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Vacancies and tenders

Information on any positions or open tenders from the Ombudsman for Children’s Office

Recruitment Opportunities in the OCO

Head of Communications and Public Relations (AP)

The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Head of Communications and Public Relations

  • 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 Head of Communications and Public Affairs is part of the Management Team and will work very closely with the Ombudsman for Children and well as other members of the Management Team.

Closing Date: 12 noon on 24 April 2026

For more information and to apply:  ocojobs.com

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Panel of Qualified Investigative and Research Experts

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is seeking to establish a Panel of Qualified Investigative and Research Experts to support its statutory functions.

The Panel will provide access to a pool of experts who can be engaged on an as-needed basis to contribute to investigations, research projects, policy papers, and the preparation of briefing materials.

Panel members will be expected to work to high professional standards, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and operate with integrity, impartiality, and a clear child-rights focus.

Applicants can apply for research services and/or investigative services depending on qualifications and experience.

Applications are open until the 15th of May 2026

Application form is available here: Panel of Experts Application Form

Full panel specification is available here: Panel Of Experts Overview

Please send completed application forms to ocotenders@oco.ie

Please note: The Service Contract and Confidentiality Agreement are available to view below for transparency/information purposes only.  Only the successful applicants will receive the word version for signature.

Panel of Experts - Service Contract

Panel of Experts - Confidentiality and Social Media Agreement

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Applicants with Disabilities

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.