Public Engagement Officer (MSF IE)

Position

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (min 2 days office)

Duration: Permanent

Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement

The purpose of MSFIreland's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement team is to support MSF's strategic objectives to grow engagement and impact of MSF in Ireland and to support crisis hit or neglected populations in need of medical care, by building awareness and compelling action in response to the humanitarian and medical challenges they face.

Public Engagement + Events

The purpose of this function is to execute public engagement, advocacy, event and associative activities and communications, to ensure the MSF's identity, values, experiences and positioning are successfully communicated to the Irish public, donors and supporters, university groups and general supporters, inline with MSF's strategic ambitions.

The role works within the Communications team and closely with colleagues in other teams/departments/functions to ensure that public engagement activities and events support and help deliver their objectives.

The role also plays a role in MSF global events network, to ensure MSFIreland's activities benefit from and inform our international colleagues; re learnings, resources and ideas are shared.

Requirements

• Demonstrable interest in humanitarian work
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• High degree of accuracy and good attention to detail
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• Good networking skills and a confidence to communicate with a diverse range of people
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite
• The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, or similar platforms
• Availability to work occasional weekends and evenings, including travel, with time off in lieu given

Other Information Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary with six point pay scale increments as part of annual performance review process
• Employer Pension contribution at 10% of employee's salary
• Bike to Work scheme

Application Process

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date. Please pay particular attention to the letter of motivation.

Please check that you have included the following in your application:

• An up to date CV
• Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role

Recruitment Timetable

• Closing date for applications: 02 July 2026, 11.59pm GMT
• Interviews: TBC

Contact

Equal Opportunities Employer

MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community. Please complete our anonymous Equity, Diversity & Inclusion form.