The Open Society Foundations Roma Health Project has made available up to 5 travel and accommodation grants for Roma health advocates to participate in the 4th EPHA Annual Conference “Our health, our economy, our society, our future: a Brave New World”. The conference will take place on the 4th-5th September 2013 in Brussels. Applicants need to submit a CV and a cover/motivation letter by email to Ms Dorota Sienkiewicz ([email protected]) by end of Thursday 22nd of August. The conference will take place on the 4th and 5th September 2013 in Brussels. Selection criteria: - Primarily originated from Central and Eastern European Countries; - Active in civil society sector on Roma health and health-related rights for a minimum of two years OR past proven record and experience; - Thorough understanding of and commitment to Roma health issues is a must; - Previous experience in advocacy (influencing decision making at local, regional, national, European or international level) is desirable; - Fluency in written and spoken English is an asset; - Excellent written and oral communication skills; - A university degree in relevant field is an asset; - Strong analytical skills; - Creative mindset, strong motivation and initiative; - Culturally sensitive; - Ideally a ‘young Roma leader’; - Should you be selected, we expect your full commitment to attending and participating. Successful candidates will be contacted on Monday 26th of August. This information is available on EPHA website as well: epha.org/a/5802
Posted on: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 19:02:30 +0000