Communications Support Officer - Institutional Funding

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Global Partnership and Funding team. A dynamic and energetic team that focuses on building a sustainable and diverse income for Trócaire from Institutional Donors. The Communications Support Officer for Institutional funding will be the focal point for raising Trócaire’s visibility with donors and supporting donor engagement, the compliance requirements on communications for grants/contracts, research to support the proposal development process and building capacity of HQ and Country Office staff in communications with institutional donors. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the communications team and collaborate with colleagues in the UK, Ireland and in our international offices across the world.

About Trócaire 

Trócaire is an International NGO. 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. 

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.trocaire.org

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who:

·         Has excellent writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality content in English.

• Can identify key opportunities and leverage them for media profile.
• Has proven experience of creating and managing content for social media platforms.

·         Is an initiative-taker, comfortable working remotely, and with a proven ability to deliver exceptional results in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

·         Has excellent information management, research and planning skills.

·         Is an experienced networker, confident in interacting with others at all levels.

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Benefits

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working.

You will report to the Global Funding and Partnership Manager,The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for two years and is based in Maynooth Co Kildare. (An application can be made for hybrid working under our Hybrid working policy)

Closing date for applications is Friday 11th July 2025

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting hr@trocaire.org. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here