Euroregional Center for Democracy is now accepting applications for its

Exchange Program for Leadership Development in South Eastern Europe

Short description

The program is an intensive six-week exchange designed to develop future leadership for the nonprofit community in South Eastern Europe. It addresses young people from the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary engaged in the nonprofit sector and interested in pursuing a career in this field. Participants will gain hands-on experience by working side-by-side with the center's team in order to accumulate and share knowledge and skills. The program is also an excellent tool for creating contacts and developing future cross-border partnership projects between NGOs and institutions in the region as well as an opportunity for professional collaboration .

Time frame

The second session in 2002 is taking place between March 18th - April 28th (6 weeks). For more details about the next sessions, please check this page periodically.

Profile of the applicant

The applicant:

• has to be an active member of a registered NGO from one of the following countries: Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary
• must have very good command of English
• has to be motivated to contribute to his/her organization's development

Application process

Submitted applications will consist of:

• completed application form
• recent photo
• one-page description of the NGO they are representing
• letter of recommendation

Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application form is available for download here. Please note that we cannot guarantee all applicants' placement in the program. Placement will be made on a competitive basis, taking into consideration the applicant's background, involvement, skills and interests.

The applications should be sent by:
email: adutu@regionalnet.org
fax: +4056221469
regular mail : Euroregional Center for Democracy, 10 Semenic St., Timisoara 1900 Romania, attn: Ms. Alina Dutu, Program Coordinator. For additional information about the program you can use the above mentioned e-mail address or alternatively you can call +4056221471.

Financial Terms

CED will cover full boarding in Timisoara and will also reimburse transportation costs. The participants will be accommodated in a fully equipped apartment 5 minute walking distance from the office.

Important note!

Before applying for this program you are strongly encouraged to read the frequently asked questions section. It contains detailed information about the program.

The Euroregional Center for Democracy accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Interns must have their own health insurance. In case of illness or other circumstances which might prevent the completion of the internship, interns will inform the coordinator of the program.

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