NYCI Project Officer – Global Citizenship Education Trainer 2026: Apply for a €35,779–€48,408 Role in Dublin
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is hiring a Project Officer for its Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme in Dublin. The full-time role focuses on global citizenship education, training, and resource development.
Overview
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is seeking a full-time Project Officer: Global Citizenship Education Trainer to support its Youth 2030 Global Youth Work Programme in Dublin. This role involves designing and delivering training, developing educational resources, supporting professional networks, building stakeholder relationships, and contributing to monitoring and evaluation efforts.
The position is offered on a specified-purpose, one-year contract running to December 2027, with an expected start date of November 2026. The annual salary ranges from €35,779 to €48,408, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
- Hybrid working arrangements and family-friendly flexible hours
- 27 days of annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension contributions and death-in-service benefit (four times salary)
- Access to sick leave, parental leave, and bereavement leave provisions
- Staff supervision, professional development, and training opportunities
- Tax Saver commuter ticket arrangements and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Eligibility
Applicants should be experienced education, training, youth work, or global citizenship professionals who possess a strong commitment to youth participation, sustainability, and social justice. Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate training across various formats, and meet child safeguarding requirements, including Garda vetting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through NYCI's online recruitment system. Submissions via other methods will not be accepted. Applicants should complete the application form carefully, providing details of their employment history, educational background, and two professional referees.
Deadline
The application deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Monday, 28 September 2026. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials well ahead of this time via the official recruitment portal.