers, people affected by TB and others. Beyond Stigma is a small organisation that works in Zimbabwe, Vietnam and Ireland primarily designing programmes and carrying out research on self-stigma related. The period of 2022-2025 is an important time in the organisation development of Beyond Stigma is running several programmes and working to secure additional funding to enable the organisation to continue to fulfil its mission. This will be a unique opportunity for a Professional Intern to gain experience in project management, programme design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation and grant writing. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 21 June
Courses and Trainings
Development Perspectives: Introduction to Global Citizenship Education
Are you aged 18-30 and interested in making a positive impact on the world? This engaging 3-day training course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an active global citizen. The course will take place on July 2nd, 4th and 12th from 10.30 to 16.30 each day. The courses will be ran in the Development Persepctive Training Room in Drogheda. Young migrants are especially encouraged to attend! Find out more and register here.
Maynooth University: Mutliple Opportunities
International Justice LLM programme at MU School of Law & Criminology
The International Justice masters programme provides students with vital practical and conceptual insights into issues of human rights, equality and social inclusion under international law. It provides deep, critical engagement with how the international legal order works and how it seeks to protect vulnerable groups: economically marginalised communities, migrants, racialised groups, global south peoples, victims of gendered violence, and people with disabilities. The masters is open to people with legal and non-legal backgrounds alike. It includes a Postgraduate Placement module to work part-time at one of our partner organisations spanning human rights and development NGOs, trade unions, solicitor firms, research institutes, and more. Find out more and apply here.
Postgraduate & Masters programmes at MU Department of International Development
Join us at the Department of International Development, Maynooth University, on our MA programmes, which start in September 2024 (full- or part-time). These include 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 and apply here.
Certificate in Global Citizenship Education
We invite applications for the part-time Certificate in Global Citizenship Education, commencing in September 2024. This one year 20 ECTS postgraduate programme is designed for educators working with learners at all levels - from early childhood to youth, in adult and community education and in schools. Addressing the major global challenges facing our world, it offers participants a unique learning experience and training in GCE, shaped by peer reflection and applied learning. cholarships are available for some educators for 2024. Find out more and apply here.
United Edge: Multiple Opportunities
Transformative Safeguarding Course
Over 200 people from 60+ countries joined us for the inaugural launch of this course -- from Safeguarding Directors to novices alike, and their feedback encouraged us to continue offering it at subsidised rates! It's time to reframe the current narrative away from compliance and colonial power dynamics towards genuine prevention, protection, compassion, agency, and justice -- because safeguarding should be led by those most affected. The interactive curriculum includes theory, practice, case studies, tools, and discussions with participants, guest speakers, and facilitators from around the world, sharing from their contexts, and includes a Transformative Safeguarding Toolkit that will deepen the way organisations design, implement, evaluate, and audit safeguarding policies and practices. For inquiries on financial assistance contact mattkletzing(at)unitededge.net. Find out more and register here.
Strategic Foresight Workshop
After launching with over 150 participants from 50+ countries, we're again offering this live, online, part-time workshop in future thinking. This is part of our commitment to provide innovative ideas and tools that can foster transformative programming and leadership at subsidised rates. We have an interactive curriculum that includes theory, practice, case studies, and world renowned guest speakers like. Each session adds an essential tool to the resume of leaders in the NGO sector and will help to up-skill teams for better creativity, visioning, decision-making, programme design, and strategizing, with the potential to totally transform our work, and so create a more just future. For inquiries on financial assistance contact mattkletzing(at)unitededge.net. Find out more and register here.
Watch and Listen
Irish Rule of Law International: Horsehair Wigs Podcast
In the latest episode of the podcast, legal expert, Rhea Kneifati, who specialises in sexual and gender-based investigations talks to us on the show this month. Rhea discusses the significant problem of the disappearance of women in Mexico, where there are currently 27,000 missing women. Rhea was deployed by Justice Rapid Response - an NGO with a roster of experts investigating international crimes and serious human rights violations – to work with a Mexican strategic human rights litigation organisation, Idheas to investigate the disappearance of women in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The state is one of the central points of violence by organised crime and human rights violations in the context of the so-called “war on drugs”. Listen here.
Other News
Irish Global Health Network
Conference 2024: Call for Abstracts
The Irish Global Health Network is inviting abstracts from individuals, partnerships, and organisations under the overarching theme of the 2024 Conference; Fostering Humanity: Promoting Health Equity for a Better Planet. We particularly encourage submissions from those who have been or are doing work with a focus on themes such as decolonalisation, digital health technologies, community-led initiatives and EU facing initiatives. Submissions are welcome from global and local perspectives. Submissions may take the form of research findings, evaluations of programmes and projects, policy lessons from the field, or other forms of systematic learning about global health. Find out more and submit an abstract here. Information on the conference and registration for the event can be found here. Closing date: 28 June
Partner with us for the "Leadership Essentials in Global Health" Summer Programme
We're inviting universities, institutes, companies, and NGOs to partner with us for the IGHN Leadership in Global Health Summer Programme taking place 19-23 August. By becoming a partner, you'll not only support emerging leaders but also gain visibility and make a lasting impact in the field of global health. There are three sponsorship packages available with benefits including visability and recognition as a partner with featured spots in all major communications and events. The participants you support can be from your team or from our pool of interested participants. You have the final say in the selection. Find out more and apply here.
Carmichael Good Governance Awards 2024: Entries Open Now
Any nonprofit organisation in Ireland, whether a charity, company, sports club or community association, can enter its annual report and financial statements into the Awards for free and it will receive individual feedback to help improve future annual reports. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in November. Nonprofits with an annual income of less than €100,000 win 1 free place on a training course of their choice for entering the awards and win 2 additional training places if they are shortlisted to win. Find out more and apply here. Closing date: 11 September
STAND: Suas Educational Development now trading as STAND
Suas Educational Development has launched a brand refresh together with the decision to be trading as STAND into the future. This is the result of in-depth consultations and reflects the changes the organisation has gone through in recent years. For those that might be sad to see ‘Suas’ go, please be assured that Suas is not going anywhere, it is just a name change, and the dedication, commitment, energy and community of people from the past 20 years will stay with the organisation as STAND moves forward. Have a look at the brand refresh and new website here.