Elaine Mahon has worked in IDEA since 2013 in a variety of roles focussing on strengthening capacity of IDEA members. Elaine’s strengths lie in the areas of knowledge and understanding of Development Education practice, strengthening quality in educational work, monitoring results and organisational management. Elaine facilitated the development and roll-out of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, which was led by IDEA members and leads on its implementation in IDEA.
Improving Your Results Framework Workshop
Date: Tuesday 19 November, 10am - 12pm,
Location: Online via Zoom
This workshop is part of IDEA’s support on the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. It is the second of two distinct and complementary workshops developed by IDEA on ‘Results Frameworks for Global Citizenship Education’ that we are running this year. This session will be led by Elaine Mahon, IDEA and Lisa-Marie Salley-Kerhascoet of Organisational Development Support - ODS.
This session is focused on supporting those who are familiar with Results Frameworks and have begun work on the Results Framework for their application. This runs on Tuesday 19 November, 10am - 12pm, online via Zoom.
Participants are invited to prepare for 'Improving Your Results Frameworks’ session as follows:
a) Those participants from organisations who have previously submitted a Results Framework for Development Education/Global Citizenship Education to Irish Aid should be familiar with their existing Results Framework. Before the event they will be asked to share (with the trainer and IDEA) an outcome and associated indicators that is working well and also identify an outcome and associated indicators that posed some challenges.
b) Those participants from organisations who have NOT previously submitted a Results Framework for Development Education/Global Citizenship Education to Irish Aid and/or people who are new to Results Frameworks should first view the session called ‘Results Frameworks for Beginners’, led by Susan Gallwey and Elaine Mahon, before attending the Workshop. The video is available here.
IDEA provides support for members - and spaces for members to support one another - in applying for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants. This training and support is free of charge to all and offered online. As in recent years, this year we also invite any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events.
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Biographies
Lisa-Marie specialises in qualitative research, participatory feminist approaches to monitoring & evaluation including in supporting clients to develop monitoring evaluation & learning practices including frameworks, log frames and a variety of data collection an d analysis tools. She has extensive experience working with NGOs, institutions and donors across thematic fields including human rights, conservation, social justice and development globally. As a consultant, she has worked on MEL projects related to programmes and organisations funded by a variety donors including Irish Aid, SIDA, Finnish MFA, USAID, European Commission, the Dutch MFA and others. Previous clients include Front Line Defenders (MEL System), Peace & Security Funders Group, ILGA Europe, EndFGM EU and FADA Rwanda (Kaleidoscope Trust). Lisa Marie leads on complex and multi-level evaluations with strong expertise in project management and research design. She has conducted baseline studies for She Leads/Plan International and Kvinna till Kvinna at the global, regional and country level. She currently leads on the learning partnership with Porticus Latin America in addition to leading other evaluations with Fingo, Women4Biodiversity, WWF, TUDCN, ProtectDefenders.eu, EPIM, Count Me In! And Front Line Defenders among many others.
Lisa-Marie also works for the European Commission as an Ethics Expert specialising in ethically assessing research projects involving humans with a focus on informed consent processes, data security, research environment and avoidance of harm.
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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