Humanitarian Advisor Fragile & Conflict Affected States (Maternity Cover)

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO. 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 ócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa Asia Central 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.

Trócaires humanitarian programmes are largely implemented in partnership with local civil society and faith-based organisations. Our humanitarian response programmes include Food Security and Livelihood (FSL) WASH Protection Health Nutrition as well as CASH as a cross cutting sectoral intervention.

Humanitarian response is a key cornerstone of Trócaires Strategic Plan 2021 - 2025 aiming to grow in scale over the period particularly building on our niche in Humanitarian Protection. This position as a Humanitarian advisor will have a high profile in supporting the implementation of high-quality humanitarian programming in Trócaires programmes in Fragile and Conflict Affected States advising relevant staff and partners at all stages of the programme cycle including planning assessment design implementation and M&E in line with international quality and accountability standards for humanitarian interventions. This may include providing surge capacity and/or taking the lead in humanitarian response programmes.

The priority countries for this role are DRC Myanmar Lebanon and Syria and the post holder is expected to travel up to 3 months a year.

The role will report to Humanitarian Manager Operational and is based on a Specified Purpose Contract to cover a maternity leave. The role can be based in Ireland or UK.

Key responsibilities

General Humanitarian Advisory Role

Support Trócaire humanitarian and country staff and partners in the design and implementation of principled needs-based humanitarian response programmes

Provide technical advice on emergency preparedness and humanitarian response to Trócaire staff and local partners

Provide surge deployment to cover gaps in country teams for short periods

Convene Emergency Management Team meetings with priority countries on a monthly basis to facilitate crisis monitoring identification of support needs trouble shooting etc)

Support the implementation of and adherence to programmatic and organisation-wide systems and procedures for ensuring good practice to meet sectoral standards in humanitarian protection accountability and programme quality. These standards include but are not limited to; the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief the Sphere Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response Core Humanitarian Standard; Minimum Environmental Requirements

Support to Institutional Funding of Humanitarian Programmes

Provide technical review of proposals ensuring donor requirements and approaches are considered and proposals are in line with humanitarian technical standards

Support country teams in their oversight and monitoring of humanitarian grant implementation undertaking field monitoring coordinating internal reviews and learning exercises when required

On occasion support or lead on the development and submission of high-quality funding proposals (including narrative and financial elements) for humanitarian programmes often to tight deadlines

Emergency Preparedness and Contingency Planning

Develop quarterly humanitarian forecasting for FCAS portfolio countries to facilitate timely and appropriate country level preparedness and response actions

Support Trócaire country offices and pre-selected partners in the development roll-out and the implementation of up-to-date Emergency Preparedness Plans through training monitoring and follow up.

Support the roll-out of contingency planning for Trócaire offices and partners in advance of predictable crises and subsequent responses to the same

Working with the Humanitarian Team and Cross-Organisationally

Work closely with the Fragile and Conflict Affected States country portfolios to identify opportunities for joint funding programming and learning on various themes including conflict sensitivity Resilience and Nexus programming.

Work closely with the Humanitarian Protection Advisors to ensure gender and protection are addressed in all aspects of programming work both in relation to partners and in working with colleagues in Trócaire.

Work closely with the Humanitarian EFSL and Cash Advisors to ensure high quality emergency food security livelihoods and cash programmes are effective appropriate and timely.

Work closely with the Programme Impact and Learning (PIL) team and M&E colleagues on relevant assessments documenting evidence on effectiveness of to inform improved practices and quality programming.

Work closely with the Institutional Funding Advisors to develop high quality proposals and reports for donors.

Work closely with the Humanitarian Policy and colleagues in the Policy Unit to support the development of humanitarian programme and policy work as required

Engaging with external stakeholders on humanitarian response

Take a lead role in building links with and representing Trócaire within humanitarian networks and / or working groups

Promote Trócaires humanitarian work through the Caritas network including through active participation in inter-agency Caritas initiatives on humanitarian response

Other Duties

Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned by Humanitarian Manager or Head of Humanitarian Programmes that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. This will include the promotion of Trócaire through the media in conjunction with the Trócaire Communications Unit.

International travel and work

Be willing to travel for up to 4 months per year and to undertake the above tasks in project locations worldwide sometimes in insecure environments and at short notice. This would normally include blocks of up to 3 weeks travel but could include longer secondments when required.

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

5 years experience in the humanitarian sector including at least 2 years international experience preferably in complex or insecure environments.

Third level qualification in humanitarianism development or related area and/or relevant humanitarian training and experience

Desirable: WASH experience / qualification

Familiarity and appreciation of working in a partnership model and locally led humanitarian response

Experience of working with and a demonstrated understanding of humanitarian standards and principles of good practice including humanitarian protection CHS SPHERE LEGS Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief & IHL instruments.

Experience of working with a range of institutional donors.

Skills

• Fluency in written and spoken English (French and/ or Spanish desirable)

• A knowledge and understanding of key established and emerging humanitarian and development issues.
• Project cycle management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and programmatically.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with colleagues and partners (secular Church other faith based).
• An understanding of the need for and a commitment to cross-organisational working.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Behavioural Competencies

Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential demonstrating Trócaires values with integrity in order to achieve our organisations 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.

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.

Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and in solidarity maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.

Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance getting a quality job done through effective performance planning and decision making.

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 Trócaires reputation in the use of resources.

Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage constantly looking to learn and develop self employees and partners to better fulfil Trócaires mission.

Other

Willingness to travel and work in developing countries where and when required and at short notice.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Closing date for applications is 17th October 2025

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

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 information on Trócaires safeguarding policies available here.

Diversity and inclusion

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.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available here