Wednesday News - Issue 27
The latest edition of Dóchas' Wednesday News including information on upcoming events and workshops, as well as vacancies and opportunities in the sector!
09 Jul 2024
Upcoming Events & Conferences
(1) IDEA: Register for the IDEA Annual Conference 2024 and IDEA’s 20th Anniversary - 4 September
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is delighted to share that registration for the annual conference, “United in Impact: Celebrating Our Journey, Charting Our Future,” is now open. This event will take place on Wednesday, 04 September, at Richmond Barracks in Dublin. This year’s event will be a chance to celebrate their shared history, acknowledge, the present context, and envision an impactful future for GCE. This year also marks 20 years since IDEA’s establishment as a network for DE in Ireland. Find out more here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Institute for International and European Affairs: Changing the Narrative on Migration with Amy Pope - 12 July
At a time when migration is one of the most pressing issues on the international agenda – and one of the most polarising – Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), will reflect on why it is important to change the global narrative – from one that is highly politicised to one that captures the potential and rich benefits of this global phenomenon. Amy Pope is the Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a post she has held since 1 October 2023. She brings a wealth of experience in addressing complex migration issues and a passion for changing the global narrative about people on the move. She is the first woman to hold the post in IOM’s 73-year history. Find out more here.
(2) Saolta: Multiple Activities
Climate & Environmental Justice Community of Practice for ACE Practitioners - 16 July
The Communities of Practice is a space for people engaged with the Saolta network and is designed by its members to benefit from sharing best practice, resources, support, and solidarity. The specific theme of this Community of Practice (CoP) is Climate and Environmental Justice. Find out more and register here.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion Community of Practice for ACE Practitioners - 18 July
The Communities of Practice is a space for people engaged with the Saolta network and is designed by its members to benefit from sharing best practices, resources, support, and solidarity. The specific theme of this Community of Practice (CoP) is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion- with a specific focus on GCE for Everyone - Reaching those vulnerable to social exclusion, and marginalisation. Find out more and register here.
Community Summer BBQ Series for PPN members
Saolta is hosting a number of community BBQs this summer. These are an opportunity to bring PPN members together to celebrate your work and reinforce the networks of PPNs. They will be a practical and experiential exploration of how PPNs are a great way to take action on the local and global issues we face. We will explore ecosystem restoration in the context of the SDGs, the decade of ecosystem restoration, and why global citizenship education is key for them to be achieved. These BBQs will be held in several locations over the coming weeks:
1. Donegal - OURganic Gardens, Letterkenny: 25 July. Find out more and register here.
2. Leitrim - The Organic Centre, Rossinver: 27 July. Find out more and register here.
Vacancies
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) Oxfam Ireland: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Oxfam is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply.
(5) Irish Red Cross: Multiple Opportunities
Housing Coordinator - Migration
The Migration Housing Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day provision of Housing functions for the Irish Red Cross Migration Department. This work will focus on ensuring the organisation and programme is properly aware and advised of relevant housing regulations, that there is engagement with relevant authorities as appropriate, and that pledge accommodation is brought online to meet the needs of programme participants. Find out more here. Closing date: 26 July
Procurement/Caseworker Support Officer - Migration Services
The Irish Red Cross is tasked under its mandate as an auxiliary to the Irish Government to provide pledged accommodation to the Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs) from Ukraine and to Programme Refugees referred to IRC by the Irish Government. This position will support the procurement of goods and casework support for homes offered to the Irish Red Cross Register of Pledges. This role will, among other responsibilities, focus on following procurement procedures to purchase goods to support the pledged accommodation programme. Find out more here. Closing date: 26 July
Migration Services Caseworker
The casework role for the Irish Red Cross encompasses a variety of services including, but not limited to, the Ukraine Pledge Accommodation programme and IRPP-mandated resettlement. The Irish Red Cross is tasked under its mandate as an auxiliary to the Irish Government to co-ordinate offers of support from the Irish Public, to support the placement of refugees into suitable accommodation, and to support the social integration of refugees at the community level. Find out more here. Closing date: 23 July
(6) Plan International: Team Lead for Business Development
Plan International Ireland is looking for a Team Lead for our Business Development Unit (BDU). In this role, you will lead our strategy to expand our funding base paying particular attention to institutional donors including the European Union (ECHO/INTPA), Education Cannot Wait (ECW), Irish Aid, and UN agencies, while exploring new opportunities. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will seek to maximise new business opportunities, including identifying new grant opportunities, leading proposal development, and ensuring strong tracking of our grants portfolio in close cooperation with our Country Offices (COs) and partners. Find out more here. Closing date: 14 July
(7) VIVA: Coordinator
Volunteers in Irish Veterinary Assistance (VIVA) is an Irish NGO supporting livestock farmers in the Developing World. We are a volunteer-based organisation but with increasing regulatory and fundraising demands we are now seeking a highly organised and self-motivated individual to join our team at VIVA. Reporting to the CEO, the role is broad-based and will include responsibility for and involvement in areas such as funding applications, maintenance of social media presence, fundraising event organisation, financial management, organisational communication as well as general administration and board support activities. The position is based on working remotely for four days a month, with monthly hours varying according to priorities in any particular month. Find out more here. Closing date: 22 July
(8) National Women's Council of Ireland: Digital Communications Officer
An exciting opportunity has come up to join our team as a Digital Communications Officer. If you are passionate about feminism and women’s equality, are an excellent communicator, and have experience in digital communications, we want you! We are looking for you to join the team based in Dublin. We work a hybrid model, with two days a week in the office. This post is for a full-time (35 hours/week) position for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months. The Digital Communications Officer is responsible for creating highly engaging digital communications campaigns and digital content to support the strategic goals of the organisation. The Officer is also responsible for managing NWC online donations, including the Feminist Changemaker programme. Find out more here. Closing date: 28 July
(9) Christian Aid: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor
This role supports the delivery of Christian Aid Ireland's Programme Strategy, with a focus on providing technical leadership and enhancing the capacity of Christian Aid and partners to work on issues relating to gender and social inclusion and gender-based violence (GBV). The role will also contribute to providing direction and technical input to embed Christian Aid's approach to inclusive programming, gender transformative approaches, and gender-based violence work at an organisational level. Find out more here.
(10) Landel Mills: Project Executive
Landell Mills is an international consultancy providing a range of development and cooperation-oriented services. We aim to assist countries and their people to attain sustainable development goals. The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Division of Landell Mills is seeking to recruit a Project Executive who will be involved in both project management and business development, with a primary focus on our portfolio of evaluations. The position will be based either in Ireland (remote/Dublin area) or the UK (hybrid based in either Trowbridge or Bristol). Find out more here. Closing date: 14 July
Internships
(1) Beyond Stigma: Professional Intern
We are looking for a creative and confident self-starter with professional skills and a 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. 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 here. Closing date: 25 July
Courses and Training
(1) The Wheel & Community Action Network: Transformative Leadership Programme
The Wheel and Community Action Network are delighted to announce that the Transformative Leadership Programme is running again for 2024/2025, and applications are now open! Real leadership is all about change - about possessing the right array of skills, abilities, and knowledge to be able to bend the arc of history towards justice. The Transformative Leadership Applied Practice Programme will provide you with a Level 8 accreditation by focusing on strengthening and deepening your capacity and ambition as a leader in the Irish community and voluntary sector. Running from January to May 2025, the course consists of four core modules: Personal Leadership Model Building; Understanding and Leading Change; Systems Change; and Building Strategic Alliances. Find out more here. Closing date for applications: 27 September
(2) Carmichael & TU Dublin: Certified Charity Trustee Programme
This predominantly online 1-year part-time programme has been designed in partnership with Carmichael and TU Dublin. The aim of this programme is to provide participants with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of their roles and obligations. Since 2021, Charities have been required to report on their compliance with the Charities Governance Code which is designed to help charity trustees meet their legal duties under the Charities Act 2009. With over 11,000 registered charities in Ireland, this programme will assist organisations and their trustees to effectively fulfil their roles within an organisation in line with the regulatory framework and to be professionally competent within the team to do so. Find out more and apply here.
(3) Maynooth University Department of International Development: Multiple Opportunities
Dr. Sinéad McGrath Memorial Scholarship Scheme
The Maynooth University Department of International Development is pleased to announce the Dr. Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship Scheme, 2024/25. The scheme offers one Masters bursary worth €2,500 to an outstanding individual who has been accepted for a place on either the full-time taught MA in International Development or MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice. Find out more 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 an 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. Scholarships are available for some educators for 2024 - please contact tom.campbell(at)mu.ie for more information. Find out more about available courses 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 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. Find out more here.
Other News
(1) Development Perspectives: Creative Video Competition: United in the Knowledge of Europe
Europe is a continent of boundless diversity, rich history, and dynamic cultures. "United in the Knowledge of Europe" is a creative video competition that invites you to explore and showcase the unique aspects of Europe, the importance of knowing how the European Union works and how to be active, committed, and responsible citizens through your lens. Find out more here. Closing date for submissions: 19 July