Global Citizenship Education Lead

Self Help Africa Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Help Africa in Ireland is seeking a Development Education Manager to lead the DE/GCE programme, overseeing school visits, public events, and community engagements.

You will manage a team across Ireland, develop learning resources, prepare funding proposals, and ensure high-quality delivery and impact reporting.

The role requires strong education background, governance, and budget management, with a commitment to development and global citizenship education.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in education, international development, or a related discipline, or a PGCE.
• Proven teaching and education experience.
• Strong ability to prepare timely progress reports and donor reports.
• Excellent written English and presentation skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic growth of the DE/GCE programme and portfolio.
• Develop student-centred learning topics and interactive tools.
• Prepare high-quality funding applications and proposals.
• Deliver training, school visits, and community workshops.
• Manage the GCE project team and budget.
• Provide regular updates on programme delivery and impact.

Skills

Teaching

Presentation skills

Team management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related

PGCE

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Self Help Africa in Ireland is seeking a Development Education Manager to lead the DE/GCE programme, overseeing school visits, public events, and community engagements.

You will manage a team across Ireland, develop learning resources, prepare funding proposals, and ensure high-quality delivery and impact reporting.

The role requires strong education background, governance, and budget management, with a commitment to development and global citizenship education.