Project officer with civil society component in Mauritania - Hum. Vol.


Project officer with civil society component in Mauritania - Hum. Vol.

Alianza Mauritania

Nouadhibou, Mauritania

Activity description

Alianza por la Solidaridad, ActionAid member, aims to achieve an active citizenship that fights against inequalities and for the recognition of human rights. It carries out development cooperation and education projects to eradicate gender-based violence, enhance migrants' rights and for climate justice. Join us at our office in Mauritania! You will have the chance to work hand in hand with a great team of professionals. You will support in project formulation, preparation of reports, manage relevant information to justify actions and liaise with other organisations and donors. You will support the implementation of the communication strategy, as well as the implementation of campaign activities. In addition, you will create and edit communication materials. You will participate in field activities to collect inputs such as interviews, photos and videos and at the end of your experience, you will have learned about the functioning of a social organisation's communication in the field.

Accommodation, food and transport arrangements

The volunteer will share accommodation with other volunteers in a multicultural environment with access to her/ his own individual bedroom. The accommodation costs and utility bills will be covered by the organization. To cover all day-to-day costs such as food the volunteer will be provided with a monthly allowance of 534 €. For your participation in the activities of Alianza, a vehicle will be provided. Furthermore, you will have a health insurance that will cover all your health expenses during your stay. We have built the most favourable environment to provide you with a unique stay.

Training during the activity

As a volunteer in Alianza you will receive training which will cover topics such as: induction to our ONG as well as an induction to the European Solidarity Corps programme. In addition, you will be trained more specifically in feminist leadership and our own working policies. In the end of your volunteering, you will know how to work in a multidisciplinary team, both on the field and in the office, as well as you will have had acquired specific training related to the projects we implement strengthening your professional profile in areas such as agro-ecology, social action or women's rights.

Participant profile

We are looking for a person eager to learn and work in a team and able to adapt to new contexts. We are looking for a person with knowledge in the area of civil society. We are looking for a motivated person who's looking forward to work in the field with the beneficiary population and to contribute his/her knowledge in the implementation of projects. Experience in the project cycle would also be an advantage. French is a must and Spanish is 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 1 week(s) during the period 01/06/2024 to 30/04/2025


Activity location

Carrefour Markez, Nouadhibou Mauritania


 Individual volunteering


Looking for participants from

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


Activity topics

Social challenges

Citizenship and democratic participation


Deadline for applications

Application deadline: 12/05/2024