📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
The purpose of this position is to assist End FGM EU to highlight and promote the work of community members in ending FGM and supporting survivors.
Mapping communities against FGM:
• Desk review of the current data on grassroots communities’ work in Europe.
• Promoting the work of community-based organisations against FGM based in Europe.
• Developing online content promoting the work of community-based organisations.
Programmes and communication activities against FGM and GBV:
• Support the implementation of the Network’s programmes.
• Support in drafting reports and other documents.
• Assist with the Youth Ambassadors and Ambassadors programmes.
• Participating in increasing online visibility of FGM-affected community members.
Meetings and events:
• Contribute to the planning of Network events, meetings and training.
• Support the organisation of the Annual General Assembly and the annual European Conference.
🏠 Accommodation on site
• A monthly allowance (food, housing)
• Travel costs to Brussels (a lump sum depending on the distance to Brussels)
• Monthly pocket money
• Local transportation in Brussels
🎒 Leisure activities
• On-arrival training with other Solidarity Corps volunteers, and lots of learning and development opportunities with our members
• Internal FGM training done by the End FGM EU
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profile: • Young volunteer between 18 and 30 living in Europe and coming from an FGM-affected community
• Good English language skills, both oral and written, French is an asset
• Knowledge of or interest in gender equality and gender-based violence issues
• Willingness to engage in productive and challenging work
• Ability to focus well under deadlines
• Understanding of debates on female genital mutilation (FGM), violence against women and gender issues
Deadline: Application deadline: 05/09/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.