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Administrative Assistant - Programmes

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Join our friendly flexible team in Dublin and enjoy a generous benefits package including 25 days annual leave, pension contribution and flexitime.

PLEASE NOTE:  CHRISTIAN AID IRELAND IS NOT A VISA SPONSORING ORGANISATION.  YOU MUST HAVE CURRENT AND FULL ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN ROI TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. 

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About the role

The post holder will provide effective and efficient administrative support for the International Programmes Department and, when possible, the Policy and Advocacy Unit, acting as first point of contact for the public through reception and telephone duties (responsibilities shared with the Income Assistant).  

 Role context

The role is based in the Dublin office and reports to the Head of International Programmes and Global Peacebuilding, will include responsibility for:

1.      Updating PROMISE (internal grant management system).

2.      Data collection systems/data management.

3.      Support to programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, e.g., administrative support to programme evaluations, support to donor narrative and financial reporting (monitoring deadlines, editing reports, providing feedback), including Irish Aid Annual Report.

4.      Administrative support for institutional funding applications.

5.      Organising and minuting meetings. Facilitating meetings when required.

6.      Monitoring and evaluation support to programme advisor/country teams on Kwantu (outcome harvesting app).

7.      Recording of institutional income and assistance in reconciling income Bank account.

8.      Support to humanitarian funding mechanisms, including Emergency Response Fund Scheme and Irish Emergency Alliance appeals – reviewing narrative and financial proposals and reports, backstopping project monitoring (e.g. facilitating monitoring calls).

9.      Administrative support for the global Irish Aid programme meeting – organising staff travel, visas, accommodation and travel; booking venue; other administrative support as required.

10.   Working with Programme Development and Funding Managers to update programme funding scorecards for Christian Aid Ireland.

11.   General office support and reception duties, office health and safety, fire safety, and acts as the office Digital Champion, upkeep of resources, management of the meeting rooms, preparation for visitors to the office, meeting and greeting visitors, liaising for deliveries and with cleaners, processing post.

12.   Ad hoc support for International Programmes Department, and to the Advocacy and Policy Unit, as capacity allows.

 

About you

Essential 

  • Educated to leaving cert standard in a relevant discipline.
  • High level of computer literacy including knowledge of Office programmes including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Knowledge of relevant database systems.
  • An understanding of and interest in global development issues.
  • Experience of working in an office-based environment.
  • Experience of using financial and administrative systems, setting up meetings and taking minutes.
  • Thorough attention to detail, including accurate data entry skills.
  • Experience of working in a rapidly changing environment where flexibility is essential.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • An ability to work co-operatively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • An ability to juggle and prioritise competing demands in a calm, professional manner.
  • An ability to communicate positively with colleagues by telephone, email and in person/ online platforms.
  • A proactive team worker, with a willingness to cover other positions in the unit when required.

Desirable 

  • Educated to degree level in relevant discipline.
  • A demonstrable interest in digital monitoring and evaluation tools in the context of development or humanitarian work.
  • Experience working for a non-profit organization.
  • Experience using and managing SharePoint pages.
  • Written or spoken French, Spanish or Portuguese.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. To discuss this role in greater detail, please contact   pquinn@christian-aid.org

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, please refer to the benefits booklet for your location to see our full list of employee benefits. 

 


 

Quick check

  • Salary (full time):
    €31,019
  • Type of contract:
    Permanent
  • Contracted hours:
    35
  • Location:
    Dublin, Ireland
  • Closing date:
    24 August 2025
  • Interview date:
    1 September 2025
 
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As a volunteer, you will receive:
  • Support and supervision from a named contact within Christian Aid
  • Appropriate induction and training for your volunteering role.
  • Out-of-pocket expenses as agreed.
  • Our regular volunteers e-newsletter
  • Access to our Volunteers’ Hub for all our latest news, events and resources
 
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