Title: Project Officer: Global Citizenship Education Trainer


Project Officer: Global Citizenship Education Trainer


Reporting to:

Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme Manager, National Youth Council of Ireland, with overall accountability to the Director and Board of NYCI.

Location:

Office base will be at 3, Montague Street, Dublin 2 with travel for work required. NYCI is currently piloting a hybrid model of working.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week (some flexibility will be required, such as evening/weekend work). 

Duration:

One year contract to December 2027 (with potential to extend, subject to ongoing funding).

Remuneration:

€35,779 - €48,408 per annum salary range, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Staff Benefits

NYCI provides staff members with an array of benefits and supports that increase their financial security, health, and well-being.

We also support staff members to develop professionally and promote a healthy work life balance.

Some of these discretionary benefits and supports include:

  • 27 annual leave days.

  • Access to sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave schemes.

  • An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

  • A death in service benefit in the event of your untimely passing (4x salary).

  • Family flexible working hours.

  • Hybrid Working arrangements.

  • Tax saver tickets and cycle to work scheme.

  • Staff supervision.

  • Staff training and development opportunities.

  • Pension contributions.

Equal Opportunities:

NYCI has an equal opportunities policy, which all employees and contractors are expected to develop an understanding of, with a commitment to equality of opportunities.

NYCI is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values all identities, perspectives, and experiences, and provides opportunities for learning and growth. We especially welcome applications from people from all ethnic minority and migrant backgrounds, from women, nonbinary, LGBTQI+ and other working-class backgrounds, and people from other traditionally marginalised backgrounds.

Recognising the financial barriers that people on low incomes may face in attending in-person interviews, and the current challenges many are facing with the cost-of-living, NYCI offers to reimburse public transport costs within Ireland for candidates who attend in-person interviews, on production of receipts.

Notice Period:

1 month.

Probationary Period:

6 months.

Application Process:

Complete the on-line application here by 2pm, Monday 28th September 2026.

Shortlisted candidates invited for in-person interview will be informed by 1st October . Interviews are expected to be held in person on the week beginning 5th October 2026.

Starting Date:

November 2026.

Child Safeguarding:

Demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding and protection of children and young people that includes attending relevant safeguarding training, undergoing garda vetting (required), following reporting and child safeguarding policy and procedures, and that ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people is paramount in your work.

Role and Purpose:

The Project Officer: Trainer will work as part of Youth 2030, NYCI’s Global Youth Work Programme to deliver on our Programme Outcomes, particularly Outcome 1:Global Youth Work is integrated into non-formal youth work programmes and activities of NYCI member organisations in the Youth Sector where young people are better informed and more active in helping to bring about the SDGs by 2030 and Outcome 2:Global Youth Work forms part of youth and community work professional training at Third Level. Outcome 4:Promoting innovation, research, and capacity development in the youth sector which identifies, responds to, and addresses the issues, challenges, and opportunities to broaden and deepen Global Youth Work.


This is a varied role requiring strong training track record, understanding of academic institutions and youth organisations, good project management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and training experience. This is a specified purpose contract, and the successful applicant will report to the Global Youth Work Programme Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with Youth 2030 colleagues to determine training needs and plan, coordinate, design and deliver workshops and training for all levels of the youth sector.

  • Deliver in-person and virtual training and bespoke training as required.

  • Manage the training booking system and associated administration.

  • Devise and develop educational resources for the youth sector.

  • Facilitate and support the Global Youth Work Educator’s Network.

  • Engage and manage relationships with NYCI member organisations and the broader youth and DE stakeholders.

  • Work as an integral member of the Youth 2030 NYCI Global Youth Work Team to achieve our mission and play an active role in the delivery of NYCI’s Strategic Plan and Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Results Framework.

  • Work with the staff team to implement the monitoring and evaluation framework to effectively evaluate and measure impact.

  • Represent Youth 2030 externally in Global Citizenship Education arenas.

  • Perform any other duties which may be assigned by your NYCI line manager or Director to ensure the smooth running of services.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Attainments

Hold a relevant third-level qualification in Youth Work, Global Youth Work/Global Citizenship Education, Climate Justice, International Development or Education equivalent (Note: candidates with exceptional, relevant training work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications). Essential

Proven experience as a trainer. Essential

Other relevant educational qualifications such as Training/Facilitation/Communications. Desirable

Experience

3 years post qualification working in Global Citizenship Education, Global Youth Work, training, or Youth and Community Education and learning environments. Essential

Minimum of three years’ experience in the devising, organising, and delivering training, CPD, and capacity building, ideally across both the formal and non-formal education sectors. Essential

Hands-on administration experience, planning and organising trainings and training programmes. Essential

Experience in working directly with youth workers, youth leaders, and young people. Desirable

Experience of designing, writing, or contributing to the development of educational resources on global justice issues and/or the Sustainable Development Goals. Essential

Experience in the use of monitoring and evaluation tools. Desirable

Experience in working in partnership, collaboration, and advocacy. Desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

Excellent and proven organisational and time management skills and high attention to detail in managing a diverse and demanding workload. Essential

Have strong relationship building and interpersonal skills. Essential

Taking initiative – excellent ability to take initiative through acting early to address and resolve problems and find solutions. Essential

Have an excellent working knowledge of the Youth Work Sector and Global Youth Work / Global Citizenship Education / Global Issues. Desirable

Excellent IT competency with Microsoft Outlook, mail and calendars. Strong overall competency with Microsoft Office. Essential

Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation. Essential

Ability to effectively partner and collaborate with other organisations, to maintain and build partnerships and engage in effective interagency work. Essential

Interest in and commitment to the values of equality, justice, and sustainability. Essential

Commitment to youth-led principles. Essential

Flexibility to work at weekends and evenings. Essential

Full, clean driving licence and access to car. Essential


We are recruiting to fill this role immediately with a view to forming a panel for future job vacancies within the Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Team.


Application Process: Applications to be completed online. All applications will be dealt with in full confidentiality.


Shortlisted candidates invited for in-person interview will be informed by 1st October. Interviews are expected to be held on the week beginning 5th October 2026.


For more information about NYCI, please see our website www.youth.ie  


Deadline for applications:  2pm, Monday 28th September 2026.



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