Education and campaigns officer, Republic of Ireland

The post holder will expand and grow the Development Education work of Christian Aid within the formal and non-formal education sectors in the Republic of Ireland. The post holder will also promote and grow support for Christian Aid's key campaigns on international issues, across a wide range of arenas in the Republic of Ireland. The post holder will engage and recruit new campaigners, assist with developing campaigns messages appropriate for use in the Republic of Ireland and, working with the Education and Campaigns Co-ordinator, will adapt Development Education resources for schools in the Republic of Ireland.

You will need a relevant degree or equivalent; preferably an educational sector qualification; and knowledge and understanding of the diversity of church schools and their churches in Ireland. Knowledge of global development issues. Knowledge of and commitment to work with the range of churches and church schools with which Christian Aid works.

Professional or voluntary experience in the Development Education sector. Experience of campaigning and good campaigning skills. Database interrogation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience of supervising and supporting volunteers. Experience of working with youth groups and/or their leaders. Experience of organising events for young people, students and youth leaders. Good organisational skills with an ability to organise own workload and work on own initiative.

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people to achieve multiple outcomes, including volunteers, colleagues, educational professionals, and sectoral colleagues.

Car driver is essential for this post as travel within the Republic of Ireland is anticipated.

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions. Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect.

Communicate effectively

Give us an example of a time when you communicated something complex in a way that could be easily understood by others.

Deliver results

Tell us about a time when you had to make recommendations or take decisions after analysing data, information and other evidence.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

As this post is Ireland based, non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in Ireland.

Download the role profile (167 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed UK & Ireland application form to recruitmentireland@christian-aid.org (quoting the reference number). Alternatively, your completed application form can be printed out and posted to us at:

Peter Byrne
Private and confidential
Christian Aid
16/17 Clanwilliam Terrace
Dublin 2

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: 316/OK/I

Closing date: 4.30pm, Friday 7 September 2012

Interview date: Tuesday 11 September 2012

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.