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How to Apply for Course Design and Facilitation: "Training for Transformation" Inclusivity, gender equality and solidarity: from internal change to societal impact

at CBM Ireland

🏢 About CBM Ireland

CBM Ireland is part of CBM, an international Christian development organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities in the world's poorest communities. This role is part of the Funding Fairer Futures Project, a partnership with WECF that focuses on gender-just, sustainable solutions, offering a unique intersection of disability, gender, and environmental justice.

About This Role

This role involves co-designing and co-facilitating a 'Training for Transformation' course that includes an in-person session in Brussels and six online sessions, along with reflection sessions and a networking event. The work is deeply impactful as it aims to foster inclusivity, gender equality, and solidarity among diverse partners, using participatory and power-sensitive methodologies to drive systemic change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve co-designing training modules with partners, preparing materials for an upcoming online session, or facilitating a virtual workshop with participants from various countries. You might also spend time documenting discussions, synthesizing feedback, and planning for reflection sessions, all while collaborating remotely with the project team and co-facilitators.

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🎯 Who CBM Ireland Is Looking For

  • Proven experience in designing and delivering transformational learning experiences, especially in international development or advocacy contexts.
  • Demonstrated expertise in participatory facilitation with skills in decolonisation, discrimination, anti-racism, anti-ableism, feminism, and localisation.
  • Experience working with diverse international environmental groups, particularly in intersectional and inclusive approaches that have delivered tangible change.
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills, with the ability to capture learning outcomes, challenges, and stories of change effectively.

📝 Tips for Applying to CBM Ireland

1

Highlight specific examples of training programs you've designed and facilitated, emphasizing how you incorporated inclusivity and power-sensitivity.

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Demonstrate your experience working with Global South and Eastern European partners, and your ability to collaborate across cultures.

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Showcase your facilitation skills in virtual settings, as the role involves six online sessions—mention any tools or methods you use for engagement.

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Emphasize your commitment to decolonisation and anti-ableism, linking them to CBM's mission and the project's goals.

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Tailor your CV and cover letter to explicitly mention your experience with environmental groups and intersectional approaches, as this is a key requirement.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for transformational learning and your alignment with CBM's values of inclusivity and gender equality.", "Specific experiences where you've used participatory methodologies to address power dynamics and foster solidarity.", 'Your ability to work with diverse international partners and your understanding of the challenges in Global South contexts.', "Your documentation and reporting skills, with examples of how you've captured and shared learning outcomes."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Research CBM's mission and values, particularly their work on disability inclusion and their Christian foundation.
  • → Look into the Funding Fairer Futures Project and its goals, as well as WECF's focus on gender-just sustainable solutions.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the 'Training for Transformation' methodology and its origins in Paulo Freire's work.
  • → Understand the context of the partner organizations from the Global South and Eastern Europe, and any recent initiatives they've been involved in.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you design a training session that is inclusive of participants with disabilities?
2 Can you describe a time you facilitated a conversation on decolonisation? What were the challenges and outcomes?
3 How do you handle power dynamics when co-facilitating with partners from different backgrounds?
4 What specific methods do you use to engage participants in online training sessions?
5 How would you ensure that the learning from this training is captured and used for future planning?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic applications that don't mention disability inclusion or gender equality, which are core to the role.
  • Don't overlook the documentation and reporting aspect—emphasize your ability to synthesize and communicate learning.
  • Avoid ignoring the remote and online nature of the role; make sure you address your experience with virtual facilitation.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: August 31, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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