Call for Applications: 6 Civil-Society Gender Equality Fellowships in Brussels (1 month) (Deadline for Applications: 15 March 2023)

Call for Applications
6 Civil-Society Gender Equality Fellowships
(1 months, Brussels)
related to
Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Tunisia, Palestine, Lebanon
within the Horizon-Project
“Rethinking & Reshaping the EU’s democracy support in its
Eastern & Southern Neighbourhood”
(SHAPEDEM-EU)

You have….

• Extensive on-the-ground-experience in & knowledge of one (or more) of the following countries acquired through professional or academic experience: Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, Tunisia, Palestine, Lebanon
• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in the on-the-ground-civil society (volunteering, activism, traineeships, professional experience) and/or academic background (ideally completed master’s degree) in one (or more) of the 6 countries
• Demonstratable knowledge of & interest in gender equality policies in 1 or more of the 6 countries of the EU’s Eastern or Southern Neighbourhood listed above & in the EU’s support practices
• Excellent command of English language (both writing & speaking)

You are interested in…

• Exchange & dialogue with Brussels-based EU-institutions & think tanks on your working experience in a gender-related non-governmental organization in one of the 6 countries
• A 1 month stay in Brussels as a full time Gender Equality Fellow (renumerated with 1,500€) & with a working desk at Carnegie Europe
• Active participation in Brussels or digital events to collect & share knowledge of local democratic practices on gender equality with our SHAPEDEM-EU partners & Brussels-based institutions as well as active networking
• Cooperating with our extensive SHAPEDEM-EU consortium members (12 institutions & 10 countries) engaged in policy analysis, research, & civil society activities on EU support for democratic politics in the Eastern & Southern Neighbourhood
• Contribution to a report on Gender Equality & Democracy Support in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood (contribution on one of the case countries and overall picture)
• Invitation for visa application (upon request)

The Organizers:
The Horizon Europe project SHAPEDEM-EU sets out to rethink, reshape, & review the EU’s democracy support policies in Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, Ukraine, Georgia, & Armenia within the EU’s Eastern & Southern Neighbourhood. We scrutinize the democracy support policies of the EU, investigating the role of EU's member states, key EU's institutions, third country actors, & international organizations, while emphasizing gender equality & digital transformations. We aim at developing a novel approach to democracy support – to be conceived as a social & inclusive practice based on shared learning among all stakeholders – for improved policy recommendations in the EU's policy toolkit.

More information: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101059811

Our Gender Equality Fellowships (GEF) contribute to this aim by amplifying the voices of civil society representatives from Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia, Ukraine, Georgia, & Armenia, providing safe environments & forums of open exchange with EU actors & allowing for greater representation in SHAPEDEM-EU’s research activities. The GEFs foresee a 1 month stay in Brussels during either September, October, or November 2023. We offer a 1,500€ scholarship per person as well as a working desk at the Carnegie Europe offices in Brussels (additional accommodation or travel cost will not be reimbursed, & therefore matching funds may need to be found individually by the fellows).

How to apply

Please compile the following:

• a cover letter in English (max. 1 page) that addresses your motivation to apply for this fellowship & introduces your main objectives of the fellowship.
• a curriculum vitae (CV) in English (max. 2 pages) including at least two references (name, role & contact details).
• information on your personal availabilities during September/October/November in a single PDF (!) to lea.konrad no later than 15.03.2023.

Selection criteria

• the candidate’s profile & relevant experience in civil societies related to gender equality in one or more of the indicated six countries
• relevant professional or academic experience related to gender equality
• motivation & objectives associated with the fellowship
• level of English proficiency

Your application will be reviewed by a SHAPEDEM-EU selection committee. SHAPEDEM-EU conducts an active policy for diversity & will treat all applications fairly & equally, irrespective of candidates’ age, disability, race, religion & belief, gender & sexual orientation.

Here you find the CfA.