Work to help promote children’s rights and welfare
Current Vacancies
EO Digital Assistant (3 Year FTC)
The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Digital Assistant on a three-year fixed-term contract.
The role of this team is to support the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in promoting children’s rights and welfare through effective digital communications, content creation, and online engagement across multiple platforms. The Communications Team manages the OCO’s digital presence, campaigns, and event coverage, ensuring information is accessible, engaging, and aligned with the Office’s statutory mandate.
The successful candidate will have a key role in developing, designing, and scheduling social media content, supporting digital campaigns, capturing and sharing event content, and monitoring performance to improve reach and engagement. Working closely with the Digital Officer and wider Communications Team, the post-holder will contribute to maintaining a consistent, high-quality online presence and proposing innovative ways to engage audiences.
This is a hybrid role based in Dublin 1, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and additional attendance as required for events and business needs. Occasional evening or weekend work will be required, with time in lieu provided.
How to Apply
1. Download Candidate Information Booklet
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Submit your CV via the link below by 12pm on the 30th January 2026.
We strictly do not accept any applications after the closing date and time.
Participation & Rights Education Officer
The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Participation & Rights Education Officer at Executive Officer grade.
The role of this team is to promote children’s rights through education, consultation, and meaningful participation. The Participation and Rights Education Team designs and delivers rights awareness programmes, supports child participation structures, and ensures children’s views are heard and reflected in the work of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office.
The successful candidate will have a key role in delivering children’s rights education workshops, supporting participation initiatives such as the Youth Advisory Panel, and assisting with consultations involving children and young people across Ireland. Working closely with the Participation Lead and wider team, the post-holder will contribute to safe, ethical, and effective engagement with children and young people.
This role is based in Dublin 1 and will involve attendance at outreach activities and consultations as required. Travel will be necessary to support national programme delivery.
How to Apply:
1. Download Candidate Information Booklet
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Fill out and submit the application form before 12 noon on Jan 5th
Please do not attempt to apply using a CV
We strictly do not accept any applications after the closing date and time.
Applications would be welcome from persons with disabilities who meet the job requirements. It is the policy of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office to ensure that recruitment and selection activity is carried out in accordance with our principles of fairness, equality and merit-based selection. We will ensure that all applications are fully considered on the basis of abilities, qualifications, and suitability for the work in question.
We are also happy to make all reasonable efforts to accommodate any requirements for special needs which applicants might have in order to enable applicants to participate fully and fairly in the selection process.
If you are shortlisted for interview or other selection tests, we will ask you to let us know of any specific requirements you have related to any disability.
