Our small team are highly capable and committed to making 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 join our team and be a part of something special, please see the opportunities below. UNICEF is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Current Vacancies

Child Rights Schools Manager

We are looking for a motivated and creative education programme manager to lead our Child Rights Schools (CRS) programme. CRS is an innovative and creative initiative that aims to embed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in the ethos and practice of primary schools in Ireland.

As the programme manager you will lead the development and implementation of CRS in Ireland, supporting new and existing schools on their child rights journey.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Education the successful candidate will have excellent communications and relationship-building skills, as well as a strong commitment to the UNCRC and participatory methodologies.

To learn more about the role click here.

Receptionist and Supporter Services Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced receptionist who believes in UNICEF’s work for children and understands the importance of delivering outstanding supporter/customer service.

The post holder will play a key role in the organisation by providing ongoing support and assistance to UNICEF donors and assisting in administrative tasks to support fundraising campaigns and other initiatives.

To learn more about the role click here.

Donor Retention Manager 

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Donor Retention Manager to help develop and deliver the retention strategy to inspire and retain UNICEF Ireland supporters.

The role has a keen focus on delivering regular giving and cash supporters’ journeys across a full suite of fundraising channels that both engage donors and maximize lifetime value.

Reporting to the Direct Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will be someone who is results-focused, creative and proactive, with strong copywriting skills.

To learn more about the role, click here.

Acquisition and Fundraising Product Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser. 

The Fundraising Acquisition and Product Manager will be responsible for recruiting new cash and regular giving donors via traditional fundraising channels, developing new fundraising products, managing and optimising existing products, and seeking out and exploring new ideas to surprise and delight our audiences.  

To learn more about the role, click here.

Transition Year & Volunteering

UNICEF Ireland hosts a limited number of volunteers & interns in our Dublin office each year. Please contact info@unicef.ie for more information. We also welcome applications from Transition Year students seeking work experience opportunities.

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.