EADI is recruiting a Knowledge Partnership Officer (50%)

The tasks of the Knowledge Partnership officer include: 

• Planning and implementation of three knowledge partnerships in three European regions among academia and NGOs (including regional events and conferences and one final conference)

• Coordination of a MOOC to be used in higher education

• Acting as a team member of an international, remote team within the partnerships team coordinated by IDEA, Ireland

• Administration of expenses, project accounting

• Preparation of progress reports

• Representing the knowledge partnerships in external events

• Conducting any other tasks broadly in line with the job profile

What do we expect? 

• Knowledge and commitment to the values of Global Citizenship Education

• Knowledge of academic structures in the area of Global Development / Development Research

• Knowledge about online learning

• Management and networking skills

• Strategic thinking and planning capacity

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Fluency in English

• University Degree
  

In addition, we appreciate: 

• Knowledge of European and global policies related to Global Citizenship Education

• Familiarity with EC funded projects and their rules and requirements

• Problem solving capacity and facilitation skills

• Reliability as a team player

• Ability to establish good working relations with the several players and stakeholders

• Ability to work in a multicultural context

• Availability to travel in other countries

What can we offer? 

We offer a meaningful and interesting position located in Bonn, Germany that will allow you to work in the area of Global Citizenship Education.

Bridge 47 is a project that aims to mobilise global civil society to contribute to global justice and eradication of poverty through Global Citizenship Education. The project provides a space for civil society organisations, activists and other interested people to interact with one another, exchange information and resources and develop new and innovative approaches for global citizenship education: www.bridge47.org

EADI - the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes - is the leading professional association for development studies in Europe and forms a European-wide network of institutes, researchers, and students of various disciplines in the field of development studies. The association was founded in 1975 and is an independent and non-profit making international non-governmental organisation. Its Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany. For further details see our website: www.eadi.org.

More information 

Please send a cover letter, CV (in English) and references  to itter@eadi.org. Please include the reference "Bridge 47 - Knowledge Partnership Officer" in the title of your e-mail, cover letter and CV. For further information, please contact Susanne von Itter. Closing date of the call: 31 January 2019, 4 PM EET