Claire Glavey is the Project Officer for Global Village, the strategic partnership for Global Citizenship Education in primary schools. She is a qualified primary school teacher and has a M.Sc. in Development Studies. Prior to this role, she worked as a primary school teacher and on a range of human rights education and development education programmes in the NGO sector. She brings her broad ranging experience of Development Education practice, as well as a strong commitment to strategic and quality-focused work, to the National Council.
Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through GCE, We Need to Talk About Gaza
Date: Wednesday 06 March, 12.30-2.00pm
Location: Online Via Zoom
IDEA will host a Webinar Series: Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education We need to talk about Gaza on 06 March, online from 12.30-2.00pm.
It will focus on educators’ responses to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. It aims to equip those working in Global Citizenship Education to be able to address this in educational settings. Participants will hear from expert speakers in the area and have time dedicated to a Question & Answer session.
This session will be moderated by Claire Glavey, Global Village. Speakers are:
Mary Coogan, a Development Education Programme Manager from Trócaire, will speak about Trócaire’s approach to bringing Palestine into the classroom through our resources.
Talha AlAli, a Youth Activism Officer with Amnesty International Ireland, will share their experience of human rights education and how the current crisis in Gaza can be addressed by educators/in their work. Other speakers will be confirmed soon.
Dr John Reynolds, Associate Professor of International Law and Chair of the LLM International Justice programme at the School of Law & Criminology, Maynooth University.
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Biographies
Dr John Reynolds is Associate Professor of International Law and Chair of the LLM International Justice programme at the School of Law & Criminology, Maynooth University. He is the author of Empire, Emergency and International Law and editor of the Third World Approaches to International Law Review journal and website. John writes regularly about Palestine for various academic and popular publications.
Mary Coogan is Development Education Programme Manager with TrócaireMary holds a BA from Trinity College Dublin and an MSC in International Development from UCD. She has worked in international development for over 10 years, particularly in the area of public engagement and education. Mary has worked with Trócaire for 9 years and with the development education team in Trócaire for 3 years. Her role involves managing programmes to support children and young people to critically engage with global justice issues. These programmes include resource development, innovative programmes on games based learning and documentary film making, and pre-service and in-service teacher training for educators in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Talha AlAli is A Youth Activism Officer with Amnesty International Ireland. A Palestinian human rights activist, performer, lyrist, and hip-hop artist, Talha started fighting for political change and social justice in Palestine at a young age through hip-hop music and theatre in the early 2000s. Talha’s passion for empowering people did not stop at music and theatre. He graduated from university as a psychologist and a counsellor and continued his post-grad in mental health and psychotherapy to work as a psychotherapist alongside his work in human rights
IDEA is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead our strategic communications and public engagement work. IDEA is the national network for Development/Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland. We work with over 100 member organisations and individuals to strengthen the sector through collaboration, professional learning, research, policy engagement and advocacy. Development Education /Global Citizenship Education enables people to understand the world around them, think critically about global justice and sustainability, and take informed action to help create a more just and sustainable future. Reporting to the CEO, the Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of IDEA's communications strategy, strengthen engagement with members and partners, raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the Global Citizenship Education sector, and communicate the value and impact of their work to a wide range of audiences. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Lead IDEA's strategic communications and public engagement work. Develop and deliver communications strategies and annual communications plans. Raise the profile of IDEA, its members and the wider Global Citizenship Education sector. Communicate the impact of IDEA's work and showcase the work, learning and impact of members. Lead digital communications, media relations and organisational communications. Build relationships with members, partners, policymakers, media and other stakeholders. Salary and Benefits Salary: €49,522 - €55,737 per annum, depending on experience Full-time, one-year fixed-term contract. IDEA intends this to be an ongoing role, with the opportunity for the position to become permanent, subject to funding. May consider 4 day arrangement. Applications from candidates seeking a four-day working week will be considered 6.5% employer contribution to a contributory pension scheme Hybrid working arrangements (Dublin city centre office) Opportunities for professional development About You You'll bring: At least five years' relevant communications experience Experience developing and delivering communications strategies Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills Experience managing digital communications, websites and social media Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills An understanding of, or interest in, Global Citizenship Education, education, international development or the wider not-for-profit sector. How to Apply Please read the Job Description and Application Information PDF before applying. It contains the full role description, person specification, terms and conditions and application instructions. Applications should include: A current CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages). Email applications to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the subject line Communications role. The deadline for applications is Thursday 17 September, 9.00am (Irish time).
Applications should be submitted online to recruitment@ideaonline.ie by Thursday, 13 August, 9.00am.
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