Pedagogical Innovation and Methodology Development
ENGIM - ENTE NAZIONALE GIUSEPPINI DEL MURIALDO
Nueva Loja, Ecuador
Description
ENGIM has been operating in Ecuador since 2005 with the objective of supporting local development through international cooperation activities, focused on educational and training activities and environmental protection. Specifically, Engim is now implementing the “Resilient Schools” project, in order to promote health, food security, and sustainable resource management in local schools. Main tasks: - Actively support classroom and lab-based educational activities - Work closely with teachers and local education authorities - Design and implement a sustainable replication system in each school - Gather data, success stories, and lessons learned - Help draft a final methodological guide for future use - Adapt educational materials to fit cultural and linguistic contexts - Support workshop logistics - Participate in coordination meetings
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will be accommodated in a shared apartment or guesthouse in a community near the project area. Basic utilities such as electricity, water, and internet access will be available, though service may be intermittent due to contingencies. A monthly allowance of €800 will be provided, covering daily expenses, food and local transport. A laptop will be provided, and reimbursement for mobile phone expenses is included. Flexible working hours and a combination of on-site and remote work may be available, depending on the autonomy of the volunteer and the schedule of activities.
Training during the activity
- Pre-departure training on humanitarian principles, safety and security. - Pre-departure and on-site training on child safeguarding, intercultural preparation, ecuadorian education system - On-site training on community engagement, technical and pedagogical skills, shadowing senior educators - Access to training resources for continuous learning. - The volunteer will receive briefings/training with different departments related to the mission and the position.
Participant profile
- Education & Training: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field; Complementary coursework or field experiences in environmental education, nutrition, education in rural areas are a valued asset. - Skills & Competencies: Experience in delivering educational activities with children and youth; Ability to draft reports, guidance notes or training manuals; Cultural sensitivity and respect for gender and intercultural diversity; Strong interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills; Ability to work in diverse and complex environments; Organizational and problem-solving skills; Autonomy and ability to prioritize tasks. - Language & Technical Skills: Good knowledge of Spanish (minimum level B2); Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace. 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 31 week(s) during the period 15/10/2025 to 15/05/2026
Activity location
Nueva Loja, Ecuador
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
Education and training
Deadline for applications
No application deadline