EADI is recruiting a Knowledge Partnership Officer (50%)

We are looking to recruit a Knowledge Partnership Officer (50%) to the Bridge 47 – Building Global Citizenship project for a 18-month contract starting in March 2019.

Application deadline: 31 January, 4PM EET

The tasks of the Knowledge Partnership officer include:

  • Planning and implementation of three knowledge partnerships in three European regions among academia and NGOs (including regional events and conferences and one final conference)
  • Coordination of a MOOC to be used in higher education
  • Acting as a team member of an international, remote team within the partnerships team coordinated by IDEA, Ireland
  • Administration of expenses, project accounting
  • Preparation of progress reports
  • Representing the knowledge partnerships in external events
  • Conducting any other tasks broadly in line with the job profile

What do we expect?

  • Knowledge and commitment to the values of Global Citizenship Education
  • Knowledge of academic structures in the area of Global Development / Development Research
  • Knowledge about online learning
  • Management and networking skills
  • Strategic thinking and planning capacity
  • Excellent organisational and coordination skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • University Degree

In addition, we appreciate:

  • Knowledge of European and global policies related to Global Citizenship Education
  • Familiarity with EC funded projects and their rules and requirements
  • Problem solving capacity and facilitation skills
  • Reliability as a team player
  • Ability to establish good working relations with the several players and stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a multicultural context
  • Availability to travel in other countries

What can we offer?

We offer a meaningful and interesting position located in Bonn, Germany that will allow you to work in the area of Global Citizenship Education.

Bridge 47 is a project that aims to mobilise global civil society to contribute to global justice and eradication of poverty through Global Citizenship Education. The project provides a space for civil society organisations, activists and other interested people to interact with one another, exchange information and resources and develop new and innovative approaches for global citizenship education: www.bridge47.org

EADI – the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes – is the leading professional association for development studies in Europe and forms a European-wide network of institutes, researchers, and students of various disciplines in the field of development studies. The association was founded in 1975 and is an independent and non-profit making international non-governmental organisation. Its Secretariat is based in Bonn, Germany. For further details see our website: www.eadi.org.

More information

Please send a cover letter, CV (in English) and references to itter@eadi.org. Please include the reference “Bridge 47 – Knowledge Partnership Officer” in the title of your e-mail, cover letter and CV. For further information, please contact Susanne von Itter. Closing date of the call: 31 January 2019, 4 PM EET

Source: Announcement EADI e.V., 15.01.2019