Come work with our small team, highly capable and committed team and work every day to make this world a fairer place for children. UNICEF is strengthened by the diversity of professional backgrounds, nationalities and experiences which the staff bring in service of our mission.
If you’d like to pursue a career at UNICEF Ireland, please see the opportunities below. UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Current vacancies
COLOUR Project Coordinator
UNICEF Ireland is seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Coordinator to play a central role in the delivery of the COLOUR Project (Communities of Learning, Openness, and Understanding through Rights), a four-year cross-border and cross-community initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Led by UNICEF Ireland in partnership with UNICEF UK, Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership and Ulster University, the project brings together primary schools from both sides of the border through a rights-based, creative and collaborative approach designed to foster positive relationships within and between communities.
The successful candidate will act as the operational hub of the project, coordinating delivery across multiple partners and ensuring compliance with PEACEPLUS requirements. The role combines project coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, governance and compliance responsibilities, and will involve close collaboration with consortium partners, schools, funders and other key stakeholders.
We are looking for a candidate with strong project management and organisational skills, experience working within grant-funded or regulated programmes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex multi-partner environment. Experience of PEACE, PEACEPLUS, INTERREG or other EU-funded programmes would be particularly valuable.
Title: COLOUR Project Coordinator
Reporting to: Head of Advocacy and Public Policy
Location: Ideally based within the border region, though candidates based in or near Dublin will also be considered. The role involves regular travel throughout the border region and across the island of Ireland.
Salary: €55,000–€60,000
Duration: Fixed-term contract until August 2029
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: Friday 10th July 2026.
To learn more about the role click here.
Fundraising Acquisition Specialist
We are seeking a driven and innovative fundraiser to join our team as a Fundraising Acquisition Specialist. This role is responsible for implementing and executing high-quality donor acquisition campaigns across non-digital channels, including DRTV, radio, press, direct mail, face to face and telemarketing. If you love driving change, exploring new ideas, working in a fast-paced environment, and feeling part of a team, then this could be the role for you.
Title: Fundraising Acquisition Specialist
Team: Individual Giving
Reporting to: Acquisition Fundraising & Innovation Manager
Location: Hybrid – mostly from home
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: Sunday 10 May
To learn more about the role click here.
CRO specialist
UNICEF Ireland is seeking a mid-level CRO Specialist to help scale digital fundraising performance through a structured test-and-learn programme.
This role will report to the Senior Digital Manager and is focused on optimisation and performance insight — owning and running A/B and multivariate tests on-site, using data to identify conversion opportunities, and leading a prioritised experimentation roadmap.
You will take a data-driven approach to interpreting campaign and journey KPIs and work closely with paid media and content colleagues to improve conversion, efficiency and fundraising outcomes.
Title: CRO Specialist
Team: Individual Giving – Digital
Reporting to: Senior Digital Manager
Line Reports: 1
Location: Hybrid – mostly from home
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable – depending on experience
To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Application closing date: Sunday 26 April
To learn more about the role click here.
Work experience
We also welcome applications from Transition Year students seeking work experience opportunities.
Volunteers
To volunteer with UNICEF internationally, please apply through the United Nations Volunteers programme.
UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer. UNICEF Ireland seeks talented individuals from all backgrounds to lead the movement for children’s rights.
UNICEF Ireland is committed to adhering to the highest standards of child protection and child safeguarding. UNICEF reserves the right not to employ staff or engage volunteers or other representatives who are deemed to pose or potentially pose a risk to the protection of children, to the full extent permitted by law. Additionally, all candidates must sign UNICEF Ireland’s Child Protection Policy & Procedures before commencing employment, engaging as a volunteer, intern, consultant or representative of UNICEF Ireland.