UK Funding and Partnership Advisor – Maternity Cover

The Opportunity

You will be a key member of Trócaire’s Global Partnerships and Funding team. A dynamic team that focuses on building a sustainable and diverse income from Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations. You will provide strategic oversight and analysis of UK funding trends, track funding opportunities, support and co-ordinate funding applications, promote compliance with donor rules and support effective management of the grants and contracts that we secure. This is an exciting opportunity to work with collegues in the UK, Ireland and in our international offices across the 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

The UK Partnerships Advisor plays a critical role in managing current funding from the UK Government, identifying new funding opportunities and working closely with Trócaire’s HQ and country teams to apply for funding to support Trócaire’s development and humanitarian work.

We are looking for a candidate who:

· Has a comprehensive understanding of the UK funding landscape, a track-record of developing successful funding proposals and effectively managing UK funded grants and contracts.

· Is a self-starter, comfortable working remotely and with a proven ability to deliver exceptional results in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

· Has excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.

· Is an experienced networker, confident in interacting with others at all levels

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What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, and we have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working.

This job opportunity is to cover maternity leave and will be offered on a Specified Purpose Contract (expected duration approximately 12 months). It can be based in the UK or Ireland and will require periodic travel to London, Trócaire’s HQ in Maynooth, to the Belfast office and Trócaire’s country offices.

Closing date for applications is 23rd August 2024

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 [email protected]. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here