The COLOUR Project (Communities of Learning, Openness, and Understanding through Rights) is a four-year, cross-border and cross-community project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project is led by UNICEF Ireland in partnership with UNICEF UK, Kids’ Own Publishing Partnership, and Ulster University. Through a rights-based, creative, and collaborative approach, the project aims to bring together primary schools from both sides of the border to build positive relationships within and between communities.

Role Overview

The Child Rights Education Officer will play a crucial role in delivering the COLOUR project. Working closely with all project partners and especially UNICEF UK counterparts, the CRE officer will support school clusters as they progress through the Child Rights Schools programme through a cross-border, cross community partnership. Using child rights education, the Officer will work directly with educators, children and wider school communities to promote awareness of children’s rights, facilitate collaboration across borders and communities, and help create inclusive, rights-respecting environments.

Contract: part-time (3 days a week), fixed-term contract for 4 years (aligned with the COLOUR Project’s funding from PEACEPLUS through 2029)

Deadline: 5pm Wednesday 27th August 2025

To apply: Send your CV and cover letter to aibhlin@unicef.ie

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COLOUR Project - Child Rights Education Officer