Irish Aid Annual Grants 2021: Call Published
Irish Aid have launched the 2021 Development Education Grants. Applicants can apply for one year or two year grants.
The call for proposals can be found at this link under the ‘Applying for Funding’ tab, it includes links to the Guidelines and FAQ documents. This link also includes information on DEAR co-funding.
There is also a press release on the Irish Aid website.
Key dates are included on the Irish Aid website, but here we highlight a couple of deadlines:
- 23 October, 5pm – deadline for submission of Eligibility Forms. This year, not all organisations have to fill in Eligibility Forms. “Organisations who have not received development education funding in the past, or if the organisation has not completed an eligibility form over the last 2 years (2019 and 2020 call for proposals) must complete an eligibility form.”
- 01 December, 5pm – deadline for completed applications. These need to be signed by the Chairperson or CEO or other legal representative of your organisation and sent to developmenteducation@dfa.ie
- We have been informed that Irish Aid will hold a Public Information Session for the Development Education Grants on Wednesday 21 October at 10.30am via Zoom. Please register with developmenteducation@dfa.ie
As in previous years, IDEA will provide support for members and spaces for members to support one another through the Grants Clinic, focusing on the application form (3 Nov), and also a workshop on Results Frameworks (10 Nov). Full details on those events are available on our events calendar. Please register with elaine@ideaonline.ie
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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