Belgium

Criteria for IC members

Essential – general

• political awareness and familiarity with global issues relating to peace and human rights. Experience in the field of HRD protection would be an asset.
• skills in political analysis and capacity to analyse complex situations
• commitment to and understanding of the principles and mandate of PBI
• experience of and commitment to working with decentralized and/or field-based international
• organizations
• a sound understanding of strategic planning and oversight
• able to travel to and participate in a four day IC meeting once a year, and take part in monthly meetings by conference call
• able to serve on the IC for three years
• able to commit an average of 10 hours per month
• fluency in English and/or Spanish
• candidates with prior experience working with PBI are encouraged to apply

 

Information relating to specific IC roles

All members of the IC take on specific responsibilities to support the function of the entire council and organisation at large. We are specifically looking for people to carry out the following roles:

Human resources Committee: This Committee has oversight responsibility for salaried staff and volunteers of the International Secretariat and projects, ensuring that appropriate personnel policies and procedures are in place and monitored, and providing advice and support to the IC on personnel related issues, in particular legal compliance in employment matters and handling personnel disputes. Skills and experience required: human resources management of NGO staff and volunteers.

Finance & Audit Committee: This Committee has oversight responsibilities for budgeting, finance reporting, financial management and accountability across the organisation. This group advises the IC on issues of financial planning and accountability, ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, and develops and oversees the implementation of policies and procedures for best practice. Skills and experience required: financial management and/or accounting experience with in international NGOs. We would especially welcome individuals for the finance and accounting expertise roles with a professional accounting designation in Belgium and/or in the USA.

Strategic Development Committee: This Committee has an advisory role and provides strategic guidance to the whole organization. Together with the International Coordinator, it takes the lead in development and monitoring of the Global Strategic Plan. It also supports the analysis of incoming requests for support, and advises on the development of new field projects/initiatives. Skills and experience required: (1) experience in strategic planning and organizational development; (2) sound understanding of PBI mandate and theory of change. Experience with field-based international organizations would be a distinct advantage.

Project Link Roles: In addition to their general responsibilities, each IC member is assigned as a link person between the International Council and individual Projects and/or Country Groups. The link person maintains regular contact with the assigned entity, acts as a liaison between that entity and the global organization, and provides occasional support and/or advice. Skills and experience required: previous experience in the field, particularly in countries where PBI works and knowledge of the specific human rights situation in these countries and regions. Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals with experience in Latin America.

 

 

Please send your CV and a brief statement declaring why you would like to serve on the IC and how you meet the criteria to: Stefan Grand Meyer, governance@peacebrigades.org, by Monday 14th September 2020.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with representatives of PBI’s councils in September 2020. We expect to appoint new members for approval at the joint council meeting in October 2020. We regret that we will not be able to respond to unsuccessful applicants.

PBI’s International Council (IC) is made up of a maximum of 13 members with a combination of expertise related to its governance responsibilities. We are currently recruiting new IC members with a combination of the

following skills and experience gained in PBI and/or in other organisations:

Human resources | Finance | Strategic development | Latin America

As a rights-based global organisation we seek to have inclusive representation on the International Council. Thus, people with diverse backgrounds, particularly from the Global South, are encouraged to apply.

We are especially keen to hear from individuals with the above experiences. Individuals with English and Spanish language skills are preferred.

 

1. Organisational overview

Peace Brigades International (PBI) is a non-governmental organisation, which protects human rights and promotes nonviolent conflict transformation. PBI provides protection for threatened human rights defenders and displaced communities striving to promote social justice and human rights in areas of violent conflict.

PBI currently has field operations in Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico, Nepal and Nicaragua. PBI project work is supported by an international coordinating office based in Brussels and a network of 13 country groups, who carry out volunteer recruitment and support, advocacy and fundraising. PBI uses a non-hierarchical model of organising and decisions are taken by consensus. For further information see www.peacebrigades.org.

The highest decision-making body of PBI is the General Assembly (GA), made up of volunteers and staff from across PBI, including a representative of the IC. The GA meets every three years and makes key strategic decisions. The next GA will be in May 2021.

Between General Assemblies, key decision-making bodies of PBI are:

• The International Council (IC), which is made up of independent board members appointed by the General Assembly and is responsible for governance;
• The International Operations Council (IOC), which consists of staff from across PBI and is responsible for operational oversight.

Both councils meet annually face to face and monthly by conference call. They are supported by staff at PBI’s International Office (IO) and by committees and working groups whose members have specialist expertise and responsibility for particular areas of governance and operations.

The IC is the oversight entity for the whole organisation and legally responsible for the operations of the International Secretariat (ISEC) and projects. However, many of the responsibilities of the IC are delegated to the IOC, IO, committees, working groups and projects.

The key functions of the IC are to ensure the following:

• That the conduct and activities of PBI are consistent with and advance PBI's mission, norms, and strategic directions given by the GA
• That PBI fulfills its internal and external legal and ethical obligations
• That an organisational structure is in place to carry out the strategic oversight, management and
• operations of PBI
• That global plans are developed based on consultation with all PBI entities and presented to the GA for decision
• That mechanisms are in place to monitor and evaluate strategic and operational plans and budgets
• That all entities have budgets, financial management and operational plans in place and that they are regularly monitored
• That policies and procedures are in place and monitored to comply with legal and ethical responsibilities for ISEC and project staff and volunteers

 

2. Legal structure

PBI was registered in 1982 as a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington, USA. Our 501(c)(3) registration number there is 91-1179750. All IC members are directors of the PBI non-profit corporation registered in the State of Washington, USA and directors of the PBI foreign company registered in the United Kingdom.

While all the projects are incorporated in the countries in which they operate, they are part of the legal structure and the governance of the international organization.

PBI has 13 legally separate country groups in Europe, the Americas and Australia who undertake volunteer recruitment and support, advocacy and fundraising to play an integral role in meeting the aims and objectives of the global organisation.

 

3. IC conference calls and meetings

The IC meets monthly by conference call. In addition there is an annual face to face (FTF) meeting lasting four days. It is expected that all IC members make necessary arrangements to attend this meeting. The next meeting will be the joint council meeting held the 24-27 October 2020 online.

 

4. Why be a member of the International Council?

Past and current members of PBI’s IC will not deny that being on the IC is sometimes intense and occasionally demanding, as anyone who works in human rights would understand. However, the IC is also a space filled with intellectual stimulation and meaningful debate with worldly and engaged colleagues. It is a special opportunity to be part of the decision-making that manages the present and helps shape the future of a global human rights and peace building organisation. As an IC member, you can expect to:

• gain skills and experience in the governance and management of an international human rights organisation;
• gain an understanding of and contribute to the strategic direction and functioning of PBI;
• work directly with a highly committed group of people dedicated to putting into practice the protection of human rights and promotion of nonviolence.
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5. Languages

All IC meetings and conference calls are conducted in both English and Spanish (when necessary) with interpretation and translations provided.

 

6. Expenses

IC members are all volunteers and receive no remuneration. Communication, travel and other costs incurred while carrying out IC and international committee work will be covered by PBI.

DESIRED PROFILE:

• With at least 3 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector on positions either on the field or at global level with a strong advocacy component, you have a demonstrated knowledge of the international humanitarian system, emergency contexts, International Humanitarian Law
• Good understanding of operational constraints attached to NGOs work in crisis contexts
• Proven ability to analyze complex political issues, identify impactful advocacy opportunities and innovative tools and tactics to achieve policy change. 
• Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English at a professional level and a good command of French

Strongly preferred:   

• Knowledge of issues linked to humanitarian access, counter terrorism policies. 
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams. 
• Understanding of the challenges involved in working with NGO networks and coalitions. 
• Experience in global campaign engagement and coordination.

“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations,
we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences,
where everyone can live in dignity”

Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in 62 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

HI is engaged in an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

For further information about the association: www.hi.org.

CONTEXT:

Within HI Federation, the Advocacy & Institutional Relations (AIR) team, composed of 8 persons and attached to the Federal General Direction, is in charge of defining, implementing and coordinating the advocacy strategy. It implies liaising with policy makers, engaging with networks, participating in international conferences and events, raising awareness of the general public and the media in order to achieve policy change in Handicap International field of actions.

The advocacy team works in coordination with other stakeholders within HI network. The activities are implemented in close collaboration with missions and programs, and based on evidence collected on the field. National Associations and the Institute HI are also closely involved in designing the global strategy and conveying the messages towards their own interlocutors at national level.

AIR is recruiting a humanitarian advocacy officer for 4 months to support the implementation of the global humanitarian advocacy strategy on humanitarian access, follow up of the humanitarian advocacy strategy on the Syrian crisis, and follow up on COVID-19 advocacy opportunities depending on the evolution of the humanitarian needs.

OBJECTIVES:  Under the responsibility of Humanitarian Advocacy Manager, your main your main responsibilities are:

1- Support the humanitarian advocacy manager in leading the internal process to launch and implement HI’s advocacy strategy on Humanitarian Access, involving key stakeholders within the HI movement and ensuring their meaningful and relevant contribution to the implementation of the strategy through shared action plans

• Follow up the implementation of the global Humanitarian Access Advocacy Action plan especially through HI’s contributions to different policy processes that are ongoing
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure collection of evidence and appropriate dissemination internally
• Contribute to internal communication on humanitarian advocacy activities within the organization.

2 – Support the data Collection process from HI field operations to ensure our advocacy is grounded on solid, relevant and timely evidence

• Liaise with Geographic, Thematic and field staff in the Operations Direction to identify key issues and available data on humanitarian access and impediments
• Organize the planning, identify adequate tools and modalities for the production of evidence, ensure meaningful contribution from key internal and external stakeholders
• Establish shared dissemination strategy at national, regional and global levels, in line with expected policy change objectives
• When relevant, and in close collaboration with the Federal Communication department, contribute to dissemination to the general public, towards the medias and on social medias

In close collaboration with field advocacy staff, lead the joint work on advocacy strategies linked to HI’s response to the Syrian crisis, with a consistent approach on policy objectives at local and global levels

• Lead the internal coordination with the field advocacy staff to co-construct the advocacy strategy on the Syrian crisis
• Support the data collection process to ensure our advocacy is based on solid evidence
• Disseminate accordingly the different messages produced by the middle east team

3 – In close coordination with the Humanitarian advocacy manager, liaise with relevant NGO networks and coalitions in the humanitarian sector to contribute to and influence collective action towards improved humanitarian access especially in link with the impact of sanctions on humanitarian access

4 – Support HI’s involvement in different policy process

• Support HI’s participation and involvement in ”Conférence Nationale Humanitaire” organized by the French MoFA
• Identify key advocacy opportunities in link with the agenda on counter terrorism at the level of the UN and the EU
• Support HI’s influence on humanitarian access topics towards the German’s presidency of the EU

  Follow up on the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on the different humanitarian crisis

• In close coordination with the emergency direction, ensure monitoring of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Humanitarian crisis
• When relevant and needed, engage in advocacy activities to support HI’s humanitarian global humanitarian response to the pandemic
• Support reactive and collective advocacy strategies

CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Type of contract :  4 months contract starting from 5th of October 2020
• It could be based in : Paris, Brussels– contract conditions are dependent of the chosen localization
• Additional benefits: luncheon vouchers and health insurance

Apply on line only : http://www.jobs.net/j/JnhbSMAq?idpartenaire=142

 

• Expérience confirmée dans une fonction similaire d’assistanat de direction (admin/finance et secrétariat), dans le secteur associatif et/ou privé
• Formation/expérience en suivi budgétaire et gestion administrative
• Formation/expérience en secrétariat de direction
• Bonnes capacités d’adaptation dans un environnement multiculturel
• Sens du service, réactivité et discrétion
• Capacités à prioriser les dossiers
• Bonne qualité rédactionnelle et capacité de mise en page
• Capacités d’initiative, de rigueur et bonne organisation
• Intérêt pour les missions d’EurAc et sensibilité à la solidarité internationale serait un plus
• Maîtrise des outils bureautiques : Pack Office, bases de données
• Anglais et français courants (écrit, lu et parlé), la connaissance d’autres langues européennes est un plus

Rattaché·e au Secrétariat d’EurAc, équipe de 3 personnes (chargé·e·s de plaidoyer et chargée de communication) et aux membres du Conseil d’administration d’EurAc, l’assistant·e de direction a la charge d’assurer le suivi administratif et financier et le secrétariat de l’organisation et de participer à la bonne coordination des activités de l’organisation. L’assistant·e de direction sera sous la responsabilité hiérarchique du Conseil d’administration d’EurAc comme les autres salariés du Secrétariat du fait de la vacance du poste de directeur·rice au cours des prochains mois. Le poste est à pourvoir le lundi 17 août 2020 jusqu’au 15 janvier 2021. Il s’agit d’un poste en contrat à durée déterminée de 5 mois à mi-temps.

ACTIVITES PRINCIPALES

• Assurer le suivi administratif et financier des activités en appui au Secrétariat d’EurAc (suivi budgétaire mensuel, factures et paiements des prestataires, relation avec les administrations, encaissement des adhésions des membres, etc.) 
• Assurer le secrétariat téléphonique de l’organisation aux heures ouvrées de bureau 
• Suivre la messagerie électronique d’EurAc, traiter le courrier et le rediriger, donner suite aux sollicitations diverses et apporter les réponses nécessaires 
• Contribuer à l’animation du Secrétariat, appuyer l’organisation dans toute tâche en lien avec l’activité d’EurAc (en lien avec l’équipe) notamment sur les évènements internes et externes du réseau

Pour postuler, envoyez votre CV et lettre de motivation (en français ou en anglais) détaillant votre intérêt pour ce poste à l’attention de Daniela Bishop (daniela.bishop@eurac-network.org) avant le vendredi 7 août 2020.

Merci de soumettre vos documents enregistrés sous les intitulés suivants : « NOM_A-DIR_CV » et « NOM_A-DIR_motivation letter ».

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
• Under 35 years of age • Demonstrable knowledge of and expertise in migration, in particular migration and development in relation to Africa and Europe context, in EU-AU relations and/or development cooperation (notably the European Union’s development policy).
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Political science, international development, international relations, public policy, government affairs
• Experience of working in public policy and/or government affairs would be an advantage
• Experience of influencing policymakers and various other stakeholders.
• Good understanding of diaspora and in particular African diaspora communities
• Excellent written and verbal English, French is an asset, with some working knowledge
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Able to interact naturally with individuals from different backgrounds and points of view and able to build relationships of trust with various types of stakeholders
• Good organization skills and able to work independently and take responsibility
• Strong experience with MS Office suite We offer • 6 month paid fellowship contract
• The opportunity to gain insight into advocacy/policy work and the EU political scene, as well to attend internal and external events where you will find knowledge, inspiration, and chance to meet and interact with our high-level political contacts ADEPT

 

HOW TO APPLY
Africa-Europe Diaspora Development Platform (ADEPT) is an international non-profit organisation (AISBL) registered and based in Belgium. ADEPT is an equal opportunity employer. ADEPT staff is based in Belgium, governed by the Belgian labour law.

1. CV and Cover Letter in English: The CV and Cover Letter enables you to provide information about yourself to assist in the initial assessment of your suitability for the position within ADEPT. If you are short-listed, the CV and Cover Letter will be used as part of the interview discussions. There is no need to attach a photograph.
Interested candidates MUST submit:
• Curriculum Vitae [CV] (maximum of 2 pages): the CV must give personal information; up to date employment history; academic and professional qualifications; and other relevant skills and experience; two professional referees (who will be contacted only if a job offer is made).
• Cover letter explaining how you meet the competencies (maximum of 1 pages): the Cover Letter must address how your skills, experience and aptitudes fit the competency needs of the position – specifically as it relates to the duties and responsibilities set out for the job/position.

Interview Dates: Week beginning 17 August 2020
Expected Start Date: ASAP (to be agreed)
Applications must be submitted online at applications@adept-platform.org
For any questions, please contact: Luiza Soares, Policy Advocacy Manager, pam@adept-platform.org

                                                        

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE
ADEPT is launching a programme of fellowships designed for young African diaspora graduates and professionals to gain skills and experience in a range of areas that will enable them to further develop leadership skills and capacities for development. ADEPT's services and activities are innovative and pioneering in the field of diaspora development in Europe and Africa. For the role of Policy and Advocacy Fellow, the successful candidate will work together with the Policy Advocacy Manager and is expected to achieve, amongst other things, the goals, outputs, and outcomes linked to the services and activities of ADEPT.

 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis of European Union, African Union and United Nations positions, policies, and strategies as regards migrations, the nexus migration and development in particular, EU-AU affairs and development cooperation. Contribution to the definition of ADEPT positions on the aforementioned topics.

Contribution to the elaboration of ADEPT advocacy strategy and action plan for 2020-2023.

Provision of support for the implementation of the annual plan (2020-2021) by notably helping organize the Diaspora Development Dialogue (DDD) in the Netherlands and liaising with various stakeholders.

Contribution to research on the African diaspora. ADEPT Policy and Advocacy Fellowship.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As Policy and Advocacy Fellow, you have knowledge of and expertise in migration in general and the nexus migration and development in particular, in African Union-European Union relations and/or development cooperation - notably European Union development policy. You are also passionate about challenging perceptions of Africa and have practical ideas on how to do so. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team in Brussels, starting in August 2020