Category: Vacancies

GFoD invites Roma women and men to apply for Rights Experts positions

Call for applications for “Rights Experts” from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent*[1]

We are looking for 2 Roma Rights Experts to work closely with ERGO Network and Global Forum on Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD). We particularly encourage Roma women to apply for the Rights Experts due to low representation in this position.

The Roma human rights defenders will be working together with others, coming from the Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD), including Dalits, Quilombola, Burakumin, Haratin, Oru, and countless others, who experience discrimination based on their ancestral occupation. Such discrimination is one of the common practices, yet also one of the least understood form of discrimination in the world.

Context

Global Forum on Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent is the global advocacy mechanism of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent. More than 260 million people across the world are discriminated on the basis of work and descent and are more commonly known as Dalits, Roma-Sinti, Quilombola, Burakumin, Hartin amongst many other names.

Discrimination on Work and Decent (DWD) is a global phenomenon which lacks public recognition and acknowledgement and affected communities are among the most marginalised and excluded people. The ERGO Network is a member organization of the GFoD ensuring the voice of Romani people from Europe.

Position Overview

GFoD has started the CDWD Rights Experts program in 2021 and is currently seeking applications for the next cohort of Rights Experts from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent to support global advocacy and data collection processes at the national, regional and global level. Candidates will be recruited on the basis of requirements and qualifications listed below.

Two CDWD Roma Rights Experts will be recruited and work in close cooperation with the ERGO Network and will be recruited on the basis of requirements and qualifications listed below ensuring the knowledge about the Romani communities and related legal and policy backgrounds in European countries.

The position requires a high level of autonomy and responsiveness to engage in advocacy processes and a high interest and willingness to engage in national, regional and global advocacy processes. Elevating the national level advocacy of the Roma community towards collective global advocacy engagement for all Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) at the United Nations and other levels.

The positions require approximately 20-24 hours per month for the duration of 12 months with a 3-month trial period with potential international travel.

Duties and responsibilities of the Rights Experts (REs)

• Dedicate at least 3 full working days per month to this role.
• Participate and organise capacity building, mutual learning and general advocacy activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the GFoD global advocacy strategy adopted in 2022 in New York.
• Author statements, critical interventions and articles or contribute to specific ideas and concept notes on the concerns of CDWD as per the requirement of HLPF and other UN and human rights instruments, mechanisms or initiatives.
• Communicate regularly with the GFoD Secretariat and the ERGO Network and undertake national, regional and take part in global consultation processes within the local, regional and national CDWD community.

Requirements and qualifications

In order of preference, characteristics and qualifications are listed below. Please note that given our preference for candidates, applicants are not required to have English as a working language.

1. Anchored and rooted in Communities Discriminated by Work and Descent (CDWD): Persons from Romani origin are highly encouraged to apply to this position. Women, youth, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented and marginalized groups from CDWD are highly desired for this position.
   
2. Experience: Are social leaders within their own community with considerable experience in advocacy actions and processes at national, regional and international level. It is highly desirable that candidates are established human rights defender in their country/region/community and are experts in one particular field area related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, (Access to water and sanitation – SDG 6, decent work – SDG 8, Inequalities – SDG10 etc.). Please mention in your application which SDGs you are most interested in/have worked on.
3. Commitment: Candidates who have shown ongoing commitment and leadership to the cause of CDWD and Roma, Sinti and Travellers in particular are encouraged to apply.
4. Academic qualifications: Academic qualifications such as University qualifications, publications of book, articles or other journalistic work will be considered in the application process.

Recruitment and timeline

Please submit your applications to info@ergonetwork.org until Sunday, 20th of November 2022 midnight CET with a subject line “GFoD Rights Expert – application”.

Please submit your CV together with a one page over letter referencing relevant experience mentioned under Requirements and Qualifications. Interviews will start in late November 2022. We prefer applications in English.

Successful candidates will be appointed for a 12-month period with an initial 3 moth trial period.

Due to the high volume expected applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

[1] *Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) are oppressed through caste like discrimination, often forced into conditions of traditional and or modern slavery/bonded labour.

Roma equality, inclusion, and participation (EQUIP)

Calls for applications for expert to develop an ERGO manual on campaigning

Call for expert in project management

ERGO Network is contracting an expert to design a module on organizational and project management for national and local Roma civil society organisations. The module will be part of a capacity-building handbook, covering advocacy, campaigning and project management, that aims to support ERGO Network members and their national networks in delivering better work for the fight against antigypsyism on national level.

ERGO Network

ERGO Network (www.ergonetwork.org) brings together over 30 members from across Europe and supports organisations with a common perspective on Roma grassroots empowerment and equal citizenship to challenge stereotypes and combat stigmatization. We mobilize and connect organisations and individuals that share and express our values – active citizenship, shared responsibility, and passion – to strengthen and empower Roma civil society involvement in decision-making at local, national, and European levels and to address existing shortcomings of policies targeted at Roma.

Capacity-building on project management

As part of ERGO Network’s work programme “Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation”, funded by the European Commission’s CERV programme, we are developing a series of capacity-building tools for our member organisations.

One of them is a toolkit on the key issues of advocacy, campaigning and project management, that are fundamental to all ERGO Network members. The module to be submitted should have 15 pages (designed). The handbook will be published online by  the end of 2022. Next year, a series of short online workshops will introduce the manual to ERGO Network members.

The module on project management should include guidelines, tips and templates for effective management. It will be complementary to a project management boardgame that is developed under a different project with ERGO Network members.

Role of the expert

We are searching for an expert in organizational and project management with experience in writing similar manuals.

Specifically, the expert is expected to:

• Develop an outline of the module for discussion with the ERGO Network team
• Write the module and incorporate feedback from the ERGO Network team. The deadline for finalizing the work is 15 November.

Profile:

• Excellent knowledge of and experience in organizational and project management
• Experience in working with Roma civil society organisations
• Experience in writing handbooks and training manuals

Conditions

The development of the manual will be conducted from Mid-September to November 2022. A first draft must be ready by 31 October, with the final manual developed until 15 November.

Contract and budget:

The expert shall be paid for the execution of the services a fee of 1,500€, all taxes and VAT included.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• CV, highlighting past similar assignments
• Proposed outline of the organizational and project management module

We will select the expert according to the principle “Value for money”. Please send your application to info@ergonetwork.org by 30 September 2022, 23:59 CET.

For further questions, please contact Christine Sudbrock at c.sudbrock@ergonetwork.org.

Roma equality, inclusion, and participation (EQUIP)

Call for applications for expert to develop an ERGO manual on campaigning

Call for expert in campaigning

ERGO Network is contracting an expert to design a module on campaigning for national and local Roma civil society organisations. The module will be part of a capacity-building handbook, covering advocacy, campaigning and project management, that aims to support ERGO Network members and their national networks in delivering better work for the fight against antigypsyism on national level.

ERGO Network

ERGO Network (www.ergonetwork.org) brings together over 30 members from across Europe and supports organisations with a common perspective on Roma grassroots empowerment and equal citizenship to challenge stereotypes and combat stigmatization. We mobilize and connect organisations and individuals that share and express our values – active citizenship, shared responsibility, and passion – to strengthen and empower Roma civil society involvement in decision-making at local, national, and European levels and to address existing shortcomings of policies targeted at Roma.

Capacity-building on campaigning

As part of ERGO Network’s work programme “Roma Equality, Inclusion and Participation”, funded by the European Commission’s CERV programme, we are developing a series of capacity-building tools for our member organisations.

One of them is a handbook on the key issues of advocacy, campaigning and project management, that are fundamental to all ERGO Network members. The module to be submitted should have 15 pages (designed). The handbook will be published online by  the end of 2022. Next year, a series of short online workshops will introduce the manual to ERGO Network members.

The module on campaigning should include guidelines and tips on how to design effective campaigns on Roma issues and particularly the fight against antigypsyism. It should be clearly targeted at national (pro-) Roma civil society organisations and take their struggles and interests into account.

Role of the expert

We are searching for an expert in campaigning to develop the campaigning module of the capacity-building handbook.

Specifically, the expert is expected to:

• Develop an outline of the module for discussion with the ERGO Network team
• Write the module and incorporate feedback from the ERGO Network team. The deadline for finalizing the work is 15 November.

Profile:

• Excellent knowledge of campaigning and experience in civil society campaigns
• Experience in working with Roma civil society organisations
• Experience in writing handbooks and training manuals

Conditions

The development of the manual will be conducted from Mid-September to November. A first draft must be ready by 31 October, with the final manual developed until 15 November.

Contract and budget:

The expert shall be paid for the execution of the services a fee of 1,500€, all taxes and VAT included.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• CV, highlighting past similar assignments
• Proposed outline of the campaigning module

We will select the expert according to the principle “Value for money”. Please send your application to info@ergonetwork.org by 30 September 2022, 23:59 CET.

For further questions, please contact Christine Sudbrock at c.sudbrock@ergonetwork.org.

Call for graphic designer to design 2 ERGO Network publications

ERGO Network is contracting a graphic designer to work with us from October – December 2022 on 2 publications:

• Capacity-building manual for Roma civil society organisations

The text version will be ready on 15 November. The publication must be finalized by 15^th December. The text version will have approximately 30 pages, split into 3 different “modules” on advocacy, campaigning and project management.

• Report on Roma access to quality, inclusive and affordable health and long-term care

The text version will be ready in the second half of October. The publication must be finalized by 18^th November. The text version will have between 30 and 40 pages.

The maximum total budget for the two publications is 4,500 €.

Profile:

• Excellent portfolio of similar publications
• Experience in working with civil society organisations
• Availability from October to December to finalise both publications

Contract and budget:

The expert shall be paid for the design of the two publications a total fee of max 4,500€, all taxes and VAT included.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Quote
• Portfolio of past similar assignments

We will select the expert according to the principle “Value for money”. Please send your application to info@ergonetwork.org by 30 September 2022, 23:59 CET.

For further questions, please contact Christine Sudbrock at c.sudbrock@ergonetwork.org.