Location: Brussels, Belgium

Contract: one year fixed-term with possibility for extension (commencing April 2021 or as early as possible)

Deadline to apply: Friday 19 March 2021, 23:59 (CET)

Interview date: 22 March

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 see www.ifm-sei.org.

• 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
• Coordinate logistical arrangements of projects and administrational tasks
• 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

• emonstrated 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 flexibility

• Working knowledge of IFM-SEI
• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish
• Educated to 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

The contract is 30 hours per week (four working days) and will be based in the IFM-SEI office in Brussels, Belgium/ Due to Covid-19 regulations the work in the meantime will be from home. 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.

• 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

Please send your application (a CV and a motivation letter) by email to recruitment@ifm-sei.org. Deadline to apply – Friday 19 March 2021, 23:59 (CET)

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 22 March 2021 Online. The final date will be confirmed upon offer of an interview.

If you have any questions, contact Ruba at ruba@ifm-sei.org or +32 499 20 19 51.