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European Solidarity Corps

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Strategist of historical memory projects - Implementation of strategy on historic memory in different NGO sites

ASSOCIATION POUR LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES INITIATIVES CITOYENNES ET EUROPEENNES

APRODEH

Lima, Peru

Description

APRODEH has 4 offices (Lima, Ayacucho, Apurímac and Huancavelica) and experience in the defence and promotion of human rights. It prioritises strategic litigation and strengthens the capacities of women's organisations, LGBTIQ people, Andean producers, people with disabilities and victims. Thematic priorities: gender, agroecology, historical memory, social and political advocacy. The volunteer will be based in Lima, will support the coordination of activities with the person in charge of historical memory, and will liaise with the headquarters in order to: -Systematise information on experiences of historical memory in the regions. -Design and implementation of virtual portfolios with national, regional and international information. -Participation in the design of a strategy on memory as an instrument of reflection for the validity of Human Rights in the present that contributes to national and regional priorities. -Systematisation of information to draw up a calendar of memory

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

Volunteers will live in accommodation in safe area with all the necessary conditions (single bedroom with key, access to individual or shared bathroom, living-dining room, kitchen, laundry, quality internet, kitchen utensils and refrigerator). It willbe located close to the office so that they can walk or take a short bus ride. Transport to and from the activities is covered. Safe conditions, access to market, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, restaurants, etc. Accommodation in fully payed by the project. Diet: A variety of products is available in Lima including vegetarian and vegan options.

Training during the activity

As part of their placement, volunteers will be trained on institutional issues in general and in greater depth on those prioritised in the AOP 2024. Experiences of other institutions on the prioritised topics. Review ongoing and previous projects in order to learn about the institutional experience with the various cooperation agencies. Develop knowledge management skills, the design of management instruments and the presentation and substantiation of prioritised contents. Complementary tools: OLS for languages and Youthpass for competencies.

Participant profile

Ideally, the volunteer should share values with the institution around the respect and promotion of human rights, equity and solidarity. Interest in contributing to improving the living conditions of vulnerable people. Volunteers with a background in social sciences, strategic planning and development cooperation are preferred. With interest in learning and understanding Peruvian culture and with basic knowledge of human rights, particularly in the prioritised themes. With management, study and writing skills in Spanish. Ideally with knowledge of Peru or Latin America.


Activity dates

A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/10/2024 to 30/09/2025


Activity location

Lima, Peru


Activity type

Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye


Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation

Education and training

Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)

Nutrition and subsistence agriculture


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 31/12/2024 23:59