Wednesday News Issue 26

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Upcoming Meetings, Seminars & Workshops

(1) DSAI: DSAI Conversations for Change Series, Paul O'Brien, Executive Director, Amnesty International USA - 21 July

The aid system is in existential crisis. With the collapse of USAID and the failure of the US development and political system to properly name and respond to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and on its own border, amongst so many other crises, we are now witnessing the destruction of the institutions and core consensus that allowed the humanitarian and development system to save lives, mitigate economic and rights inequalities and meet core needs for decades. What happens now and in the years to come? And how can a human rights approach provide any political and policy support for resurgent support for humanitarianism, when in the US and around the world, it too is under threat. 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) National Unit Management Officer - 3 July

The National Unit Management Officer with responsibility for Unit management supports the various activities of the Irish Red Cross Unit structure and is responsible for ensuring efficient service provision for service users and volunteers, working in a team-based environment. Working closely with the National Director for Units, and reporting to the Community, Youth & Unit Manager, the role will be responsible for developing plans, in line with Irish Red Cross strategy for the development of new services, as well as the on-going administration and development of existing first aid and rescue services. Find out more here.

(7) Monitoring and Evaluation officer – Migration Programme - 4 July

The primary purpose of this role is to support the implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation approach across the migration programme, working under the guidance of the M&E Coordinator. The role requires independent execution of assigned tasks with emphasis on excellent data analysis, visualization, and interpretation skills and capacity to link data to programme-relevant concerns and needs. Based on demonstrated experience and capacity, there is scope for increased ownership and leadership in specific themes or areas over time. Find out more here.

(8) Volunteer Coordinator and Logistics Officer- Migration Services - 8 July

The Irish Red Cross is tasked under its mandate as auxiliary to the Irish Government to co-ordinate offers of support from the Irish Public, to support the placement of refugees into suitable accommodation and to support the social integration of refugees at community level. This role requires coordination between the Volunteers and the Migration team ensuring that all requests for support (be they related to transport or integration support) are channeled appropriately and actioned with the oversight of the relevant caseworkers. Find out more here.

(9) MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES Ireland: Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion, or political affiliation. Find out more and apply here.

(10) Meath Partnership: Communications and Public Engagement Officer - 25 July

Meath Partnership are currently recruiting for a new Communications and Public Engagement Officer. This role will support the delivery of a range of our Community Development programmes across County Meath. This role will also be tasked with supporting the delivery of a the organisations Erasmus+ funded programmes. The closing date for applications is the 25th of July, 2025. More information can be found here.

(11) Edmund Rice Development: Part-time Admin and Project Support Officer - 15 July

Edmund Rice Development (ERD) is a development organisation dedicated to the liberation of people and communities from poverty and injustice. ERD seeks a part-time Admin and Project Support Officer to support our work for an initial 6 month period. Find out more here.

(12)  STAND: Communications and Outreach Officer - 8 July

STAND are recruiting for a Communications and Outreach Officer to manage the STAND News Programme, a student-led platform focused on global justice. They will recruit and support contributors, oversee the publication of written and multimedia content, and coordinate 2–3 annual training sessions to build journalism skills. The Communications and Outreach Officer will also be supporting STAND’s campus outreach, representing STAND at student events, building relationships with student unions and societies, and helping to grow the platform’s visibility. Additionally, the officer will support social media content and assist with promotional materials. Find out more and apply here.

(13) Ifrah Foundation: Executive Director Recruitment - 25 July

Ifrah Foundation seeks an Executive Director to lead the organisation’s strategy, advocacy, and operations to help end FGM in Somalia by 2035. The role involves maintaining financial and organisational stability, strengthening partnerships with NGOs, governments, and civil society, and securing the funding needed to sustain programmes and growth. Find out more here.

(14) UNICEF: Child Rights Education Officer - applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

UNICEF Ireland is seeking an enthusiastic Child Rights Education Officer who will play a key role in empowering schools around Ireland to become vibrant, rights-respecting communities. Reporting to the Head of Child Rights Education and Advocacy, this is an exciting opportunity to engage directly with educators and students, support programme growth, and contribute to international collaboration and innovation in child rights education. The ideal candidate will have some experience in education or rights-based projects and be passionate about empowering children and educators to create change. Find out more here.

(15) UNICEF: Youth Engagement Officer - applications will be accepted on a rolling basis

UNICEF Ireland is seeking a passionate Youth Engagement Officer who will play a key role in strengthening our work with children and young people across Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Child Rights Education and Advocacy, this is an exciting opportunity to support youth participation initiatives, facilitate meaningful engagement at all levels, and amplify young people’s voices in public dialogue and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have some experience in youth participation or advocacy and be committed to creating inclusive, empowering spaces where young people can thrive and drive change. Find out more here.

(16) Irish Council for Civil Liberties: Legal and Policy Officer - 7 July

ICCL is the foremost civil liberties organisation in Ireland with a long and successful track record of defending human rights and civil liberties, including at times when the political climate was often hostile to their protection. The Legal and Policy Officer will work as part of the ICCL team, with a focus on research and policy programmes in the area of criminal justice reform, procedural rights, emergency powers and policing, and the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in detention, in addition to providing legal support across other areas of ICCL’s work. Find out more here. 

(17) 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(a)amri.ie.

Calls for Tender

(1) Friends of the Earth Ireland: Invitation to Tender for Research; Implementing Minimum BER Standards in the Rental Sector in Ireland - 25 July

Friends of the Earth Ireland is seeking a suitably qualified researcher or research team to carry out a targeted research project examining the implementation of minimum Building Energy Rating (BER) standards in the private rental sector in Ireland. Friends of the Earth is a leading climate justice organisation working to accelerate the fair and fast transition to a fossil fuel-free future. As part of our work on energy poverty and heat decarbonisation, we are commissioning this research to inform the introduction of minimum BER requirements for rental properties - a key measure in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan and Housing for All strategy. Email clare(a)foe.ie and anne(a)foe.ie to find out more.

Volunteering Opportunities

(1) ActionAid Ireland: Volunteering Opportunity - 3 July

ActionAid Ireland is seeking 3–4 dedicated volunteers to assist the fundraising team. This in-office role (Dublin 2) runs on Tuesdays during July and early August. Volunteers must be reliable, detail-oriented, strong reading/writing skills and passionate about ActionAid’s mission to empower women and children in poverty. A €10 lunch and €5 travel allowance will be provided. To apply, email your CV and interest to Juliette.sejean(a)actionaid.org by July 3rd at 5pm. This is an unpaid role, but meaningful opportunity to support our child sponsorship programme and ensure the protection of children’s voice. Find out more here.

Courses and Training

(1) Carmichael : Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership for Not For Profit - 29 August

We are delighted to announce the Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership for Not For Profit which has been designed in partnership with Carmichael and TU Dublin. The programme runs over one-year, from September 2025 to May 2026, fully online through TU Dublin. It is a 30 credit (ECTS) Postgraduate Certificate at Level 9. This course is funded under the Springboard+ initiative in 2025. Applications should be made via the Springboard+ website here.

(2) Maynooth University: Post-graduate programmes at MU Department of International Development - 13 August

Join us at the Department of International Development, Maynooth University, on our PG and MA programmes, which start in September 2025 (full or part-time). These include our PG Cert. in Global Citizenship Education, MA in International Development, and our MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice. Through them, participants will critically engage with important contemporary issues and enhance their understanding, knowledge and skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others at personal, local and global levels. Find out more here.

(3) Maynooth University: Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship Scheme, 2025/26 - 1 September

The Department of International Development, Maynooth University welcomes applications for a Masters bursary, which is worth €2500 for the winning student.  Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV, a personal statement ( 500 words)  and a short outline (400 words) on their proposed research topic and its place within the theory and practice of international development, or international peacebuilding, to internationaldevelopment(a)mu.ie. The deadline for applications is 1st September 2025.  For full details of eligibility criteria and T+Cs please contact Dr Tom Campbell, tom.campbell(a)mu.ie or Maria  Heneghan, internationaldevelopment(a)mu.ie. 

(4) Eurocheck Security: Hostile Environment Course - 7-9 July

Our hostile environment courses are suitable for individuals who are currently working in or are going to work in medium to high-risk areas. They will help to ensure that you keep yourself and those you are working with safer. In addition to the normal security subjects covered in the security awareness courses, this course includes sessions on kidnap, landmines, trauma, sexual assault. The course also includes pre-course reading, exercises and role plays. Our main courses are conducted in Kildare but we can also run short bespoke courses at your own location. We also conduct online hostile environment and security awareness courses. All courses are suitable for NGOs, Charities, journalists, students, human rights workers and volunteers. Reduced rates for regular clients and for organisations sending four or more students. For further information, click here.

(5) MTU Creativity & Change: Application deadline extended - 14 July

Applications are open for our '25/'26 Creativity & Change intake! Creativity & Change is a broad Global Citizenship Education programme funded by Irish Aid and situated at MTU Crawford, Cork City. This 20-credit, level 9 accredited Special Purpose Award programme runs one weekend a month and targets those who wish to develop skills in transformative creative processes useful for work in education and activism and engage with critical learning on global justice themes. Find out more here.

Other News

(1) NYCI: One World Week Seed Fund applications are now open - 8 July

The NYCI 2025 One World Week Seed Fund applications in association with Irish Aid have launched! Applications are open from Tuesday 3rd June - Tuesday July 8th 5pm. The fund is an exciting opportunity for youth organisations to explore an aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals, and to connect young people's personal experiences with their local community and the wider world. Project implementation should take place between 12th August - 30th September 2025. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to €400 and free training with the Youth 2030 expert team to support youth workers to deliver a young person-centered project on issues relating to our global world. Video of some previous projects. This funding is to support projects in the non-formal youth work education sector. Bring your ideas to life and apply here. 

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