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Dóchas News
(1) EU Presidency Launch Event: The future of Development cooperation: Civil society’s ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency – 24 June
Dóchas invites you to the launch of its EU Presidency Project with a conference “The future of Development cooperation: Civil society’s ambition for Ireland’s EU Presidency” on June 24th at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The event will feature a Keynote Speech on the role of civil society in a new global Europe, as well as panel discussions looking at challenges and opportunities for the EU’s International Partnerships, and what is at stake during Ireland’s presidency period. Register for the event here.
(2) Dóchas AGM and Worldview Launch 2026 – 7 May
Dóchas members are invited to join us for our Annual General Meeting in the Gold Room, Chartered Accountants Ireland, 47/49 Pearse Street, D02 YN40 on the 7th May at 9:30am. We will present 2025 highlights, our annual report, elect new members to the Board and address other statutory business. At 11am sharp we will launch the results of Worldview 2026 followed by lunch and time for networking. Register to attend here.
Vacancies
(1) Trócaire: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Trócaire is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply 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 and apply here.
(3) Concern Worldwide: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
Concern Worldwide is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in Ireland and internationally. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(4) GOAL: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally
GOAL is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(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. Various closing dates apply. Find out more and apply here.
(6) Irish Red Cross: Housing officer
The Housing Officer will be responsible for engaging with all types of property owners and other stakeholders in supporting the onboarding of accommodation pledges in rental and shared accommodation to the IRC Register of Pledges to accommodate programme refugees to gain sustainable housing across the state. Find out more here.
(7) Irish Red Cross: Training Quality Admin
The National Training Administrator Role is responsible for providing administrative support for quality processes within the National Training and Quality teams aligned to the Irish Red Cross requirements related to the PHECC Quality Review Framework (QRF) and Governance Validation Framework (GVF) standards. Find out more here.
(8) MSF Ireland: HR Administrator – 8 May
The HR Administrator provides administrative services and support to both Office and internationally mobile staff, working under the management of the Recruitment and HR Manager and the HR Business Partner (Office). Within the wider MSF Ireland team, the position has responsibilities for payroll preparation for all Irish staff and is also a link with the Associative life activities in Ireland for current and former internationally mobile staff. The HR Administrator also at times covers HR Admin colleagues in MSF UK and is a member of the wider MSF UK/IE HR team. Find out more here.
(9) Irish Jesuits International: PCCP Content Assistant – 10 May
The PCCP Content Assistant will support the development of online training programmes focused on evidence-based prevention and response to violence, particularly in school contexts. The role involves research, content writing, and adaptation of materials into engaging digital learning formats. Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Concern Worldwide: Evaluation of Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership – 7 May
Concern Worldwide invites proposals from qualified consultants to undertake an external, independent evaluation of programmes funded under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (ICSP) for A Better World scheme and implemented across 22 countries. Find out more here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Trustee Board Member – 1 May
The Habitat for Humanity Ireland Board of Trustees is a group of volunteers with a range of backgrounds and experiences who come together to help guide Habitat Ireland to deliver its strategy and ensure we do our work to the highest possible standards. The Board works as a team across Ireland, operating in 2 jurisdictions, challenging and supporting the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team with strategic decisions, mobilising resources and opening access to networks and expertise. Find out more here.
Courses and Training
(1) UCD Clinton Institute: CNN Academy Humanitarian Crisis Simulation – 5-10 July
This immersive summer programme, led by CNN journalists and trainers, simulates
a breaking-news crisis, and is tailored for communicators with interests in
humanitarian assistance and international development. Step into a realistic humanitarian crisis and practise communicating under pressure—working directly with emerging journalists covering a fastmoving fictional emergency. You’ll take part in press conferences, interviews, and briefings, testing your messaging, confidence, and decision-making in a safe but demanding environment. This hands-on experience will sharpen your media skills, deepen your understanding of how journalists work on deadline, and strengthen your crisis communications toolkit. If you want practical experience you can take straight back to your NGO role, this simulation is for you. For further details on the event and application information, contact
liam.kennedy(at)ucd.ie
Other News
(1) IHREC: 2026-27 Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme Now Open – 19 May
The purpose of the Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme is to support projects by civil society and trade unions that promote human rights and equality. A total of €350,000 is available to fund small projects up to €7,000 and general projects up to €22,000. The Grants Scheme is open to civil society organisations working to promote human rights and equality and trade unions in Ireland. Civil society organisations include: local and national community and voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations, rights-holder-led groups, groups representing area-based communities or communities of interest protected under the ten grounds of the Equality legislation, as well as groups experiencing poverty, socio-economic discrimination or exclusion, including international protection applicants and migrant communities. Find out more here.
(2) DFAT: Call for Proposal Our World Awards 2026-2030 – 8 May
The aim of this Call for Proposals is to invite a partner organisation to manage and deliver the annual Government of Ireland funded Our World Awards programme (OWA’s) for the period August 2026-July 2030. The OWA’s aim to deepen public understanding and engagement with Ireland’s development cooperation programme (Irish Aid), global development, and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Primary schools, in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Find out more here.
(3) The Wheel: Skills and Training in the Community and Voluntary Sector Survey – 5 May
The Wheel is carrying out research into skills and training needs in the community and voluntary sector workforce. We want to get a clear and up-to-date picture of the experience and impact of accessing skills and training, throughout the sector. This will support The Wheel’s advocacy on behalf of the 281,000 strong workforce delivering for Ireland’s communities every day. The survey asks you to take 10 minutes to answer 25 short questions and help us gain valuable sector evidence. This will inform training offerings and our advocacy around what workers in our sector need. Find out more here.