Application Guide
How to Apply for Evaluation of the Ireland’s Civil Society Programme Global Citizenship Education Stream
at Concern Worldwide
🏢 About Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide is a leading humanitarian organization with a strong focus on long-term development and global citizenship. Working here means contributing to a mission that goes beyond emergency relief, empowering Irish citizens to understand and act on global issues. The organization values learning and evidence-based programming, making it an ideal place for evaluators who want their work to shape meaningful change.
About This Role
This role involves leading a complex evaluation of Concern's Global Citizenship Education programme, assessing its performance against OECD-DAC criteria and the Irish government's ICSP framework. The findings will directly inform future programme design and policy, making this a high-impact opportunity to influence how global citizenship is taught in Ireland. You'll engage with diverse stakeholders including teachers, students, and partner organizations.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve reviewing programme documents in the morning, followed by a virtual interview with a teacher or partner organization. Afternoon could be spent analyzing survey data or drafting sections of the evaluation report, with a break to coordinate logistics for an upcoming validation workshop. The role requires balancing desk research with active stakeholder engagement, often travelling to schools or community centres across Ireland.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Concern Worldwide Is Looking For
- An evaluation specialist with at least 5-7 years of experience conducting mixed-methods evaluations of similar scale, preferably in education or development contexts.
- Deep expertise in Global Citizenship Education in Ireland, including familiarity with the Irish education system, curriculum, and key actors like DevelopmentEducation.ie or Irish Aid.
- Proven ability to design and facilitate participatory workshops with diverse groups (e.g., teachers, youth, NGO partners) to validate findings and co-create recommendations.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills, with a track record of producing clear, actionable evaluation reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
📝 Tips for Applying to Concern Worldwide
Tailor your CV to highlight specific evaluation projects involving GCE or similar educational programmes in Ireland, including the methodologies used (e.g., surveys, focus groups, case studies).
In your cover letter, explicitly mention your familiarity with OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and how you've applied them in past evaluations.
Demonstrate your understanding of the ICSP framework by referencing its strategic outcomes (e.g., strengthening civil society, promoting global justice) and how your evaluation would address them.
Include a sample evaluation report or a link to a relevant publication that showcases your ability to blend quantitative and qualitative data.
Address the need for stakeholder engagement by describing a past experience where you successfully involved teachers, students, or community members in an evaluation process.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your expertise in Global Citizenship Education evaluation in Ireland, including specific examples of past evaluations of similar programmes.', 'Your ability to apply OECD-DAC criteria and the ICSP framework to assess programme performance and impact.', 'Your experience facilitating participatory workshops and synthesizing diverse stakeholder perspectives into actionable recommendations.', "Your commitment to Concern's mission and how this evaluation aligns with your professional values."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Concern Worldwide's current GCE programme materials, including their website and annual reports, to understand their approach and key messages.
- → Study the Irish government's ICSP strategic framework, especially the outcomes related to global citizenship and civil society strengthening.
- → Familiarize yourself with recent evaluations of similar GCE programmes in Ireland, such as those by Irish Aid or other NGOs, to understand common findings and gaps.
- → Look into the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability) and how they are typically applied in education evaluations.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that does not reference the specific GCE programme or the ICSP framework.
- Overemphasizing quantitative methods without acknowledging the need for qualitative insights from stakeholders.
- Failing to demonstrate awareness of the Irish education context, such as the role of the Department of Education or the Junior Cycle curriculum.
📅 Application Timeline
⏰ Deadline: May 25, 2026
We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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