Wednesday news - Issue 8 2025

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Upcoming Events and Conferences 

(1) DCU: Conference on the Role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of Peace, Justice & Accountability in Ukraine - 27 February

The Dublin European Law Institute at Dublin City University (DCU) in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs is organising a high-level conference on The Role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of Peace, Justice & Accountability in Ukraine on 27 February at DCU and online. Amongst the high-level speakers at the Conference include Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Bjørn Berge, Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Síofra O'Leary as well as many other legal, and academic and civil society experts. Event program and free registration here.

(2) Plan Ireland: International Women's Day Concert for Girls and Women in Crisis - 9 March

To mark International Women’s Day this year, Plan International Ireland is staging an intimate and inspiring afternoon of music and song in support of girls and young women in crisis. The event will take place at The Grand Social, Dublin from 4 PM–7 PM and will feature a host of talented and inspirational female singer songwriters and musicians, including Krea (of Wyvern Lingo), Sweet Jayne, Katie Phelan, Kathy Long and members of the all-female jazz ensemble Jazzabelles. Find out more and get tickets here.

(3) ActionAid: Women and Conflict - 6 March

The Women and Conflict event will highlight the disproportionate impact that conflict has on women and girls globally, as well as their crucial role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. We’ll be joined by an amazing panel of speakers. Registration is essential, and we are excited to have you with us as we explore how women and girls are at the forefront of creating sustainable solutions and peace in times of crisis. Please confirm your attendance before 3 March. Find out more here.

(4) The Wheel: Leadership Academy Breakfast Club - 6 March

Many leaders have mentors who have supported their journeys, or people they look up to, but what role can leaders play for people coming behind them? This month we are joined by Damien Quinn, Founder of Spéire Nua, and Dr. Jennifer Okeke, Chair of the National Womens Council and the Anti-Trafficking Coordinator with the Immigrant Council of Ireland. The event is a 45-minute chat with 40 mins breakout rooms. Find out more here.

(5) Self Help Africa: International Women's Day Webinar - 6 March

The event will focus on this year’s IWD theme: ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment’ and will feature four young women, from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Morocco and Ireland (via Somalia), sharing their unique stories and testimony, covering a range of topics including climate activism, gender, nutrition and the role of women in agriculture. Register here.

(6) Sightsavers Ireland: Solas na mBan free International Women's Day event - 6 March

Attendees will enjoy an expert-led panel discussion on Accelerating Action for Women with Disabilities featuring Sinead Burke, Sinead Kane and Dr Rosaleen McDonagh. Lunch and refreshments also provided. Find out more here.

(7) The Institute of International and European Affairs: Poverty, Prosperity and Planet Report 2024: Pathways out of the Polycrisis with World Bank Global Director for Poverty and Equity - 6 March

Luis Felipe López-Calva, Global Director for Poverty and Equity at the World Bank, will present the first post-pandemic assessment of global progress toward achieving the goals of ending poverty, he previously served as UN Assistant Secretary General for Latin America. This free, public event is the inaugural lecture of the 2025 Development Matters series, sponsored by Irish Aid. Find out more here.

(8) Oxfam Ireland: Ground Up Climate Justice Forum - 11-12 April

Where are the hopeful visions of the future in these dark and uncertain times? How do we build the powerful movements needed to make those visions a reality? Come to Cork this April to discuss how we win Climate Justice from the Ground Up. Hosted by Oxfam Ireland, this festival of ideas will feature workshops, discussions and performances from a wide range of inspirational grassroots organisations, activists, community groups and creatives from Ireland and beyond. Find out more here.  

Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops

(1) Concern Worldwide: Campaigning 101: Social Media Skills Workshop - 12 March

Take your campaign online and get your message heard! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to create scroll-stopping content, use the latest social media tools, and connect with your audience in ways that inspire clicks, likes, and real-world action. Join Concern on Wednesday March 12 from 2-4pm at 52 Camden Street. This event is open to over 18s only. Registration for the event is essential. 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. Find out more and apply here. Various closing dates apply. Find out more 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 here.

(3) Global Citizenship Education Officer - 6 March

Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Officer to join our Public Engagement team. In line with Oxfam Ireland’s overarching strategic framework and influencing agenda, this role will implement and develop our Irish Aid funded GCE programme over the next three years. Based in Dublin with possibility to work remotely part of the week. Closing date: 6 March. Find out more here.

(4) 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. Find out more here. 

(5) 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. Find out more here. 

(6) 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. Find out more here.

(7) Compliance and Legal Administrator - 3 March

Working as a key part of the Compliance and Legal (C&L) Team, the Administrator role will provide support across the C&L area as required. Primarily, this will involve supporting the HR Manager and National Safeguarding Manager with administrative duties such as updating employee records and contract renewals, preparing basic reports, and pre and post safeguarding training administration. Closing date: 3 March. Find out more here.

(8) SeeBeyondBorders Ireland: Recruiting Trustees - 4 March

SeeBeyondBorders Ireland is dedicated to improving primary education in Cambodia. Our partner organisation, SeeBeyondBorders Cambodia is locally led and delivers evidence-based teacher training to embed best practices in Cambodian public schools. We uphold high professional standards and were proud winners in our category at the Carmichael Good Governance Awards in November 2024. We are continuously building new trustee expertise and wish to attract interest from individuals with skills and experience, including individuals with lived international development experience across the range of areas required for good governance. Closing date: 4 March. Find out more here.

(9) CBM Ireland:  Fundraising & Administration Officer - 2 March

CBM Ireland, an international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities, is seeking a Fundraising & Administration Officer. The Fundraising & Administration Officer is an important role in maintaining CBM Ireland’s fundraising architecture, maintaining our database and ensuring we adhere to best practice in donor engagement. The role offers an excellent learning opportunity for a driven and motivated individual with a desire to develop a career in fundraising and the not-for-profit sector. Find out more here. Closing date: 2 March. Find out more here.

(10) Vita Impact : Programme Support Officer - 7 March

Vita Impact is seeking a Programme Support Officer to contribute to our innovative, community-led development programmes in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role involves provision of program support to grant management processes, procurement coordination, and programme administration. Additionally, the role includes fundraising support, identifying new funding opportunities, and ensuring donor compliance. Ideal candidates will have a relevant third level qualification, and at least two years’ similar work experience in a project, operations, or administrative role in a busy office or preferably charity/NGO environment. Closing date: 7 March. Find out more here.

Calls for Tender

(1) CBM Ireland: Multiple Calls for Funding Proposals - 7 March

CBM Ireland, together with CAN Europe are very excited to have launched a call for funding proposals around climate justice and just transition in the context of our new Funding Fairer Futures project. Together with ECOLISE, WECF, Generation Climate Europe and CBM Ireland, this call launched across 5 different funds:

The Feminist Climate Action Fund, led by WECF, will fund (eco)feminist organisations in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Sweden. Find out more here.

The Regenerative Communities Fund, led by ECOLISE, will fund 5 national hubs to support community-led initiatives in Ireland, Croatia, Finland, France, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, or Spain. Find out more here.

The Youth Climate Changemakers Fund, led by Generation Climate Europe, will fund youth-led organisations in the EU-27. Find out more here.

The Global Connections for Climate Justice Fund, led by CBM Ireland, will fund disability movement/ DPOs based in Kenya, Burkina Faso, Nepal, Lao, Philippines, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, or Nigeria. Find out more here.

CAN Europe's Climate Action Engagement Fund and link to other funds.  Find out more here.

Internships

(1) Plan Ireland: Communications and Fundraising Intern - 3 March

Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Department you will learn about the daily workings of a busy fundraising and communications team. From reviewing research and event co-ordination, 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. Closing date: 3 March. Find out more here.

Volunteering Opportunities

(1) Irish Development Education Association: Board Member with HR/People and Culture Expertise - 24 March

The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is seeking a new Board (National Council) member with significant experience in human resources (HR) and people and culture. This is a voluntary role, and the successful candidate will provide strategic HR insight to support the development of IDEA’s people and culture strategy. If you are interested in this role, please apply via Boardmatch or if you have specific questions, please contact sal(a)ideaonline.ie. Closing date: 24 March. Find out more here.

Courses and Training

(1) Development Perspectives: SDG Advocate Training 2025 - 10 March

The 2025 SDG Advocate Training is a 7-month project that offers 23 Adult and Community Educators an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Global Citizenship Education and be supported in the design and implementation of informed SDG Action Project within their practice. All applicants will be invited to attend an online information session on the 5th of April from 11am-1pm. Closing date: 10 March. Find out more here.

(2) University of Galway: International Development Practice - 1 July

The MA in International Development Practice (MIDP) in the University of Galway focuses on the wide-ranging social, economic, political and environmental challenges of our rapidly changing world. Spanning global concerns, from sustainable development and climate action, gender equality, food security and alleviating poverty, this MA enables you to develop your capacities to understand and engage with both theories and practices relating to international development, with a strong emphasis on inter-disciplinarity and skills needed to work in the sector. The programme is taught by highly experienced staff who work in multilateral agencies, with practical field based research experience across many countries worldwide.  Find out more here.

(3) United Edge: Subsidized Justice Based Approach Foundation Course 

JBA is the only holistic approach to development and humanitarian work that responds to an age of rising authoritarianism, plummeting funding, and lost trust in human rights. When the dust settles, we need resilient organisations with preplaced resources, visionary leaders, and inspired teams that have the new skills to go beyond our current approaches. This celebrated interactive curriculum provides theory, practice, case studies, tools, and discussions with fellow participants and facilitators from around the world. Every course is subsidized. Find out more here.

(4) Trinity College Dublin: Global Masters in Development Practice (MDP) - 31 July

Established in 2009 following recommendations from the International Commission on Education for Sustainable Development Practice, the Global Masters in Development Practice (MDP) is a world-leading and uniquely innovative interdisciplinary graduate degree programme that blends health, natural, social, and management sciences--combined with cross-sectoral professional field training and placements to better understand international development problems and apply best practices. The Dublin MDP is a member of the Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice, headquartered at the UN SDSN with offices in New York, linking with over 30 universities and thousands of partner organisations worldwide. Find out more here. 

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