The ALF Euro-Mediterranean Programme for Young Professionals This is a full-time professional experience designed for young early-career professionals who wish to expand their intercultural knowledge through dedicated work. The program aims to empower talented graduates under 30 years of age from the 43 countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region, providing them with firsthand professional experience in intercultural dialogue. Professionals also benefit by contributing to the Foundation's mission of promoting youth inclusion through empowerment and engagement, increasing their competitiveness in the job market.
What the program offers :
Successful candidates will begin their professional journey of up to 12 months at the ALF Secretariat in Alexandria, Egypt. During this time, they will:
- Gain invaluable work experience and knowledge from the daily operations of the ALF Secretariat, understanding the practical objectives and goals of intercultural dialogue and civil society.
- Working in a vibrant, multicultural, and multilingual environment will prepare them for the job market, equipping them with practical skills to navigate the dynamic global intercultural landscape.
- Experience professional growth by working at a prestigious intergovernmental organization.
- Building a network with like-minded professionals and experts in the field of intercultural dialogue will enrich your personal and professional life.
Areas for young professionals
The Euro-Mediterranean Programme for Young Professionals ALF 2024 offers young professionals the opportunity to gain one year of professional experience in one of the following five areas:
- Public policies
Its objective is to facilitate and encourage the research community, policymakers, civil society organisations and institutions of EU and ALF Member States from different disciplines and sectors to collaborate, exchange ideas with the aim of creating and disseminating useful knowledge to promote sustainable transformations in interculturality, policies and public practices at the Euro-Mediterranean level with human-centered approaches.
- Civil society
It is dedicated to actively developing exchanges and interactions between the ALF Secretariat and the Heads and grassroots members of the ALF Civil Society Networks, and to providing structured support for carrying out activities and tasks with the aim of fostering cohesion, engaging and mobilizing them for the development of intercultural dialogue activities at the national and regional levels. It also manages training and mobility programs on a Euro-Mediterranean scale.
- Communication corporate
It plays an essential role in increasing the visibility of the Foundation's work. By targeting the following aspects communication Internally and externally, it ensures that ALF's institutional bodies, its members, and the general public are kept informed and involved. Its added value lies in its four main communication tools: the ALF website, social media outreach, monthly newsletters, and the Resource Center for Intercultural Dialogue.
- Quality control
It is a key factor in improving performance, establishing successful implementation, demonstrating the impact of activities, and communicating results to stakeholders, including donors. It adopts an evidence-based approach through the collection of quantitative and qualitative data that goes beyond mere monitoring to ensure continuous improvements in ALF programming, enhancing the overall efficiency of the system.
- Fundraising and institutional partnerships
This is a crucial aspect of ALF's current strategy for diversifying funding sources, as it involves identifying potential funding sources, conceptualizing and developing project proposals and frameworks, and identifying suitable partners for joint implementation. It complements the Foundation's structural action in specific areas where the Foundation has particular added value, both in terms of methodologies and strategic alliances.
Young professionals will be invited to choose two of the areas detailed above in order of preference and will be assigned to ALF Units according to their previous experience and motivation, depending on the specific needs of the ALF Secretariat.
Start date, duration, and location of the work.
The estimated start date of the contract is September 1, 2024, and it will last for 12 months, ending on August 31, 2025. During this time, the selected young professionals will carry out their responsibilities in Alexandria, Egypt, from the Foundation's facilities.
Election criteria
The criteria that will be taken into consideration in the selection process are as follows:
- Age Candidates must be under 30 years of age on the contract start date (September 1, 2024).
- Nationality Candidates must be nationals of one of the 43 member states of the Union for the Mediterranean. 43 member states of the Union for the Mediterranean
- Bachelor's degree in an area relevant to the chosen areas
- Master in an area relevant to the chosen areas
- Knowledge of English (excellent) communication skills written and oral at least level C1 )
- Proven experience in the area chosen
The selected young professionals will be allocated to different areas according to their fields of study, prior experience, and motivation, based on the specific needs of the ALF Secretariat, regardless of whether they chose their first or second option. There is also the possibility of rotation or assignment to other areas subject to the needs of the ALF Secretariat.
Forms
Interested candidates must complete and submit the online form available in English only until July 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET).
Candidates must submit a cover letter of no more than two pages (Arial 11, single spacing) and a detailed curriculum vitae of no more than four pages, which must follow the Europass template ( https://europa.eu/europass/en ), both only in English.
A confirmation message will be automatically displayed after submitting your application. Only complete applications that meet the eligibility criteria and are submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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