The Swiss Academy for Development is recruiting an executive director

An activity taking place as part of SAD's sport and play based project "Move 4 New Horizons", in Nepal.

The Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) is looking for an executive director, to be based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Application deadline: 18 January 2015

The Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) is a charitable foundation, independent of political or religious affiliation, based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Since 1991, it has promoted development opportunities for young people in societies that are undergoing rapid and often conflictual processes of change. In its own operational pilot projects, SAD develops new approaches and methods, and implements them in partnership with local organisations on the ground. At the interface between science and practice, SAD generates research and practice oriented knowledge through studies and monitoring and evaluation, and passes it on to other relevant organisations (www.sad.ch).

Location
Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Work load
100% (5 days per week)

Start date
1 March 2015 or by agreement

Contract length
Open-ended

Tasks and responsibilities

• Management of the office
• Leadership of the management team and one project team
• Preparation of operational plan and annual budget
• Acquisition of project funds / fundraising
• Accountability to the Foundation Board
• Taking care of relations with existing networks and establishing new relationships with funding partners as well as with the political and scientific environment

Requirements and qualifications

• Degree in a social science
• Several years’ experience working in international development cooperation
• Demonstrable success in project acquisition and fundraising
• Committed and engaged leadership approach (team, project leadership, organisational development)
• Knowledge of relevant methods and approaches (e.g. M&E, impact assessments)
• Excellent knowledge of English, German and French
• Takes initiative, with an independent and thorough approach to work

We offer

• A challenging and interesting position, with a lot of creative freedom
• A pleasant working environment within a motivated team
• A salary in accordance with the usual standards in development cooperation

Contact for further information:
Prof. em Dr. Hans Peter Fagagnini, President of the Foundation Board, Tel: +41 31 931 1139

Please submit your application to the President of the Foundation Board before 18 January 2015, by email to: kons@sad.ch

NSW Footy Facilities Fund is accepting grant applications

The New South Wales (NSW) Footy Facilities Fund assists clubs in improving their facilities for a variety of benefits, including environmental sustainability and social inclusion. The fund is accepting grant applications until 9 January 2015.

The NSW Footy Facilities Fund aims to improve facilities for a variety of benefits including increasing participation, safety and security, environmental sustainability, social inclusion and building strong communities.

What are the NSW Footy Facilities Fund's objectives?

• Increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in rugby league
• Improve the standard of rugby league grounds and facilities

Your project must meet both of these objectives. Additionally, you may wish to address one or more of the following objectives to strengthen your application:

• Improve safety at sport and recreation facilities (e.g. upgrade of field to provide a safer playing field, access pathways for players, disability ramps)
• Increase the security at sport and recreation facilities (e.g. installation of fencing) 
• Remove barriers to promote inclusion in rugby league (e.g. upgrade of amenities to increase female participation, provision of disability access, upgrade of referee amenities)
• Develop environmentally sustainable sport and recreation facilities (e.g. installation of drainage, rainwater tank, upgrade lighting for environmental impact) 
• Build strong communities

What funding is available?

• Grants are available up to $75,000
• The grant amount requested cannot be more than 50% of the project cost. The remaining 50% can be sourced from a variety of sources including in-kind support but should include, in part, local council support where the project is on council-owned or managed land

Applicants may apply for multiple projects or project types; however, funding will only be available to an organisation once during the three year life of the programme.

Applicants may only receive NSW government funding once for a specific project from either this programme or other NSW government programmes including those offered by the Sport and Recreation and the Community Building Partnership programme. You may apply under the different grant programmes for different stages of a project.

Applicants must contribute 50% or more to the project. This can include voluntary labour, donated materials and/or equipment or other resources. It is expected that the applicant will cover any administration costs incurred with the project.

Funding must be expended within two years of the date of the funding agreement.

Who can apply?

• NSW incorporated, community based, not-for-profit organisations that are affiliated with the rugby league. This includes clubs or district associations.

When can I apply?

• Opening date: 10 November 2014
• Closing date: 9 January 2015

The University of Tennessee has an opening for a doctoral student in sport studies

The University of Tennessee (UT) has an opening for the fall of 2015 in its PhD programme in kinesiology and sport studies with a concentration in sport studies and a specialisation in socio-cultural studies. Application deadline: 1 January 2015

About the opening
The PhD concentration in sport studies with a specialisation in socio-cultural studies has an opening for a doctoral student. This position includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend ($500 to $1,000) and health insurance. The candidate will teach socio-cultural foundation courses in the sport management curriculum each semester.

Possible research areas include but are not limited to:

• International sport/globalisation
• Sport diplomacy
• Women and sport
• Sport in outreach and engagement
• Sport and religion
• Sport and (sexual) violence

UT encourages applications of candidates with an interest in conducting research in areas associated with UT’s Center for Sport, Peace and Society.

The sport studies concentration in the doctoral programme primarily prepares graduates for positions as faculty members in higher education. The coursework for the programme is developed between the student and the faculty advisor to meet the educational goals of the student. Students have the flexibility to develop a programme that allows them to focus on the area of study in which they have an interest.

Doctoral students will receive training in research design and methodology and are expected to conduct research outside the requirements of the classroom. The programme consists of 15 hours within the concentration, 18 hours of research courses, nine hours within the specialisation and a minimum of six hours in an outside or cognate area.

Additional information
The typical length of the PhD programme is three years, including two years of course work and one year of dissertation research.
Please find the full announcement in the downloads section.
For more information please contact Dr. Lars Dzikus (or 865-974-0451).

• Visit the UT website

The AGITOS Foundation has several internship opportunities

The AGITOS Foundation is the leading global organisation developing sport activities for people with an impairment as a tool for changing lives and contributing to an inclusive society. It is offering internships for three of its projects with flexible starting dates in 2015.

The AGITOS Foundation offers internships in these projects:

Road to Rio2016
Leading up to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, the AGITOS Foundation and the Rio2016 organising committee will host a series of workshops in Brazil on the topics of coaching, classification and sport management:

• The aim of the project is ensure athletes and National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) are prepared to perform in Rio2016
• You will support the application process and content development, manage the logistical aspects of the workshop, and liaise with NPCs and project partners in cooperation with your supervisor
• Additional requirements are basic experience in project management and proficient written and spoken Spanish
• Start/End: Flexible start in 2015 (duration: 6 months preferable)

Paralympic Awareness Toolbox
The Paralympic School Day (PSD) is a key education tool used to promote the Paralympic Movement in primary and secondary schools worldwide:

• The aim of the project is to revise the existing PSD materials, and produce a flexible toolkit of school-based materials for NPCs to translate, adapt and use in their local context.
• You will analyse existing PSD materials, define a standard kit, and manage the development of new education tools (including content and design) and liaise with NPCs and other partners.
• Additional requirements are working experience in physical education or grassroots sport programmes for/including children and youth with impairments. Academic study in Adapted Physical Education is an asset
• Start/End: Flexible start in 2015 (duration: 3-6 months)

It’s All About Abilities
The Paralympic Movement is a platform for people with impairments to showcase their abilities through sport. Paralympic athletes are pushing the limits of possibility through their elite sporting performances every day. The IPC has a long standing relationship with the United Nations and actively promotes the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through its work and partners

• The aim of this project is to review the key policy aims, networking platforms, and resource synergies of identified UN entities and other intergovernmental bodies, and support to formulate the development of synergies and a wider action plan
• You will research and analyse existing policies, event schedules and fund streams, communicate with project partners, and support the development of an action plan and key messages for the AGITOS Foundation/IPC
• Additional requirements: Knowledge and experience working with intergovernmental agencies. Academic study in policy and/or international relations is an asset
• Start/end: Flexible start in 2015 (duration: 3 months)

Visit the AGITOS website

Vacancy: Head of Sport for Development & Peace, Commonwealth Secretariat

As head of Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) you will set strategy, oversee the delivery of projects and manage the provision of technical assistance to member countries. If you are a Commonwealth citizen keen to make your mark on one of the world's highest profile SDP programmes, please apply by 17:00GMT on 23 December 2014.

Salary: £71,730pa + benefits
Location: London, UK
Closing date: 23 December 2014

The Youth Division (YTH) of the Commonwealth Secretariat works with member governments, youth leaders and young professionals to promote the development and empowerment of the 1.2 billion young people who make up over 60% of our population. The newly formed SDP team is an important component of YTH, promoting the use of sport and physical activity as a strategic and effective tool in delivering development and peace outcomes.

As head of SDP and a member of the YTH leadership team, you will help to set strategy, oversee the delivery of projects including the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (CSMM), and manage the provision of technical assistance to member countries in SDP policy analysis, action planning, monitoring and evaluation.

You are responsible for managing key relationships with external stakeholders including the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS), the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), UN bodies (especially UNOSDP) and relevant inter-governmental bodies (including AU and CARICOM). You will also supervise the two other members of the SDP team.

To be considered for the role you must have a Bachelor's and/or Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as sport, sport for development, youth development, or international development; and sound knowledge and experience in SDP.

This must be demonstrated by at least ten years' experience in delivering sport, development or peace-building projects, including three plus years' experience in leading national SDP programmes or partnerships. Also, your background will include at least ten years spent working in or with governments, inter-governmental or international NGOS, where you gained expertise in government policy development and impact evaluation.

If you are a Commonwealth citizen keen to make your mark on one of the world's most high-profile SDP programmes and can thrive in our multi-cultural enviornment, please apply by 17:00 GMT on 23 December 2014.

• Visit the Commonwealth website for more information

Coaching for Hope is seeking a consultant to be based in Ivory Coast

Coaching for Hope (CfH) is setting up a young leaders programme in Ivory Coast using football as the primary driver. A pilot scheme training session is planned for 20 young leaders by March 2015. Now CfH is seeking a consultant for the programme. Application deadline: 7 November

Main tasks

• Make contact with relevant local NGOs, ministries and other agencies
• Recruit the first 20 candidates for the programme
• Run an initial one-day introduction to coaching session
• Organise collection of baseline data
• Set in place a selection process for a local coordinator
• Find a local partner with whom CfH could share an office

Terms
For a two month consultancy, CfH will pay €3000 plus accommodation, insurance and flights. In-country travel costs and other essential project costs will be covered.

The ideal candidate

• Is fluent in French and English
• Has coaching experience
• Has youth development experience
• Has an understanding of the sport for development sector
• Is flexible, adaptable and creative
• Is able to work to a brief with minimal supervision
• Has an understanding of how to capture baseline data and monitor impact

How to apply
Please email Jane Carter at jane.carter@coachingforhope.org by 7 November 2014 if you are interested in applying for this role.

Event volunteering opportunities are now available at StreetGames

StreetGames, a UK-based sports charity changes lives and communities. It supports a network of projects which give sports and volunteering opportunities to young people in disadvantaged communities across the UK. Now it is seeking volunteers for several sports events throughout the UK.

The co-operative StreetGames Young Volunteers programme is recruiting volunteers to help carry out different sports events throughout the UK, for example the Great Scotish Run and the Bupa Great South Run.

Interested applicants have to fill in the "event volunteer expression of interest form" that can be found in the Downloads section, and send it to Sarea Younis by email.

• Visit the StreetGames website

Soccer Without Borders Boston seeks an elementary school programme coordinator

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) Boston is looking for a bilingual (Spanish/English) individual to lead its elementary school programme starting 1 January 2015.  Application deadline: 12 December 

Job description
The primary focus of this position will be to collaborate with the Boston programme director in coordinating and delivering all aspects of the SWB Boston Elementary School Programme. SWB Boston works with newcomer youth (aged 7-14), using football as a vehicle for positive change, providing youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion and personal success. The programme works with 60 youth/year. SWB has designed an in-house league that offers youth weekly, team-based challenges in football, team building and respect.

Responsibilities

• creating practice content
• communicating practice plans to volunteer assistant coaches
• monitoring and evaluation
• communication with SWB Boston director
• managing and guiding programme culture
• being a point of contact for families
• ensuring that team goals are met over the course of the season
• recruitment and retention

The bulk of responsibility will take place during the fall (September-November) and Spring (April-June) seasons. In addition to regular programme activities, the successful candidate will plan and implement special events for youth and community events including: season kick-off parent meetings, games, tournaments, workshops, team-building events and end of season celebrations.

This position is funded by Coach Across America (CAA), which is the first nationwide programme in the US to inspire young adults to commit to a year of service as coach-mentors in underserved communities. CAA coaches receive extensive training through Up2Us’ Center for Sports-Based Youth Development.

Please find the job description in the Downloads section.

How to apply
To start the application process please contact the programme director, Ms. Lindsey Whitford at lindsey@soccerwithoutborders.org.

•  Visit the Soccer Without Borders website

Good Sports is looking for a community programme assistant

Good Sports helps to lay the foundation for healthy, active lifestyles by providing athletic equipment, footwear, and apparel to disadvantaged young people in the US. Now it has an open position for a community programme assistant to be based in Quincy, MA.

Good Sports is seeking a candidate for the position of programme assistant to work as a member of its team in supporting community initiatives.

Responsibilities 

• Working with the executive team to manage community partnerships by ensuring goals are met, donation events are executed successfully, and compelling impact reports are submitted in a timely manner
• Reviewing community grants and making recommendations
• Playing a primary role in donation logistics
• Picking, packing and shipping outgoing donations from the warehouse located in Norwood, MA, as well as inventorying incoming donations from manufacturers
• Purchasing equipment, apparel and footwear through Good Sports’ manufacturing partners
• Occasionally conducting site visits to community organisations
• Managing evaluation collection and analysis

Skills and Qualifications

• Goal-driven
• Self-motivator; able to work independently
• Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Very comfortable with operations/back office role
• Strong familiarity with MS Office (particularly Excel) and comfortable with learning new database system
• Familiarity with NetSuite a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

About Good Sports
Good Sports’ mission is to increase youth participation in sports, fitness, and recreational programmes by targeting one of major obstacles limiting participation-access to sports equipment. To accomplish its mission, Good Sports partners with sporting goods manufacturers to ensure that disadvantaged youth are getting the equipment they need to participate. Since its inception in 2003, Good Sports has donated over $9 million worth of equipment, impacting more than 800,000 kids across the US.

Additional information
Salary range is $30000-$35000 based on experience. Good Sports also offers health insurance and three weeks paid time-off. Please find the full job description in the attached download.

How to apply
Please send a cover letter and your CV to the operations manager, Mr. Chris Healey at chealey@goodsports.org.

• Visit the Good Sports website

Kids Play Int'l is seeking a programme manager

Kids Play International (KPI) is a non-profit organisation that uses sport as a catalyst to promote gender equity
in communities impacted by genocide. Now it is seeking a programme manager to join its team in Gatagara, Rwanda. Application deadline: 10 October

Job Description
KPI is looking for an on the ground programme manager to help oversee the day to day programme, provide incite and strategic direction for long-term programme development and model replication, develop and conduct continued coaches trainings, implement monitoring and evaluation tools and build in-country partnerships.

This may include the following:

• On site programme management, which may include directly running programme
• Model for long-term programme structure and replication
• Provide ongoing feedback, incite, analysis and direction to ensure continued programme improvement
• Assist with continued development and implementation of the curriculum
• Design, development and implementing a culturally appropriate coaches training clinics
• Identifying local staff to be hired and trained
• Design entry and exit strategy and orientation of participants and coaches
• On-going programme evaluation/metrics assessment
• Community development; building relationships with parents, schools, local government, U.S. Embassy, partnerships with other local NGO’s
• Outreach for sponsorship and grant opportunities to help sustain programme
• Maintain ongoing communication and relationships with partner schools, parents, community
• Maintain KPI Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as it pertains to programming
• Oversee and conduct all communication for sponsorship a child programme

For more information read the Job description in the Downloads section.


How to apply
Candidates should email a one-page cover letter describing their interest, qualifications and a current a resume to info@kidsplayintl.org including "KPI programme manager" in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Because of volume of applicatoins only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Visit the KPI website

Call for entries: The leader of the future

The Interamnia World Cup Association calls for entries in the contest entitled "The leader of the future". Application deadline: 15 January 2015

Interamnia World Cup is a sport-cultural association that has been organising a handball tournament for young athletes in Teramo and its province in Italy since 1973. The tournament is acknowledged as the most international handball tournament in the world. Communities are asked to play in the symbolic Peace Team that, since 2004, has put together players from countries that are at war with each other.

In 2012 Interamnia World Cup launched the international competition entitled "The leader of the future". In supporting and promoting the 43th Interamnial World Cup and with regard to the Worldwide Congress of the Language Rights  (in Teramo in 2015),  the  Interamnia  World  Cup  Association, together with the University of Teramo and the Languages of Europe and Mediterranean Sea Italia Association announces the second edition of  the contest.

Participants can draw inspiration from the following leads of essays:

• Sport is a precious tool for young people to psychologically, physically and socially grow up together - it transmits universal values of peace and brotherhood
• Friendship is the basis of human relationships, exchange of ideas, judgements, attitudes, mutual actions and enrichment of everyday life
• Worldwide citizenship, equal opportunities and no discrimination rights
• Sport and civil values
• Speaking different languages and understanding each other: can sport be a communication model?
• The encounter between different linguistic-cultural identities: an obstacle or an opportunity?
• French, the language of the Olympic values (special category)

The contest is intended for 8-18 year old children and teenagers, students from all kinds of schools and of all nationalities.

Each participant can present one or more work of literature (essays, poems, articles and short stories), art (drawings, graphics and photographs), multimedia (videoclips, digital presentations and digital artworks), etc. Three categories in the contest are provided for the different age segments: individual work, team work and specific work (either individual or in team) about the “French, the language of the Olympics values” theme.

Each participant (or group of participants), who is still underage, shall be represented by a teacher, a parent or a tutor, who will take care of filling and sending the works, plus the necessary authorisations according to the current law related to underage subjects.

How to participate
The application form can be found on the last page of the Information pack.
The application form and the works have to be sent to the address mentioned at the bottom of the application form by 15 January 2015, either by e-mail or fax or mail.

The works have to include:

• Title
• Name, surname and the author’s age (or the class or the participating team)
• Class attended
• School’s address
• Name and address of either the teacher or the parent or the appointed tutor
• E-mail address of the school and of either the teacher or the parent or the appointed tutor 
• Disclaimer with regard to privacy and underage rights

An evaluation commission will incontestably evaluate all the received works. The commission will select the ones that comply with the contest’s aims the most. Taking part in the contest is free of charge.

For the full call for participants, please find the Information pack in the downloads.

• Visit the Interamnia World Cup website

Canadian Sport for Life grants Targeted Initiatives in Ontario

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) will award three further Ontario based organisations with Targeted Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 20 October 2014

A Canadian Sport for Life Project
With support from the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, CAAWS is pleased to announce a new project designed to increase the participation and leadership of women and girls. Building on CAAWS’ publication “Actively Engaging Women and Girls: Addressing the Psycho-Social Factors” (a supplement to the Canadian Sport for Life foundation documents) the project involves a number of strategies to enhance policy, practice, programme and service delivery in communities across the province during 2013-2015.

Targeted initiatives
In total, ten Targeted Initiatives are being awarded to Ontario-based organisations interested in addressing the psycho-social factors that impact women and girls’ participation in sport and physical activity through participation, leadership or capacity building projects.

The final deadline for applications to collaborate with CAAWS on Canadian Sport for Life initiatives is 20 October 2014. Mentoring and financial support is available for a further three Ontario-based organisations.

Through this project, CAAWS is already collaborating with the Ontario Freestyle Ski Association, Ontario Athletics Association, FutureGirls Soccer Program, Finlandia Hockey Club, Nakkertok Cross Country Ski Club, Northern Ontario Curling Association, and South Nepean Satellite Community Health Centre.

Contact Sydney Millar from CAAWS to discuss your application ideas!

• Download the application
• Visit the CAAWS website for more information

Nominations open for the Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work 2015

Do you know of a young person making a positive difference to the lives of other people in your community or country?

Award winners 2013

The Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) is inviting nominations for the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work.

‘More than any generation in history, today’s young people are shaping the social, economic and political landscape that they will inherit. This is an exciting opportunity to recognise their energy, talent and commitment to development across the 53-nation Commonwealth.’ Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General

We are looking for young people aged between 15 and 29 years, whose development work demonstrates the Commonwealth’s Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment, to:

1. Promote youth participation in decision making
2. Promote economic empowerment of young people
3. Take action for equality between young women and young men
4. Promote peaceful and democratic environment in which human rights flourish
5. Provide quality education for all
6. Improve access to information and communication technology
7. Promote health, development and values through sport and culture
8. Engage young people to protect the environment

There will be four prizes per Commonwealth region (see page 7) with the top entry from each receiving the Regional Commonwealth Award. From among the four Regional Award winners an overall Pan-Commonwealth winner will be decided

Criteria for nomination:

• The nominee must have been engaged in their development work for more than 12 months either in a professional or voluntary capacity
• The development work must be ongoing and in a Commonwealth member country
• The nominee should not be older than 29 on 31 December 2015
• Individuals cannot nominate themselves
• Nominees should give permission for their names to be put forward
• The winner must agree to take part in publicity and activities generated by the Commonwealth

Awards will be decided on the basis of:

1. Quality of impact
2. Level of innovation/fresh approaches to problem-solving
3. Quality of achievement
4. Quality of the evidence provided
5. Sustainability: building capacity of future generations to meet their own needs

Nomination process:
Applications open on 30 August 2014 and close on 30 October 2014. To complete the nomination form please visit: www.yourcommonwealth.org/cya2015

You will be required to provide:

• Details about yourself
• Details about the person you are nominating
• The reasons you think the nominee deserves to win
• A description of the development work and how it makes a positive difference to the lives of others

For more information please contact:
The Co-ordinator Commonwealth Youth Awards
Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House
Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom
Email: cya2015@commonwealth.int

Opportunity to join the CYSDP Working Group

The CYSDP are looking for young people active and passionate in the field of sport for development and peace to join their working group. Deadline to apply: 30 September 2014

In May 2013 the Commonwealth Secretariat supported the establishment of the Commonwealth Youth Sport for Development and Peace Working Group (CYSDP). With a mission ‘to be the leading and driving voice for youth in the Commonwealth towards promoting best practices for sport, development and peace in their respective societies.’

A group of young leaders from Commonwealth regions were identified by the Commonwealth Secretariat and selected to work towards advancing youth development in the Commonwealth through sport. With a remit to ‘Advocate, Educate and Demonstrate’ on behalf of young people across the Commonwealth, the group utilise sport and non-sport platforms to highlight the benefits of SDP in development issues.

Roles and responsibilities of CYSDP:

• Provide a youth voice and perspective on advancing the use of sport in development policy and programming in the Commonwealth
• Meet on a quarterly basis (via web conference) and carry out work on an on-going basis according to the remit of CYSDP
• Formulate recommendations on SDP relevant to youth development and contribute to forums such as the Commonwealth Advisory Body on Sport (CABOS)
• Liaise with other Commonwealth and regional youth representative forums to advance awareness of SDP approaches and initiatives
• Present and represent at sport and non-sport platforms around the Commonwealth

Do you meet the following criteria?

• Commonwealth national
• Between the ages of 18 and 29 (must be under 30 on 31st August 2015)
• Passionate and active in Sport for Development and Peace in a voluntary, educational or professional capacity

If so, submit an expression of interest today to join the CYSDP and contribute to youth development in the Commonwealth through sport.

“Education Though Sport” is a training course that will deal with the importance of sport as an educational tool for promoting social inclusion. Deadline to apply: 10 September 2014

Mine Vaganti NGO (MVNGO) is the applicant organisation and will be holding the training course (TC) in Morocco from 10-17 October  2014.

The overall aim of the TC is to transfer innovative methodologies of non-formal education from European to Southern Mediterranean countries creating an important educational path between the regions South and North of the Mediterranean sea. Morocco seemed to all the partners the best place in which to implement the project since it represents a perfect melting pot of EU and arabic cultures.

According to the analysis made by the partners, in the Southern Mediterranean countries there is a huge educational lack and sport is not considered a method of non-formal education. With regards to this gap in education, carrying out this project allows for the sharing of new tools and for strengthening our cooperation.

Target group of training course: social workers, youth workers, youth leaders who have experience in sport activity or who like to use sport as an educational method. People from the following countires are invited to apply to participate: Spain, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania, UK, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Palestine, plus Italy (total of 28 participants).

Learning objectives of the training course are:

• To raise knowledge and gain new experiences on sport and outdoor activities as tools of non formal learning
• To clarify the challenges of sport as a tool for education
• To create a network of professionals (youth leaders, social workers and trainers) who work with people with fewer opportunities using those new methodologies

The working method proposed by the trainers will start from a wider point of view, macro areas such as values, education and intercultural dialogue through sport, to the specific activities such as tools and methods to be held during the daily working life in every NGOs or youth centres when you can make the difference for building a civic society (bottom-up process).

The trainers will lead sessions based on spreading new methods about sport as a tool for inclusion of people with fewer opportunities: young with disabilities, migrants, persons discriminated by gender and people from rural areas.

The trainers will establish a theoretical framework and common reference points for learning and communication in this course and the course methodology foresees direct involvement of the organisations which already work on the topic and that will be present at the TC.

Two international accredited trainers with huge experience in the youth field and non-formal education through sport, Roberto Solinas from MVNGO and Antonio Saccone from Spolint will be the trainers/experts in our project.

For further information and questons, please contact Roberto Solinas by email at president@minevaganti.org or by phone at +39 079 6010 000

Call for participants: Education through sport training course in Morocco

“Education Though Sport” is a training course that will deal with the importance of sport as an educational tool for promoting social inclusion. Deadline to apply: 10 September 2014

Mine Vaganti NGO (MVNGO) is the applicant organisation and will be holding the training course (TC) in Morocco from 10-17 October  2014.

The overall aim of the TC is to transfer innovative methodologies of non-formal education from European to Southern Mediterranean countries creating an important educational path between the regions South and North of the Mediterranean sea. Morocco seemed to all the partners the best place in which to implement the project since it represents a perfect melting pot of EU and arabic cultures.

According to the analysis made by the partners, in the Southern Mediterranean countries there is a huge educational lack and sport is not considered a method of non-formal education. With regards to this gap in education, carrying out this project allows for the sharing of new tools and for strengthening our cooperation.

Target group of training course: social workers, youth workers, youth leaders who have experience in sport activity or who like to use sport as an educational method. People from the following countires are invited to apply to participate: Spain, Norway, Bulgaria, Romania, UK, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Palestine, plus Italy (total of 28 participants).

Learning objectives of the training course are:

• To raise knowledge and gain new experiences on sport and outdoor activities as tools of non formal learning
• To clarify the challenges of sport as a tool for education
• To create a network of professionals (youth leaders, social workers and trainers) who work with people with fewer opportunities using those new methodologies

The working method proposed by the trainers will start from a wider point of view, macro areas such as values, education and intercultural dialogue through sport, to the specific activities such as tools and methods to be held during the daily working life in every NGOs or youth centres when you can make the difference for building a civic society (bottom-up process).

The trainers will lead sessions based on spreading new methods about sport as a tool for inclusion of people with fewer opportunities: young with disabilities, migrants, persons discriminated by gender and people from rural areas.

The trainers will establish a theoretical framework and common reference points for learning and communication in this course and the course methodology foresees direct involvement of the organisations which already work on the topic and that will be present at the TC.

Two international accredited trainers with huge experience in the youth field and non-formal education through sport, Roberto Solinas from MVNGO and Antonio Saccone from Spolint will be the trainers/experts in our project.

For further information and questons, please contact Roberto Solinas by email at president@minevaganti.org or by phone at +39 079 6010 000

Training course: Social inclusion through sport

Champions Factory is organising a training course on the topic of social inclusion through sport for 30 youth workers, to take place in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria 27 October - 2 November 2014. Application deadline: 15 September.


The training course is going to transmit concrete knowledge and develop key competences on the use of sport as a tool for social inclusion.

Target group: Youth workers/leaders, aged 18-35, from Bulgaria, Romania, Italy, Cyprus, Hungary, Slovakia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus.

The working language of the course is English.

The objectives of the training are:

• To increase the knowledge, acquire new knowledge and experience of using sport as a tool for social inclusion of minority groups, people with disabilities, refugees, Roma communities, children deprived of parental care
• To clarify the challenges that sport is facing as a tool for integration in terms of content and methodology, as an informal process
• To clarify the potential of sport as a tool for bringing together people, regardless of their age, sex, origin, financial status, etc.
• To facilitate the integration of risk groups in society to promote mutual understanding and intercultural dialogue through sport
• To establish a network of experts (youth leaders, social workers and teachers) working with people from disadvantaged groups
• To encourage the development of further ERASMUS + projects related to social inclusion of endangered social groups

Costs:

• Accommodation and meals will be fully covered by the organisers
• Travel costs will be reimbursed according to ERASMUS+ guide (see the Info pack)
• Participation fee: 30 EUR

How to apply
Please apply for this training course through the SALTO-YOUTH website.

Contact
Ms. Shirin Amin
Website: http://www.championsfactory.bg
E-Mail: shirinamin8@gmail.com
Phone: +359899080808

Fellowship opportunities at the U.S. Soccer Foundation

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is seeking two fellows: one to work in its development team and one to assist its programmes department.

Development fellowship description
The U.S. Soccer Foundation seeks a fellow to assist its development team. Reporting to the associate development manager, this position will help execute fundraising events that include the 20th Anniversary Gala. The development fellow will also assist with prospecting foundation and corporate partners, as well as developing stewardship reports for such partners. The ideal candidate will have an interest in event planning and learning about non-profit fundraising. He/She will be given the opportunity to learn a variety of different fundraising skills as well as gain exposure to the interworking of a non-profit organisation. Soccer experience is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities:
1. Events

• Helping Foundation staff implement Foundation events locally and nationally
• Communicating with outside vendors concerning provision of services for events
• Working with marketing/communications team to prepare event-related materials, including postcards, invitations, reply cards, and other promotional materials
• Writing attendee bios for each event
• Helping to coordinate event staffing, ensuring adequate coverage 

2. Individual Donors

• Assist in the creation of campaign materials
• Assist in the creation and distribution of stewardship reports

3. Foundations and corporations

• Assist in the prospecting of potential foundation and corporate partners
• Assist in drafting proposals that will be submitted to foundation partners

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments with a wide range of staff and volunteers
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be available to work evenings/weekends
• Must be available to travel as required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, mail merges, e-mail and web searches
• Experience with Salesforce (CRM) is a plus
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred

Visit the U.S. Soccer Foundation website for the full job description


Programmes and grants fellowship description
The U.S. Soccer Foundation seeks a full-time fellow to assist its programmes department with Soccer for Success, Safe Places to Play, the Urban Soccer Symposium, and Passback. Reporting to the U.S. Soccer Foundation programmes manager, this selected individual will have the opportunity to learn a variety of different programmatic skills while assisting with the implementation of different U.S. Soccer Foundation programmes.

Responsibilities:
1. Urban Soccer Symposium

• Conduct attendee outreach
• Field Symposium inquiries
• Support coordination of event content and logistics

2. Soccer for Success measurement and evaluation

• Supervise participant and coach data input
• Prepare analysis of participant and coach data
• Support salesforce trainings and customer service

3. Soccer for Success training and technical assistance

• Support planning of national coaches training and training of the trainers
• Support coordination of local training content and logistics
• Coordinate the evaluation of local trainings
• Assist with the execution of the video trainings
• Support on-going programmatic technical assistance
• Prepare the evaluation of site visits

4. Soccer for Success curriculum

• Compile and prepare e-curriculum (and hard copy) revisions
• Support coordination of mentorship and family/community engagement content

5. Assistance where needed

• Passback programme correspondence
• Annual grants execution and application process
• Soccer for Success expansion logistics
• Fundraising events logistics

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments with a wide range of staff
• Self-starter, exhibiting a strong work ethic, ability to maximise work with minimal supervision
• Strong oral, written, research, and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit a positive behavior and attitude, and model a mature and professional demeanor
• Organised, detail-oriented thinker, with the ability to think critically and analytically
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with CRM platforms is a plus
• Basic knowledge of and/or interest in youth development programming are a plus
• Basic knowledge of and/or interest in soccer are a plus
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred

Visit the U.S. Soccer Foundation website for the full job description


How to apply
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and at least 2 references to jobs@ussoccerfoundation.org noting the position name in the subject line. In your cover letter, please indicate the dates you are available.

About the U.S. Soccer Foundation
The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the United States, was established in 1994. The Foundation has awarded more than $60 million in grants, and other financial support, to hundreds of soccer projects and programmes throughout the United States. Using soccer as a vehicle for youth development and social change, the Foundation seeks to improve the health and well-being of children in urban underserved areas. The Foundation’s headquarters are located in Washington

• Visit the U.S. Soccer Foundation website 

Internship Opportunities with the Football Foundation of South Africa

The Football Foundation is now accepting applications for three six-month internships that will take place from January-June of 2015 in South Africa. Deadline to Apply: 12 September 2014. We are also accepting applications for the June-December 2015 period. Deadline to Apply: rolling

The Football Foundation is based in Gansbaai, in the Western Cape of South Africa. The organisation, which is a flagship programme of the Grootbos Foundation, was founded in 2008 to promote sports and social development in an area of the country that typically has high unemployment rates and fewer educational, recreational and developmental resources and opportunities.

The Football Foundation runs football, netball, hockey and athletics training sessions in Gansbaai, Stanford and Hermanus, which engage 500 different young people every week. In addition to these sessions, the Foundation runs programmes centered around HIV education, female empowerment, the environment, proper nutrition, enterprise development and integration.

Football Foundation interns work full-time and are vital to the success and further development of the organisation.

Communications and PR Intern 

• Heighten awareness and increase excitement of FF’s programmes locally and globally through management of the website and other social media sites
• Produce consistent written work and visual projects which can be distributed online or in person
• Foster and solidify new partnerships that will inspire more interest and publication of FF’s work

Coach and Sports Management Intern

• Provide support and feedback to our sport coaches and volunteers
• Oversee the development of coaches and the delivery of social messages

Research and Impact Intern

• Pursue crucial case studies and community surveys for analysis
• Maintain the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system
• Provide feedback regarding community trends

We are seeking interns who have:

• Completed or are in pursuit of a B.A or B.S. degree (or higher).
• Demonstrated an interest in international development and sport.
• An ability to work independently and creatively, as well as in a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An open mind and are flexible and enthusiastic.

To apply
If interested, please send your resume/CV and a cover letter to mollie@footballfoundation.co.za by 12 September. Applications for the mid-June to mid-December period will be accepted on a rolling basis.

• Download the full job descriptions

Intern with sportanddev

www.sportanddev.org seeks a native English speaking intern for a six-month internship with the Operating Team in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Deadline: 14 September 2014.

The International Platform on Sport and Development – www.sportanddev.org – is seeking a native English speaker to assist the Operating Team in updating the Platform.

The International Platform on Sport and Development, or ‘sportanddev’, is run by the Operating Team based at the Swiss Academy for Development in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.

The Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) is a non-profit organisation, conducting research and operational projects in developing countries on social change. One of SAD’s main areas of focus is on sport and development. To find out more about SAD, please click here.

Internship
The internship is for a period of six months and is based at the Swiss Academy for Development, in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland.

The internship period runs from November 2014 - April 2015.

Candidates are expected to be very familiar with www.sportanddev.org and to have an active interest in web-based communications and internet-based technologies.

This is a full-time, paid internship (1’000 CHF gross per month).

The intern will be required to work a 40 hour week from Monday to Friday at SAD's head office in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Core office hours are 9:00-17:00. Candidates seeking home-based working conditions need not apply.

Job description
You will be responsible for updating sportanddev’s News & Views section by producing and/or editing news articles and adding events to the online agenda. You will be responsible for assisting the Operating Team with animating and moderating the community areas of sportanddev and responding to queries and feedback from the community. You will be responsible for maintaining sportanddev’s social networking presence (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Flickr).

You will be expected to take part in team meetings and to assist with various other activities within the organisation.

Person specification

Essential:

• Native English speaker
• Excellent writing skills
• Educated to degree level
• Keen, demonstrable interest in web-based communications and internet-based technologies
• Academic background in either international development cooperation, political science, sociology, anthropology, sport management, sport science or any other related fields
• Related work experience

Desirable:

• Volunteering or work experience within a non-profit is an advantage
• Familiarity with the field of sport and development is an advantage
• Knowledge of other languages (French, Spanish and/or German) is an advantage

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Switzerland for the full duration of the internship period, prior to applying for this position.

Deadline for applications is 14 September 2014.

How to apply
Please submit your application to Mr. Stephen Reynard, project manager of www.sportanddev.org. Email: reynard@sad.ch

Your application MUST include:

• Your CV
• A cover letter explaining how you can contribute to sportanddev, based on your knowledge, interests and skills
• A 200-250 word writing sample in English of which you are the sole author

All documents must be submitted in either Word or PDF formats. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• For more information about this position, please contact Stephen Reynard by email reynard@sad.ch

Youth Sport Trust is seeking a campaign coordinator

Youth Sport Trust is seeking a part-time campaign coordinator to join its policy and communications team based in London. Application deadline: 10 am, 2 September 

For almost 20 years the Youth Sport Trust (YST) has been devoted to transforming young people’s lives through sport. Next year they are launching a high-profile campaign to help further their mission. The campaign co-ordinator will help develop and deliver a wide ranging campaign strategy as a member of the policy & communications team.

The role
Working 2 or 3 days per week the campaign coordinator will help shape and support the delivery of a number of campaign assets, including print, film, digital, social media, policy and event projects. He/she will develop colloborative relationships with colleagues and work closely with third party partners to manage briefs and oversee implementation. He/she will be responsible for creating and managing the overall communications project plan, identifying actions and milestones as well as ensuring elements are efficiently planned and produced. He/she will also ensure campaign budgets are effectively managed.

The ideal candidate
Having worked in a similar charity or public sector campaign project management or co-ordination role, he/she will have developed a good understanding of communications and PR and be comfortable writing and editing content. As strong communicator, he/she will have the ability to advise on campaigning tactics to best influence audiences and engage a variety of stakeholders, including parliamentarians. Technically strong, he/she will have a good understanding of digital tools, especially social media. He/she will have controlled budgets and delivered projects to deadline, as well as monitored success and evaluated effectiveness.

The YST is a passionate and forward-thinking organisation full of committed professionals. As a member of the team the campaign coordinator will feel very much part of YST's mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in the role.

How to apply
To apply for this role please select 'Apply for this job' on YST website and complete an online application.

Interview date: 10 September in London

• Visit the Youth Sport Trust website for more information on the position

Cardiff City FC is seeking a social inclusion project manager

The Community & Education Foundation of Cardiff City FC is now recruiting a social inclusion manager. Application deadline: 1 September

Cardiff City FC Community & Education Foundation is seeking to employ a qualified professional tutor to provide high quality classroom delivery, sports coaching and physical activity for adults and young people across South Wales.

Are you a qualified tutor who takes satisfaction from providing an activity that participants love, enjoy and learn something from? Would you like the opportunity to influence somebody’s life through the medium of education and sport in the hope that it has a positive impact and continues to do so throughout their lifetime? Are you interested in working within a dynamic work environment where the challenges and demands differ from one day to the next?

The social inclusion manager is a member of the Social Inclusion Department at Cardiff City FC Community & Education Foundation working closely with local authorities, sports governing bodies, schools and sports clubs, with the aim to increase education and participation, support talent and provide an opportunity for young people to develop using sport as a vehicle.

Purpose of job

• To lead on the development and delivery of alternative curriculum programmes to a wide range of ages and abilities in and around the City of Cardiff
• To ensure quality assurance procedures are followed across all areas of programme, and with growth and development in mind

Tasks

• Delivery of outcome and enrichment based lessons/activities to learners of a variety of ages from varying social and educational backgrounds
• Development of suitable session/lesson resources including: lesson plans, schemes of work, registers and data capture forms for projects offered
• Work closely with key partners and funders to fulfil the requirements of both restricted and unrestricted funding
• Work closely with caseworkers, social workers and other groups to provide updates on learner attendance, progress and behaviour
• Provide project updates and reports to satisfy the needs of key partners, funders and the Foundation management, as well as the senior management team at specific milestones within the project, or as and when requested
• Utilise an appropriate file sharing system where staff and management can access appropriate lesson plans, schemes of work and elements of good practice
• Utilise the Views platform (Substance) to record required project data to assist in the production of reports and project updates
• Oversee, report and resolve any issues encountered with the social inclusion manager
• Attend training and relevant continuing professional development sessions to develop knowledge and skills beneficial to the job role
• Attend regular departmental meetings to provide updates to line manager
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed and implemented across all projects delivered
• Positively contribute towards the achievement of departmental key performance indicators under the guidance of the social inclusion manager
• Will be required to regularly work in a supervisory role with children and other vulnerable groups

Additional information
This isn’t a 9.00 am-5.00 pm job, so commitment, passion and a love of knowing that you will make a difference is going to be vital to your success within this role. In return you will receive outstanding opportunities for long-term career development, competitive salary, holiday allowance along with the satisfaction of working for a charity that genuinely changes lives.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and validation of references.

How to apply
If you are interested and can demonstrate you have the necessary skills and experience outlined above, please send your full CV and covering letter to Richard Archer, Cardiff City House of Sport 2, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8AW or email to richard.archer@cardiffcityfc.co.uk

Vacancy for inclusive activity coach – S4S Zimbabwe

S4S

Sport 4 Socialisation is recruiting a volunteer inclusive activity coach to work with children and families living with disability in Zimbabwe.

From the Eastern border Town of Mutare in Zimbabwe, S4S works to improve the lives of children with disabilities and their families. We support them through adapted and inclusive physical activities, life skills programmes, physiotherapy, education, healthcare, parent support and livelihood development. Over 700 children and their families are currently supported through this programme.

Inclusive activity coach
For the adapted and inclusive physical activity programme S4S is looking for a volunteer who would like to work with us in Zimbabwe. Your job will be both on and off the field. A couple of times a week you will join our coaches in the schools where we run an adapted physical activity programme for children with disabilities. Every afternoon you will join them into the communities in which we run an all-inclusive programme. Both children with and without disabilities take part in this and progress through a life skills and HIV prevention
programme. You furthermore can be a part of the more competitive wheelchair basketball training! You will be assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of all these activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor the implementation of the community and the institutional adapted and inclusive physical activity programmes including the life skills and HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum
• Oversee the implementation of activities by the S4S coaches and provide mentorship and training
• Organise teacher training workshops and evaluations
• Liaise with local primary schools
• Co-organise special events and teams for the Paralympic Games
• Maintain a link with S4S’ education, healthcare and parent support programmes

Profile
Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Sport Management, (Adapted) Physical Education or related field.

Desired experience:

• Mainstreaming disability and organising inclusive sport activities for children
• Curriculum development for inclusive programmes
• Sport coaching of children with disabilities and supervising multiple coaches
• Working, volunteering or studying abroad, preferably in a developing country

Desired skills:

• Good knowledge of the English language, both verbal and in writing
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Understanding of sport as a tool to address health, social and educational issues
• Understanding of disability related issues
• Non-profit experience
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Minimum 21 years of age

Period
The position is available any time from September 2014 for a maximum of 3 months.

Salary
This position is a voluntary position. S4S does cover airport pick up from Harare International Airport to Mutare (return), good accommodation and a weekly food allowance. The applicant is responsible for own airfare, travel insurance, visa and costs for personal trips.

Applications
Application letter and CV can be emailed to office@sport4socialisation.org. Application letters should clearly state why the applicant is interested to work with S4S in Zimbabwe and how past experience relates to this position.

Manchester United Foundation: Project coordinator- Volunteering

The Manchester United Foundation is recruiting a project coordinator to be located at Old Trafford. Deadline to apply: 29 August 2014

Description
The Manchester United Foundation works in some of the most disadvantaged areas across Greater Manchester, using the passion for Manchester United to educate, motivate and inspire. We deliver a number of different programmes in football and alternative activities with the aim of taking Manchester United to the heart of the community, so young people can reach their full potential.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join us on a permanent, full time basis.

The successful candidate will co-ordinate the day to day running of the Volunteer Ninety Nine programme in partnership with the project’s key stakeholders and in accordance with the strategic direction of MU Foundation. They will work closely with a range of local partners to identify potential young people to take up volunteering opportunities and be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of information for Volunteer Ninety Nine and to ensure that information is being uploaded into the MU Foundation monitoring database.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience with a background in volunteering/charity work, social inclusion or youth work and a passion for and interest in Football. Strong administration skills and outstanding communication skills are key to this role.

Due to this post being in regulated activity, the potential employee will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level. It is a criminal offence for a barred person to attempt to engage with vulnerable groups.

Job Description

Rate of Pay and Benefits
Salary offered will be commensurate with relevant experience and the level of responsibility undertaken in the post. Benefits include (subject to certain eligibility criteria) membership of the Group Pension Scheme, up to 25 days paid annual leave and an Occupational Sickness Scheme.

Purpose
To co-ordinate all MU Foundation community volunteering opportunities, develop, deliver and coordinate MU Foundation’s Volunteer Ninety Nine project and support the development of individual volunteers through the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• To co-ordinate the day to day running of the Volunteer Ninety Nine programme in partnership with the project’s key stakeholders and in accordance with the strategic direction of MU Foundation.
• To work closely with a range of local partners including colleagues, partner schools and colleges, local authorities, Youth Service, Youth Offending Team (YOT), housing authorities, health and education services and any other relevant local partners to identify potential young people to take up volunteering opportunities.
• To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of information for Volunteer Ninety Nine and to ensure that information is being uploaded into the MU Foundation monitoring database.
• To maintain regular communication with the project manager about project progress, financial needs, monitoring and evaluation, and training needs for project staff and volunteers.
• Visit the MU Foundation website for further details

Customer Service
Identify and meet the needs of colleagues and our internal and external customers, focusing on initiating and welcoming contact and communication whilst striving to deliver first class customer service.

Recognise potential complaint situations and make effective steps to report, avoid and/or resolve these situations.

Self Development
To undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Review Policy and to take personal responsibility to seek opportunities to develop yourself and to realise your own potential.

Team Work
Ensure effective communication within your work team and actively offer support and guidance as necessary.

Security / Stock Control
Ensure compliance with all of the Company’s security, stock control, loss prevention and key holder procedures.

Equal opportunities and Harassment
Ensure understanding, awareness and compliance with the Company’s Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policies.

Hours of work
The employee is required to work the hours, on a flexible basis, necessary to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the post.

Manchester United Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our work place.

Internship at Peace and Sport

Peace and Sport is currently looking for a communications assistant and community manager for a six-month internship period to join its team in the Principality of Monaco. Start date: as soon as possible


The role
Build Peace and Sport’s profile within online communities:

• Community/social media management (Facebook, Twitter etc.) and development of new networks (YouTube, Pinterest etc.) with a view to expanding organisation’s influence and engaging the general public
• Identify online communities or individuals that could influence brand positioning (bloggers, discussion forums, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts etc.)
• Upload content to different networks (information, debates, photos, videos, news, partners’ information, competitions etc.)
• Contribute to building community values: culture, social and linguistic conventions etc.

Support the development of communication strategy:

• Draw up communication plans for different projects
• Help evaluate communication tools and suggest improvements
• Liaise with webmaster and graphic designers on communication projects
• Boost the organisation’s online presence and visibility
• Draft newsletters, press releases, articles, mailings, talking points etc.
• Develop graphics proposals
• Manage production of written communication tools during the Peace and Sport International Forum (Event Guide and Forum Report)
• Carry out internet watch for media coverage of Peace and Sport
• Build press kits

Assist the Champions for Peace department:

• Gather information to update and develop existing Champions for Peace database (creation of detailed personal profiles for each Champion for Peace)
• Ensure effective promotion of Peace and Sport on the Champions for Peace network: update Champion for Peace Wikipedia pages, check references to Peace and Sport on their websites and social networks
• Follow sports news in general and news on current Champions for Peace in particular in order to be responsive to news, suggest relevant projects and identify new candidates for the Champions for Peace group
• Establish task-tracking schedules for active Champions for Peace
• Research activities carried out at competitor organisations in terms of sports ambassadors: programmes, image, fundraising etc.

The ideal candidate 
Required skills and experience:

• Self-starter, responsive and passionate about sports and new information and communication technologies
• Good knowledge of the peace through sport movement: socio-cultural environment, key players, discussion platforms etc.
• Proficiency in new communication media: internet, social media (Facebook, Twitter, blogs etc.)
• Proficiency in research and media watch techniques to identify relevant information, launch debates and analyse feedback (qualitative surveys etc.)
• Knowledge of content management tools (WordPress, YouTube, Dailymotion etc.) and statistical monitoring tools (Google Analytics or Xiti)
• Basic knowledge of HTML and photo/image re-editing

Desired attributes:

• Curious and investigative nature; ability to identify innovative subjects to stimulate the community and encourage members’ participation
• Good writing and communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to summarise
• Creativity and an eye for developing content (sections, themes, display etc.) and the communication tools in general (user-friendliness, functionality)

Educational background:

• Studying or recently completed undergraduate/postgraduate degree in social sciences (namely literature, arts, history, sociology etc.) with specialisation in communication (preferably online)
• Advanced training in political sciences institute or business school, with specialisation in communication (preferably online)
• Studies at a communications, marketing, PR or journalist school (such as CELSA, EFAP and ISCOM in France and ISERP in the US)

Additional information
Remuneration: 700€/month plus travel expenses
Holiday allowance: Two days/month
Contact:  Laurent Dupont – Brand Development Director – ld@peace-sport.org and Ana-Luz Thirifays – International Development Manager – at@peace-sport.org

Call for participants - Sport employs YOUrope

Sport employs YOUrope is an initiative with the goal to explore European galaxies of partnership to enhance youth employment and entrepreneurship in sport. Now all who are interested can take part in it by filling in its questionnaire and applying to participate in its seminar.

All around Europe, countries are worried when it comes to youth employability. Combating youth unemployment should be a top priority to securing a positive future for young people.

One contribution is provided by a group of sport- and socio-cultural organisations. With the support of the Youth in Action Programme of the European Union, they present a Europe-wide initiative that promotes youth-employment in and through the sport sector and highlights the transferable skills that sport can develop. The project foresees several actions to raise awareness on opportunities of employment for young people across Europe:

• Questionnaire on skills acquired in sports (click here to participate)
• Seminar “Sport Employs YOUrope - recognise non-formal education in sport to fight youth unemployment” in Italy, Rome, 1 to 5 October 2014 (see the downloads for the application form and background information pack)
• National youth-led campaigns on non-formal education in sports as a tool to fight youth employment (from 10 October 2014 to 31 January 2015)
• Toolkit to support national project actions

Invitation to participate: 2014 Global Peace Games for Children and Youth

All organisations and communities are invited to be part of the Global Peace Games for Children and Youth which are held on or around the United Nations International Day of Peace, 21 September. This unique grassroots civil society event has been held annually since 2001. We hope you will participate in 2014!

The Games are an opportunity for young people all over the world to demonstrate their commitment to make the world a better and healthier place and to express their solidarity in the mission of global friendship, peaceful solutions and non-violence.

All sports can take part in this event, not only soccer/football. Registration is free and all activities that contribute to the themes of the Games are encouraged. The themes of the Games support the goals of the United Nations. They educate about and show support for peaceful solutions and aim to build global friendship and understanding. They support the improvement of human life, as outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. The Games recognise and demonstrate the value of sport to:

• Unite, motivate, inspire and educate
• Encourage peaceful solutions and cultural understanding
• Teach essential values such as cooperation and respect
• Promote life-long health and social skills
• Improve health and well-being
• Strengthen links between children and adults
• Contribute to the development of communities

A special message from the United Nations Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace will be sent to all registered participants. All children and youth can sign the UNESCO Manifesto for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence and engage in the Nobel Handshake for Peace. A Certificate of Participation is prepared for all organisations along with the compiled Global Report on the Games.

Who can take part in the Games?
Participation in the Games is free and open to all who wish to take part. Communities, civil society organisations and governments are invited to organise and enjoy the Games and events in their own countries and locations, limited only by their own local constraints of financing, organising and planning capacity. Different organisations can hold multiple Games in the same country at different sites. Participating communities and organisations select their own sites.

How to register
Register now by sending your registration information (see the attached document) to PLAY SOCCER Nonprofit International. If you have any questions or need to obtain information in French or Spanish, please contact Play Soccer Nonprofit International at psni@playsoccer-nonprofit.org. Instructions and more information about the Games are also attached and the report on last year’s 2013 Global Peace Games for Children and Youth and the Certificate of Participation are available for reference on www.playsoccer-nonprofit.org.

Football People small grants launched

The 2014 small grants scheme has been launched by the Fare network to fund activities as part of the Football People action weeks in October.

The two-week period brings together thousands of groups to celebrate diversity in football and counter intolerance and exclusion.

The Football People small grants offer financial support of up to €400 to fund activities at local and regional level that tackle discrimination, promote social inclusion and bring people of different communities together through sport.

Fare Executive Director, Piara Powar said: “Through the small grants scheme, Fare is looking to encourage and help groups across Europe take action against exclusion. The activities funded by these grants are a significant element of the Football People weeks that helps the smallest gear roots groups to fight discrimination and celebrate diversity.”

In 2013, around 250 grants were awarded in 42 countries, a total of €83,800 was allocated in grants. Successful groups will join the thirteen Event Grants awarded groups to put on significant events.

Funding for activities
The grants support local level activities, including the production of campaigning materials (banners, flyers, fanzines), the production of fan choreographies and flags, the organisation of anti-discrimination workshops, amongst other things.

The scheme is open for applications from 1 August - 7 September 2014. Activities must be implemented during the Football People weeks period, between 9 - 23 October 2014.

Applying for a small grant
The scheme supports unfunded groups such as fans organisations, ethnic minority groups, schools and LGBT rights groups to help them run direct activities in their community, stadium or town.

To apply, applicants are advised to carefully read the criteria and fill out the application form. All applicants will be informed on whether their application was successful or not in the second half of September.

Action weeks
The Football People weeks are open to everyone. Spontaneous activities are welcome and Fare funding is not required for groups to participate in the movement.

In 2013, over 1,500 actions were held across Europe and beyond in a unique and unified stand against all forms of discrimination in football.