Research Consultant

About Oxfam Ireland​

Oxfam Ireland ​is one of 21 affiliates of the global Oxfam confederation, which works in more than 70 countries to tackle poverty, inequality, and injustice. As a rights-based international development organisation, Oxfam Ireland engages in humanitarian response, long-term development, policy advocacy, and campaigning, all with a strong focus on addressing the structural causes of poverty and empowering marginalised communities.

Operating across both ​the Republic of Ireland ​and Northern Ireland, Oxfam Ireland is deeply rooted in local engagement while also contributing to global change. It raises funds through public donations, institutional grants, and a network of charity shops, all of which support its development programs and emergency relief efforts.

About the Project

Oxfam Ireland is seeking an experienced Research Consultant to lead a qualitative research project exploring the realities of inequality among young people aged 18 to 35 in Ireland. This work forms part of a wider European study spanning six countries and will contribute to understanding how young people experience inequality, view their future prospects, and engage with democratic institutions.

The successful consultant will recruit participants, facilitate five in-person focus groups, analyse the findings, and produce a concise report capturing the key themes, narratives and lived experiences emerging from the discussions.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone with strong qualitative research skills, excellent facilitation and report-writing experience, and a genuine interest in issues such as inequality, social justice, cost of living, housing, climate change and civic participation.

Experience applying feminist principles within research is particularly valued.

** Please note that as this research requires conducting physical in-person focus groups in Ireland, we will only accept applications from researchers who are based in Ireland.

​​Duration:

This is a short-term consultancy expected to require approximately 15 days’ work between September and November, with a total budget of up to €7,000.

Submission of Applications

Please consult full ​ToR for detailed instructions but Interested consultants should submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter (1-2 pages max): outlining the consultant’s interest and suitability for the assignment.

Please detail how you intend to approach this research, bearing in mind what is outlined in this Terms of
Reference and that the detailed methodology will be provided by Oxfam Ireland.
Please include a detailed budget. We expect you to provide an estimated number of days and a daily rate. We envisage that this evaluation will take approximately 15 days and will not exceed a budget of €7,000.

2. Curriculum Vitae of the consultant.

​​3. Referrals: please provide contact details for two individuals who can provide references for the consultant’s work.