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:

·         External advocacy and policy engagement on localisation and local leadership.

·         Strengthening leadership and participation of local and national actors across Trócaire’s partnerships and networks.

·         Collaboration with local, national, and global networks to advance shared learning, coordination, and advocacy for local leadership.

Key responsibilities

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

1. External Advocacy and Policy Engagement

·         Lead and coordinate Trócaire’s advocacy and policy engagement on localisation and local leadership.

·         Represent Trócaire in key networks, coalitions, and policy forums to advance localisation commitments.

·         Align Trócaire’s external messaging with partner priorities and facilitate opportunities for partners to lead or co-represent shared advocacy positions.

·         Collaborate with partner networks and coalitions to strengthen collective action and coordination on locally lead development.

2. Strengthening Partnership and Local leadership

• Guide Trócaire teams to integrate local leadership and participation throughout programming, partnership, and advocacy processes.

• Support internal reflection and adaptation to advance local and national actors’ leadership.
• Provide technical input on tools, frameworks, and learning products related to equitable partnerships and power-sharing.

3. Partner Advisory Group and Network Collaboration

·         Collaborate with the Partner Advisory Group, supporting members to engage meaningfully with the Partnership and Localisation Hub and to provide advice that informs its priorities, learning, and actions.

·         Facilitate partner participation in Hub-led learning and reflection processes.

·         Promote shared learning and peer exchange among networks and partners to enhance coordination and collective advocacy.

4. Research, monitoring, reporting and learning

• Support research and analysis related to partnership, localisation, and locally led development, and disseminate findings across Trócaire and with external networks to inform reflection and dialogue.

• Contribute to internal and external reporting processes, including reports to institutional donors and global commitments related to partnership and localisation.

5. Other Duties

·         Fulfil other duties as may reasonably be required by line management, including engaging with wider organisational processes and priorities.

·         Travel to programme locations, including potentially fragile or conflict-affected areas.

Essential Requirements

·         Skills

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

• Experience in partnership-based and localisation-focused roles within INGOs or civil society.

• Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating advocacy, learning, or coordination initiatives on localisation or equitable partnerships.
• Familiarity with global platform and commitments, such as the Grand Bargain, Charter for Change, and other localisation commitments.
• Experience documenting and communicating learning for organisational and policy audiences.
• Experience working with local or national networks on leadership or advocacy.

• Qualifications
• Relevant graduate degree (or equivalent in experience).

·         Qualities

• Belief in the principles of partnership, localisation, and power-sharing.

• Commitment to justice, equality, and the leadership of women and marginalised groups.
• Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and accountability.
• Works effectively across cultures and disciplines.
• Manages time and resources efficiently and adapts to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel, including to fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
• Committed to continuing personal and professional development.

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