Job Openings – Africa Centre Ireland

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Volunteer Youth Programmes

About Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland: The Africa Solidarity Centre’s mission is to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of African People in all social, political and economic aspects of life in Ireland. Africa Centre Ireland is an inclusive and African-led voluntary organisation based in Dublin. It is a membership organisation working in two main areas: Community Participation for the African and migrant communities in Ireland and Development Education; to address the need for an effective multiple ‘African Perspective’ in Development Education (DE) discussion on the Island of Ireland.

Africa Centre Ireland is a leading organisation in Ireland advocating for inclusion, diversity, equality, and the empowerment of people of African descent, including all migrants. We are celebrating 25 years of impactful work in community engagement, cultural awareness, and policy influence. Join our dynamic team as we expand our visibility and impact across the country and beyond.

Main Responsibilities: The Youth Development Officer will be supervised by the CPM and assisted by a steering group comprising at least a Board member, members of the Intercultural Youth Society (IYS), and members of the Africa Centre. The position is based at the Africa Centre office – however, the post will involve networking with African migrants and Irish young people across Ireland in a range of activities.

Job Purpose: To help in developing and delivering the Africa Centre Ireland’s Youth Development Programme that increases opportunities for young people to be regular participants and develop their skills in a range of activities. Some duties in this position will entail planning events, evening and weekend work. A system for taking time in lieu of hours worked outside the normal working day is in place.

Key Tasks:

Working with the Community Participation Manager, and in consultation with the working group, to start developing ideas for the Africa Centre Ireland’s Youth Development Strategic Plan as part of the Africa Centre Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
To prepare and agree with the CPM a work Plan which sets out the proposed events, meetings and other activities for young people.

To promote and publicise all aspects of the Intercultural Youth Society through appropriate publicity and commit to regular communication with participants.

To act as the initial staff contact point in liaising with youth organisations, identify and seek appropriate funding and sponsorship opportunities to secure both the sustainability of existing programmes or events and the development of further activities and meet any associated reporting or monitoring requirements

To ensure that all programme activities are carried out in accordance with Ireland’s Children’s Policy and all relevant statutory and procedural requirements

To maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive database of programme participants, volunteers and other contacts

Other tasks which may be required and designated by the Africa Centre from time to time.

To Apply:

Please send your CV, a portfolio or samples of your work, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re a good fit for this role to info@africacentre.ie. For more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to: angela.afieghe@africacentre.ie and chairperson@africacentre.ie

Volunteer Social Media Manager

Role & Position Overview: We are seeking a creative, self-motivated, and highly skilled Social Media Manager & Content Creator to drive our digital communications, grow our online presence, and build engaging campaigns that reflect the mission and vision of the Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland. This is a full-time position that requires hands-on management of social media platforms, content creation, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Africa Centre’s goals and campaigns.

Manage all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok), including daily posting, scheduling, and performance tracking.

Create high-quality, visually compelling content (graphics, videos, reels, stories, captions, newsletters) using tools like Canva, Hootsuite, and Constant Contact.

Collaborate with various teams to promote programmes, initiatives, events, and campaigns.

Monitor analytics, track performance metrics, and generate monthly reports on engagement and reach.

Engage with followers, respond to messages/comments, and foster an active and inclusive digital community.

Stay updated on trends and best practices in digital marketing, particularly within nonprofit and advocacy spaces.

Support the design and dissemination of newsletters, press releases, and event promotions.

Requirements

Proven experience (2+ years) in managing social media and creating digital content.
Proficient in Canva, Hootsuite, and Constant Contact (or similar email marketing platforms).
Strong written and visual storytelling skills with an eye for detail and design.
Understanding of digital marketing strategies and audience engagement.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Experience working in nonprofit, advocacy, or multicultural settings is a strong advantage.
Knowledge of African cultures, communities, and social justice issues is desirable.

What We Offer

A meaningful opportunity to work on impactful campaigns and community-centred initiatives.
A creative and collaborative work environment.
Professional development and growth opportunities.

About Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland

The Africa Solidarity Centre’s mission is to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of African People in all social, political and economic aspects of life in Ireland. Africa Centre Ireland is an inclusive and African-led voluntary organisation based in Dublin. It is a membership organisation working in two main areas: Community Participation for the African and migrant communities in Ireland and Development Education; to address the need for an effective multiple ‘African Perspective’ in Development Education (DE) discussing on the Island of Ireland.

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Volunteer Community Development

Main Responsibilities: The community development and participation manager is responsible for facilitating, promoting, and managing the Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland’s community participation programme to ensure the African diaspora communities, their allies and migrants in general are fully involved in the community’s activities, political, social and economic aspects of life in Ireland.

Primary responsibilities

Coordinate community participation activities in order to identify and establish community development opportunities for the African diaspora communities, migrants and their hosts in Ireland, but first have targeted regional activities in a few towns and cities as Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Longford, Kilkenny, Cork and County Dublin.

Facilitate the development of community participation activities
Supervise the Community activities and support the youth development and participation officer, and agree on the terms of work and activities
Supervise the Youth Development and agree on activities of the Intercultural Youth Society
Network with other stakeholders working with refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in Ireland
Facilitate the community participation working group and serve as the chair and convener of the working group

Secure funding for community participation activities

Working with the chairperson and other staff and volunteers, lead research on private and public sector community funding opportunities for the work of the regional working groups.
Consult with funders and government representatives concerning eligibility requirements for funding.
Prepare proposals for funding to support community participation activities.

Plan activities that will promote the integration of the African diaspora in Ireland at all levels

Work with other staff and volunteers to plan Africa Day activities, the Africa Diaspora Development Forum, Annual Lectures and other activities if necessary.
Prepare materials on community participation for the Africa Centre website, Facebook and other social media interventions for the African Centre Ireland’s members, communities and partners in consultation with regional working groups
Liaise with private and government sector representatives to promote entrepreneurial
1. Perform other related duties as required.

About Africa Solidarity Centre Ireland

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Volunteer Youth Programmes & Development Officer

Volunteer Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Volunteer Community Development & Participation Manager