Post Primary Development Education Officer

Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

The role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynaimc and innovative team, and to lead on the delivery of leading edge development education programmes in the post primary sector. For a motivated and organised educator, this role will be rewarding, varied and offer an exciting balance of autonomy and team driven work.

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. 

 

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability. 

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at Trócaire’s website through this [link].

Role Requirements

The role requires a post primary teaching qualification and a minimum of two years experience of working in the Irish post primary education system. You will be delivering workshops with young people and educators, and networking widely to promote the programmes and maintain quality and innovation.The role requires flexibility and openness to travelling across Ireland, an ability to prioritise and manage your own time and a collaborative approach to team work. Experience of development education/global citizenship education and working with digital design tools such as Canva is desirable.

See full job descriptionhere (P&C will provide the link). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification.

Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may be based on the essential criteria and competencies most important to successful performance in the role.

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. The salary offered for this role is €50,083. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working. 

You will report to the Development Education Programme Manager.The job opportunity will be offered on a contract of indefinite duration is based in Maynooth.

Closing date for applications is 28th August 2026

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has clear expectations of all employees. Please ensure to click this [link] for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

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] and Diversity and Inclusion statement [link]