Wednesday News - Issue 18 2025
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.
07 May 2025
Dóchas News
(1) Dóchas AGM 2025 (Members only) - 8 May
Dóchas members are invited to join us for our AGM in the TCD Portal, Trinity Business School starting at 10am sharp with coffee and tea from 9:40am. Dr. Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian, will deliver a keynote address on ‘The future of ODA – What now?’. Dr Aloudat is a Syrian-Swiss physician with over two decades of experience at the forefront of international humanitarian organisations and is a leading advocate for decolonising global health and advancing humanitarianism. We will also present 2024 highlights and our annual report, elect new members to the Board and address other statutory business. To register please email anna(at)dochas.ie.
(2) Dóchas Terms of Reference for Website Development - 12 May
Dóchas is seeking a service provider to make recommendations and propose options to update the information architecture, user experience and visual design of our website Dochas.ie. We expect that the successful provider will recommend innovative approaches in order to make our website more effective in reaching and engaging with our stakeholders, and in integrating our new member portal into the design. Deadline is May 12th at 9am. To see more details click here.
Upcoming events and conferences
(1) MTU: DEI Under Threat: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Global Citizenship Education Matters More Than Ever - 10 May
This Deep Dive offers an exciting opportunity for continuing professional development and delving into the topic of equality, diversity, and inclusion in global citizenship education. Joanna Dukkipati of Good Day Cork will be discussing existing barriers to diversity in global citizenship education and pathways to participation. She will be diving into the theme of equity, and using creative methods to manifest inclusive spaces and means to take action. This will be a long day so the workshop will be divided in a way that allows everyone to go between rest, work, and play. Find out more here.
(2) Afri: Annual Famine Walk - 17 May
Join Afri on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, in Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, for the annual Doolough Famine Walk, a poignant journey of remembrance, solidarity, and commitment to action. This year's theme, Sowing Seeds of Change in Remembrance and Solidarity, calls on us to honour the lives needlessly lost during An Gorta Mór—the Great Hunger—by confronting the enduring injustices of our time in solidarity with communities affected today. Find out more here.
(3) Concern Worldwide: Voices for Change: the Concern Debates 40th Anniversary Conference - 21 May
Join us at the Minerva Suite, RDS, as we celebrate 40 years of impactful debating and explore the role of dialogue in building connection and understanding in an increasingly divided world. Through thought-provoking discussions and practical reflection, we'll dive into how to create spaces where tough topics can be tackled openly, respectfully and with a shared commitment to understanding. Find out more here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) Comhlámh and the Centre for Global Education: Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector - 10 June
Comhlámh and CGE invite participation in this online seminar, which will debate the findings of a research report titled Decolonising Economic Development: The Role of the Development Sector study carried out by academics Surbhi Kesar (SOAS University, London) and Ingrid Harvold Kvangraven (King’s Cross College, London). This research assessed the extent to which international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) in the UK are ‘governing the poor’ through Eurocentric interventions, and challenging existing economic processes and institutions that contribute to underdevelopment for some and development for others. The research was based on analysis of INGOs affiliated to Bond, the UK network for organisations working in international development. Register on Eventbrite here.
(2) CGE and DICE: ''Development Education and Class'' Seminar - 22 May
Join the Centre for Global Education & Development and Inter-cultural Education (DICE) Project for an online seminar that will debate the content of Issue 40 of the journal Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review which is on the theme “Development Education and Class”. The speakers are: Abdellatif Atif (Postdoctoral researcher, NUI Galway); Audrey Bryan (Professor of Sociology, DCU Institute of Education); Sally Daly (Capacity Development and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, NYCI); and Aoife Titley (Chair) (Lecturer, Maynooth University & DICE). 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. 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) Oxfam Ireland: Fundraising & Marketing Executive - 18 May
Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a Fundraising & Marketing Executive! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy that ensures Oxfam Ireland achieves its organisational objectives on income generation and has a positive long-term effect on Oxfam Ireland’s brand positioning and reputation. Find out more here.
(7) The Irish Rule of Law International: Communications and Engagement Manager - 16 May
The Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is hiring a Communications and Engagement Manager. Based in Dublin/ hybrid working, full-time or part-time. Are you a creative communicator with a passion for human rights and the rule of law? Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) is looking for a Communications and Engagement Manager to help amplify impact. This newly created in-house role, includes developing and leading strategic communications, enhancing digital presence, managing events and media outreach, and engaging with key stakeholders — both in Ireland and internationally. Find out more here.
(8) Oxfam: Roving Funding Coordinator - 15th May
Oxfam Ireland is currently looking for a Roving Funding Coordinator to join our International Programmes Department. The Roving Funding Coordinator (RFC) will provide support to Oxfam’s teams in the Global North and the Global South across the Funding Cycle. The RFC will coordinate the elaboration and timely submission of both donor reports and project proposals. Therefore, it is expected to be experienced with the main contractual obligations and conditions related to calls for proposals as set up in donor’s guidelines. Find out more here.
(9) ActionAid: Retention Manager (Interim) - 15th May
ActionAid Ireland is seeking a passionate, dynamic, caring and creative full-time Retention Manager (Interim) to join our team on a 1 year fixed-term contract. We are looking for a dynamic leader to help deliver high quality retention campaigns and supporter care to our growing volume of supporters. If you thrive in working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for women’s rights, fighting poverty, our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you! Find out more here.
Calls for Tender
(1) Irish Red Cross: Terms of Refence (ToR): Identifying and Presenting Successful Irish Community Climate Action Initiatives - 9 May
To identify and present successful Irish examples of local community groups that have developed climate action plans, climate resilience plans, or community preparedness plans, and to define the engagement methodologies used in these processes. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications for this consultancy opportunity. Find out more here.
Volunteering Opportunities
(1) ACET Ireland: ACET Ireland’s Positive Youth Project Volunteers Wanted - 30 June
We are looking for volunteers to join our team and help with the peer meet-up events for young people living with HIV. Events include sharing experiences, learning about HIV, discussing issues, and participating in fun activities like cinema trips and bowling. We encourage those with lived experience or who have been affected by HIV to apply. Your perspective could inspire young people and shape our project's future. Find out more and register here.
Courses and Training
(1) Saolta: Global spACEs - 22 May
Global spACEs is a two-year transformative Global Citizenship Education Programme for Adult & Community Educators from Liberia & Ireland.
Led by DEN-L (Development Education Network - Liberia) and Saolta, participants will engage in immersive learning experiences in Ireland and Liberia, interactive workshops, and peer-led initiatives to deepen their understanding of GCE principles, methodologies, and real-world applications. This dynamic training programme equips educators with tools to address global justice issues, critical thinking, and participatory learning in their teaching and community work. Learn more and get involved here.