IDEA Vacancy: Capacity Development Officer

IDEA, the Irish Development Education Association, is the national network for Development Education in Ireland and a leading voice for the sector. We represent over 70 members involved in the practice, promotion and advancement of Development Education in formal, non-formal and informal settings. Together we work to strengthen Development Education in Ireland and to raise awareness of the crucial role of Development Education in achieving an equal, just and sustainable future.

IDEA is looking to recruit a Capacity Development Officer to coordinate the capacity development and monitoring and evaluation function of the IDEA office. This is a varied role requiring good knowledges of Development Education  and related areas, as well as education & training experience. The position is for 3 days per week. 

Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) and CVs should be sent by email to: recruitment@ideaonline.ie. 

All applications will be dealt with in full confidentiality. Candidates invited for interview will be informed by 30 September. 

Deadline for application is 23 September 2016. Full specifications  here

August 25, 2026
22 September, 12.30pm - 3.00pm, IDEA offices, 6 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1.
August 25, 2026
Wednesday, 14 October, 10.30am - 4.30pm Brandsma Room in the Carmelite Centre
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August 20, 2026
IDEA’s intervention reflects our wider commitment to Palestine and to the values at the heart of Development Education and Global Citizenship Education: human rights, justice, equality, solidarity and the right to education.