Wednesday News Issue 44
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.
05 Nov 2025
Dóchas News
(1) Vacancy: Finance & Operations Manager - 14 November
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small dynamic team and play a key role in supporting Dóchas' financial and operational activities. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance and Operations Manager will manage the overall operations of Dóchas, including: finance, office management, human resources and governance. Find out more about this job role here.
(2) Webinar: Diversify your Board - Charity Trustees Week 2025 - 11 November
Join us for a webinar discussion on strengthening diversity and inclusion in your Board. Speakers include Pierre Yimbog, Co-founder of Black & Irish and Board Member of IDEA, Homayoon Shiezad, Member of the Irish Refugee Advisory Board and Julieth Kweka, Board Member of VSI and participant in Future Board Leaders Programme. Learn how development & humanitarian organisations can engage more effectively with diverse communities in Ireland. The discussion will explore recruitment challenges, innovative approaches to attracting candidates, the role of Advisory Boards, and supports for future Board leaders. Find out more and sign up here.
Upcoming events and conferences
(1) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: African Economic Developments and Opportunities - 7 November
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has the pleasure of inviting you to an online discussion this Friday featuring three leading economists from across Africa to discuss economic developments, challenges and opportunities facing the continent.Taking part in the discussion will be: Dr Eleni Yitbarek, Senior Lecturer at the University of Pretoria, Dr Dale Mudenda, Lecturer at the University of Zambia and Chinwe Egwim, Chief Economist with experience across a variety of senior banking roles in Nigeria. The event will be moderated by Michael Gaffey, Director General of DFAT’s Development Cooperation and Africa Division. This event will be streamed online on Ireland.ie at this link. Those who can attend the event in person are kindly requested to email their RSVP to irishaidcomms(at)dfa.ie. Find out more here.
(2) Maynooth University: Launch of new Centre for Global Development - 13 November
Launch of new Centre for Global Development at Maynooth University in Renehan Hall, Maynooth University Old Campus on Thursday 13th November from 2pm - 4pm. Featuring international guest speakers John Ging, CEO of the Famine Relief Fund and Former Director of Operations at OCHA and of UNRWA in the Gaza Strip, Reylynne Dela Paz, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager of CIVICUS and Jane-Ann McKenna, CEO of Dóchas as well as others involved in global development in Ireland, the seminar asks 'What's Next for Global Development? Please RSVP by email to internationaldevelopment(at)mu.ie.
(3) Irish Global Health Network: IGHNxEU – Empowering Women for a Healthier Europe- 14 November
The Irish Global Health Network is excited to invite you to IGHNxEU: Empowering Women for a Healthier Europe, a TED-style event taking place on Friday, 14 November 2025 at the RDS, Dublin. Co-hosted with Women in Global Health Ireland and the European Institute of Women’s Health, this CPD-accredited event will feature bold talks, creative performances, and a vibrant Global Health Village. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique gathering! Find out more here.
(4) Irish Red Cross: International Humanitarian Law Conference "“From Commitments to Action: Protecting Humanity in Crisis” - 6 November
Irish Red Cross will host its annual International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Conference on 6th November from 9:30am-1pm. The conference will discuss current challenges to the protection of civilians, examining the gap between States’ commitments to IHL and the realities faced by those in armed conflict. It will feature speeches from Minister of State Neale Richmond, and Dana Abu Kosh, IHL Coordinator for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, followed by a panel discussion with expert practitioners. For details and registration please see here.
(5) Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD): Annual Conference – Rethinking Agricultural Trade for Food Security and Nutrition - 20 November
The Irish Forum for International Agricultural Development (IFIAD) will host its Annual Conference on 20th November, 10am – 3pm, Iveagh House, Dublin, with the support of Irish Aid, Department of Foreign Affairs. Register here.
(6) Irish Health Care Workers for Palestine: Conference - 29 November
The Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine 2025 Conference brings together healthcare professionals and others to build solidarity, deepen understanding, and strengthen capacity to act. Through talks, discussion and networking, it offers tools, connections, and inspiration for those committed to supporting Palestine. Find out more and register here.
(7) Global Village and WorldWise Global Schools: Future-Ready GCE: Aligning Your Practice with Curriculum Change - 4 December
Global Village and WorldWise Global Schools present an opportunity for GCE practitioners to come together to learn about curriculum changes at both Primary and Post Primary level. Find out more here.
(8) National Women's Council of Ireland: Recipes for Gender Equality – Learnings from EU on Work Life Balance & Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) - 26 November
We are hosting a conference on Recipes for Gender Equality – Learnings from EU on Work Life Balance & Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at the Project Arts Centre, Temple Bar, Dublin. Find out more here.
(9) Global Action Plan: Hospicing Modernity Book Circle - 19 November
Following on from GAP’s recent Hospicing Modernity course, Róisín Dexter and Sarah-Jane Cullinane will be hosting a Hospicing Modernity Book Circle, starting November 19th. Over three months of online discussions and one in-person meeting, this group will collectively a book that explores 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. Find out more here.
Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops
(1) IDEA: Improving Your Results Framework Workshop - 18 November
This workshop is part of the Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s support for the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. This session will be led by Elaine Mahon, IDEA and Susan Gallwey, as an Individual member, IDEA. This session is focused on supporting those who are familiar with Results Frameworks and have begun work on the Results Framework for their application. This will take place on Tuesday, 18 November, 10.00am - 12.00pm, online. As in recent years, this year we also invite any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events. 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.
Calls for Tender
(1) NYCI: Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme - 21 November
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is seeking an independent evaluator, on a consultancy basis, to evaluate the impact of the Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme since 2021 and to inform the strategic direction of the Programme for the next 5 years (2027 – 2032). Find out more here.
Courses and Training
(1) Alice PR: Alice Academy for Activists - 12 November
Alice Academy for Activists, a free residential bootcamp that equips activists with strategic campaigning skills is now open for applications. If you know someone with an idea that might just change the world – or who’s working on a campaign to improve people’s lives – please encourage them to apply. Successful applicants will be notified in early December and, over the course of four days in January, they'll be immersed in topics such as strategy and planning; community organising and coalition-building; fundraising; political engagement; and media relations. Find out more and apply here.
(2) IDEA: Grants Clinic for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Funding Applications - 13 November
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)’s first training event supporting the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round is a Grants Clinic, focusing on the application form. It will be facilitated by Bobby McCormack, CEO of Development Perspectives and Chairperson of the IDEA National Council, along with Elaine Mahon, IDEA. This will take place on Thursday, 13 November, 09.30am – 11.30am, online. As in recent years, we are also inviting any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events. To make this training as useful as possible for all attending, please make sure that you have a copy of any previous application form you have worked on relating to the Irish Aid GCE grants available to you during the session. Find out more here.
(3) Trinity College Dublin: Global Masters in Development Practice (MDP) - 1 June 2026
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.