1 May 2023
PIL! Crescendo - Call for Team Leaders/Trainers
Jobs
Europe
Deadline: 25 Apr 2023 23:59
Description
ABOUT PIL! CRESCENDO Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Nonetheless, women and gender minorities remain largely invisible in the music ecosystem. As a response to such imbalances, in 2020, JMI created the pilot project “Play it LOUD!” (PIL!) and now follows up on its results with "PIL! Crescendo"... to "gradually get louder” (crescendo)! The aim is to raise awareness, multiply knowledge, and train key stakeholders in the youth & music sector both at the local, national, and European levels. Hundreds of professionals & young musicians across Europe will be trained to tackle gender stereotypes and expected gendered roles with an intersectional lens, to create safe and inclusive spaces for youth creative expression through a norm-critical pedagogy, and therefore provide equal chances and opportunities to all young women and under-represented youth. The SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES are: (SO1) To amplify the voices of young girls and underrepresented youth through engagement in music-making and free creative expression (SO2) To enhance the meaningful participation of underrepresented youth (in particular girls and non-binary young people) by promoting their creativity and their freedom of expression, as well as building their personal and professional competences (SO3) To raise awareness on gender mainstreaming and equity among key stakeholders in the European youth & music sector and young musicians, with a focus on tackling gender stereotypes (including gender roles and expected “gendered” behaviour), increasing representation and role models. (SO4) To build the capacities of relevant professionals working with youth & music (music teachers, youth workers, cultural organizers and facilitators, sector-specific decision-makers, staff and volunteers of youth & music organizations), with a focus on the Play it Loud! norm-critical pedagogy and on building inclusive safe spaces for the free creative expression of young women and gender minorities. The key methodologies and approaches to be applied throughout the project are based on the Play it Loud! Handbook, and should include participatory, non-formal and peer-to-peer learning; innovative design thinking and 5D appreciation methods; youth-led, youth-centred and needs-based approaches; human-rights-based perspectives. PROFILE AND ROLE OF TEAM LEADERS/TRAINERS In the framework of the “PIL! Crescendo” project, JMI is seeking 2 Team leaders to develop the pedagogical content of the project and facilitate the project events. The team leaders/trainers should have specific knowledge, experience, and know-how in one or more of the following areas: - International & European framework on human rights, cultural rights, women’s rights, freedom of creative and artistic expression, intercultural dialogue, international cultural relations, global citizenship, gender-based discrimination and sexism (in particular in the music industry) - Music education & pedagogy - Youth work (youth participation, engagement and empowerment) - Process facilitation and leadership of intercultural teams - Organization of music events and/or cultural events targeting underrepresented groups - Advocacy in the field of gender mainstreaming, gender equality and freedom of expression Team leaders should have or develop a good understanding of JM International's network and functioning, as well as an excellent ability to work in intercultural environments, proven cultural sensitivity and international perspective. Team leaders should be able to work in English and support the different phases of the project (see below). Tasks and Responsibilities of the Team Leaders: - Design learning modules based on the PIL Handbook that could be applied to the training and capacity events included in the project and be scaled up at the local level in different European contexts - Create the pedagogical framework for a 4-day Training of Trainers in Croatia, in May 2023, targeting 20 individuals with complementary competencies and experiences in gender, youth, and music (from Belgium, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Sweden) - Facilitate and coordinate the Training of Trainers in Croatia with the support of the project team and partners - Create the pedagogical framework for a 4-day Capacity Building Event in Strasbourg, in July 2023, targeting young musicians from underrepresented backgrounds aged between 16 and 25 (from Belgium, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Sweden) - Facilitate and coordinate the Capacity Building Event in Strasbourg with the support of the project team and partners - Create the pedagogical framework for a 4-day Evaluation Seminar in Brussels, in December 2023, targeting representatives from both the Pool of Trainers and the Young Ambassadors (from Belgium, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Sweden) - Facilitate and coordinate the Evaluation Meeting in Brussels with the support of the project team and partners All tasks and responsibilities will be overseen by the JMI Programs Manager and the project team (with key representatives from each partner organization). TIMELINE & MILESTONES - By May 15th, 2023: the initial learning modules are drafted - By May 22nd, 2023: the pedagogical framework and daily program (4 working days, 4 sessions per day) for the first event are provided and agreed upon with the project team - May 22nd to 27th: the Training of Trainers is implemented in Groznjan, Croatia. - By June 15th 2023: the learning modules are finalized and shared with the Pool of Trainers for their local events - By July 24th 2023: the pedagogical framework and daily program (4 working days, 4 sessions per day) for the second event are provided and agreed upon with the project team - July 24th to 29th: the Capacity Building Event is implemented in Strasbourg, France. - By December 1st, 2023: the pedagogical framework and daily program (4 working days, 4 sessions per day) for the third event are provided and agreed upon with the project team - December 14th to 19th: the Evaluation Seminar is implemented in Brussels, Belgium. DELIVERABLES Team leaders are expected to guide and lead the production of the following deliverables: - A set of learning modules based on the PIL Handbook (one set addressing youth. &music stakeholders, one set addressing young musicians). Modules should be easily replicable in different contexts, potentially targeting cross-sectoral stakeholders, and should be the basis for the Training of Trainers and the Capacity building event. - The pedagogical framework, session outlines (4 sessions per day, 4 working days) and daily program of the three international events included in the project: a Training of Trainers, a Capacity building event for young musicians and an Evaluation meeting engaging both Trainers and young musicians FINANCIAL PROVISION JM International will cover all the expenses related to the meetings (travel, accommodation, and subsistence) in the framework of the project grants. JMI offers a fee for the Team Leaders of 3.000,00€ per person, pending the signature of an act of engagement and subject to the fulfilment of the conditions set by the rules and procedures included in the agreement. SELECTION PROCEDURE Eligibility criteria: - Being under 35 years old and based in a Council of Europe member country - Relevant academic or vocational expertise and experience, including demonstrated engagement and/or working experience on gender equality, human rights, equality, and social justice about music education and/or musical practice and/or the music industry - Good facilitation skills - Good communication, drafting and reporting skills - Able to participate fully for the entire duration of all meetings and activities as scheduled in the present call - Fluent in written and spoken English Award criteria: - Knowledge of gender equality, gender mainstreaming, intersectionality, anti-discrimination, intercultural dialogue, international cultural relations, international solidarity, sociology, communication, youth work, music and culture or any related field (as listed in section 2) - Prior knowledge of JM International and its functioning/structures - Prior engagement in the PIL! program - Teamwork and creative skills To maintain geographical and cross-sectoral balance, preference will be given to candidates with complementary backgrounds and experiences to ensure diversity. NB: according to EYF rules, the core team should include at least four nationalities and prioritize members under 30. Deadline for applications: 20th April 2023 (Midnight CET) A virtual interview from the Project Team will then follow to evaluate expertise, availability and knowledge of the background documents as listed below. Interviews will take place between April 25th and 26th and the results will be communicated by April 30th, 2023.
