ESC: Support for the economic empowerment of women within the agroecological con-text – Gender and Entrepreneurship Area

The Participant profile: We are looking for a motivated person with a spirit of service, willing to actively engage in community processes and empowerment initiatives. Key qualities include empathy, solidarity, patience, commitment, adaptability, and intercultural respect. Familiarity with social economy, women’s or community-based entrepreneurship, the ability to facilitate listening spaces with women in situations of vulnerability, and a strong sensitivity to empowerment and gender justice are highly valued. Technical knowledge or experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, food processing, or other productive practices that support women’s economic autonomy will also be appreciated. The person must be available to carry out fieldwork, partially combined with office tasks, and be willing to travel frequently according to the needs of the project. Eligibility: Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Deadline: 04/07/2025 23:00