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Issue 06 – 11 February 2015
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CONTENTS
(* = new entry, * = revised/updated entry)
A.
Dóchas News:
(1) Dóchas Meeting and Events in 2015:
 Women in Global Development: 9 March *
(2) Meetings organised by Dóchas Board and Dóchas Working and Learning Groups:
 Development Education Group: 13 February
 Code Group: 19 February *
 Members' meeting on Strategic Plan: 27 February
B.
Meetings, Seminars, Conferences & Workshops
(1) How to protect in this crazy world? UN Peacekeeping - Addressing Sexual Violence in
the DRC: 11 February
(2) The Human Rights Impact of Tax and Fiscal Policy: 12 February
(3) “Ukraine: one year after Maidan”: 12 February
(4) Seminars/events at the IIEA: February *
(5) The TIDI Research Seminar Series: various dates
(6) Policy Roundtable on development finance in the context of the Third Financing for
Development Conference and the Post 2015 Agenda: 19 February
(7) Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission & National Women's Council of Ireland
National Conference: 20 February
(8) LASC Workshop on Latin American Politics and Society: 21 and 28 March *
(9) Annual International Criminal Court Summer School: 15-19 June
C.
Situations Vacant – Paid Posts
(1) Concern Worldwide – Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally: various closing dates *
(2) GOAL – Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally: various closing dates *
(3) Trócaire – Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally: various closing dates *
(4) Vacancies at Gorta - Self Help Africa: various dates
(5) The Irish Red Cross seeks Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) Programme
Manager: 13 February
(6) Vacancies at Suas: various dates
(7) Camara seeks Financial Accountant: 15 February *
(8) Vacancies at World Vision Ireland: various dates
(9) Bond seeks Media and PR Manager: 16 February
(10) Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders seeks Communications Manager:
18 February
(11) World Vision Ireland seeks Grant Finance Manager: 20 February *
(12) Oxfam Ireland seeks Marketing Executive: 23 February *
(13) Plan Ireland requests applications for Final Evaluation for Irish Aid supported EQuIP
programme: 23 February
(14) IOM Ireland seeks Regional Outreach Consultants (x3) : 1 March *
D.
Situations Vacant – Internships and Volunteer Posts
(1) Music Harvest invites applications for its 2 Week Stays Programme 2015: 12 February
(2) Vacancies at Camara: 13 February *
(3) RCSI Capacity Development Programmes Seeks Intern: 17 February *
(4) Latin American Solidarity Centre seeks Intern (Events & Communications): 20
February *
(5) The Irish Council For Civil Liberties seeks Board members: 26 February *
(6) Friends of Londiani seeks volunteers for Harambee Projects: 11-25 July or 11 July-1
August
(7) Habitat for Humanity seeks Volunteers for ‘Open Build Romania’: 30 April
(8) Gorta - Self Help Africa seeks Strategic Planning Intern
(9) Volunteering opportunities with Vincentian Lay Missionaries
(10) Viatores Christi seeks Development Workers for various assignments
(11) Vacancies at the SCOOP Foundation
(12) SERVE seeks Volunteers for the SERVE 2015 Summer Volunteer Programme
E.
Courses and Training
(1) LASC Quechua Lessons: 18 February-18 March
(2) Upcoming trainings by Eurocheck Security Consultant
(3) Update on the new Companies Act for Charities: 26 February *
(4) Applications invited for Insight 2015: 27 February
(5) Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches: 28 February
(6) Courses at Kimmage DSC: various dates *
F.
Forthcoming Events
(1) European Year for Development events *
(2) Launch of the multi-country project “Social and Economic Costs of Violence Against
Women and Girls”: 11 February
(3) Inter Faith Prayer Service in solidarity and support of the victims and survivors of the
ebola virus: 21 February
(4) VSO Ireland #StepForward Information Events: 21 and 28 February
(5) Film Screening ‘Dreams of Dutiful Daughters’: 5 March *
G.
Other Information
(1) Call for nominations for the Dóchas Awards 2015! 27 February
(2) DFAT calls for Input on Business and Human Rights: 1 March
(3) Media Competition - European Year For Development 2015
(4) Submissions invited for Shining Stars of Europe video competition: 31 August
(5) Exhibit Your Organisation at the Annual Showcase of Young Social Innovators 2015
(6) Call for organisations to take part in the Global Citizen Award for volunteers
A.
Dóchas News
(1)
Dóchas Meetings and Events in 2015:
 Women in Global Development breakfast meeting: 9 March, 8.30-10.30am, venue
TBC. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Dóchas is hosting a breakfast meeting on the
theme: How do we walk the talk? Guest speaker will be Dr. Rhona Mahony, the first female
Master of the National Maternity Hospital in Holles street. Places are limited so if you would
like to attend, please email: [email protected]
(2)
Meetings organised by Dóchas Board and Dóchas Working and Learning Groups:
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Development Education Group: 13 February, 2-4-pm, Tearfund
Code Group: 19 February, venue tbc
Members' meeting on Strategic Plan: 27 February, 10am-1pm, Lir Room, Cassidy's
hotel. The Dóchas Board is inviting all members and associate members to a meeting to
shape the future of Dóchas. Please register with [email protected] by 23 February.
Please note that participation at meetings listed in this section is open to Group or
Board members only!
For further information on the above please contact the Dóchas office, T: 01 4053801, E:
[email protected].
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B.
Meetings, Seminars, Conferences & Workshops
(1)
‘How to protect in this crazy world? UN Peacekeeping - Addressing Sexual Violence
in the DRC’: 11 February, 7.30pm, Parish Hall, St George’s Church, 105 High Street, Belfast
BT1 2AG. This public talk is co-hosted by the Committee Members of the United Nations
Association for N. Ireland and St George’s Church Mothers’ Union. Main speaker is Angus
Lambkin, a standby UN Expert on Mission awaiting deployment to complex emergencies. His
most recent deployment was with the UN Stabilization Mission to the Democratic Republic of
Congo as a civilian peacekeeper. Please note: should Angus be called away on an emergency
deployment, organisers will make an announcement via the UNA-NI website:
http://unani.weebly.com and by e-mail: [email protected].
(2)
The Human Rights Impact of Tax and Fiscal Policy: 12 February, Radisson Blu Hotel,
Dublin. This Christian Aid conference, which will draw both on Ireland’s experience, as well as
on examples from around the world will examine the impact that tax and fiscal policies have on
states ability to ensure citizens enjoy their basic human rights. The conference brings together
speakers from the global south, tax justice activists, Irish government officials, the OECD,
journalists and the private sector. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register for
this conference contact: Sorley McCaughey, Head of Advocacy and Policy, Christian Aid Ireland
on Email: [email protected] or call: (+353) 01496 7040. You can also register
on the Eventbrite page www.christianaid.ie/getinvolved/events/tax-seminar-dublinfeb2015.aspx.
(3)
“Ukraine: one year after Maidan”: 12 February, Helix, Dublin City University. The aim of
this event is to present the complex situation in Ukraine from various perspectives, to discuss
the necessary steps for a comprehensive and sustainable solution, and to explore whether there
is a potential for small states such as Ireland to play a role in building a EU consensus. The
keynote speaker will be Aleksander Kwaśniewski (President of Poland 1995-2005). The event is
hosted by DCU’s Institute for International Conflict Resolution and Reconstruction (IICRR).
Please see attached the event programme. RSVP to Dr Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Director of
Research, School of Law and Government, Dublin City University at
[email protected]
(4)
Seminars/events at the IIEA:
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13 February: China’s Response to TTIP Negotiations
16 February: Libya's Descent Into Civil War
20 February: Europe’s three crises, at 10.45am
Seminars take place at 12.45pm (unless otherwise stated) at the IIEA, 8 North Great
Georges Street, Dublin 1 (unless otherwise stated). A participation fee may apply for non-IIEA
members. Further information available by contacting the IIEA, T: 01 8746756, E:
[email protected], W: www.iiea.com.
(5)
The TIDI Research Seminar Series:
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13 February: Tanzania's October 2015 General Elections: Implications for
Development Futures of the State - Dr. David Nyaluke, Institute for International Conflict
Resolution and Reconstruction, DCU
27 February: Hygiene, Sanitation & Water - The Forgotten Foundations of Health Niall Roche, WASH/Env. Health Specialist
13 March: Masculinity as a Challenge in Peace-building - Prof. Brandon Hamber,
Director INCORE, University of Ulster
27 March: Dr. Ian Scoones, Co-director of the ESRC STEPS Centre, Sussex University & Joint
Convenor of the IDS-hosted Future Agricultures Consortium
Seminars take place at 1pm (unless otherwise stated) at The Global Room, 1st Floor (beside
the Academic Registry), Biotechnology Building, TCD (unless otherwise stated). Further
information available at: www.tcd.ie/tidi/newsevents/tidi/#link_TIDI_Research_Seminar_Series
(6)
Policy Roundtable on development finance in the context of the Third Financing for
Development Conference and the Post 2015 Agenda: 19 February, 9.30am-12.30pm,
Trinity College's Science Gallery, Dublin 2. Organised by Trócaire with CIDSE and the Debt and
Development Coalition Ireland, this roundtable will facilitate the sharing of views on the first
draft outcome document for the Finance for Development Conference and the consideration of
the interaction between the post 2015 development agenda means of implementation and Addis
outcomes. For further information or to confirm your attendance please email Susan Cullen,
[email protected].
(7)
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission & National Women's Council of Ireland
National Conference: 20 February, 9am-5pm, Dublin Castle. The Irish Human Rights and
Equality Commission and the National Women’s Council of Ireland are hosting a high level oneday conference to mark Beijing+20. The conference will be opened by President of Ireland,
Michael D Higgins. Key issues being discussed include women in decision-making, women’s
economic independence, women’s health, women and the media, violence against women,
historical institutional abuse, and women and global justice. The conference will also discuss
issues affecting women with disabilities, women in the LGBT community and women from
minority backgrounds. For more information, please visit http://beijing20.ihrec.ie/
(8)
LASC Workshop on Latin American Politics and Society: 21 and 28 March, International
Education Academy, Dublin 1. The two day workshop will provide key knowledge in the area of
Latin American Politics. Topics to be covered include; Debt Crisis, Neoliberalism, Leftist Politics,
Development Issues, Indigenous Politics, Populism, social movements and income inequality.
Ireland is currently following a similar route that Latin America did after its debt crisis. Cost: €25
/ €20 (LASC members). Enrolments at [email protected]. More information at www.lasc.ie
(9)
Annual International Criminal Court Summer School: 15-19 June, NUI Galway.
Organised by The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the National University of Ireland Galway.
Participants will attend a series of intensive lectures over five days given by leading academics
on the subject and by legal professionals working at the ICC. Participants will have the
opportunity to network with the speakers throughout the week. An early bird registration fee of
€400 is available before 31 March, with the fee after that date being €450. A limited number of
scholarships are available. To register and for more information, please visit
www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference=405. Please email queries to
[email protected].
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C.
Situations Vacant – Paid Positions
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Please note that the job descriptions below are summaries – Should you require additional
details please contact the organisation advertising the position.
(1)
Concern Worldwide – Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally:
Concern Worldwide is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries,
including Ireland, UK, Afghanistan, Republic of Sudan, Central African Republic, South
Sudan, Niger, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Haiti, Lebanon
and Liberia. Full details are available at www.concern.net/jobs. Various closing dates
apply.
(2)
GOAL - Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally:
GOAL is currently advertising vacancies for various roles in a number of countries, including
Ireland, UK, Malawi, Niger, South Sudan, Sierra Leone, Syria, Haiti and Uganda. Full
details are available at www.goalglobal.org/careers. Various closing dates apply.
(3)
Trócaire - Vacancies in Ireland and Internationally:
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Programme Manager Sierra Leone: 11 February
Country Director – Rwanda: 13 February *
Safeguarding Adviser: 16 February
For further information please click on the above links or visit www.trocaire.org/jobs.
(4)
Vacancies at Gorta - Self Help Africa:
 Programme Support Co-ordinator: The purpose of this post is to support programme
development, implementation and operations in Africa. This is achieved through the
communication, coordination, facilitation and implementation of Gorta-Self Help Africa’s
strategy, policies and procedures, and working with the programme funding team to support
donor funding applications that are of high quality and integrate learning.
 Direct Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover): The Direct Marketing Manager will lead
an integrated marketing programme to maximise income from individual donors in the
Republic of Ireland & UK. He/she will lead a programme to secure and increase donated
income from individuals in line with Gorta-Self Help Africa fundraising strategy.
Full details for both positions available at www.selfhelpafrica.org/ie/recruitment. Closing
date for both positions: 13 February, 5.30pm.

Potato Consultant. A coalition of development organisations that has been working in the
potato sector for a number of years is seeking a consultant to undertake a study into the
impact of current work and the potential for its replicability and scale. The assignment will
require research that would involve a mix of field work in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda,
together with desk work in three further countries. A number of NGOs (Vita, Gorta-Self Help
Africa, Concern Universal and Farm Africa), research institutes (International Potato Centre
(CIP), Teagasc and the Irish Potato Federation and government bodies that have worked in
the potato sector over a number of years have formed a coalition that intends to pursue an
integrated science, business and development approach with a broad focus on the entire
potato value chain. Full details available at www.selfhelafrica.org or www.gorta.org
Closing date: 21 February
(5)
The Irish Red Cross seeks Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) Programme
Manager. Main tasks of the position include: Localising International Red Cross VCA
documentation, training and templates; In conjunction with local volunteer managers, recruits,
supports and ensures appropriate training for volunteers involved in the VCA rollout. Please send
CV and cover letter to [email protected] or post to Carol O’Neill, Irish Red Cross, 16 Merrion
Square, Dublin 2, Ireland. Further information at
www.redcross.ie/news/publications/vca-programme-manager-2015/vcaprogramme-manager-2015.pdf?view=inline. Closing date: 13 February.
(6)
Vacancies at Suas:
 Administration Officer: The Administration Officer will lead and enhance all aspects of the
administration processes across the organisation by maximising administration efficiency.
Closing date: 13 February
 Fundraising and Communications Manager: The Fundraising and Communications
Manager will lead the development and expansion of our fundraising and communications
work in line with our ambitious plans. Closing date: 20 February
To apply for any of the above, please submit your CV and a Covering Letter here.
(7)
Camara seeks Financial Accountant: Based in Dublin. The successful candidate will have a
strong charity finance background with particular exposure to developing and using high quality
systems to enhance efficiency, to support projects and the management team while also
encouraging strong communications between the finance department and other areas. Further
information available at www.irishjobs.ie/Jobs/Financial-Accountant-7491815.aspx,
Contact Person: [email protected], Tel: 01- 6522665. Closing date: 15 February
(8)
Vacancies at World Vision Ireland:
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EBODAC Programme Coordinator: Based in Dublin with frequent overseas travel.
Reporting to the Programmes Director. World Vision Ireland, as part of a multi-partner
consortium, is planning the implementation of a new 3-year programme in West Africa called
EBODAC: Ebola vaccine Deployment, Acceptance & Compliance. Full details available at
www.worldvision.ie/get-involved/job-vacancies. To apply, please send a CV and
cover note by email for the attention of the Programmes Director to [email protected].
Closing date: 15 February

Donor Account Executive: Based in Dublin. Reporting to the Head of Acquisition,
Retention & Campaign (ARC), the Donor Account Executive is responsible for the delivery of
the Corporate and Major Gifts fundraising strategy, aligned with the wider strategy of World
Vision. The successful applicant will, work closely with the Head of ARC and other members
of the Programmes and ARC team. Strong experience in front line fundraising from
individuals and proven achievement of goals is vital. Full details available at
www.worldvision.ie/get-involved/job-vacancies. To apply, please send CV and cover
note by post or email to: Linda McGarry, World Vision Ireland, The Mews, Garland House,
Rathmines Park, Dublin 6, E: [email protected]
(9)
Bond seeks Media and PR Manager. The Media and PR Manager post is a high-profile role in
the UK international development sector and it has two main purposes. Firstly, to engage with
PR and media specialists across the sector and lead the sector on shared issues so we can
achieve shared objectives in coordination with each other. The role works closely with other
colleagues in Bond and its members to help shape the narrative around international
development. Secondly, to lead and drive forward Bond’s own media work with passion,
tenacity, imagination and good judgement, to help achieve dramatic change for our members
and the people they serve. Further information at www.bond.org.uk/jobs/2491/mediaand-pr-manager. Closing date: 16 February, 11am UK time.
(10) Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) seeks Communications
Manager. Based in Dublin. To apply for any of the above posts, send your CV and a letter of
motivation to: Natalya De Lance-Holmes Human Resources Manager, E.
[email protected]. Further information at www.msf.ie/jobprofiles/communications-manager-ireland. Closing date: 18 February
(11) World Vision Ireland seeks Grant Finance Manager. Based in Dublin with frequent
overseas travel. Reporting to the Programmes Director. World Vision Ireland, as part of a multipartner consortium, is planning the implementation of a new 3-year programme in West Africa
called EBODAC: Ebola vaccine Deployment, Acceptance & Compliance. We now require a Grants
Finance Manager to work within our Programmes Department. Your work will, primarily, be on
EBODAC– but may be extended to incorporate other grants Full details available at
www.worldvision.ie/get-involved/job-vacancies. To apply, please send a CV and cover
note by email to Anne O'Reilly [email protected]. Closing date: 20 February.
(12) Oxfam Ireland seeks Marketing Executive. Based in Dublin. Fixed term contract for 8
months. For further information including the duties and responsibilities of the post, please visit
www.oxfamireland.org/jobs or phone 0044 28 90 230220 (Please quote reference number
ME/15). Closing date: 23 February at 12 noon.
(13) Plan Ireland requests applications for Final Evaluation for Irish Aid supported EQuIP
programme. Plan Ireland is requesting applications from research organisations, universities,
academic institutes or think tanks for the final evaluation of Plan Ireland’s flagship Education
programme – ‘EQuIP’. The evaluation will look at two programme countries: Burkina Faso and
Guinea Bissau. Further information at www.plan.ie/news/tender-final-evaluation-irishaid-supported-equip-programme. Closing date: 23 February
(14) IOM Ireland seeks Regional Outreach Consultants (Three positions - one Arabic
Speaker). 10 months, part time /10 hours per week: Consultancy Contract. Under the overall
guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the under the direct supervisor of Communications
Coordinator three outreach consultants are required to promote IOM’s VARP services to
potential returnees - current asylum seekers and irregular migrants in Ireland. The consultants
will raise general awareness with potential beneficiaries on the benefits, procedures and
application process for AVRR assistance so that asylum seekers and irregular migrants have an
informed and objective understanding of voluntary return. For further information, Terms of
reference please contact IOM Ireland , E: [email protected], T: 1800 406 406. To apply, by
post or email to: IOM, 116 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, E: [email protected]. Closing
date: 1 March
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D.
Situations Vacant – Internships and Volunteer Posts
(1)
Music Harvest invites applications for its 2 Week Stays Programme 2015: Our Two
Week Stays Volunteer Programme offers both non-musicians and musicians alike opportunities to
work as teaching assistants in the West Bank, whilst building their personal and professional
skills and learning about Global Development issues. It includes a pre-departure preparation
phase and a 2 week professional work placement with a Music Harvest Partner in Palestine
during the Summer of 2015. Volunteers support the needs of local cultural and community
centres, working with children in challenging environments. Further information and application
forms available at www.musicharvest.org/2WeekStays or by emailing
[email protected], Closing date: 12 February.
(2)
Vacancies at Camara:
 Accounts Administrative Officer: 13 February
 Media and Communications Officer: 13 February
 Admin Support: 13 February
(3)
RCSI Capacity Development Programmes Seeks Intern (3 weeks). The RCSI COSECSA
Collaboration Programme is a capacity development partnership between the Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland and the College of Surgeons in East, Central and Southern Africa. The intern
will be responsible for 1) supporting the development of a new COSECSA website, 2) inputting
and formatting data for an interactive map, 3) organising video animation content, and 4)
undertaking research on surgeon migration. Candidates should have knowledge of international
development and an interest in working in the NGO/development sector. Strong IT skills would
be beneficial. The intern will be based at RCSI for a period of 15 working days. A stipend will be
provided to cover expenses. For more information, please contact Mr Eric O’ Flynn, RCSI at
[email protected]. Closing date: 17 February
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Latin American Solidarity Centre (LASC) seeks Intern (Events & Communications):
Based in Dublin (Merrion Row). 6 months. 25 hours per week (Flexible for the right candidate),
starting as soon as possible. The Intern will support staff, members and volunteers in delivering
a variety of LASC events and research news and updates from Latin America related to human
rights and international development issues. For full description see www.lasc.ie. Interested
candidates should send an up to date CV with cover letter to [email protected]. Closing
date: 20 February
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The Irish Council For Civil Liberties are currently looking to fill two positions:
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a member with human rights policy skills/knowledge who can assist the organisation
in formulating our strategy on International human rights
a member with fundraising skills who would lead the organisation’s process in
philanthropy and fund development
If you are interested in either of these positions, please forward an up-to-date CV and a covering
letter explaining which position you are interested in, why and how your particular
expertise/background would be valuable to the ICCL to Suzanne Handley, Organisational
Development Manager, Irish Council For Civil Liberties, 9-13 Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. Tel: +353
(01) 7994504 email; [email protected]. Closing date: 26 February
(6)
Friends of Londiani (FOL) seeks volunteers for Harambee Projects: 11 – 25 July or 11
July – 1 August. This is a short-term volunteer placement opportunity in Kenya along with a
training programme around it to enhance the experience and help participants prepare. This is a
chance to use your skills to help make changes to peoples lives and to explore hands on for
yourself an understanding of global development issues. More details available here by visiting
www.friendsoflondiani.com or by contacting Friends of Londiani Ireland, T: 021 4621748, E:
[email protected]. Closing date: 28 February
(7)
Habitat for Humanity Ireland seeks volunteers to spend one week building homes in
Ploiesti, Romania (18-25 July 2015). Volunteers will work alongside local workers and families to
build homes for 8 low-income families. No building or construction experience is required.
Habitat for Humanity co-ordinates everything that is needed for a safe and rewarding trip. Full
details available at www.habitatireland.ie/open-build-romania. Closing date: 30 April
(8)
Gorta - Self Help Africa seeks Strategic Planning Intern: Gorta-Self Help Africa (GSHA) is
currently conducting an organisational strategic planning process which will define the direction
of the organisation from 2016-2020. GSHA is seeking a qualified graduate student intern to
assist in the strategic planning process. This position can be part-time but is envisaged be at
least 20 hours a week over a 5-6 month period. More information available at
www.selfhelpafrica.org or www.gorta.org
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Volunteering opportunities with Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM):
 Summer Volunteers needed for Ethiopia: VLM are recruiting volunteers to deliver a four
week summer school for 7-15 year olds at various locations across Ethiopia. The school will
run from early July to early August. The ideal candidates will be primary or secondary school
teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, drama, music or art teachers or individuals with
significant experience in working with groups of children. The placement cost is €3000 and
some funding is available. All volunteers should attend pre-departure training on 25-26 April
and 24 May at All Hallows College. For more information, application forms or to read
volunteer blogs please visit www.vlm.ie , alternatively you can contact Mary Anne Stokes on
[email protected] or 087-1397069
 Volunteer Teachers Needed for Ghana: In 2015 VLM are recruiting two volunteers who
can travel to northern Ghana during the summer to research further and to plan a way in
which VLM can best meet the educational needs of children in this region, in collaboration
with our local partners. It is hoped that volunteers in this role will also teach in local schools
and map areas of the Ghanaian curriculum which future VLM volunteers can use as part of
the proposed summer programmes. The placement will be from late June to late July and
volunteers should be qualified and experienced teachers. For more information please visit
www.vlm.ie/volunteer-in-ghana/ or contact Mary Anne on [email protected] or 0871397069.
(10) Viatores Christi seeks Development Workers for the following assignments:
 Biomedical Engineer (Volunteer): Haiti
 Marketing Facilitation and Capacity Building Coordinator (Volunteer): South Africa
 Cooperatives Coordinator (Volunteer): Uganda
All assignments are for 12 months plus and the expected starting date is during the first quarter
of 2015. Further details available at www.viatoreschristi.com or by contacting Colette
Rooney, T: 01 8689986.
(11) The SCOOP Foundation seeks:
 Development Officer: To ensure the continued success of SCOOP’s partner organisation
S.C.A.O (Save the poor Children in Asia Organisation) in Cambodia, by assisting the Director,
and the development of the community through the monitoring, delivery and implementation of
projects throughout the village, as well as creating a well-rounded experience for all volunteers.
Closing date: Rolling
 Education Officer: To ensure the continued educational development of students and
teachers at SCOOP’s partner organisation S.C.A.O (Save the poor Children in Asia Organisation)
in Cambodia, by developing the curriculum and training teachers and volunteers, through the
monitoring, delivery and implementation of educational projects, and to ensure a well-rounded
experience for all volunteers. Closing date: Rolling
Full details available at http://scoopfoundation.com/volunteer/scoop-vacancies, E:
Sarah Holian [email protected].
(12) SERVE seeks Volunteers for the SERVE 2015 Summer Volunteer Programme: SERVE is
specifically looking for people with the following backgrounds:
 Construction, site experience, foreman experience, site management experience – for
project in South Africa;
 Health professionals, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and
language therapy etc. – for project in India;
 Teaching – for project in India.
Find out more at www.serve.ie/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-info. Email
[email protected] for more information or to apply.
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E.
Courses and Training
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LASC Quechua Lessons: 18 February - 18 March, Duration: 5 weeks, LASC, 5 Merrion Row,
Dublin 2. Quechua is one of the most used languages by Andean peoples of Latin America,
especially those who are called indigenous and inhabiting countries like Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador
and Chile.Learn Quechua means opening step in the Andean Cosmovision and into the culture of
their ancestors. This Quechua course will allow participants to conduct a conversation in daily
life and also learn about the Quechua culture in Bolivia. The course is designed for beginners,
with no prior knowledge of the language. 5 classes based on knowing the Quechua alphabet.
main verbs, numbering, greetings, basic vocabulary about food, things, places and
transportation. Cost: €60/55 for members of LASC. For more information, contact [email protected]
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Upcoming trainings by Eurocheck Security Consultant:

Advanced Security Awareness Course (2 days): 25-26 February; 30-31 March; 12-13
April; 6-7 May; 15-16 June. This course is aimed at NGOs, Journalists, Human Rights Workers
and Students who are planning to visit or work in medium risk hostile environments.
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Hostile Environment Module (1 day): 27 February; 1 April; 14 April; 8 May; 17 June. The
course is suitable for individuals and groups that travel to potentially hostile locations for
anything from a few hours up to a few months.
Courses take place in Kildare. For more details and booking, please contact Willie Nugent, T.
+353(0)45 442822, M. +353(0)86 8142446, E. [email protected], www.eurocheck.ie
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Update on the new Companies Act for Charities: 26 February, 12-1pm, Carmichael
House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. The Companies Act revolutionises Irish company law
and is relevant for those charities that are companies limited by guarantee without a share
capital. It is important for charities, community and voluntary organisations that are also
companies limited by guarantee, to have an understanding of the ramifications of the Act for the
business of their boards. Due to popular demand the Carmichael Centre have invited Dr Tom
Courtney again to deliver an Update on the Companies Act. For more details and booking, visit
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?CarmichaelCentre/04babce053/5c0be32e22/b8e3172866
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Applications invited for Insight 2015: Insight 2015 is an 8 month part-time Development
Education programme aimed at adults. It’s a non formal experiential learning journey, which
involves spending 3 weeks in Tanzania or India. Development Perspectives has 42 places on
offer on three editions of their programme (14 per edition). Each addition will be working with
experienced facilitators and leaders from Ireland, Tanzania, India and Italy. Why not join the
Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh on this life changing experience. For further information
www.developmentperspectives.ie Contact person: Deborah Conlon, T. 0877631412 E.
[email protected]. Closing date: 27 February
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Justice Sector Reform: Applying Human Rights Based Approaches: 22-26 June,
National University of Ireland, Maynooth. This IHRN training programme aims at enhancing the
skills of justice sector personnel, consultants, managers etc., in applying Human Rights Based
Approaches to Justice Sector Reform. The programme is designed for people working in the
justice sector or undertaking Rule of law/Governance assignments as well as justice sector
personnel wishing to adapt their expertise for international consultancy work. Details can be
found at www.ihrnetwork.org/justice-sector-reform_202.htm or by emailing
[email protected]. IHRN offers some scholarship support to enable participation by
some suitably qualified applicants who would not otherwise be able to do so. Scholarship
deadline: 28 February
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Courses at Kimmage DSC:
 MA in Development Studies by Flexible & Distance Learning
 Spring modules:
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Upcoming Modules starting in March (Distance Learning):
Gender & Development
Sociology of Development
Anthropology and Globalisation
Managing Development Organisations
Research Methods
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Upcoming Modules taking place in Kimmage DSC:
Globalisation and Movements for Change 9-13 March
Health & Development 13-17 April
Human Rights and Advocacy 27 April-1 May
Evening Module Conflict, Development and Security starts 24 March
All modules can be taken as single subject modules with academic credit, or as part of taking
the full MA or as non-credit modules for professional development purposes.
 Introduction to Humanitarian Logistics: Starting 14 April, 8 weeks weekly course.
This new evening course is organised by Kimmage Development Studies Centre, in cooperation with the Irish Emergency Logistics Team. This course is ideal for anyone interested
in learning more about how emergency programmes are actually run from a practical
perspective and will provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to the challenging
field of emergency logistics. Closing date: 7 April.
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Forthcoming Events
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The following events are organised to mark the European Year for Development
2015:
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2 February-2 March: UCDVO Development Film Series, UCD Student Centre Cinema
12 February: High Level Conference on The Human Rights Impact of Tax and
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Fiscal Policy, Radisson Blu Hotel
13-14 February: Global Divestment Days - encouraging people to inspect where
their money is invested and move away from financially bank rolling the fossil
fuel industry, Nationwide
14 February: Africa Centre People's Conversation
19 February: Conference on ‘Climate Justice and Policy Coherence - A Challenge
for Ireland’, Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin
20 February: Symposium on ‘Perspectives on Sustainable Development, Global &
Local’, IT Tralee, Co. Kerry
21 February: Interfaith Service - Standing in Solidarity, Sympathy and Support
with communities and families affected by the Ebola virus, Mansion House, Dublin
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Launch of the multi-country project “Social and Economic Costs of Violence Against
Women and Girls”: 11 February, 5pm-6pm, Aula Maxima Lower, NUI Galway. The project is
being implemented by an international research team led by Dr. Nata Duvvury at the Centre for
Global Women Studies, School of Political Science and Sociology in NUI Galway, in collaboration
with Ipsos MORI, London, UK and the International Centre for Research on Women (ICRW),
Washington DC, USA. The project will explore the social and economic impacts of violence
against women and girls in the Global South and will provide a framework for estimating the
overall costs for national economies. To register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/projectlaunch-social-and-economic-costs-of-violence-against-women-and-girls-tickets15450541987. RSVP before 9 February.
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Inter Faith Prayer Service in solidarity and support of the victims and survivors of the
ebola virus: 21 February, 11am, Wood Quay Venue, Dublin City Council Civic Offices,
Fishamble Street Entrance, Dublin 8. The Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership & Liberia Solidarity
Group are organising an Inter Faith Prayer Service in solidarity and support of the victims and
survivors of the ebola virus. Special Guest: President Michael D. Higgins. Places are limited so
please confirm your attendance before 18 February. Further information from:
[email protected].
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VSO Ireland #StepForward Information Events:
o 21 February: for medical, nursing and health management professionals. See
http://bit.ly/140fBp9 for further information.
o 28 February: for teaching and education professionals. See http://bit.ly/1s1jYLT
for further information.
Both events take place at 2 pm in the offices of VSO Ireland, 13-17 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.
They offer an opportunity to hear from returned volunteers about their experiences overseas,
learn more about how and what VSO Ireland do to fight poverty and find out about current and
future roles.
5)
Film Screening ‘Dreams of Dutiful Daughters’: 5 March, 6pm, The Innovation Academy, 3
Foster Place, Dublin 2. To mark International Women’s Day, TIDI and the School of Social Work
and Social Policy, TCD are delighted to screen the film ‘Dreams of Dutiful Daughters’, by Dr.
Daw Khin Mar Mar Kyi, the Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Research Fellow in Gender & Burmese
Studies at Oxford University. Filmed along the Thailand-Burma (Myanmar) border, ‘Dreams of
Dutiful Daughters’ documents the experiences of Burmese women in poverty who, desperate to
survive and support their families, cross the border to find work in Thailand. Dr. Daw Khin Mar
Mar Kyi will introduce the film and the film screening will be followed by an interview (in
conversation-style) with her on the film and her work. All are welcome. Website:
www.tcd.ie/tidi
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Other Information
1)
Call for nominations for the Dóchas Awards 2015! Dóchas wants to celebrate the unsung
heroes who embody the willingness to share, learn and improve and the ability to inspire,
enthuse and innovate. Anyone in Ireland can nominate people or programmes for the Awards.
There are two Award categories: Global Citizen of the Year; Innovative Programme of the Year.
Further information at http://dochas.ie/awards. The closing date for the receipt of
nominations for both categories is 27 February, 5pm.
2)
DFAT calls for Input on Business and Human Rights. The Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade is developing a National Plan on Business and Human Rights, and is seeking
consultation with interested individuals and groups, both Irish and international. In developing
this plan, the Department will lead a consultation process with members of the public,
Government departments, agencies, the business community and civil society groups. This
builds on the DFAT NGO Forum on Business and Human Rights, which took place in Dublin in
November. Anyone wishing to make a submission is invited to email the Human Rights Unit of
the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at [email protected]. Further information at
https://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-releasearchive/2015/january/business-and-human-rights. Deadline: 1 March
3)
Media Competition - European Year for Development 2015. Create a written blog post or
article (500-700 words) and be in with the chance to win €500 and report from Africa Day 2015!
2015 is the European Year for Development. To mark this important year The European
Commission Representation in Ireland with The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), are
organising a media competition highlighting the positive impact of EU development cooperation
around the world. Theme of the competition is: The European Year for Development 2015: How
has Europe contributed to development in the world? Entries must look at development
cooperation from an EU perspective. How you do this is up to you and how creative you can be!
For more information, visit www.youth.ie/eyd. Closing date: 19 March
4)
Submissions invited for Shining Stars of Europe video competition: 4th edition on
development cooperation: 150 seconds to MAKE A DIFFERENCE! People from all over
the world are invited to make a short video clip of not more than 150 seconds showing a
particularly fruitful development cooperation project, carried out by an organisation or designed
by themselves. A money prize of 1000 euro for each of the 3 best movie contributions, offered
by the Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg. Participation is open for
everybody worldwide (all nationalities). Full details available by emailing
[email protected] or at www.shiningstarsofeurope.eu. Closing date:
31 August.
5)
Exhibit Your Organisation at the Annual Showcase of Young Social Innovators 2015:
6 May, Citywest Hotel and Convention Centre. This is the largest Showcase of social innovation
in Ireland. Young Social Innovators, with its official partner, the Vodafone Ireland Foundation,
are inviting exhibitors to participate in their Creating a Better World Exhibition. Exhibitors will
have an opportunity to engage with thousands of young people from second-level schools,
Youthreach Centres and Youth Services throughout Ireland. To register, please complete the
online application form:
www.youngsocialinnovators.ie/index.php/showcase/Exhibition_Register. For more
Information, visit www.youngsocialinnovators.ie, or contact Emma Weafer T. 01 645 8030.
6)
Call for organisations to take part in the Global Citizen Award for volunteers. Link
international volunteering with development education with the Global Citizen Award. This award
aims to motivate International Volunteers to become global justice advocates within their local
communities through Development Education. The award is based on volunteers’ level of
engagement in awareness raising activities on their return. Awards are conferred by an awards
committee, which is formed by representatives from stakeholders in the sector. Each
organisation will be supported by an EIL staff member and provided with all the materials
needed to deliver the award. Requirements: Signatory of the Comhlámh Code of Good Practice.
For further information: http://eilireland.org/programme/global-citizen-award or
contact Tara McGrath, Development Education Coordinator at EIL, 0214551535,
[email protected]
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