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  • News announcement
  • 3 February 2025
  • Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs
  • 3 min read

Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners, policymakers, and researchers

Mentoring of the Next Generation of Pcve Practitioners and Policymakers

The Knowledge Hub Mentoring Programme is looking for mentors to participate in an initiative on training young PCVE professionals with PCVE and soft skills. Providing an individualised Mentor approach to each young Mentee involved in the Programme will be a key elements to better respond to young professionals’ 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 Mentees (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 acting in the Programme as Mentors. By participating, Mentors will help the younger generation to:

  • Deepen their PCVE skills and knowledge in PCVE.
  • Develop stronger leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Build an international network.
  • Support their local PCVE Community.
  • Strengthen cross-sectorial collaboration.
  • Promote knowledge transfer and ensure 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 Mentors who are PCVE experts.

To ensure an EU added value, each pair will be made up of people from different nationalities and based in different countries. If there is a high number of candidates meeting all the criteria, 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 2 in-person meetings and up to 3 online meetings per year for each pair of Mentees and Mentors. 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, travel, 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 Mentees 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.

Mentors may receive a daily allowance (650 EUR) for in-person meetings after submitting a one-page feedback report outlining the topics discussed and the progress made with the Mentee.

The Programme allows for the pairing termination at any time. However, the EU Knowledge Hub must be notified about it and provided with a reason immediately. If the mentee wishes to continue the programme, the Knowledge Hub will identify a suitable mentor within 2 months of being notified of the termination by the mentor taking into account the results of the current call.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Candidates for the role of Mentors must meet all the following criteria:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in PCVE.
  • Be employed by an entity based in an EU Member State in the field of PCVE, or be a Member of ERCOR.
  • Have a good command of English (CEFR level B2). Please check your level of English by following this link.

Application Procedure

The Call for candidates for the role of Mentors in the “Mentoring of the next generation of PCVE practitioners, policymakers, and researchers Programme” closes on 7th March 2025 EOB. Candidates who are interested should complete the application form and submit the required documents before the deadline. 

For further information or inquiries, contact eukhatntu [dot] eu (eukh[at]ntu[dot]eu)

We look forward to receiving your applications and working together to make a significant impact on the prevention of radicalisation in the EU.

Apply now

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Publication date
3 February 2025
Author
Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs