societies.

GLOBSEC together with its project partners identified two groups of stakeholders who play an important role in promoting democracy, multiplying reconciliation efforts and overcoming the divisive narratives in their respective communities, countries and the region as a whole: young professionals (leaders of CSOs, representatives of political parties), journalists, bloggers, vloggers, analysts, media commentators, etc.

Deliverables

• Participation, contribution and exchange of views on the process of democratization and resilience in the region
• Successful participation at in person train the trainers
• Active contribution and drafting of policy proposals on topics agreed with other peers and external advisors
• Network of “Youth Ambassadors for Reconciliations” and subsequent ideas of projects and activities

Requirements

• Age: 18-35
• Citizenship of one of the countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and currently residing in the region
• A track record of actively contributing to local/regional/national initiatives/international initiatives related to democracy promotion, reconciliation, conflict resolution, national dialogue, human rights, minority rights, etc
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both independently and in multicultural and multinational teams
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a diverse/complex environment
• Commitment to attend every project activity (online and in-person)
• Keen to engage in person and online, share information, knowledge and opportunities with their peers and their community
• Passionate about promotion of democratic values and reconciliation in the Western Balkan region and ready to play a key role in transforming your own community
• Ready and available to initiate, implement and/or participate proactively in civic engagement activities, high profile events, closed door roundtables
• Ready and available to amplify the outreach

For more information, visit GLOBSEC.