HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEER IN FOOD SECURITY & LIVELIHOODS – Senegal (ROWCA)
Acción contra el Hambre
Dakar, Senegal
Description
You will support the Development of technical and analytical database based on the results of the Cadre Harmonisé analysis for the internal/external needs of ACF's regional office. Set-up, monitor and evaluate food security and livelihood projects and programs: you will participate in the set-up of food security and livelihood projects and programs that the ACF regional office will coordinate and pilot. In addition, you will be involved in the follow-up for projects and programs in the above-mentioned fields implemented in the countries of the Sahel and West Africa country missions. These activities will revolve around the collection of primary data on food security and livelihoods, using appropriate tools and methodologies. Program monitoring and evaluation: the Volunteer will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of food security and livelihood programs, collecting data, analyzing results and making recommendations to improve the effectiveness of interventions.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Accommodation, travel costs, visa, pre-deployment medical check + vaccinations (only if mandatory for the country), allowance will be covered. In case of need, a Fewer Opportunities Support will also be covered. A monthly Subsistence Lump Sum will be provided to cover basic needs such as food and personal hygiene items.
Training during the activity
Training during deployment will also be offered to improve the volunteer’s skills and competences.
Participant profile
You have knowledge of food security, agriculture and agronomy, nutrition, applied statistics, geography, economics, or political science studies. Languages: Spanish native and proficient French are mandatory. English is an asset. Familiarity with food security concepts, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, etc. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources. Proficient in conducting literature reviews, summarizing information, and synthesizing research findings. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and briefs. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail. Eligibility : Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Activity dates
A total of 40 week(s) during the period 05/06/2025 to 20/12/2025
Activity location
ROWCA OFFICE, Almadies Lot 13 Bis, Ngor-Almadies, Dakar, Senegal
Activity type
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, 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
Employment and entrepreneurship
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Deadline for applications
No application deadline
Project code
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101192205