Elaine Mahon has worked in IDEA since 2013 in a variety of roles focussing on strengthening capacity of IDEA members. Elaine’s strengths lie in the areas of knowledge and understanding of Development Education practice, strengthening quality in educational work, monitoring results and organisational management. Elaine facilitated the development and roll-out of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education, which was led by IDEA members and leads on its implementation in IDEA.
Improving Your Results Framework Workshop
Date: Tuesday 19 November, 10am - 12pm,
Location: Online via Zoom
This workshop is part of IDEA’s support on the Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education Grants Round. It is the second of two distinct and complementary workshops developed by IDEA on ‘Results Frameworks for Global Citizenship Education’ that we are running this year. This session will be led by Elaine Mahon, IDEA and Lisa-Marie Salley-Kerhascoet of Organisational Development Support - ODS.
This session is focused on supporting those who are familiar with Results Frameworks and have begun work on the Results Framework for their application. This runs on Tuesday 19 November, 10am - 12pm, online via Zoom.
Participants are invited to prepare for 'Improving Your Results Frameworks’ session as follows:
a) Those participants from organisations who have previously submitted a Results Framework for Development Education/Global Citizenship Education to Irish Aid should be familiar with their existing Results Framework. Before the event they will be asked to share (with the trainer and IDEA) an outcome and associated indicators that is working well and also identify an outcome and associated indicators that posed some challenges.
b) Those participants from organisations who have NOT previously submitted a Results Framework for Development Education/Global Citizenship Education to Irish Aid and/or people who are new to Results Frameworks should first view the session called ‘Results Frameworks for Beginners’, led by Susan Gallwey and Elaine Mahon, before attending the Workshop. The video is available here.
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 and offered online. As in recent years, this year we also invite any other actors who are not yet members of IDEA to these training events.
Register below!
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Biographies
Lisa-Marie specialises in qualitative research, participatory feminist approaches to monitoring & evaluation including in supporting clients to develop monitoring evaluation & learning practices including frameworks, log frames and a variety of data collection an d analysis tools. She has extensive experience working with NGOs, institutions and donors across thematic fields including human rights, conservation, social justice and development globally. As a consultant, she has worked on MEL projects related to programmes and organisations funded by a variety donors including Irish Aid, SIDA, Finnish MFA, USAID, European Commission, the Dutch MFA and others. Previous clients include Front Line Defenders (MEL System), Peace & Security Funders Group, ILGA Europe, EndFGM EU and FADA Rwanda (Kaleidoscope Trust). Lisa Marie leads on complex and multi-level evaluations with strong expertise in project management and research design. She has conducted baseline studies for She Leads/Plan International and Kvinna till Kvinna at the global, regional and country level. She currently leads on the learning partnership with Porticus Latin America in addition to leading other evaluations with Fingo, Women4Biodiversity, WWF, TUDCN, ProtectDefenders.eu, EPIM, Count Me In! And Front Line Defenders among many others.
Lisa-Marie also works for the European Commission as an Ethics Expert specialising in ethically assessing research projects involving humans with a focus on informed consent processes, data security, research environment and avoidance of harm.
Date: Wednesday 26 November, 10.00am – 3.30pm Location: Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 YY05 IDEA is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Wednesday, 26 November, in Richmond Barracks in Inchicore, Dublin. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. One of the commitments in joining the Code is to contribute to the Community of Practice for this Code, including sharing successes and learning with other Code members and attending at least one of two Code network meetings annually. Register below!
Over the past few months, IDEA and its members co-created a new strategic vision and roadmap for GCE in Ireland for the next five years. This is the successor to Vision 2025 and is called Vision 2030. We are delighted to announce that we will launch the publication of Vision 2030 on Tuesday 21 October 2025 in the Georgian Suite of Buswells Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, 12 noon – 12.45pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please save the date and register below for the event. Please note that there is limited space at this event and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be opened.
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. Interviews: Week commencing 20 October 2025 For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here
