Project Officer in Senegal - Humanitarian Volunteer
FUNDACION ALIANZA POR LOS DERECHOS, LA IGUALDAD Y LA SOLIDARIDAD INTERNACIONAL
Kolda, Senegal
Description
Alianza por la Solidaridad, a member of ActionAid, works towards active citizenship to combat inequalities and advocate for human rights. It implements projects focusing on eradicating gender-based violence, upholding migrants' rights, and promoting climate justice. Join our Kolda office to engage in all project phases, from identification to evaluation. Gain experience in designing rural livelihood projects with a gender approach, recognizing women as leaders in the agro-ecological transition. Learn about Spanish funding mechanisms and fieldwork with local counterparts, emphasizing empowerment and autonomy for rights-holders and accountability-holders. Contribute to rural development projects promoting women's economic independence, their participation in decision-making bodies, and solid waste management through the circular economy.
Gisting, fæði og ferðatilhögun
You will have the opportunity to live with other volunteers but with individual bedroom. The accommodation costs and utility bills will be covered by the organization and phone card will be provided. The house will be located in Kolda. You will receive a monthly allowance of 450€ for your personal expenses, including food and local transport. For the activities of Alianza, a vehicle will be provided. You will also be covered with a health insurance (Henner).
Training during the activity
You will receive training which will cover topics such as: induction to Alianza por la Solidaridad, induction to the European Solidarity Corps, responsibilities and rights of the organisations and of the volunteer, Youthpass, Henner insurance and SHEA. In addition, you will be trained more specifically in feminist leadership, gender violence prevention, productive and reproductive rights and positive masculinities. In the end of your volunteering, you will have acquired experience in working with a multidisciplinary team.
Participant profile
We are looking for a person eager to learn and work in a team and with the adaptability to work in cultural environments very different from their own and who is curious and respectful in learning about new cultures. We are looking for someone with interest and motivation in developing skills and learning of the different phases of the project cycle through the perspective of decolonial and anti-racist feminism. It is necessary to have a level of French that at least allows basic day-to-day communication in order to be able to defend oneself for routine activities and to be able to continue learning the language in the country. But a working level will be highly valued. Any previous experience in NGOs or associations, basic knowledge on gender issues will be an asset. If you are migrant, live in rural areas, have limited economic support or any other don´t hesitate to sign up, this opportunity is for everyone!
Activity dates
A total of 39 week(s) during the period 11/01/2025 to 12/10/2025
Activity location
Kolda, Senegal
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Social challenges
Citizenship and democratic participation
Working against discrimination (including gender discrimination)
Deadline for applications
Umsóknarfresti: 31/12/2024 23:59