Governance & Civil Society Space Advisor Location: (Ireland or United Kingdom)

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trocaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about social justice and equality? Join our vibrant Programmes Team and be part of a global effort to deliver impactful programmes that transform lives!

As a Governance and CSS Advisor, you’ll take the lead in developing and implementing innovative programming aimed at fostering structural reform and safeguarding civil society space. Your role will be pivotal in integrating Trócaire’s citizen monitoring and advocacy approach, empowering communities and ensuring their voices are heard.

What You’ll Do:

? Lead the development and implementation of transformative programmes

? Provide expert technical assistance to country offices and partners

? Drive research initiatives and foster innovation within our projects

? Champion learning and continuous improvement across our programs

If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where your efforts directly impact the lives of communities and women and men around the world, apply now and join us in our mission to create a more just and equitable world!

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

• Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.trocaire.org

You will report to the Head of Programmes,The job opportunity will be offered on a permanent contract and is based in Ireland and/or the UK

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for governance and human rights? Trócaire is seeking individuals with proven experience in designing and implementing programmes using governance and human rights strategies, including robust monitoring and evaluation systems. You should have exceptional analytical and report writing skills, a solid grasp of current international development challenges, and excellent communication abilities both in English and Spanish. Additionally, multi-country experience in advisory support, familiarity with donors and donor procedures, and a background in gender-sensitive approaches to governance and human rights interventions are highly desirable. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute your expertise to advancing social justice and equality, apply now and become part of our dedicated team at Trócaire!

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Closing Date for Applications is 19th April 2024

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid working arrangements

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@trocaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here

Please apply online through the Trocaire Careers page HERE

Closing date for Applications is 19th April 2024