Prague, Czechia

9-13 November 2022

The Young European Federalists (JEF Europe) is organising an international seminar “European Democratic Academy: Federalism in Theory and Practice” between 9-13 November 2022 in Prague, Czechia. The event is co-funded by the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe and is part of the CoE’s campaign “Democracy Here | Democracy Now” aimed at revitalising European democracy.

We are looking for 2 Senior and 1 Junior Trainers to prepare, deliver and evaluate non-formal education sessions as part of the Academy in coordination with academics. Priority in the recruitment will be given to the current members of JEF Europe’s Pool of Trainers. Independent candidates are invited to apply if they meet the selection criteria. 

About the Academy

Democracy constantly needs fresh ideas to redefine itself and better respond to contemporary challenges. While traditionally it has been associated with state, regional and local politics, the process of European integration and the emergence of European institutions has given birth to democracy at the continental level. Federalism and pan-European democracy are among the approaches we can take to tackle modern-day challenges such as armed conflicts, economic instability, climate change, pandemics, digitalisation and migration. 

The international seminar “European Democratic Academy” aims to explore the theory and practice of European federalism and democracy, equipping a group of 20 activists with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for advocating for a democratic European federation.

The Academy is preceded by a series of webinars dedicated to European democracy and federalism and will be followed-up by advocacy actions implemented in 10 countries coupled with an online communication campaign. In parallel, an online library is provided to all project participants interested in learning more about the theory of European federalism and democracy.

Programme

Some parts of the Academy will take place in parallel to JEF Europe’s Federal Committee, giving the participants an opportunity to follow and contribute to federalist policy formulation in practice.

The content of the programme may be subject to change.

Responsibilities of the trainer

• Get familiar with the project.
• Attend online preparatory meetings with other trainers and the organisers.
• Prepare session outlines and facilitate in-person sessions using non-formal education techniques.
• Conduct an evaluation with the organisers during the training and a final evaluation after the event.
• Prepare an evaluation report 15 days after the event at the latest.

Selection criteria

• Experience in implementing and facilitating activities using non-formal education techniques.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Ability to contribute to work in an intercultural team.
• For junior trainers: willingness to learn while working in a team led by a senior trainer.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: 
  • European integration,
  • European federalism,
  • European democracy,
  • Political advocacy,
  • Political communication.
• Having participated in JEF Europe’s Federalist Academy is an asset.

Contract conditions

• The trainer fee covers 10 working days (5 days for preparation and follow- up + 5 days for implementation) and totals:
  • for the Junior Trainer: €600, 
  • for each Senior Trainer: €1000.
• The trainer fee will be paid after the completion of the service and the delivery of the final report.
• Accommodation and food covered during the seminar and preparatory meetings in Prague, Czechia.
• Travel cost reimbursement up to €250.

How to apply?

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to michal.rybacki@jef.eu by 23 September 2022 23:59 CET with a subject: Prague Academy – Junior/Senior trainer application. Don’t forget to clearly state whether you are applying for the Junior or Senior position. 

All applicants will be contacted by 30 September 2022. If you have any questions, feel free to forward them to the email address above.