Humanitarian Funding Advisor

AboutTrócaire

Trócaireis an InternationalNon-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the worlds most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they we bring about positive and lasting change for a just ócaireworks in up to 20 countries across Africa Asia LatinAmericaand the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

Promote Access toJustice;

Achieve Climate & EnvironmentalJustice;

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.

The Humanitarian Funding Advisor is an exciting role within a dynamic global humanitarian team. The roles primary focus is on supporting the accessing of humanitarian funding from a variety of humanitarian post holder will contribute toTrócairesoverall institutional funding strategy working closely with country teams and HQ staff toidentify position and pursue humanitarian funding opportunities for the achievement ofTrócairesstrategic 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.

This role can be based in our Maynooth office or remotely from the UK.

To be consideredfor 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 relocationassistancefor this role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based questions will be based on the competencies outlined in this jobspecification.

Role Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility for this position is support to country offices in securing Humanitarian Funding. This involves supporting positioning for opportunitiesengagementand 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 fundingopportunities capacitybuilding ofTrócairestaff 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.

EssentialRequirements

• 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 asevidencedbypreviousexamples of successful humanitarian funding proposals. Strong budgeting andfinancial managementunderstanding. Fluent English writing skills.

• Competencies:Demonstratespassion and enthusiasm for the mission mandatevisionand values ofTrócaire(leadership). Holds self-accountable for delivering onobjectives(organisation); commitment to performing own role to a high standard of performance (delivering results); proactively shares informationknowledgeandexpertise(personal).

• Qualities:Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams both at a global and country level.

Desirable Requirements:

• Working knowledge of Spanish or French (desirable only).

• Previousexperience working in a partnershiporganisaiton.

• Knowledge of START and ECHO application processes (raising alerts &eSingleform specifically)

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:

Trócaireoffers a competitive package of salary and benefits alongside a range of work life balance friendly will report to Head of Humanitarian 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.

Closing date for applications is 1st June 2026

Safeguarding Preventing Abuse and Exploitation

Trócaireis committed to safeguarding people from exploitation and/orabuseby our employees or others working on our behalf oras a result ofour programmes or ócairehas specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct Global Safeguarding Policy) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of allemployeesconsultantsand other organisational an employee ofTrócaireyouare required toabide by these information onTrócairessafeguarding policies availableat thislink.

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace

Trócaireis an equal opportunities employerand is committed to EquityDiversityand Inclusion (EDI). We activelyseekto create a fair and inclusive recruitment process where candidates are assessed on their skillsexperienceand 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 accessibilitysupportscan be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting

To learn more please refer to our EDI commitment link andDiversity and Inclusion statementlink.

Required Experience:

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