Vikki Brennan is a senior manager on the labour rights team with Novartis Pharmaceuticals. A former CEO of Proudly Made in Africa, the Irish NGO focused on trade with Africa, she has over 10 years’ experience is responsible procurement, ethical international trading and business and human rights. Previously, Vikki worked at the Bangladesh Accord Foundation in Amsterdam and as senior ethical trade manager for food multinational Associated British Foods in London. She is IDEA’s Chairperson.
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Grants Clinic for Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Funding Applications 2024
Oct 11, 2023
Date: Tuesday 14 November, 11.00am – 1.00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Our first training event on the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round is a Grants Clinic, focusing on the application form that will be facilitated by Frank Geary IDEA’s Director and Elaine Mahon, Capacity Development Manager, IDEA. This will take place on Tuesday 14 November, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Online.
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.
As in recent years, we are also inviting any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events.
To make this training as useful as possible for all attending, please make sure that you have a copy of this year’s application form available to you during the session. This can be requested from Irish Aid directly via email: globalcitizenshipeducation@dfa.ie
Elaine Mahon manages the implementation of IDEA's capacity development programme with IDEA members, particularly in the areas of Development Education practice, Monitoring & Evaluation and organisational management. Elaine has worked in Development Education since 2009 and with IDEA since 2013. She is the lead staff member on the implementation of the IDEA Code of Good Practice in Development Education working on it since the idea to develop a Code began in 2016. She has worked on all stages of Code development including the drafting, piloting, launch and roll-out.
Elaine is also a freelance facilitator and trainer with wide-ranging experience in the Community and Voluntary sector working in areas relating to global justice, equality and interculturalism, youth participation, international volunteering and child safeguarding. Elaine has worked for international institutions including the European Commission and spent two years working in Sudan based at the EU Delegation in Khartoum. This work in international development is what set her on the path to promote engagement with these issues among people living in Ireland via Development Education.
The deadline for application is Friday 17 June, midnight.
Join the Board of IDEA (our National Council) and have an impact on the future of Development/Global Citizenship education. As a member of the Board, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our organisation and contribute to the development of our programmes and initiatives. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in non-profit governance and management. Work with a dedicated and passionate team and make a real difference to the promotion and advancement of Development/Global Citizenship education. The ideal candidate will have experience in non-profit management. Strong organisational and communication skills are also essential. We also highly value nominations from those with a background in: Communications Compliance & risk Development Education practice Diversity, equality and inclusion Finance/ accounting, Fundraising, Governance, Human Resources, Safeguarding Legal matters, Public affairs & advocacy as well as other essential aspects of non-profit leadership. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference! Please fill in the nomination form below including a brief paragraph on the nominee’s relevant experience and skills. Nominations must be signed by the nominating organisation and be received by the IDEA office or by email to elaine@ideaonline.ie 7 days prior to the AGM. This means the latest IDEA can receive nominations with original signatures is Friday 31 May1.00pm. IDEA is an Equal Opportunities Employer. While this role is voluntary, IDEA welcome applications from people from all backgrounds & experiences. IDEA is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values all identities, perspectives and experiences, and provides opportunities for learning and growth. We welcome applications from those with previous experience of Boards, as well as other people who are new to this area of non-profit management. If you have questions or would like to speak to someone about the role, please contact elaine@ideaonline.ie
Thursday 04 July,10.00am-6.00pm and Friday 05 July, 10.00am-3.00pm
Location: In Carlow
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