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Humanitarian Funding Advisor
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About Trócaire
Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). 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:
The Humanitarian Funding Advisor is an exciting role within a dynamic global humanitarian team. The role’s primary focus is on supporting the accessing of humanitarian funding from a variety of humanitarian donors. The post holder will contribute to Trócaire’s overall institutional funding strategy, working closely with country teams and HQ staff to identify, position and pursue humanitarian funding opportunities for the achievement of Trócaire’s strategic plan. Funding opportunities will be particularly focused on Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCAS) with an emphasis on UN funding; START Network funding; and support to other Humanitarian Funding streams, particularly to ECHO when relevant.
What We Can Offer You
Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits alongside a range of work life balance friendly policies. You will report to Head of Humanitarian Programmes. The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years and can be based in Ireland (Maynooth - an application can be made for hybrid working under our hybrid working policy) or the UK (remote under our hybrid working policy). As part of your role, you will work with the Humanitarian Team, the Global Partnerships and Funding Unit (GPFU) and a diverse range of teams across the globe.
To be considered for this role, you must already hold the necessary legal permissions to work and live in this location. Regrettably, we cannot offer work permit sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in this job specification.
Role Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
Safeguarding – Preventing Abuse and Exploitation
Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and/or abuse by our employees or others working on our behalf or as a result of our programmes or activities. Trócaire has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct, Global Safeguarding Policy) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all employees, consultants and other organisational representatives. As an employee of Trócaire you are required to abide by these policies. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available at this [link].
Diversity and inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace
Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We actively seek to create a fair and inclusive recruitment process, where candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and competencies. We value the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and identities colleagues bring, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Reasonable accommodation and accessibility supports can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting [email protected]
To learn more, please refer to our EDI commitment [link] andDiversity and Inclusion statement [link].
How to apply
To apply please click here
Job details
Countries
Humanitarian Funding Advisor
Organization
- Trócaire
About Trócaire
Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). 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.
The Humanitarian Funding Advisor is an exciting role within a dynamic global humanitarian team. The role’s primary focus is on supporting the accessing of humanitarian funding from a variety of humanitarian donors. The post holder will contribute to Trócaire’s overall institutional funding strategy, working closely with country teams and HQ staff to identify, position and pursue humanitarian funding opportunities for the achievement of Trócaire’s strategic plan. Funding opportunities will be particularly focused on Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCAS) with an emphasis on UN funding; START Network funding; and support to other Humanitarian Funding streams, particularly to ECHO when relevant.
What We Can Offer You
Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits alongside a range of work life balance friendly policies. You will report to Head of Humanitarian Programmes. The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years and can be based in Ireland (Maynooth - an application can be made for hybrid working under our hybrid working policy) or the UK (remote under our hybrid working policy). As part of your role, you will work with the Humanitarian Team, the Global Partnerships and Funding Unit (GPFU) and a diverse range of teams across the globe.
To be considered for this role, you must already hold the necessary legal permissions to work and live in this location. Regrettably, we cannot offer work permit sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in this job specification.
Role Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
- The primary responsibility for this position is support to country offices in securing Humanitarian Funding. This involves supporting positioning for opportunities, engagement and coordination with teams on proposal development, direct “hands-on” proposal writing.
- Contribution to continuously improving internal grant management systems alongside support to local partners. This includes supporting due diligence initiatives linked to funding opportunities, capacity building of Trócaire staff and partners to access and manage humanitarian funds. This includes supporting partners directly access funding where relevant.
- Directly develop and support any engagement plans for key humanitarian donors, with an emphasis on UN & START Network, while contributing to the wider Humanitarian funding engagement strategies both globally and with country offices.
- Contribution to wider Humanitarian Team and FCAS country initiatives, including global and country level strategic planning, with an emphasis on donor engagement.
- Represent the organisation in key external fora relevant to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, Caritas Internationalis; global UN fora; START Network global fora etc.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years' experience working in institutional funding, inclusive of 2 years working on overseas humanitarian response.
- Qualifications: A relevant third level qualification or its equivalent.
- Technical/Professional skills: Existing knowledge of institutional funding mechanisms, proposal development & grant management regulations for International Non-governmental organisations. Excellent proposal writing skills as evidenced by previous examples of successful humanitarian funding proposals. Strong budgeting and financial management understanding. Fluent English writing skills.
- Competencies: Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for the mission, mandate, vision and values of Trócaire (leadership). Holds self-accountable for delivering on objectives (organisation); commitment to performing own role to a high standard of performance (delivering results); proactively shares information, knowledge and expertise (personal).
- Qualities: Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams both at a global and country level.
- Working knowledge of Spanish or French (desirable only).
- Previous experience working in a partnership organisaiton.
- Knowledge of START and ECHO application processes (raising alerts & eSingle form specifically)
Safeguarding – Preventing Abuse and Exploitation
Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and/or abuse by our employees or others working on our behalf or as a result of our programmes or activities. Trócaire has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct, Global Safeguarding Policy) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all employees, consultants and other organisational representatives. As an employee of Trócaire you are required to abide by these policies. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available at this [link].
Diversity and inclusion
We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace
Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We actively seek to create a fair and inclusive recruitment process, where candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and competencies. We value the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and identities colleagues bring, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Reasonable accommodation and accessibility supports can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting [email protected]
To learn more, please refer to our EDI commitment [link] andDiversity and Inclusion statement [link].
How to apply
To apply please click here
Job details
Countries
- Ireland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Trócaire
- Job
- Donor Relations/Grants Management
- 3-4 years
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