We’re Hiring - Capacity Development Programme Manager
We’re Hiring - Capacity Development Programme Manager
The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking for a Capacity Development Programme Manager to join our team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland and beyond.
At IDEA, we work with over 100 members, from large NGOs like Trócaire and Concern to smaller organisations and individual educators, all committed to building a more just, equal, and sustainable world. The Capacity Development Programme Manager role is central to this mission.
Key role responsibilities:
- Lead IDEA’s capacity development programme, ensuring our members and the wider sector have access to high-quality training, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Design and deliver flagship events, including our annual conference, webinars, and seminars that strengthen skills, knowledge, and collaboration.
- Drive innovation and impact, ensuring our programmes respond to members’ needs, emerging challenges, and international best practice.
- Champion impact measurement and research, supporting our members to demonstrate the transformative power of Development and Global Citizenship Education.
- Collaborate across IDEA teams on policy, advocacy, and communications, ensuring capacity-building directly contributes to systemic change.
- Represent IDEA nationally and internationally, ensuring Ireland continues to be seen as a leader in the global conversation on education, equality, and sustainability.
The role offers:
- A permanent contract (subject to funding)
- Hybrid working based in Dublin city centre
- Competitive salary, employer pension contribution and 25 days annual leave
- The opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic national network with strong international links
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for education, social justice, and building the capacity of civil society, this could be the role for you.
Deadline for applications is Monday, 13 October, 5.00pm.
Interviewees will be invited to interview on
October 15th. Interviews will be held in the IDEA office on Monday
October 20th.
For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here
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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