Roverway 2018 is a European learning event for young people age 16-22. It is organised by WAGGGS, WOSM and Scouting Nederland. Roverway 2018 took place in the Netherlands from 23 July to 2 August. Over 4000 young people from all over Europe and beyond gathered for the event. It is a volunteer led event and relies on the passionate and hard work of 700 volunteers. Find out more at www.roverway2018.nl/en/.

WAGGGS is working on a long-term project (Lead the Way) aimed at empowering young people to deliver a relevant, exciting, accessible and learner led programme for Roverway participants. This should also match our mission and vision.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide organisational support to WAGGGS’ work related to Roverway 2018, focusing on support of volunteers to ensure they deliver a high-quality programme. You’ll work with the project manager to ensure organisational aspects are taken care of and internal information flows.

BENEFITS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain experience in organising a large scale event
• Gain experience working in an intercultural and diverse environment
• Gain experience working in a global and complex organisation
• Develop competence to deal with ambiguity
• Develop facilitation skills working with volunteers and external stakeholders
• Increase knowledge and understanding of the management of funded grants.

TIME FRAME

Start as soon as possible, preferably no later than 21 September 2018.  The contract will last for three months.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2  September 2018 . If you are interested in this position, please visit our website to download the recruitment pack and apply by sending a copy of your CV to HR@wagggs.org

Interviews will take place on 6 September 2018 at Rue de l’industrie 10, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium.

We will invite people for interviews on a rolling basis and uphold the right to select someone before the deadline.

AVAILABILITY

Normal working hours are 7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday. You might also support delivery of events which require weekend and evening work. Compensatory leave days will be provided.

Applicants must already be living and have the right to work in Belgium.

REMUNERATION

• EUR 1000 net per month
• Meal vouchers of EUR 8 face value per week day worked (EUR 1.24  employee contribution is required)