Partnership and Localisation Coordinator

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 Localisation Advisor – Funding & Resources will be responsible for driving the organisation’s localisation work under Outcome 4 (funding & resources).

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

This role is part of Trócaire’s ongoing efforts to deepen and integrate its approach to partnership and localisation. It contributes to greater coherence across the organisation’s work in this area. The coordinator will play a key role in promoting shared ownership of Trócaire’s localisation commitments across team, facilitating local and national actor leadership, and in advancing external engagement and learning.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Trócaire country teams and head office on advancing equitable partnerships with local and national organisations.
• Accompany partners in identifying and delivering their own capacity strengthening initiatives to enhance institutional resilience, leadership, and sustainability, in collaboration with country teams.
• Facilitate the participation and leadership of local and national actors, including women-led and women-centred organisations, in coordination, advocacy, and decision-making spaces at country and global levels, in collaboration with country teams.

Convene and facilitate regular engagement with the Partner Advisory Group, ensuring partner perspectives inform Trócaire’s partnership and localisation strategy, learning, and decision-making processes

Monitoring, reporting, and learning

• Track and compile progress made by Trócaire on equitable partnerships and local and national leadership across teams and country programmes.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting processes, including reports to institutional donors and global commitments related to partnership and localisation.
• Coordinate and contribute to joint learning processes that strengthen understanding and practice across diverse partnership and localisation efforts.

External engagement and sector influence

• Represent Trócaire in key networks, coalitions, and policy spaces on advancing national and local CSO leadership.
• Facilitate linkages between the advocacy of local and national networks and Trócaire’s global advocacy and learning on shifting power to local and national actors.
• Contribute to joint initiatives with aligned organisations and networks to support the leadership of local and national actors.

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    Excellent coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and partners.

o    Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and public engagement.

o    Demonstrated agility and flexibility to adapt to emerging priorities and evolving localisation agendas.

o    Ability to support and accompany local and national partners in strengthening leadership, systems, and influence.

o    Ability to facilitate collaborative learning and knowledge exchange across teams.

o    Competent in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and online systems (Salesforce, Box, Agresso).

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

·         Experience

• Experience working in partnership-based roles within NGOs or INGOs
• Experience facilitating joint learning, sector dialogue, or peer exchange on localisation or partnership.
• Familiarity with global policy frameworks on localisation (e.g., the Grand Bargain) and current sector debates.
• Experience facilitating joint learning, sector dialogue, or advocacy processes with local and national organisations or networks.

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

·         Qualities

• Belief in the values of localisation and locally-led development and humanitarian action.
• Committed to justice, equality and women’s voice and leadership.
• Demonstrates drive, initiative, courage, integrity, and accountability.
• Committed to continuing personal and professional development.
• Works effectively independently, on a team and cross-organisationally.
• Manages time and resources efficiently.
• Shows flexibility and adapts easily to change.
• Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners from different parts of the world.
• Willingness to travel and work in developing countries where and when required, and at short notice.

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

Closing Date for Applications is 14th July 2025

For the Candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trocaire Offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. i.e Medical Insurance, 13th Month Salary, Annual Leave, Maternity/Paternity leave, Provident fund, Life Assurance.Please note the recruitment will be on rolling bases.

To apply,

please send a copy of your CV and covering letter (quoting the job title
above)  To https://apply.workable.com/trocaire/j/433C703173/

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. All internal applicants are reminded of their obligations in relation to these policies.  

At Trócaire, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of performance and integrity in line with our organisational values. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs. Trócaire is committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, recruiting and employing staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse identities, at all levels in the organisation. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disability. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

Kind Regards,