Location: Brussels, Belgium
Contract: one-year fixed term with possibility for extension (commencing March 2020 or as early as possible)
Deadline to apply: Sunday 02 February 2020, 23:59 (CET)
Interview date: Wednesday 12 February 2020, Brussels
The International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International (IFM-SEI) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to join the IFM-SEI secretariat team for one year, with a possibility for extension. As the Project Officer of IFM-SEI you will undertake project management for a wide range of IFM-SEI global projects on topics such as peace education, youth participation, challenging racism and populism, and developing a Pool of Trainers. You can read the full IFM-SEI strategic work plan 2019-22 by following this link.
IFM-SEI is an educational movement working to empower children and young people to take an active role in society and fight for their rights. We are an umbrella organisation for child and youth-led movements all over the world, educating on the basis of our socialist values of solidarity, equality, democracy, peace, cooperation and anti-capitalism.
For more detailed information check out the rest of our website.
Responsibilities
- ● Manage the day-to-day planning, implementation and evaluation of projects towards set project objectives, including educational seminars, training courses, statutory meetings and other initiatives
- ● Develop and draft grant applications and reports for European and global funding opportunities
- ● Oversee project budgets and perform basic bookkeeping tasks
- ● Manage volunteers in member and partner organisations and assist them in the delivery of projects
- ● Maintain regular communication with member organisations and volunteers
- ● Provide regular updates to the Secretary General and Presidium of IFM-SEI
- ● Contribute to the daily running of the secretariat, such as answering emails and telephone calls
- ● Coordinate international campaigns and the production of educational resources and materials
Essential criteria
- ● Demonstrated commitment to the aims and principles of IFM-SEI
- ● Experience of managing international projects
- ● Experience of running educational activities (training and facilitation)
- ● Understanding of non-formal education principles and methodologies
- ● Experience of applying for European funding bids, including Erasmus+ and/or European Youth Foundation grant applications
- ● Experience of report writing for institutions and statutory bodies
- ● Experience of basic budget management
- ● Fluency in spoken and written English
- ● Demonstrate strong IT and communication skills
- ● Ability to work as part of an international team
- ● Demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and independently
- ● Enthusiasm, energy and flexibilit
Desirable criteria
- ● Working knowledge of IFM-SEI
- ● Knowledge of French and/or Spanish
- ● Educated to at least BA degree level
- ● Experience of managing Erasmus+ and/or European Youth Foundation projects
- ● Knowledge and experience of international youth organisations
- ● Knowledge and experience of children’s rights and children’s rights advocacy platforms
Working conditions
The contract is 30 hours per week (four working days) and will be based in the IFM-SEI office in Brussels, Belgium. Some weekend and evening work will be required and days off will be offered as compensation – no financial compensation will be offered for extra hours worked.
Financial conditions
- ● A fixed-term contract for 12 months at 30 hours per week
- ● 1680€ gross monthly salary (2100€ full-time equivalent)
- ● Meal vouchers (approximately 100€ per month)
- ● Full insurance and hospitalisation cover
- ● Paid local transport ticket for Brussels
- ● A lovely working environment in the secretariat, as well as lots of activities with great volunteers to attend around the world
Application procedure
Please send your application (CV of maximum 2 pages and motivation letter of maximum 1 page) by email to tine@ifm-sei.org. Deadline to apply – Sunday 02 February 2020, 23:59 (CET). Please save your documents under your name and put your name as subject line of the e-mail.
Please note: applicants must already have the right to work in Belgium. Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.
Interviews will be held on 12 February 2020 in Brussels. The final date will be confirmed upon offer of an interview. Unfortunately, we cannot subsidise travel costs to attend the interview.
If you have any questions, contact Christine Sudbrock at tine@ifm-sei.org or +32486046940.
You can download the PDF call for the IFM-SEI Project Officer position here.
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