[Hiring] Junior Communications and Administration Consultant @Plan International Ireland

Role Description

INEW is seeking an experienced consultant to provide part-time support during the maternity leave of the Network Coordinator. The consultancy will play an important role in ensuring continuity of INEW's operations and communications.

• Working 25 days over the period of the contract.
• Help maintain INEW's communications and digital outreach.
• Support the dissemination of policy and campaign resources of selected projects.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks during the final months of the current funding cycle.
• Deliver clearly defined outputs that contribute to INEW’s objectives and workplan.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing websites based on WordPress, newsletters in Mailchimp, and social media platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
• Good administrative and record-keeping skills, including processing invoices.
• An interest in international development and education, humanitarian aid, advocacy, or the non-profit sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common digital communications tools (e.g. Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, or similar) is desirable.

Requirements

• Assisting with the dissemination of policy papers, campaign materials, and advocacy resources on selected projects, including COP31 and Education Day initiatives.
• Supporting the preparation and distribution of INEW's newsletters and blog.
• Managing and updating INEW's social media channels, with particular responsibility for LinkedIn, and supporting audience growth and engagement.
• Updating and maintaining INEW's website.
• Tracking invoices and administrative records, and liaising with the finance team at Plan International Ireland as required.
• Supporting the preparation of interim reports and contributing to the grant application processes for future funding opportunities as required.
• Providing general administrative and communications support to INEW focal points as required.
• Providing regular updates on progress and priorities to the designated INEW focal points.

Benefits

• Payments will be linked to the satisfactory completion and approval of agreed deliverables.
• The selected consultant will be engaged as an independent contractor and will be responsible for their own tax, insurance and statutory obligations.

Company Description

The Irish Network for Education Worldwide (INEW) represents and connects civil society actors and education stakeholders in Ireland advocating for inclusive, equitable, and safe quality education for all worldwide, with a focus on development and emergency contexts.

• INEW acts as a national platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue, and collaboration.
• INEW is hosted by Plan International Ireland, which provides administrative and contracting support for this consultancy.
• Founded in 1937, Plan International is an independent children’s rights organisation.
• Plan International Ireland was established in 2003 and supports Plan International’s work worldwide.