About the position
As a Regional Specialist you will join a regional section consisting of several Regional Specialists. You will bring in political, social and cultural context of the region as well as a relevant activist network. You have good insight into the dynamics of social movements in the country/region and ideally speak the relevant language(s).
About the section meetings
The regional section meets once a month in the evening in Amsterdam. You are expected to attend at least 8 of 12 monthly meetings as well as actively prepare for them by reviewing the incoming applications. You can expect approx. 2-5 hours per month to participate in the section meetings.
Who are we looking for
- You have knowledge of socio-political relations in the region and ideally speak the respective language(s) (Caucasus / Iran / Turkey / Balkans / Syria);
- You have a relevant network of activists and critical grassroots movements in the region;
- You recognize and believe in the crucial role that social movements and activists play in social change
- You are committed and are available for at least 8 out of 12 evenings per year (held in Amsterdam, approx. 2-3 hours per month)
What can we offer
- Opportunity to be behind the decision-making wheel of Het Actiefonds
- Space and place to broaden, deepen and develop your knowledge and network of social movements in the region
- Opportunity to connect to like-minded people with a similar background/knowledge/expertise of social movements in the region
- Travel allowance to the meetings from within the Netherlands
Does this sound interesting to you? Please reach out to Diana on diana@hetactiefonds.nl with your CV or any questions that you might have before the 31st of January 2025.
