Wednesday News Issue 29
Check out the latest edition of Dóchas' Wednesday News, a weekly newsletter sharing information, updates, and opportunities relating to the Irish international development and humanitarian sector! Each week we share details of upcoming events and workshops, employment and internship opportunities, trainings on offer, and much more.
23 Jul 2025
Upcoming Events and Conferences
(1) UCD and African Development Bank conference: Accelerating Food Security and Sovereignty in Sub-Saharan Africa - 11-12 September
UCD’s Centre for Sustainable Development and the African Development Bank are co-organising a conference on Accelerating Food Security and Sovereignty in Sub-Saharan Africa: Innovation, Inclusion, and Transformation for a Resilient Future (Dublin, 11-12 September). It will bring together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society to address key issues related to the transformation of food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. We particularly encourage contributions from practitioners and welcome both qualitative and quantitative papers. Abstracts of 200 words can be submitted for consideration here by 5 August. Find out more here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Global Action Plan: Introduction to Hospicing Modernity - 30 July
Join us starting on the 30th of July 2025 for a 4 week introductory webinar series exploring the ideas and practices of ‘Hospicing Modernity’, a book by Vanessa Andreotti. It addresses the polycrisis we are living in and courageously guides us to search deep and wide, in uncomfortable and beautiful places, to find our steps forward together. Sponsored places available. The programme will be led by Róisín Dexter and Sarah-Jane Cullinane. Learn more or book here.
(2) VSI: VSI July Meetup, Peace & Diversity - 29 July
Join VSI at their online meetup on peace & diversity. It will take place on Zoom on 29th July at 19:00 for 1 hour, and will be hosted by VSI volunteer Del. VSI meetups are an informal space open to anyone interested in learning more about VSI’s work. Please register to attend via our short form 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) AMRI: Part Time Job Accountant/Financial Administrator
The Association of Leaders of Religious and Missionary Leaders Ireland (AMRI) is looking for a part-time (2-3 days per week, flexible) Accountant/Financial Administrator to cover for sick leave for 3-6 months. It is based in the AMRI office in Kimmage, Dublin 12 with hybrid options too. For further information, please email info(at)amri.ie.
(7) Habitat Ireland: Partnership & Philanthropy Manager (Hybrid - home/Dublin office-based) - 8 August
The Partnership and Philanthropy Manager will support the organisation's growth strategy, working independently and collaboratively with the Chief Executive and fundraising teams across Europe to achieve ambitious income targets. The individual will build key relationships across Ireland with companies and major donors, growing the number of five figure gifts in support of local and global impact. Find out more here.
(8) CBM Ireland: Project Manager - 30 July
CBM Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to lead our disability inclusion work under the EU DEAR Funded climate justice programme ‘Funding Fairer Futures’. As part of a multi-agency consortium, working across Europe and in the Global South, the Project Manager will be responsible for bringing the interests, perspectives and rights of people with disabilities into the climate justice narratives. The role offers the opportunity to engage at all levels, from supporting grassroots organisations of people with disabilities, to engaging at global fora such as UNFCCC, while ensuring the operational delivery of the institutional funding requirements of EU DEAR. Find out more here.
(9) The Irish Refugee Council: Fundraising Officer - 8 August
The Irish Refugee Council are looking for a part-time or full-time Fundraising Officer. The Fundraising Officer will take on a central role acting as the key point of contact for supporter enquiries, information, and donor care. The ideal person will be a natural general fundraiser and people person, who is able to hit the ground running and work with colleagues in the Irish Refugee Council. They will support the successful implementation of national fundraising campaigns, in addition to managing day-to-day administration of ongoing fundraising activities. Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Christian Aid: Consultancy for Mid-Term Review of our Ireland Civil Society Partnership Programme - 30 July
2025 is the third year of Christian Aid Ireland’s (CAI) 5-year development programme, funded by Irish Aid under Ireland Civil Society Partnership (ICSP). CAI’s ICSP programme comprises six country programmes, across Burundi, Colombia, El Salvador & Guatemala, Israel occupied Palestinian territory, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe. The Programme is largely implemented by 34 local civil society partners. At this mid-point in the programme CAI wishes to conduct a modest mid-term review of ICSP. To find out more, please click here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) UNHCR: The UNHCR Irish Refugee Advisory Board is recruiting - 4 August
Are you a refugee interested in advocating for your rights and the rights of refugees living in Ireland? Are you interested in deepening and broadening your knowledge and expertise for advocacy on asylum, inclusion and integration? Do you hold refugee status or subsidiary protection in Ireland? UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is looking for 7 passionate individuals to join our Refugee Advisory Board for a period of one year with the possibility for extension for up to 3 years. This is a voluntary and unpaid position, ideal for someone who wants to contribute their time, skills, and voice towards change. Find out more here.
Watch and Listen
(1) IRLI: Irish Rule of Law International's New Podcast Episode
What’s the future of overseas development aid? That’s the timely question put to this episode's guest Dr. Patrick Walsh on IRLI's new podcast episode. Dr. Patrick Paul Walsh is currently on secondment to the University College Dublin, where he serves as Vice President of Education and Director of the SDG Academy. With donor development aid down over 7% in 2024 and the dismantling of USAID dominating headlines, Dr. Walsh reflects on this changing position and offers hope of potential new models of finance for those who need it the most. However, he also questions why there weren’t contingency measures in place for such massive funding withdrawals, asking what happens when projects offering life-saving medicines or shelter suddenly shut down overnight. Listen here.
Other News
(1) Self Help Africa: Shared Office Space Available
SHA are currently looking for a co-tenant to share their office space in Dublin 1. The proposed arrangement is that the co-tenant would have full use of the office space for 2 days a week, with related costs to be shared on a pro-rata basis. Facilities include 25 workstations, 3 meeting rooms and 1 pod, small kitchen, secure bike parking, secure access. For more information please contact: claire.oregan(at)selfhelpafrica.org or elisa.duncancullen(at)selfhelpafrica.org.
(2) Africa Agri-food Development Programme: The 2025 Call for Applications is now open - 15 August
The Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) is Ireland’s flagship initiative supporting the role of the private sector in sustainable food systems development. It acts as a catalyst to enable Irish and African businesses to explore and seize exciting opportunities to bring their expertise to Africa – to develop new markets and to contribute to strengthening mutual trade between Ireland and Africa. The AADP, which opens once a year for funding applications to support projects and feasibility studies, enables Ireland’s agri-food sector to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals that aim to tackle poverty, eradicate hunger, fight inequality, and make real and sustainable changes that better the lives of the world's most vulnerable communities. To apply and find out more, click here.