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. Our 55 members are committed to human rights, justice and the eradication of poverty, and demonstrate this through their work in international development, protection, humanitarian assistance, sustainability, education and inclusion.
Ahead of Ireland’s EU Presidency (July – December 2026), we are embarking on a Presidency Project with two other national platforms in Lithuania and Greece, together with CONCORD Europe. This Presidency Project will run from April 2026 to March 2028. In Autumn 2025, we will submit a multi annual proposal for this project to the European Commission with the Development Education and Awareness Raising Programme (DEAR). Dóchas will be the lead agency.
Context
The project aims to bolster public support for a European Union that champions global solidarity, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, human rights, and civil society participation. This Presidency Project will be the sixth EU Presidency Project supported by DEAR. Dóchas works alongside other national platforms who have previously participated in the EU Presidency Project to understand key learnings.
Purpose & Scope of work
The consultant will be responsible for the following:
- To develop an EU DEAR proposal which reflects the common objectives, outcomes and outputs of the three national platforms in the Presidency Trio and CONCORD. This includes outlining the context, common themes, synergies, methodology, activity plan and expected impact of the project.
- To develop the Logframe, Budget and MEAL plan for the Project
- To liaise with the focal points in each national platform and CONCORD to gather the information and input required.
- To incorporate learnings of EUPP4 & EUPP5 into the Proposal
- To develop the proposal for Ireland’s Presidency (July – December 2026). This includes bringing together information and perspectives garnered from member and stakeholder consultations (taking place in August, September, October 2025).
- To participate in consultations with Dóchas members and key stakeholders, and incorporate findings into the proposal.
The consultant will work closely with the CEO and Head of Policy & Advocacy to deliver this within the proposed timeframe.
Methodology, Contract and Timing
This consultancy should take 10- 12 days (approx.) during September and October 2025.
The consultant will attend relevant meetings and events organised as part of the consultative process, and will incorporate this into the final proposal document.
We expect the consultancy to begin the week of the 1st September 2025. The work will be completed no later than the 30th October 2025.
Dóchas will not be liable for payment of PAYE, PRSI or USC in respect of this consultancy. Payment of all appropriate taxes remains the responsibility of the Consultant. Payment for the days worked will be made on the production of an invoice when work is completed to the satisfaction of Dóchas.
How to apply
The criteria for selection of the consultant are:
- Documented experience with development of DEAR and/or other applications to the European Commission.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders and organisations into a proposal
- Strong programme design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents including logframes and budgets
- Commitment to flexible availability during Autumn 2025
- Experience with development of projects around Irish and European foreign and development policies.
- Experience in and understanding of Ireland’s development and humanitarian sector and stakeholders
- Excellent English language skills.
- Daily rate (inclusive of VAT)
Please submit your expression of interest, including proposed approach and costing, to Jane-Ann McKenna, CEO Dóchas by Monday 18th August at 9am.
Please outline how you fulfill the criteria outlined above, and include a CV.
If you are shortlisted, you should expect a call later that week, when a selection will be made.