Senior Communications Consultant (Freelance Contract)

IDEA is seeking a Senior Communications Consultant to manage the implementation of the

IDEA Communications strategy for the period April-June 2024 (with the possibility of extension) and support the IDEA staff in their communications needs across the organisation. The successful candidate should possess managerial level experience in Communications and a commitment to our mission and to Global Citizenship Education (GCE). This role involves overseeing and supporting all of IDEA’s communication activity including website, newsletters, social media, production of resources and response to other

arising communication needs. We are particularly interested in individuals who can demonstrate high commitment to IDEA’s mission and liaise with all members of the IDEA team in a communications’ leadership role. This opportunity will suit those looking to make an impact in the field of communications related to education and global justice. We welcome applications from both individuals and agencies, and the successful candidate must ensure consistency in regular liaison with IDEA staff.


The role needs to be flexible, which will include working the contracted hours across different days of the week or different times of the contract, depending on the organisation's needs.


Please submit your CV highlighting relevant experience, referees for similar work, and a brief cover letter (one page maximum) setting out your motivation for this role and your experience relevant to the role. This proposal should include the fee and be

sent to elaine@ideaonline.ie.


The full Terms of Reference is here


The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17  April, 5.00pm

IDEA
July 15, 2025
Fees for members of IDEA is €50.00 and non-members of IDEA is €100.00. Fee for unwaged (refugees, asylum seekers, students, others) is €3.00
July 14, 2025
IDEA is looking for a video production company/ animator for an upcoming video project. We have funding available to create a short animated educational video resource for members as part of The Code of Good Practice. The video will help viewers understand what quality GCE is and why it matters in the world today. The intended audience for the video are people who are connected to the Code of Good Practice and GCE in their work but not yet very familiar with it e.g. non-GCE staff in member organisations, board members of member organisations, teachers, youth workers, European partners, new members to the Code and new staff to IDEA member organisations. Please submit your CV and a short letter of interest outlining a proposal for the video (including the number of days you envisage and the fee) to code@ideaonline.ie. The deadline for application is Wednesday, 30 July 05pm. Click here for the full terms of reference.
July 4, 2025
In June, a delegation from our Erasmus+ partner organisation LAPAS (Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation) visited Dublin for a two-day learning and exchange visit hosted by IDEA. The visit was part of an ongoing collaboration with LAPAS to strengthen quality global citizenship education (GCE) in Ireland and Latvia, using the IDEA Code of Good Practice as a framework. You can find out more about the Erasmus+ project here.