Capacity Development Programme Manager

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Irish Development Education Association Full time

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  • Job title:Capacity Development Programme Manager
  • Organisation:Irish Development Education Association (IDEA)
  • Employment type:Full-time
  • Seniority level:Mid-level
  • Job function:Programme Management / Training / Community Engagement
  • Industries:Nonprofit / Education / International Affairs

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 teamson 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.

Application Instructions

To apply, send CV + 1-page motivation letter to recruitment@ideaonline.ie with the job title in the subject line.

Deadline for applications is Monday, 13 October, 5.00pm.

For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here: https://www.ideaonline.ie/were-hiring-capacity-development-programme-manager

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Programme Management / Training / Community Engagement

Industries

Nonprofit / Education / International Affairs


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