Summary of the role
GCE at Oxfam Ireland is non-formal education delivered outside of traditional educational settings. The goal of the programme is to enable people to be active and empowered global citizens, effecting meaningful change in the fight against inequality to end poverty and injustice.
This role is integral to achieving this, by engaging our volunteer network across the island of Ireland as well as reaching communities around the island. With this in mind, the role involves travel across the island of Ireland.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of the sector and GCE work in particular, as well as a personal passion for global development issues.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and organised communicator and educator who can develop and administer programmes that will inspire and drive engagement. Climate issues will be central to the programmes developed.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrable track record in the delivery of GCE projects that effected meaningful change.
- Good knowledge and understanding of key issues in the development and humanitarian sector.
- High levels of interpersonal, influencing and diplomatic skills
- Excellent communications (written and oral English), writing and presentation skills, including communicating complex messages in an accessible manner for varied audiences.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills, reliability and time management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of international development, humanitarian and human rights issues.
- Third level qualification in Global Citizenship Education, International Relations, Politics, Human Rights Law, Humanitarian Action or related field.Alternatively, a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
- Flexiblity in relation to working hours. The team works on a hybrid model. This role involves regular travel to our shops around the country and also the ability to work evening and weekends when necessary.
Application details
How to apply
Please visit our website on the below link to submit an application
www.oxfamireland.org/job-openings
Should you be unable to submit an online application, please email copy of your CV to the HR Team on [email protected]
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be contacted
Additional information
• Oxfam Ireland reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
• Any offer of employment with Oxfam Ireland is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, right to work checks, Access NI background checks, and anti-fraud and corruption screening
• Oxfam Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement of the role.
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