Inspirators - MS Action Aid Denmark Contributor 23.07.2010 MS Action Aid Denmark Volunteer opportunity Application deadline: August 30 2010 Log in to post comments
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<p>What is an Inspirator</p>
<p>MS Action Aid Denmark is right now launching a new personnel category called Inspirators. Inspirators are cross national placement of development practitioners with significant hands on experience from development work in developing or newly industrialised countries.<br />
We are therefore looking for dedicated individuals, who would like to spend 3 to 9 months together with one of our many partner organisations in Africa, Asia, Central America and the Middle East.<br />
Inspirators are volunteer placements. This means that you will not receive a formal salary, but you will have your travel expenses and accommodation covered. You will also receive a living allowance to cover your costs of living while abroad and 350€ to cover some of the expenses you may have in your home country while abroad. Please, be aware that all allowances and subsidies are subject to local tax!<br />
Why become and Inspirator<br />
Inspirator placements offer an excellent opportunity to learn and to share experiences across national borders and cultures with likeminded organisations. It is a chance to get international work experience and not least to grow as a human being.<br />
Requirements<br />
The overall requirements to become an Inspirator are:<br />
• At least 5 years of paid or voluntary work experience<br />
• At least 3 years of paid or voluntary work experience within a specific subject area<br />
• Paid or voluntary work experience from developing or newly industrialised countries<br />
• Voluntary work experience<br />
• Strong sense of solidarity and volunteerism<br />
• Facilitation and motivational skills<br />
• Ability to transfer knowledge<br />
• Personal drive and motivation to become an Inspirator<br />
Who can apply<br />
We are currently receiving applications from residents in the following countries only:<br />
Africa: Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa<br />
Asia: Nepal, Pakistan, India<br />
Middle East: Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Occupied Palestine Territory<br />
Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, Mexico<br />
Europe: Denmark<br />
Current Inspirator placements:<br />
We get requests for Inspirator placements on a regular basis. Right now we are looking for Inspirators who are able to build the capacity of partner organisation within the following areas:<br />
• Web development/Internet based mapping systems<br />
• Development of communication materials<br />
• Development of communication systems and strategies<br />
• Development of monitoring & evaluation systems<br />
• Documentation on human rights and governance issues<br />
• Data analysis and documentation in relation to land rights<br />
• Strengthening advocacy skills of women farmers<br />
• Resource mobilisation<br />
• Support documentation & facilitation on gender & youth empowerment<br />
• Support for establishing election monitoring systems<br />
How to apply</p>
<p>Inspirators are selected from a database called the Inspirator Roster. Therefore, the first step to become an Inspirator is to register in the Inspirator Roster. If you are accepted to be listed in the Inspirator Roster, your profile will be available, whenever HR personnel are searching for potential Inspirator candidates. If you want to apply, please register online at . spread the work.<br />
Questions can be forwarded to [email]Inspirator@ms.dk</a> Please allow a week for any response.</p>
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