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(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) The Development Brief podcast launched – Listen now
Dóchas has launched its new podcast, The Development Brief! Barry Andrews is a key Irish voice in Brussels, heading up the EU’s Committee on Development (DEVE). He sits down with Dóchas CEO Jane-Ann McKenna to discuss the EU’s attitude to development, the big issues facing Ireland as they take up the Presidency, and what civil society in Ireland should do to make the most of the Presidency. Listen to the episode here. This podcast is brought to you with the support of the Communicating Europe Initiative.
(3) IIEA Event: Beyond the Belt and Road: Europe’s Global Gateway Strategy – 6 March
Dóchas CEO Jane-Ann McKenna will participate in the IIEA’S hybrid event ‘Beyond the Belt and Road: Europe’s Global Gateway Strategy’ this Friday March 6 at 2.30pm. The discussion will explore what Global Gateway means in practice for Ireland, examining how Irish businesses, including SMEs, can engage with EU-backed financing instruments and international infrastructure projects, while ensuring alignment with sustainable development objectives and the priorities of partners in the Global South. The panel will also situate Global Gateway within the broader context of the Global Europe Instrument and Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026, highlighting Ireland’s potential role in shaping and delivering this flagship EU initiative. Register to attend online or in-person here.
(4) Shared Island Global Citizenship Education Mapping – Consultant – 4 March
Dóchas, CADA and IDEA, as part of a Shared Island Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme partnership, are seeking a consultant to conduct a short mapping exercise of the GCE sector in Ireland on an all-island basis. The mapping exercise will be focused on identifying and understanding the provision of key GCE projects and programmes, and existing and emerging cross-border and all-island networks and actors. Full details are available here. Please send a short expression of interest by March 4th, 5 pm to Gillian(at)dochas.ie.
(5) EU Presidency Project Lead – 9 March
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small dynamic team and play a key role in supporting Dóchas’ role as EUPP6 Lead. This role is responsible for the overall implementation and management of the project including coordination between implementing partners, engagement with the European Commission and ensuring coherence between activities to enhance the impact of the initiative. This role will line manage the Irish Presidency Project Manager. Find out more here.
(6) Irish Presidency Project Manager – 9 March
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small dynamic team and play a key role in delivering Dóchas’ activities during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. This role will be responsible for the preparation, implementation and delivery of Dóchas’ programme of activities for Ireland’s EU Presidency. This position will report to the EU Presidency Project Lead, and will line-manage the EU Presidency Policy Officer and the EU Presidency Events & Communications Officer. Find out more here.
(7) EU Policy & Advocacy Officer – 9 March
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and play a key role in delivering Dóchas’ activities during Ireland’s Presidency of the European Council. Key responsibilities include monitoring EU and national policy and funding developments, undertaking research and analysis on EU policies, policy engagement with key stakeholders, and contributing to the coordination of Dóchas’ members on EU advocacy issues. Find out more here.
(8) EU Events & Communications Officer – 9 March
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Events and Communications officer to lead the delivery of a comprehensive events programme. This is a unique opportunity to work with Irish development and humanitarian organisations, and key stakeholders, and coordinate multiple events that will bring together Irish development and humanitarian organisations, government officials, parliamentarians, European partners and experts. Find out more here.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
(1) Self Help Africa: International Women’s Day Webinar – 9 March
The Chief Executive and President of the ONE Campaign and a former Kenyan parliamentarian who is a Professor of Nutrition, are amongst the guests who will speak at Self Help Africa’s 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) Webinar, next week. We’re delighted to also be joined this year by the Deputy Director in the Policy Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and by a Zambian woman agri-influencer, amongst our panel of speakers. This year’s sixth annual webinar, on the UN International Women’s Day theme: ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls’ will take place at 12 noon (GMT) on Monday, 9th March, and will feature contributions from women from Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria and Malawi who are engaged in academia, agriculture and activism. Find out more here.
(2) Action Aid Ireland: What next for solidarity and justice for Palestine? – 10 March
Join ActionAid for the panel discussion – ‘What next for solidarity and justice for Palestine?’ on 10 March. The panel will be made up of three important voices: Riham Jafari, a Palestinian refugee and the Communications and Advocacy Coordinator with ActionAid Palestine, Sarah Clancy, a poet and a community worker who sailed on the Gaza flotilla last year and was arrested, imprisoned and deported by Israel, and former journalist Fintan Drury, a humanitarian activist whose book Catastrophe: Nakba II offers analysis of the oppression of the Palestinian people. The panel will discuss their own experiences and facilitate a conversation about where to go from here and how meaningful change can be made. Find out more here.
(3) Children with Disabilities (CWD): A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment (in Nairobi) – 14 April
Misean Cara is organising a conference on Children with Disabilities (CWD): A Holistic Approach towards Care, Inclusion and Empowerment on Tuesday April 14th at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. The conference will be a day long exploration of learnings from a three-year programme which will feature special guest speakers followed by panel discussions. Misean Cara would like to invite any Dóchas members who have a presence in Kenya to attend the conference, up to two participants per organisation. To indicate interest, contact info(at)miseancara.ie
(4) Meath Partnership: Connecting Cultures – Sustaining Our World Celebration – 21 March
Join Meath Partnership to celebrate the final Global Citizenship Education event of the Connecting Cultures programme to hear about the activities of the past year on the 21st of March in Trim Castle Hotel, from 11am to 1.30pm. Hear how the participants learnt how to apply their newly acquired critical thinking skills to develop innovative activities to tackle social justice issues in our communities. Hear from Gareth Conlon, Managing Director of Síolta Chroí and recent recipient of the prestigious 2025 Impact Programme and Ideas Academy by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland as our special guest speaker. Also in attendance will be Marjan Boers, Manager of the LEADER programme in Meath Partnership, who will provide information and inspiration for funding. Find out more here.
(5) IDEA: Annual Conference 2026 – 24 June
The Irish Development Education Association’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place in The Grand Hotel Malahide, Co. Dublin, on Wednesday, 24 June. The theme this year is Education for Liberation: GCE in an age of Crisis and we will be drawing on the legacy of Paulo Freire to explore education for liberation in the context of our world today. The day will feature a range of inspiring speakers, panellists, workshops and performances, along with plenty of space for conversation and connection. We will also host a member social gathering afterwards for those who wish to continue the discussions informally. Find out more here.
(6) Irish Red Cross: The Voice of Hind Rajab: Galway film screening and panel discussion – 11 March
Irish Red Cross is organising a film screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab in collaboration with the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway and Avant Garde Society, on 11th March at 7pm. This will be followed by a panel discussion on International Humanitarian Law with Ray Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at University of Galway and Palestinian law student and writer, Tala Albanna. Assistant lecturer and Vice Dean for Equality & Diversity, University of Galway, Deirdre Curran will moderate the discussion. Registration is available here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Maynooth University Centre for Global Development: Solidarity in Partnership: Critical Questions for Global Justice – 5 March
Join Niamh Rooney, Centre for Global Development and Dr Caroline Murphy, Comhlámh for this seminar during Social Justice Week 2026 to explore understandings of solidarity and partnership. Speakers will consider questions such as: What are the fundamental aspects of solidarity relations and how are they reflected in practice? How does solidarity ensure global justice beyond charity? Drawing on recent doctoral research, Niamh will explore concepts of knowledge justice, dignity, respect, mutuality and partnership from the perspective of Zambian community partners. Caroline will draw on her own experience of solidarity-based engagement, working to address the most pressing issues of our time. Find out more here.
(2) Irish Development Education Association (IDEA): Global Citizenship Education Higher Education Forum – 11 March
The Irish Development Education Association is inviting colleagues working across higher education in the island of Ireland to participate in the first meeting of the Global Citizenship Education Higher Education Forum. This is a new collaborative space for those engaged in or interested in advancing Global Citizenship Education across all aspects of higher education, including teaching and learning, research, professional services, student engagement and more. Participation is open to all working across higher education institutions, including academic and professional staff and organisations, who have an interest in Global Citizenship Education in any aspect of their work. Reach out to nina(at)stand.ie to register.
(3) STAND and Comhlamh: DEFY: The End of the Story?’ Lessons, Practices, and Questions from Three Years of Working with Difficult Knowledge and Discomfort – 18 March
Since 2023 DEFY has been creating rare spaces for educators working in or adjacent to Global Citizenship Education (GCE) to explore entanglement in cascading crises of poverty, inequality, genocide, and ecological collapse (‘difficult-knowledge’). This one hour, pan-European online seminar will share publications, learnings and participant experiences that have emerged from the 3 years of the DEFY project. All are welcome. 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. 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) IDEA Volunteer National Council: Board Member – Treasurer Role – 17 March
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA), Ireland’s national network for global citizenship and development education, is inviting applications for a voluntary Treasurer to join its Board (National Council). A recent recipient of the 2025 Good Governance Award, IDEA is committed to the highest standards of transparency, accountability and financial stewardship. The Treasurer will play a key governance role in overseeing the organisation’s financial health and sustainability, while supporting its mission to advance social justice, global citizenship and equality in Ireland. If you are passionate about good governance and want to contribute to a vibrant national membership organisation working for a more just and sustainable world, IDEA would love to hear from you. Find out more here.
(7) Action Aid Ireland: Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Paternity cover) – 30 March
ActionAid Ireland is now seeking a Policy & Advocacy Co-ordinator for nine weeks cover on a part-time basis (3 days a week) to support the following key projects: Political engagement on climate justice, working with the ActionAid federation on its climate justice campaign, political support for overseas aid and women’s rights, and support to other advocacy priorities. This is a short-term role for three days a week. Ideally the role will start on 30th March 2026 and end by the 2nd of June 2026. Find out more here.
(8) Self Help Africa: Development Education Officer – 6 March
Self Help Africa (SHA) is seeking to recruit a Development Education (DE) officer to support the implementation of its Irish Aid funded Development Education programme within the formal and informal education sectors and with communities across Ireland. Find out more here.
(9) Self Help Africa: Head of Policy, Impact, & Impact – 20 March
Self Help Africa is seeking a Head of Policy, Impact & Strategy (HPQIS) who will ensure strong organisational impact through technical excellence, robust monitoring and learning systems, and evidence-based influencing. The ideal Candidate will provide thought leadership to help shape programmatic policy, while building strategic partnerships and alliances that extend the organisation’s reach and effectiveness. Find out more here.
(10) Self Help Africa: Worldwise Global Schools Education Officer – 20 March
WorldWise Global Schools (WWGS) is seeking an Education officer -North East, who will provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for schools, through design and delivery, ensuring that schools are equipped to engage in quality GCE through various WWGS supports and interventions (one-to-one teacher support, tailored staff inputs and whole-staff training, both in-person and online) along with national/regional CPD. The EO will assist in monitoring the progress of the WWGS programme towards meeting its overall strategic aim and objectives and contribute towards annual reporting requirements to Irish Aid. The capturing and sharing of data to track the level of GCE engagement at post-primary level is of central importance for this role. Find out more here.
(11) Development Studies Association Ireland: Communications Officer/Administrator (Part-Time) – 6 March
The Development Studies Association Ireland (DSAI) is recruiting a part-time (one day per week) Communications Officer/Administrator. The role includes managing the website and social media channels, drafting newsletters and mailshots, supporting events, ensuring GDPR compliance, and analysing communications data. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience in website and social media management, and familiarity with Canva and Mailchimp. Remote working can be accommodated. Find out more here.
(12) Children in Crossfire: Senior Education & MEL Manager – 9 March
The Senior Education & MERL Manager will ensure that MERL systems, evidence, and insights are grounded in sector realities and meaningfully strengthen the quality, relevance, and impact of Children in Crossfire’s education work in Low and Middle Income Country (LMIC) contexts. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ paid work experience in a MERL role within an INGO; be qualified to at least Bachelor’s degree level and have demonstrable experience and knowledge of education-related (especially ECE/ early primary) monitoring and evaluation approaches, particularly in LMIC contexts. Find out more here.
(13) Financial Justice Ireland: Director – 20 March
FJI are seeking to recruit a dynamic Director for this exciting, challenging, and multi-disciplinary role. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills to drive forward the delivery of FJI’s high quality policy, education and campaigning agenda, and to work to ensure FJI’s financial sustainability into the future. They will have exceptional organisational coordination skills, and a deep commitment to local and global economic justice work. Find out more here.
(14) Habitat for Humanity Ireland: Donation Collection Driver/Volunteer Supervisor
Habitat are recruiting for a donation collection diver/volunteer supervisor role who will work with volunteers. the Donation Collection Driver will be responsible for the collection of donated materials, safely packing in the ReStore truck, returning to ReStore and unpacking. They will work alongside volunteers to assemble and display items on the shopfloor and will deputise for the ReStore Manager to ensure excellent customer service in ReStore. Contact RebeccaF(at)habitatireland.org for more information.
Calls for Tender
(1) Edmund Rice Development: Evaluation Consultant – 12 March
Edmund Rice Development (ERD) seeks a consultant to carry out an evaluation of our Misean Cara Member Managed Grant to assess progress, outcomes and learning to date, and to generate evidence-based recommendations to inform future programming. Find out more here.
(2) National Youth Council of Ireland: Review of the Opportunities and Barriers to providing Climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector – 13 March
NYCI is seeking tenders from suitably qualified individuals or organisations to conduct a review of the opportunities and barriers to providing climate-related work across Ireland’s Youth Work Sector. Deadline for receipt of completed proposals is Friday, 13th March 2026 before 12.00 pm (noon). Find out more here.
(3) World Vision Ireland: Consultancy – Evaluation of ICSP Programmes – 31 March
World Vision Ireland seeks to engage a consultant(s) to evaluate programmes funded under Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership for A Better World (ICSP) scheme. Under the ICSP funding scheme, it receives 4.6 million euros annually across three streams: long-term development (NOURISH), chronic humanitarian crises (EMPOWER!) and acute humanitarian crises. Find out more here.
(4) STAND: Experienced Fundraising Consultant – 19 March
STAND is seeking expressions of interest from experienced fundraising consultants who can help us diversify and grow our income base, with a particular focus on identifying new funding opportunities and supporting the development of high-quality pitches and proposals. We are equally interested in exploring EU and government grant opportunities as well as foundations, trusts and corporate funding avenues. The overall aim is to secure sustainable, multi-annual funding to expand STAND’s impact. If you have a proven track record in strategic fundraising and would like to contribute to strengthening STAND’s impact, we would love to hear from you. Find out more here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) EAPPI – UK and Ireland: Recruiting Human rights monitors for 2027 – 16 March
EAPPI’s human rights monitors are called Ecumenical Accompaniers, or EAs. EAs spend three months in Palestine and Israel witnessing and monitoring human rights violations and standing in solidarity with local peace activists. When they come home, they give talks in their local communities and advocate for an end to the military occupation of Palestine. EAs need to be adaptable, physically and emotionally robust, open to hearing different perspectives and able to represent EAPPI in a professional manner. Find out more here.
Watch and Listen
(1) Irish Rule of Law International: Judicial Independence Is a Lifeline Podcast
Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) has published a new episode of its podcast The Justice Edit featuring Dame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. The wide-ranging conversation explores judicial independence, peacebuilding, institutional resilience and the protection of public trust in times of political strain. The episode coincides with the launch of IRLI’s Strategy 2026–2030, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening justice systems and supporting cross-jurisdictional collaboration. Listen to the episode here.
(2) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Malawi: Be Water Podcast
Be Water is a podcast that explores the issue of access to water in Malawi, particularly in rural health facilities. Through its various episodes, listeners will learn about topics such as water solar disinfection (SODIS), rainwater harvesting and access to water for maternity purposes.
We’ve discovered that there are many misconceptions making local people, particularly in rural communities, reluctant to use rainwater. This, in turn, makes it difficult to establish a culture of rainwater harvesting and scale up our water treatment reactor. In this episode, we discuss the misconceptions that cause communities in Malawi to be reluctant to use rainwater. What is the solution to changing this? We have an interesting idea. Listen here.