Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners, policy makers, and researchers

The EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation is looking for candidates to participate in the pilot round of the “Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners and policymakers” Programme.

Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners and policymakers

The implementation of the Mentoring Programme draws on the work of RAN Young that contributed  to training the new generation of EU PCVE professionals. 

The Knowledge Hub mentoring programme will keep on training young PCVE professionals with PCVE and soft skills, whilst providing an individualised mentor approach  to each young person involved in the programme in order to better answer to their needs and objectives. 

This programme will support young professionals to become actors of positive change, promoting opportunities for their development, and drawing inspiration from their actions and vision.

Why Apply?

The Mentoring Programme offered by the EU Knowledge Hub enables young practitioners, researchers or policymakers who are new to the PCVE field to draw on the wealth of knowledge and experience of more advanced and experienced colleagues. By participating, you will: 

• Deepen your PCVE skills and knowledge.
• Develop stronger leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
• Build an international network.
• Support your local PCVE Community.
• Strengthen cross-sectorial collaboration.
• Promote knowledge transfer and ensur the continuity of practices.

The course of the Mentoring Programme

The Programme will pair a total of 80 participants for a period of two years, meaning 40 pairs of young adults matched with experienced PCVE experts. 

To ensure geographical and sectoral balance, each pair will be made up of people from different nationalities and based in different countries. In case of higher number of candidates and if all criteria are met, larger EU Member States such as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland, may be allocated places for 2 candidates. The Programme will allocate up to 6 spots for candidates from the MENA/Western Balkans region or candidates from other countries having an EU membership candidate status.

The Programme will include a total of 2 in-person meetings and up to 3 online meetings for each pair of young adults and mentors per year. The locations for the on-site meetings will be determined on a case-by-case basis (considering convenient travel and accommodation conditions).

The first mentor-mentee pairs will start in April 2025 with a 30-minute online “chemistry” session to check their compatibility!

All logistics of these meetings, including accommodation, transportation, catering and venue arrangements, will be handled by the EU Knowledge Hub.

Roles and Responsibilities

During the first mentoring session (different from the “chemistry” session), mentors and young adults will establish specific goals based on the needs identified in their application. These goals will be reviewed during the mid-term assessment after the first year. Mentors play a crucial role in shaping the mentee's development by offering guidance and expertise. This support helps them build the skills and confidence needed to succed in the PCVE field.

At the end of the two-year Programme, young adults will submit a report summarising their key learnings and outcomes.

The Programme allows for the pairing termination at any time. However, the EU Knowledge Hub must be notified about the case and reason immediately.

In addition, twice per year, in-person trainings will be organised for the mentees to meet their peers, network, build personal relationships. The trainings will encompass a mix of soft skills (communication, leadership, setting up a business plan, etc) and also PCVE related topics (presentation of EU Knowledge Hub and priorities, presentations by experienced PCVE experts on given topics), etc. All logistics of these trainings, including accommodation, transportation, catering will be handled by the EU Knowledge Hub. 

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Candidates for the Mentoring Programme must meet all the following criteria:

• Be under 28 years old.
• Have less than 3 years of professional experience in PCVE or be a recent university graduate.
• Be a citizen of an EU Member State, a Western Balkan country, the MENA region countries or other countries having an EU membership candidate status. 
• Important note: candidates with dual nationality, one from a Member State and another one from an eligible third country, may apply only once, using the nationality they consider most relevant.
• Have a good command of English (CEFR level B2) proven by either a diploma or a degree taught in English, an English language certificate, a thesis or master’s thesis written in English, or authorship of publications/articles in English. Please check your level of English by following this link.  
• Be employed in the public service, NGO sector, or a research organisation/think tank/university, or to be a student or unemployed with a strong interest in developing a career in this field.
• Be highly motivated, interested in the field of PCVE, and provide a letter of reference (maximum 2 pages in English) from a PCVE expert with more than 8 years of experience.

Application

The Call for candidates to the “Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners and policymakers Programme” closes on 28 February 2025 EOB. 

Candidates who are interested should complete the application form and submit the required documents before the deadline.

A subsequent call for recruiting the mentors will be published once the young mentees are selected.

For further information or inquiries, contact eukh@ntu.eu

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