{"id":37624,"date":"2026-02-23T13:36:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/?p=37624"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:36:51","slug":"development-education-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/development-education-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Development Education Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p id=\"block-0f4b2aef-23ee-4427-b95c-03399e42f877\"><strong>Job ID:<\/strong>93148<br><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Development Education Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-0f4b2aef-23ee-4427-b95c-03399e42f877\"><strong>Area<\/strong>: Leinster<br><strong>Company<\/strong>: Self Help Africa<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Dublin, Ireland (Office based min 2 days per week)<br><strong>Contract type:<\/strong> Full Time \/Permanent<br><strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Development Education Coordinator<br><strong>Salary:<\/strong> \u20ac37,000 to \u20ac40,000<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Self Help Africa<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change. We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.<br>\u00a0<br>Our current five-year organisation strategy, defines our mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.<br>\u00a0<br>Our three core values are:<br>&#x25aa;\u00a0<strong>Impact<\/strong>: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.<br>&#x25aa;\u00a0<strong>Innovation<\/strong>: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.<br>&#x25aa;\u00a0<strong>Community<\/strong>: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self Help Africa (SHA) is seeking to recruit a Development Education (DE) officer to support the implementation of its Irish Aid funded Development Education programme within the formal and informal education sectors and with communities across Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SHA is one of the leading implementers of Development Education activities in Irish schools for over 20 years. Our DE programme seeks to increase understanding of global inequality, climate justice,&nbsp; gender inequality&nbsp; and ethical trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisation delivers Development Education\u00a0 workshops, in the primary, post primary and adult and community education sectors. We provide teacher training initiatives and social justice modules at Higher Education Institutes. Self Help Africa\u2019s Development Education team present at public engagement events, create exhibitions for public display. SHA run the Irish Aid sponsored Science for Development Award at the BTYSTE exhibition and organise a schools visit to one of our programme countries in Africa each year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will work with the programme coordinator and a network of school workshop facilitators to deliver workshops and other school and community-based activities. The role will require administration and report writing skills The successful candidate should have a full driving licence and access to a car as the role will necessitate travel. We envisage 60% of the working week will be spent in educational settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conjunction with the Development Education Coordinator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Generate and facilitate SHA\u2019s DE programme of workshop delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage learners in critical analysis of the root causes of global inequality using active methodologies, assisting learners to become responsible and active global citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create workshop resource tools and materials, linked to SHA country teams programme work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design educational events that help to raise the profile of SHA, DE and Irish Aids overseas programmes in Ireland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote and develop the Irish Aid and SHA Science for Development Award at the Stripe Young Scientist Exhibition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the database of school networks is maintained and updated regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present at conferences and seminars, contribute to well established sectoral DE network working groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in the preparation of funding applications, results- based frameworks and monitoring and evaluation reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain and build on relationships with teacher training colleges to promote DE in Initial Teacher Training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any other duties within the scope of the job description as designated by the Development Education Coordinator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Relationships:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development Education Coordinator \u2013 Line Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications and Programme teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Engagement Director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School networks and teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher Education Institutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other DE service providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership collaborators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary degree in International Development and or Education, PGCE or a related discipline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum of 3 years classroom experience in the primary or post-primary education \u2028system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working knowledge of sustainable development, environmental issues and human rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication skills, both oral and written<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong planning and organisational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, Microsoft office, Salesforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced team player<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Self Help Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean Driving Licence and use of a car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garda Vetting is required for this role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managing yourself \u2013 Hold an awareness of own abilities and areas for development; adapts and uses abilities to work well with others and to help achieve objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating and working with others \u2013 Uses the most appropriate channel to share information with others both inside and outside Self Help Africa; adapts the message to meet the communication needs of the audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering results \u2013 Systematically develop plans towards achieving Self Help Africa\u2019s objectives and commitments; uses appropriate techniques to help achieve agreed objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity and innovation \u2013 Seek out, develop and successfully implement new ideas that further the aims of Self Help Africa and those we work with; build on proven approaches and learn from reflective thinking how to improve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influence, advocacy and networking \u2013 Engage with others inside and outside the organisation to promote the interests of Self Help Africa and those we work with; gather and share a wider knowledge of issues relevant to Self Help Africa\u2019s work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change \u2013 Responds positively and constructively to change; manage or take part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to the role in the organisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/JD-Development-Education-Officer-1-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Description<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/SHA-UP-Application-Form-Ireland-.docx\">application form<\/a> and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/careers-apply\/?jbcd=500QD00000qZDCg%20-%20Development%20Education%20Officer%20(93148\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closing date for applications is Friday <strong>6th March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa\u2019s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. \u00a0Specific roles may require Police\/DBS\/ vetting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Important information: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Self Help Africa<\/em>\u00a0is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work\u00a0including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Code-of-Conduct-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of Conduct<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/Self-Help-Africa-Child-and-Adult-Safeguarding-Policy-2023_Final_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy<\/a>. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her\/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including<strong>\u00a0criminal background checking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. 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