Profil attendu :

• Diplôme universitaire en sciences humaines ou équivalent
• Expérience professionnelle en lien avec le domaine de la coopération au développement  ou de la souveraineté alimentaire.
• Très bonnes capacités d’analyse et de rédaction.
• Connaissance des milieux associatif et politique.
• Très bonne capacité de travail en groupe, de dialogue et de mise en réseau.
• Expérience prouvée de direction de réunions et de prise de parole en public.
• Très bonne connaissance du néerlandais et de l’anglais indispensable.
• Connaissance des logiciels informatiques de bureautique.

Type de contrat :

Contrat à durée indéterminée

 Procédure de recrutement :

• Dépôt des candidatures (CV et lettre de motivation) pour le 30/10/2019 au plus tard à l’adresse : job@cncd.be
• Début de contrat à partir de décembre 2019.

Le CNCD-11.11.11 recrute un(e) chargé(e) de recherche sur la souveraineté alimentaire. Cette fonction est assurée sous la direction du responsable de département de plaidoyer et la supervision de sa coordinatrice. Elle assure la mise en œuvre du travail de recherche, de mise en réseau et de plaidoyer sur la souveraineté alimentaire.

Description de fonction :

Intégré(e) au département de plaidoyer du CNCD-11.11.11, le/la chargé(e) de recherche assure la mise en œuvre des objectifs définis par le comité de direction et les instances de la coupole, à savoir le travail de recherche, de sensibilisation, d’élaboration de positions politiques et d’interpellation des décideurs politiques.

Ceci signifie plus particulièrement :

• Coordination de la Coalition Contre la Faim qui réunit les organisations de la société civile pertinentes pour un plaidoyer commun en appui à l’agriculture familiale durable en prenant appui sur les visions et approches des organisations paysannes et en promouvant la souveraineté alimentaire dans ses différentes dimensions.
• Représentation du CNCD-11.11.11 au sein des organes et réseaux pertinents au niveau national et européen  
• Veille de l’actualité sur les thématiques concernées ;
• Rédaction d’études et d’analyses ;
• Rédaction de communiqués et d’articles de presse en fonction de l’actualité politique ;
• Organisation et participation à des séminaires d’information ;
• Interpellation des décideurs politiques belges, européens et internationaux ;
• Représentation du CNCD-11.11.11 dans les espaces et sommets internationaux pertinents.
• Contribution au suivi et à la veille politique quant aux enjeux prioritaires portés par les partenaires du CNCD-11.11.11 sur sa thématique, notamment en Afrique de l’Ouest.

Key competences, technical background, and experience required

• Knowledge of EU decision-making processes and institutions required.
• Work experience: at least 5 years’ consultancy experience on child rights/human rights issues in EU environment. Experience working for/with multi-lateral organisations (experience with the United Nations is an asset).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Communication skills: Fluency and strong writing skills in English are required; ability to present complex ideas to different audiences orally and in writing.

World Vision EU Representation on behalf of Brussels Child Rights organisations (incl. UNICEF) is looking for a consultancy to map and analyze the existing EU legal, policy and financial framework on child rights and the political context in order to identify what is missing and what is needed to put child rights high in the political agenda of the EU.

Assignment                     Targeted mapping and analysis for a new EU framework on Child Rights

Location                          Home-based

Duration                           2 months

Estimate number of       20 days (TBC)

working days

Start date                         End of October 2019

Tentative end date        End of December 2019

Reporting to                    The Steering group (3 agencies represented)

 

1.       Justification / Background

The EU decision-making actors and processes - legislation, policy and funding - have an enormous impact on children’s lives inside and outside Europe. In 2019, the EU and its Member States remain the largest global ODA provider, accounting for almost 57% of the total ODA to developing countries, but with ODA representing only 0.5% of the EU GDP. In addition, the EU has committed to implement the 17 SDGs, both in its internal and external policies. While the CRC provides the ethical and legal framework, the SDGs help operationalize child rights with strategies, deadlines and indicators. EU investment in children are not always visible to governments or the general public, and there is only a fragmented understanding of the impact of the EU action on children.

The EU has helped to transform children’s lives. It has inspired legislative changes to better protect children, it has developed policies, it has funded actions, both within and outside of the EU. Progress has been incredible, but there are still many challenges to the realization of all rights for all children everywhere, especially for the most vulnerable ones. In the past, there has been a fragmentation of children’s rights between the internal and external portfolios of the European Commission. Disparities, on the basis of poverty, ethnic group, background and origin, gender, place of birth, religion, etc., persist and have been on the rise in Europe, affecting children’s access to basic services and potential - including within the EU. Global phenomena like economic crisis, climate change and forced displacement are common challenges faced by children all over the world and often impact children first and foremost. Outside of Europe, despite progress, the situation is still dire for many children, who continue to face extreme poverty, discrimination and inequality. The number of children living in conflict settings and forced to move is increasing, and they are increasingly becoming targets of war.

New challenges and opportunities are emerging: children and new technologies -from artificial intelligence to life-saving innovations and the social media; impact of climate change on children and their role as agents of change; children in migration; increasing, politically sensitive impact of armed conflicts on children; and the participation of children in decisions that affect their lives. Old challenges and themes continue to hamper children’s rights including lack of adequate investment in key sectors which have an impact on children such as health, education, nutrition, care, social protection and the prevalence of violence against children in all parts of the world.  Therefore, there is a pressing need to refresh the relevance and urgency around implementing the CRC for the 21^st century. It is critical that children’s rights become part of the political agenda of the EU, both in internal and external affairs, and are made an integral part of EU policies and practices in a holistic and comprehensive way with a new EU framework of Child Rights. This new approach will translate the EU policy and political commitments to child rights into a set of concrete objectives necessary for achieving results for children, including by promoting more efficient coordination, implementation and monitoring of EU activities in this area.

While the European Council has already adopted its 2019-2024 agenda, in the coming months, the European Parliament and the Commission will develop their own priorities for their tenure. There is a unique window of opportunity to strongly engage with the three institutions to put again children as a political priority.

The European Council priorities include issues such as fundamental rights and migration, promoting European values on the global stage, invest in people skills and education and building a climate-neutral, green, fair and social Europe that are directly relevant to children’s rights.

The initial speech of Commission President-Elect Ursula von der Leyen referred to children specifically (Child guarantee fund, investment in children etc) and indirectly (reform of the migration system, a strong EU globally, partnership with Africa).

Brussels based Child Rights organisations (incl. UNICEF) have initiated a dialogue with the new MEPs to have a special plenary session and a resolution on child rights adopted on November 20. This will provide an opportunity for the Parliament to sketch its priorities for children for the legislature. Existing issues such as due diligence for businesses on human rights, protection of children in migration, protection of children and women against violence and protection of children in the digital world are expected to remain on the agenda of the Parliament.  

2.       Objective

The purpose of this consultancy is to support the partnership between Brussels based Child Rights organisations (incl. UNICEF) in mapping and analyzing existing EU legal, policy and financial framework on child rights, developing the content of the new EU approach to advance child rights and proposing steps to move it forward on the agenda of the EU (Council, Parliament and Commission). The consultancy should be addressing three issues: (a) what are the key interventions required to put child rights high on the political agenda of the EU; (b) what is missing in the existing EU legal and policy instruments on child rights to ensure their effectiveness, efficiency, transparency and participative nature; and (c) what would be the best format to address the identified gaps.

3.       Duties and tasks

This assignment will be split into two phases: a mapping phase and analysis phase.

 A.      Mapping phase:

• Define scope and methodology for this assignment by consultant and the Steering Committee – this consultancy will start with the scoping of the work and a proposed methodology for the

assignment.

• Mapping: identifying and outlining the EU legal documents, policies and instruments directly relevant to child rights with a focus on the full scope of the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of children.
• Interviews with key stakeholders.

B.      Analysis phase:

• Analysis of the gaps and potential of existing framework and identifying current and future challenges and opportunities for children to fulfil their rights, including for example in the case of the girl child, migrant children among others.
• Analysis of main stakeholders on child rights in the EU context (main supporters/main blockers/non-traditional allies) and key political processes impacting on having child rights high in the EU agenda.
• Analysis of different scenarios with their pros and conson the way forward to put child rights (and prioritizing policies and funding for children) high in the EU agenda in the coming five years, in particular in the European Commission and the European Parliament.
• Specific analysis of the pro and cons of one scenario, ie launching a policy process towards a new EU approach on child rights, looking at the implications of such a strategy, including a stakeholders’ mapping/power analysis. Considering the policy and funding outcomes and potential impact of a child rights strategy for development cooperation or for both internal/external EU policies.
• Identify which approaches would be potentially more effective eg a policy framework/ strategy/roadmap/agenda/plan or a more practical, bottom-up approach, starting with a child marker that would monitor the investments in children.
•  Summarize key recommendations to put child rights on the political agenda of the EU and reinforce our advocacy towards the EU institution and key opportunities.  

4.       Expected deliverables

Quick outline of scope and methodology;

1. Targeted mapping of EU legal documents, policies and instruments directly relevant to child rights;
2. Stakeholders analysis;
3. Analysis of scenarios (gaps and pro/cons of a policy process versus a practical monitoring tool);
4. Key recommendations to put child rights on the political agenda of the EU and reinforce our advocacy.

There will be a steering group of three organisations that will steer this consultancy work.

 5.       Key competences, technical background, and experience required

• Knowledge of EU decision-making processes and institutions required.
• Work experience: at least 5 years’ consultancy experience on child rights/human rights issues in EU environment. Experience working for/with multi-lateral organisations (experience with the United Nations is an asset).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Communication skills: Fluency and strong writing skills in English are required; ability to present complex ideas to different audiences orally and in writing.

 Strong preference for consultant who has worked for one or several child rights organisations.

6.       Application process

Qualified candidates are requested to submit their application by 22 October 2019, 4pm Brussels time, to email donatienne_desirant@wvi.org  &  jeroen_uytterschaut@wvi.org

Application should include:

• a short outline of how the work will be delivered, a financial proposal with daily rates for delivery and a short outline on own experience matching the requirements of the contract.  
• a CV.

Profil recherché :

• Vous êtes en contact avec le secteur culturel et la coopération au développement et soutenez la vision d'Africalia.
• Vous avez un diplôme supérieur, de préférence en communication ou en relations publiques, ou une expérience équivalente.
• Vous avez une expérience pratique dans une fonction de communication.
• Vous avez de solides compétences éditoriales.
• Vous avez une excellente maîtrise orale et écrite du néerlandais et du français, une bonne connaissance de l'anglais est un plus.
• Vous avez une excellente connaissance et expérience de l'utilisation ciblée des différents médias sociaux (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LindedIn,....).
• Vous avez une connaissance des logiciels graphiques (Adobe Suite) et pouvez facilement travailler avec MS Office.
• Vous avez de l'expérience avec les systèmes CRM ou vous êtes prêt à apprendre à travailler avec eux.

Compétences personnelles :

• Vous avez le sens de l'initiative, vous pouvez travailler de façon autonome en équipe.
• Vous êtes un collègue proactif et créatif.
• Vous travaillez de manière précise et axée sur les résultats.
• Vous êtes doué pour la planification et l'organisation.
• Vous avez d'excellentes aptitudes à l'oral, à l'écrit et à l'écoute.
• Vous résistez au stress.

Chargé de communication - contrat à mi-temps, à durée indéterminée

Avez-vous

• un intérêt pour l’art et la culture africains et pour le Sud ?
• d'excellentes compétences éditoriales et de bons contacts dans le secteur culturel ?

Alors postulez maintenant chez Africalia.

Africalia est une organisation à but non lucratif fondée à l'initiative de la Coopération belge au Développement et considère l'art et la culture comme des composantes essentielles du développement humain durable. Africalia travaille avec des opérateurs culturels de la société civile actifs dans de nombreux domaines, de l'audiovisuel à la littérature, des arts du spectacle aux arts visuels. Africalia soutient actuellement 25 organisations et réseaux dans 6 pays d'Afrique subsaharienne (Burkina Faso, République démocratique du Congo, Kenya, Sénégal, Ouganda, Zimbabwe) et en Belgique. 

Outre ce programme pluriannuel, Africalia gère le programme Afrique Créative, qui vise à soutenir l'entrepreneuriat dans les secteurs culturel et créatif au Maroc, au Burkina Faso, en Ouganda et au Sénégal.

En tant que responsable de la communication, vous êtes responsable de la partie communication des programmes d'Africalia. Vous le faites en étroite collaboration avec vos collègues gestionnaires de programme.

Principales responsabilités :

• Vous êtes responsable de la coordination et de la mise en œuvre des activités de communication et de visibilité de l'organisation.
• Vous gérez et maintenez méticuleusement à jour le site Web de l'organisation.
• Vous rédigez les lettres et bulletins d’information, les invitations à divers évènements et ce en français, néerlandais et anglais.
• Vous gérez et alimentez de manière proactive les médias sociaux (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LindedIn,...).
• Vous êtes responsable de la publication et de la distribution des productions audiovisuelles et des publications.
• Vous organisez et gérez des bases de données de contacts (CRM : partenaires, institutions, donateurs et journalistes) ainsi que du matériel visuel.
• Vous entretenez un réseau de responsables de la communication de nos partenaires, en vue de l'utilisation régulière de leurs canaux pour nos propres besoins de communication.

Profil recherché :

• Vous êtes en contact avec le secteur culturel et la coopération au développement et soutenez la vision d'Africalia.
• Vous avez un diplôme supérieur, de préférence en communication ou en relations publiques, ou une expérience équivalente.
• Vous avez une expérience pratique dans une fonction de communication.
• Vous avez de solides compétences éditoriales.
• Vous avez une excellente maîtrise orale et écrite du néerlandais et du français, une bonne connaissance de l'anglais est un plus.
• Vous avez une excellente connaissance et expérience de l'utilisation ciblée des différents médias sociaux (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LindedIn,....).
• Vous avez une connaissance des logiciels graphiques (Adobe Suite) et pouvez facilement travailler avec MS Office.
• Vous avez de l'expérience avec les systèmes CRM ou vous êtes prêt à apprendre à travailler avec eux.

Compétences personnelles :

• Vous avez le sens de l'initiative, vous pouvez travailler de façon autonome en équipe.
• Vous êtes un collègue proactif et créatif.
• Vous travaillez de manière précise et axée sur les résultats.
• Vous êtes doué pour la planification et l'organisation.
• Vous avez d'excellentes aptitudes à l'oral, à l'écrit et à l'écoute.
• Vous résistez au stress.

Offre :

• Un contrat à mi-temps à durée indéterminée (date de début : au plus vite).
• Un environnement de travail passionnant et international avec une attention particulière pour un bon équilibre entre travail et vie privée.
• Une rémunération compétitive dans le secteur socioculturel (PC 329.03), complétée par des avantages extra-légaux.
• Possibilité de travailler à domicile
• Lieu de travail à distance de marche de la gare centrale de Bruxelles.

Nous travaillons sur une politique de diversité (genre, origine culturelle, âge,...).

Procédure :

Vous pouvez postuler en envoyant une lettre motivée et un CV à Africalia a.s.b.l.,

à l’attention de Ruth Putzeys, Rue du Congrès 13, 1000 Bruxelles

ou par e-mail :  ruth.putzeys@africalia.be

au plus tard le 15 novembre 2019.

Si vous êtes sélectionné, nous vous convoquerons pour un test écrit et un entretien d'embauche.

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent knowledge of French and English (writing & speaking),
• Writing and presentational skills,
• Experience in management of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn),
• Graphic design skills. Ideally knowledgeable about Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Corel Draw or other design software (desirable but not mandatory)
• Website editing and updating skills, WordPress in particular,
• Video editing (desirable but not mandatory)
• Strong interest in sustainability, water and/or development.

Personal

• Self-motivated, outcome-oriented, team player,
• Able to set own priorities and deliver within agreed timescales,
• Proactive, flexible, hands-on personality,
• Able to work autonomously.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the communications’ strategy of a small organization but with high impact in the water sector,
• Interaction with different recognized national and international organizations related to sustainability/water/development,
• Valuable experience for future career development in Communications within NGOs or any small to midsize organizations,
• Possibility to attend workshops or events related to development/environment/water,
• Transport costs within Brussels to attend meetings will be reimbursed,
• Letter of reference and evaluation grid at the end of a successful internship.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the position remaining open until filled. To apply, please submit your CV and motivation letter via email to Miles Bell.

miles@youngwatersolutions.org

Young Water Solutions is a youthful and vibrant organization based in Brussels and created in 2015 that empowers young people in low and middle-income countries to lead the solution to water issues in their communities, through the provision of technical and financial support. After successful implementation of a series of youth-led field projects across Africa and Asia, Young Water Solutions launched in 2017 its flagship program, the Young Water Fellowship, which offers training, mentorship and seed funding to young people with project ideas that can contribute to the solution of local water, sanitation or other water management issues. We are currently working with the 10 entrepreneurs selected for the 2019 global fellowship as well as applicants to the first regional edition of the fellowship, in East Africa.

We are looking for an intern to help with communication tasks. This is an opportunity for a student interested in a career in international development or environmental organizations. Please note that this position is unpaid. The position is open from October 14^th for 4 months. The intern is expected to dedicate 10 hours a week to the role, primarily based at our office in Ixelles with the opportunity to work from home on occasion. Working hours will be defined based on an agreement between Young Water Solutions and the intern. Based on performance, the intern may gradually acquire more responsibilities.

Note: For those looking for internship opportunities as part of their studies programme, Young Water Solutions is open to receive applications specifying the internship period and duration, the time dedication and any additional school’s requirements. The applications will be assessed based on the candidate’s profile (CV and cover letter) and the match between the imposed internship requirements and Young Water Solutions’ needs.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

The intern will:

• Manage Young Water Solutions’ social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn),
• Design communications materials related to the 2019 Young Water Fellowship Program to use in social media,
• Design Young Water Solutions’ reports and other external communication materials (flyers, postcards, etc.),
• Come up with creative ideas and plan a digital awareness-raising campaign to encourage young people to become water entrepreneurs,
• Support the general online outreach of the YWF calls for applications (update of the database, dissemination, etc.).
• Edit videos using already recorded interviews of young/senior entrepreneurs (for candidates with video editing skills)
• Edit and update the website (www.youngwatersolutions.org).