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.

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.

Fellowship opportunities in the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

Two fellowship opportunities are currently available in the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 

About the organisation
PCFSN is a federal advisory committee that advises the President of the United States through the Secretary of HHS. PCFSN’s mission is to educate, engage and empower all Americans to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition.

About the position
Under the guidance of a mentor, the selected participants may have the opportunity to monitor and evaluate evidence-based physical activity, sports and nutrition data to determine significant research gaps, best practices and effective strategies for increasing opportunities for Americans of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be active and healthy. They will be part of a team that manages strategic partnerships and related projects to promote PCFSN’s priority programmes and initiatives. They may also have the opportunity to support PCFSN’s outreach and education efforts by developing relevant content for presentations and talking points that support the health mission and priorities of PCFSN, HHS and the administration.

The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of HHS contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with education level and experience. Participants do not become employees of HHS or the programme administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.

How to Apply
To be considered, please send a current CV/resume to the attention of HHSrpp@orau.org. Please reference DHHS-OASH-2014-0115 in all communications.

Call for papers: Sport in penal and internment camps

he Nordic Sport Science Forum has called for abstracts for the conference on Violence, discipline and leisure: Sport in penal and internment camps. Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2014.

The conference will be held from 23-25 September 2014 in Cologne, Germany. It will address sport as both a tool of repression and strategy of survival in a broad and comparative historical perspective.

With our conference we approach the historic reality of sport in camps beyond alienation and metaphors. We will thus scrutinise sport as both a tool of repression and strategy of survival in a broad and comparative perspective. In order to tackle the dynamic of sport in penal and internement camps we will take into account different camp systems, periods of time and geographical regions.

Prospective contributions may address, but are not limited to, one of the following questions:

• How did sport occur in penal and internment camps? What was the reason of introducing sport in camps and who contributed to this development?
• What was the role of sport in the camps’ everyday life?
• Who was taking exercise and participated in sport (prisoners, guards, or camp superiors)?
• Which role did sport play in the system of repression?
• Which role did sport play for the camp inmates themselves?
• Which identities were constructed with the help of sport and how did sport serve as a matter of self-expression?
• Which concepts of body and gender were expressed by sport in camps?
• Which kind of sports was exercised in the camps and why were especially these sports popular?
• What can be said about the performative aspects of sport in camps? Who attended sport events and watched others in their action? Was there any media coverage of such events and what was its function within the camp?
• Did sport establish a zone of contacts between the different levels of hierarchy within a camp? Did sport connect the camp with the outer world?
• How does memory of camp life effect the way we think about sport in camps today? How do these interpretations influence scholarly research on the topic?

We invite proposals for 25-minute papers. Please include into your proposal the paper title, short bio and a brief abstract of no more than 300 words. Please, send your proposal or any queries to a.hilbrenner@uni-bonn.de by 31 July 2014. The conference language is English.