Wednesday News - Issue 31
The latest edition of Dóchas' Wednesday News including information on upcoming events and workshops, as well as vacancies and opportunities in the sector!
07 Aug 2024
Dóchas News
(1) The Dóchas Wednesday News is Taking a Break
The Dóchas Wednesday News will be taking a one-week break. There will be no edition on August 14th, but we’ll be back on August 21st, 2024. Please ensure all submissions for this edition are sent to comms(at)dochas.ie by 5PM on Monday August 19th. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
(1) Médecins Sans Frontières: Gaza and Sudan - Healthcare on the Frontline - 5 September
Join Médecins Sans Frontières Ireland for a first-hand update on the medical humanitarian impact of the devastating wars in Gaza and Sudan at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork on September 5. The situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Most of Gaza’s hospitals are out of service, after being repeatedly attacked, besieged and raided. Meanwhile, people in Sudan have faced horrific levels of violence since the war started there in March 2023. MSF is active in eight states in Sudan, providing lifesaving assistance to people affected by the violence, displacement, and disruptions in the health system. Speakers on the day include Dr Chris Hook and Emergency Coordinator Jacob Burns, returned from Gaza, and Dr Jennifer Hulse, returned from Sudan. Discussion facilitated by Graham Clifford. 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
Community Fundraising & Events Executive (CFEE)
We are seeking a dynamic individual with exceptional motivation and networking skills to drive this critical and expanding area of Irish Red Cross fundraising. This is an exciting role for a self-starting individual who wants to make a difference working with one of Ireland’s most respected charity organisations.The Community Fundraising & Events Executive is responsible for delivering funds from members of the public and community groups who wish to participate in activities or events for the purpose of raising funds for the Irish Red Cross. The CFEE will act as the liaison between the IRC National Office and its branch network, for the purpose of supporting and building awareness of local branch activities and their fundraising efforts. Find out more here. Closing date: 9 August
Mental Health Manager
The Mental Health Manager plays a crucial role by managing and coordinating of mental health and wellbeing programme services in line with IRC policies and guidelines of best practice and ensuring the highest level of care for individuals in need. Along with other thematic managers, this role will support the mental health activities in two European Union funded programmes, AMIF & EU4Health. Responsibilities include project coordination and management, programme development and implementation and team management and capacity building. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
Data Analyst - Migration
The Data Analyst - Migration will support the management of data in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system which seeks to match people providing pledged accommodation with refugees. The role will ensure the reliability, availability and accessibility of data across systems and tools, enabling collaboration between agencies and informing strategic and operational decision making processes. As the Data Analyst for the Migration Department you will collect, organise and analyse information in order to deliver insights and promote data driven decision making processes. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
Systems Analyst - Migration
The Systems Analyst will support the ongoing development of the Pledges Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system which seeks to match people providing pledged (offers of) accommodation with beneficiaries and provide technical support to both internal and external users. The postholder will collaborate with various business functions within the Migration Department to develop technical solutions that meet the evolving needs of our Programmes and will be responsible for a wide range of duties that include systems configuration, administration and quality assurance testing. In addition, the Systems Analyst will provide technical support, training and IEC materials across a range of tools and applications. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
Assistant Finance Administrator - Migration Programme
The IRC has worked on migration for several years and is considered a key actor in responding to the humanitarian needs of refugees/ migrants seeking protection and a future in Ireland, with programming in the areas of resettlement and responding to the Ukraine crisis, among others. The primary purpose of this role is to support with the responsible management of finances for the Irish Red Cross Migration Programme. The role will also provide administration support to the department. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
(6) IDEA: Chief Executive Officer
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer to guide our organisation in line with our new Strategic Plan (2024 – 2029). This role is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team committed to fostering a just and sustainable future for all. The CEO will cultivate good practices, strengthen networks, build internal capacity, and champion Development Education. We seek a strategic leader with excellent relationship-building skills to advance Development Education in Ireland and internationally. This recruitment campaign is being managed exclusively by 2into3 on behalf of IDEA. Contact Orla Dolan at orla.dolan(at)2into3.com or +353 86 792 4696. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
(7) Development Perspectives: Project Coordinator for SDG Challenge Schools
Development Perspectives is seeking a Project Coordinator for the SDG Challenge Schools project. This role focuses on empowering secondary school students, teachers, and management to take meaningful action on the Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more here. Closing date: 14 August
(8) Action Aid Ireland: Fundraising Executive
We are looking for a dynamic fundraiser to help deliver high quality fundraising campaigns and supporter care to our growing volume of supporters. As Fundraising Executive, you will work closely with our Retention Manager to help deliver regular giving and cash retention campaigns across a multitude of fundraising channels to engage supporters and maximize lifetime value. You will be a member of the Supporter Care team, helping to manage all supporter communications as well as supporting with the processing of payments. This role requires someone who has excellent attention to detail and planning, excellent communication skills and experience with customer or supporter service and data entry. Find out more here. Closing date: 22 August
(9) Global Action Plan: Multiple Opportunities
Accounts Assitant
GAP Ireland is an environmental charity. We break big problems into small solutions by showing people practical ways to build lasting sustainable habits into their lives. We want people to be able to discover and unleash their power to make a difference. We are looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant, located in Dublin. Find out more here. Closing date: 25 August
Business Development Officer
As Business Development Officer, you will support the delivery of GAP’s business portfolio and secure an increased impact by broadening the organisation’s client base and increasing deals with companies. You will engage with current and prospective clients to secure additional collaboration and partnerships and grow GAP’s business programmes. The Business Development Officer will be in charge of the relationship with customers and the successful execution of activities within Global Action Plan’s businesses portfolio. The role will play a strategic role in securing a greater positive impact by increasing deals and partnerships with companies and growing GAP’s business programme. Find out more here. Closing date: 25 August
Education Officer
The Education Officer delivers environmental education programmes to school and community groups across Ireland, and works closely with the Education team to enhance the quality of the education programme. The candidate should have experience working in the education sector (formal or informal) and will have good knowledge of environmental issues, initiatives around Ireland and the current political environment around Climate Action and sustainability. Experience of developing and delivering environmental education programmes is essential for this role. Find out more here. Closing date: 25 August
(10) Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA): EU Researcher
The Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), a leading independent think-tank based in Dublin, Ireland, is currently seeking a full-time Researcher to contribute to the IIEA’s research and events programmes. Candidates would ideally have a first class honours Masters Degree in EU and International relations, public policy or law and work experience of up to 2-3 years would be desirable. Candidates should have a deep knowledge of EU institutions, policy, politics, and the EU economy, and familiarity with themes such as enlargement, respect for rule of law, EU competitiveness and cohesion and the EU budget and the MFF. Find out more here. Closing date: 9 August
(11) Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL): Communications and Campaigns Officer
ICCL is the foremost civil liberties organisation in Ireland with a long and successful track record of defending human rights and civil liberties, including at times when the political climate was hostile to their protection. We are looking for our new Communications and Campaigns Officer who will work collaboratively with the whole ICCL team to drive our communications and campaigning agenda. If you have experience working in communications or campaigning and have a passion for the work we do, then we want to hear from you. Find out more here. Closing date: 18 August
Calls for Tender
(1) Self Help Africa: Consultant to Review Fundraising Portfolio
Self Help Africa is seeking a consultant to carry out a review of its Irish fundraising portfolio. The consultant will be tasked with reviewing fundraising activities, campaigns and revenue streams, and write an assessment of strengths and areas for potential improvement within existing activities, together with recommendations on areas for future growth of Irish fundraising income. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 August
(2) Oxfam Ireland: Consultancy Opportunity to develop of a Learning and Accountability Framework
Oxfam Ireland is seeking consultancy support for the development of an organisational level strategic Learning and Accountability Framework that will help us to track and measure our progress, to collectively make sense of evidence and learning in order to hold ourselves accountable, maximise our effectiveness and impact, and understand our overall contributions to change. At the same time, this framework should enable us to gather appropriate evidence and learning that can be used to communicate to various audiences and reporting processes. Interested consultants, or teams of consultants, should submit their expressions of interest with a brief understanding of the task and how they would tackle it (please limit to 2 pages), along with budget expectations and CVs, to our HR Team on irl-hr(at)oxfam.org. Find out more here. Closing date: 23 August
Internships
(1) Amal Women Ireland: Website Maintenance Intern
The Amal Women's Ireland is a Muslim women-led organisation; we provide frontline services to Muslim women and women with a connection to the Muslim community nationwide. The organisation is seeking a Website Maintenance Intern for a three month period beginning in September 2024. This role involves updating and reorganising the organisation website, boosting the NGO mission statement, mission and values, and display recent activities on social media. Find out more here or contact niera(at)amalwomenirl.com. Closing date: 30 August
Courses and Training
(1) Irish Global Health Network: Leadership Essentials in Global Health
The in-person “Leadership Essentials Course in Global Health,” hosted by the Irish Global Health Network in Trinity College Dublin over five days in August, is dedicated to equipping participants with practical skills for leading global health programmes, particularly in resource-limited settings. This intensive programme covers tailored key topics relevant to global health development, research, and humanitarian response, providing participants with technical expertise in project planning and management. Join us for an educational experience where you’ll gain hands-on training, make meaningful connections with mentors and experts, and become a change-maker in global health. Find out more here.
(2) Quality Matters, The Wheel and NCI: 'Leaders for Change' Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Leaders for Change is an applied programme, aimed at improving specific
managerial and leadership competencies for managers and executives in Irish nonprofit organisations. The course combines academic, evidence-based practices with practitioner-led knowledge and skills. The faculty are drawn from academia and from qualified senior managers/CEOs who work within capacity building and research organisations within the nonprofit sector in Ireland and internationally. Find out more here.
(3) United Edge: Multiple Training 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 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. 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 here.
Watch and Listen
(1) Centre for Global Education: Listen to the new podcast "Reimagining Development"
The Centre for Global Education has launched a new podcast series called “Reimagining Development” which aims to discuss new ways of thinking about and practicing global education and international development with leading thinkers, activists, authors and practitioners in both sectors. The first series features six interviewees with Doug Bourn, Eilish Dillon, Caroline Murphy, Colm Regan, Helen Yaffe and Howard Stein. Listen here.
Other News
(1) Centre for Global Education: Call for Contributions to Policy and Practice Issue 40
The Centre for Global Education invites contributions to Issue 40 of our bi-annual, peer reviewed, open access journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review on the theme: “Development Education and Class”. Authors interested in submitting an article should send a completed abstract submission form to stephen(at)centreforglobaleducation.com. Find out more here. Closing date: 27 September
(2) Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI): Call for Abstracts and Posters
The DSAI Annual Conference 2024 will be held at University College Cork on 30th & 31st October, and will provide a platform to debate the need for just food systems in contexts of international development and planetary health. DSAI welcomes a broad range of abstracts and posters under our nine thematic study groups and general development theme. Find out more here. Closing date for submissions: 23 August