Are you energised by the thought of working in an educational programme that supports teachers and educators o 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 Global Village wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

As a Digital and Communcations Officer, you'll play a vital support role in maintaining and enhancing our online presence. This role is perfect for someone with a passion for web development and social media creatives, who enjoys providing technical assistance and ensuring the smooth functioning of digital platforms.

 About Global Village

Global Village is a strategic partnership for the delivery of Global Citizenship Education at primary level between Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and the INTO, IPPN, DCU and Trócaire. This programme is entering an exciting new phase and this role offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be part of an expanding and impactful programme, supporting the development of Global Citizenship Education in primary schools around Ireland.

Trócaire acts as employer for the programme team on behalf of the Global Village consortium. This role is situated in the Ireland Division within the Community Engagement and Outreach Unit.

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 Global Village Programme Manager.The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term basis until August 2026. and is based in Maynooth.  This is a part-time role working 29.6 hrs per week (4 days flexible).

If you think you can provide the following skills, please see the full job description linked below.

• Ability to engage on all social media platforms.
• A self-starter who can identify angles, opportunities and approaches to further build Global Village’s digital presence 
• Experience in using Meta ads to increase visitors to the website and social media pages
• Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
• Strong planning and organising skills.

See full job description HERE

Closing Date for Applications is 8 August 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 and Flexible working.

 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