Partnership and Localisation Advisor

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin 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
• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice

Trócaire operates a Global Hub on Partnership & Localisation in Nairobi, Kenya. Working across the organisation, this technical hub works to deepen Trócaire’s approaches to and expertise in partnership and localisation while influencing sector-level change through research, sharing, learning and advocacy. The Hub is the primary driver of the organisational shift toward localisation articulated in Trócaire’s Strategic Plan (2021-2025) and supports the organisation to deliver on its Partnership & Localisation Strategy (2021-2025).).

The role will report to the Global Director – Partnership & Localisation.

The Localisation Advisor contributes to advancing Trócaire’s partnership and localisation agenda across all four outcome areas of the Partnership and Localisation Strategy : Voice and Influence, Capacity Strengthening, Quality of Partnership, and Funding and Resources. Working across these outcome areas, the role supports coherence, learning, and progress on locally led development across Trócaire’s work globally. Within this remit, the position has three interlinked priorities :

Key responsibilities

The Advisor will contribute to Trócaire’s localisation agenda through the following areas of work :

1. External Advocacy and Policy Engagement

2. Strengthening Partnership and Local leadership

3. Partner Advisory Group and Network Collaboration

4. Research, monitoring, reporting and learning

5. Other Duties

Requirements

Essential Requirements

o    Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

o    Excellent coordination and facilitation skills across diverse teams.

o    Clear and persuasive written and verbal communication.

o    Ability to accompany and support local and national actors in strengthening systems, leadership, and advocacy.

o    Skilled in partnership management, learning facilitation, and collaborative problem-solving.

o    Competent in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Box.

o    Fluency in English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is an advantage.

Experience

Benefits

Closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 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 representatives. More information on Trócaire’s 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