Humanitarian Funding Advisor – Short Term Role At Trócaire

Trócaire is one of Ireland’s top INGO’s, having close to 50 years’ of experience in International Development. Trócaire works in partnership with local organisations, supporting communities in over 20 developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East to bring about lasting change. Trócaire envisages a just and peaceful world where; people’s dignity is ensured and rights are respected; basic needs are met and resources are shared equitably; people have control over their own lives; those in power act for the common good. Trócaire recently embarked on a new strategic plan 2021 – 2025 with Humanitarian Programming identified as one of four core pillars for the organisation’s work overseas.

The purpose of this role is to support country teams in securing, managing and reporting on humanitarian funding from institutional donors

Reporting to Head of Humanitarian Programmes, this is offered on a Specified Purpose Contract for a period of 6 months) and is based in Maynooth or any Trócaire country office.

Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:

Trócaire is committed to Safeguarding people within our Programmes from Exploitation and Abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Any candidate offered a job with Trócaire will be expected to sign Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policies and Global Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require police/garda vetting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Scope opportunities for humanitarian funding in specific countries and specific humanitarian sectors
Lead on the development and submission of high quality proposals for humanitarian work, often to tight deadlines and ensuring proposals address international humanitarian standards
Provide support on grant management and reporting of humanitarian funding (ECHO, UN, Start Network etc)
Engage with sister Caritas agencies on funding opportunities, funding trends, joint advocacy or representation as appropriate
Assume grant management responsibilities for HQ managed humanitarian grants
Maintain donor and INGO relationships specific to humanitarian funding
Monitor planned versus actual humanitarian funding status and progress against targets on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Maintain an up-to-date humanitarian funding guidance pack
Share learning across country programmes and partners related to management of humanitarian funding streams

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.
Experience working on institutional funding
[1] The successful candidate must have valid permission to work and reside in Ireland
[1] Ethiopia, DRC, Guatemala, Honduras, Lebanon, Kenya, Malawi,
Myanmar, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Siera Leone, Somalia, Uganda, Zimbabwe and the successful candidate must have their own work permit