Wednesday News - Issue 33

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(1) Call for Consultant to Conduct Mid-Term Review of Dóchas Strategy 2022-2026

Dóchas is mid-way through its Strategy (2022-2026), which was developed in 2021 following a consultative process with members and key stakeholders. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide Dóchas, our members and Irish Aid with an independent assessment of the work over the first 2.5 years of the strategy. The main objective of this mid-term review is to take stock of our progress to date, and to identify what has worked well, or could work better, across our four strategic pillars. This will ensure that we can adapt or improve where needed, for the successful delivery and implementation of the strategy in its final 2 years. Please submit your expression of interest in this tender to anna(at)dochas.ie, using the subject ‘Mid-Term Review EOI’ by 9am on Monday 9th September. Find out more here. 

Upcoming Events and Conferences

(1) Irish Red Cross: International Humanitarian Law Conference "75 years of Geneva Conventions - A Time to Reaffirm Commitments to the Rules of War" - 2 October 

This full day event will mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and will include a broad range of speakers from different backgrounds, including representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs, the humanitarian sector, academia and the media. The event will also feature an exhibition and provide space to bring together those with an interest in IHL. Find out more and register here.

(2) Saolta: Save the Date: Making spACE for Global Citizenship Education - 5 November 

Saolta is excited to announce "Making spACE for Global Citizenship Education," an event dedicated to exploring how we can create spaces for meaningful Global Citizenship Education and engagement within the Irish Adult and Community Education sector. This event will take place on 5 November at 2pm in Richmond Barracks, Dublin 8. FInd out more here.

(3) Boardmatch: 5th Annual Charity Trustee Speed-Dating in Dublin - 16 October

Boardmatch are back with their fifth annual Dublin event connecting charities and not-for-profits with potential board members. So far, this event has facilitated the recruitment of over 120 board members for more than 70 charities across Ireland. The event will take place on 16th October from 4pm - 8pm in CHQ Dublin. Charity/not-for-profit registration is €150 and includes attendance for 2 representatives (with one of these encouraged to be a member of the board). Register your organisation to attend before 5pm on 13th September to be entered into a draw to win a free board skills audit conducted by Boardmatch. Find out more and register here. For further enquiries contact Boardmatch’s Communications Officer Paula at paula(at)boardmatch.ie.

Upcoming Meetings, Seminars and Workshops

(1) Zurich Alliance & ODI: Making Climate Finance Work for All - Little Time Left to Agree an Ambitious NCQG - 4 September 

In collaboration with ODI, the Zurich Alliance, which Concern is a part of, have consistently advocated for greater accountability in climate finance. This year we are publishing a report exploring the collective aspect of the NCQG. Following the publication this report as well as another Alliance report outlining five critical tests for a robust NCQG, we are organizing an online event to share our findings. We would be delighted if can attend our upcoming webinar taking place 4 Septemeber 10-11am CEST. The webinar will bring together thought leaders and changemakers in international climate finance to discuss how best to shape the discussions going forward and achieve an NCQG that is fit-for-purpose. Find out more and register here.

(2) VSI: Youth for Climate Justice Project

Join VSI this September for our Youth for Climate Justice Project 2024. We will bring together a small group of young people to learn about climate justice and how it can be achieved. It will be a mix of online and in-person workshops, starting on 21st September in-person in Dublin, and running online for 5 evenings from 23rd – 25th September and 30th September - 1st October, with a final in-person day on Saturday 5th October. Participants must be aged 18-25 and living in Ireland. Find out more and apply 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: 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.

(6) Plan International: Team Lead – Business Development Unit (Dublin-based)

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 co-operation with our Country Offices (COs) and partners. Find out more here. Closing date: 1 September

(7) Aidlink: Communications and Immersion Development

Aidlink is an Irish development organization working to achieve gender equality and end poverty in Africa, while also raising awareness of global inequality in Ireland. We deliver life-changing programmes, strengthening the capacity of communities and delivering sustainable results. We are seeking a passionate and results-oriented Strategic Planning and Execution Manager to lead the development and implementation of our strategic plan across four key areas: policy development and coordination, communications, donor relations and educational outreach. Find out more here. Closing date: Rolling basis

(8) Christian Aid: Multiple Opportunities 

Humanitarian Programmes Officer

The post holder will be a core part of Christian Aid Ireland (CAI)’s humanitarian team and will support the Humanitarian Programme Manager to deliver and grow CAI’s humanitarian portfolio, with a particular focus on securing and managing Irish Aid and ECHO funding. The postholder will provide support to all aspects of CAI’s humanitarian programme, from proposal development to supporting implementation, monitoring, reporting, research and evaluation. Find out more here. Closing date: 8 September

Policy Coordinator - Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (ICBHR)

The core purpose of this role is to coordinate the policy, advocacy and political engagement work of the Irish Coalition for Business and Human Rights (IBCHR). You will work with and seek to mobilise members of the ICBHR on issues of corporate justice and in support of the rights of communities and human rights defenders facing corporate harm. This is a 12 month contract. Find out more here. Closing date: 12 September

Supporter Care Administrator (Belfast based) 

The Supporter Care Administrator will be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the Supporter Care function for the Belfast office of Christian Aid Ireland and responsible for managing all aspects of voluntary income, including processing, banking, data entry, acknowledging and reconciling all fundraising income, providing backend support for all fundraising campaigns and appeals as well as providing excellent donor care. Find out more here. Closing date: 27 September 

(9) Irish League of Credit Unions: Project and Contracts Manager (Part-Time)

We are hiring an interim part-time Project & Contracts Manager to join our team. The individual’s main responsibility will be to support development of project plans, partnership agreements and HR policies and contracts to support the successful planning and execution of ILCUF’s programmes in Sierra Leone and East Africa. Find out more here. Closing date: 30 August

(10) Open Community: Corporate Outreach and Engagement Officer

We are recruiting a Corporate Outreach and Engagement Officer as part of our work on the development and implementation of labour pathways (LPs) for displaced people. This role will report to the Executive Director, supporting work to build deep and impactful engagement with corporate and other project partners. The position is part of a Skills, Talent and Empowerment through Pathways project (STEP), which is a three-year project, co-funded by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Find out more here. Closing date: 2 September

(11) Places of Sanctuary Ireland: Multiple Opportunities

Sanctuary Ambassador Coordinator

Places of Sanctuary Ireland wishes to recruit a part-time Sanctuary Ambassador Coordinator for a new position to work to recruit, equip and empower Sanctuary Ambassadors to share their stories, cultures & skills in schools, universities, libraries, local councils and other community settings. Sanctuary Ambassadors are people with lived experience of immigration and international protection in Ireland. They are committed to building bridges between refugees and Irish communities, and thereby reducing the risk of divisive stereotyping and spreading of misinformation. Find out more here. Closing date: 9 September

Sanctuary in Education Coordinator

Places of Sanctuary Ireland wishes to recruit a part-time Sanctuary in Education Coordinator to work on a new project, ‘Sanctuary in Education - Stronger Together’, with Places of Sanctuary Ireland’s (PoSI) education streams. The role will grow and consolidate the unique PoSI culture of integration in both the ‘Schools of Sanctuary’ and the ‘Universities of Sanctuary’ streams and explore the possibility of a new ‘Colleges of Sanctuary’ stream. Find out more here. Closing date: 9 September

(12) Salesian Sisters: Assistant Mission Development Officer

The role of the Assistant Mission Development Officer (AMDO) is to support the work of the Mission Development Officer (MDO) of the Salesian Sisters in working with their mission effective project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It will require an ability to relate to project teams in the field, as well as an understanding of a missionary approach to development. Requirements include a good knowledge and understanding of Project Cycle Management processes, project proposal, financial and report writing skills, IT skills in MS Office suite.This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with remote working. Further information on the requirements from salsismissionoffice(at)gmail.com. To apply for the role please contact siobhan(at)hrteamservices.com. Closing date: 11 September

(13) Transparency International Ireland (TI Ireland): Helpline Coordinator

Transparency International Ireland is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to stopping corruption and promoting integrity in Irish institutions. TI Ireland seek a Helpline Coordinator to support the operation of the Speak Up Helpline and Integrity at Work, as well as to coordinate Helpline advisory services. Find out more here. Closing date: 15 September

Internships

(1) Plan International: Multiple Opportunities

Irish Aid Team Intern (Dublin – based)

Plan International Ireland is looking for a dynamic individual who is interested in child rights, gender equality, international development, and humanitarian work. You will support the Irish Aid Team, helping to identify new grant opportunities, support proposal development, monitor project implementation, support country offices in the development of accurate reporting, ensure precise tracking of our grant portfolio, as well as undertaking office administration support. Find out more here. Closing date: 30 August

Fundraising and Communications Team Intern

Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Department you will learn about the daily workings of a busy fundraising and communications team. From creating social media posts to writing website copy, to proof reading and data entry, you will provide assistance to the team across various areas including Marketing, Communications, Fundraising and Digital Media. This role would suit someone who is creative with an outstanding attention to detail and an eagerness to learn the internal workings of a leading International Development Organisation that uses a human rights-based approach to address the root causes of poverty around the world.  Find out more here. Closing date: 4 September

(2) CBM Ireland: Research intern

Reporting to the CBM Global Advocacy Director, the Research Intern will be responsible for carrying out the tasks assigned by CBM Global and collaborating with the CBM Ireland advocacy team. Candidates must be able to come into the office at least four days per week between 10 am to 4 pm. Students or individuals at an early career stage interested in policy influencing, research and documentation on disability and international development should apply. The Intern will be offered various interesting tasks contributing to our global advocacy work. The internship is primarily volunteer, but we offer a monthly allowance. Allowance: €500 (€25/day, paid monthly) Length: Three months with immediate start. Interested applicants should send a short cover letter and CV to recruitment(at)cbm.ie, specifying why they are interested. Find out more here. Closing date: 30 August

Courses and Training 

(1) The Wheel & Community Action Network: Applications Now Open for Level 8 Transformative Leadership Programme 2024/2025

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) Trinity Impact Evaluation Unit: Online impact evaluation course

Trinity College Dublin's TIME research centre has launched its 2024 online Impact Evaluation Courses! Using the best online learning techniques, offering three exciting options: Impact Evaluation Methods: An Interactive and Collaborative Course (6 weeks) - starting 15 October 2024 (€640), Impact Evaluation Methods in Global Health (1 week) - starting 25 November 2024 (€150), Recommended Combination: Both courses (7 weeks) - starting 15 October 2024 (€740). Our 6-week flagship course comprehensively covers impact evaluation, from programme theory mapping and randomised control trials to quasi-experimental methods, survey design and cost-benefit analysis. Find out more here.

(3) Saolta: Training of Trainers in Climate Justice and Just Green Transitions

Are you or your colleagues interested in promoting sustainability and “just green transitions” with adult learners in your local community? We are working towards a future where everyone in our society are well equipped to participate in and adapt to a world shaped by climate change. This training is free and open to all adult and community educators across the island of Ireland. It is held in collaboration with AONTAS- The National Adult Learning organisation of Ireland. All training materials, lunch and refreshments are included. The training is delivered by Saolta and will feature a number of guest speakers with expertise in the field of Climate and Environmental Justice. It is fully funded by Irish Aid. Find out more and register here.

(4) Eurocheck Security: Hostile Environment Course

Hostile environment courses are suitable for individuals who are currently working in or are going to work in medium to high-risk areas. They will help to ensure that you keep yourself and those you are working with safer. Our main courses are conducted in Kildare but we can also run short bespoke courses at your own location. We also conduct online hostile environment and security awareness courses. All courses are suitable for NGOs, Charities, journalists, students, human rights workers and volunteers. Reduced rates for regular clients and for organisations sending four or more students. Find out more here.

(5) 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) Irish Global Health Network: Listen to the new podcast "Better Health, For a Better World – Ireland’s Support for Global Health Equity"

The podcast takes you on a global journey to explore the transformative power of healthcare and its impact on communities across the globe. Every episode invites you to meet the dedicated individuals on the front lines, those who are shaping the landscape of health, equity, and sustainability. Through engaging conversations and powerful narratives, we aim to amplify the voices of partners in the Global South, ensuring their stories are at the forefront of the global health discussion. Created by the Irish Global Health Network in partnership with Irish Aid. The full series, including a very special bonus episode with Dr Mike Ryan is out now. Listen here.

Other News

(1) Minister Fleming Launches 2025 Civil Society Fund Round 

The Civil Society Fund accepts applications annually from Irish and invited international civil society organisations for grants for overseas development projects. For successful applications, the Department will fund up to 100% of annual project costs up to the maximum grant limit. In 2025, the maximum available grant is €800,000 per annum (previously €400,000 per annum) and the timeframe to carry out projects is up to five years in duration (previously up to three years in duration). Completed Eligibility Forms should be submitted to the Civil Society Fund mailbox, no later than 5pm on Friday 6 September 2024. Find out more here. 

(2) VITA: Call for Board Members

Vita, an innovative Irish NGO working in East Africa, seeks leaders and innovators for our Board of Directors to drive new collaborations, impact funds & next generation development. We are looking for directors with a keen interest in development & with a history of leadership & entrepreneurial spirit in the following areas: Fundraising, Finance, Legal, Development, Agriculture & Carbon Finance. Successful candidates will visit our programmes in Africa and provide generously of your time and energy to fulfil our vision of African families empowered to sustain their livelihoods. Please email a letter of interest with a CV to danielle.belton(at)vita.ie and send any query to the same email or call our Dublin office on 01 873 4303. Find out more here. Closing date: 30 August

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