The Head of Policy & Advocacy role is central to Dóchas’ strategy (2022-2026), with a particular focus on the Influence pillar.
Salary: €62,000 - €65,000 commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Based in HQ office at Pleasants Street, Dublin 8 (Off Camden Street)
About Dóchas
Founded from the belief that every human being is fundamentally equal, Dóchas is the uniting voice for organisations urging Ireland to be a world leader in efforts to bring about global justice. Dóchas works to protect and support the most vulnerable around the world.
Dóchas connects, strengthens and represents a network of international development and humanitarian organisations who have a shared vision of a just, sustainable and equal world. Comprised of 46 full members and 8 associate members, Dóchas plays a unique role in safeguarding Ireland’s reputation of punching above its weight due to its long-standing commitment to global development.
Dóchas is a small dynamic team, responsive and agile to changes in the external environment, and the needs of members. If you’re seeking a dynamic role at a sector level where you get to work with experts and decision makers, this is the policy role for you!
The Role
The Head of Policy & Advocacy role is central to Dóchas’ strategy (2022-2026), with a particular focus on the Influence pillar – combining policy and advocacy expertise and the experience of members with convening power, to exert collective influence.
Priority areas of responsibility for the role include:
This role is critical to maintain Dóchas’ reputation as an authoritative voice for the sector on key issues, facilitating dialogue and debate in the public domain. The recent changing political environment will accelerate the need to build political support for international development among MEPs, parliamentarians and other key stakeholders.