2015 Colour Glasses Translation Internship

European-Educational-Exchanges-Youth-for-Understanding-EEE-YFU-logoColoured Glasses refers to the well-known analogy of the sunglasses which represents the cultural filters through which we observe and interpret reality and are a set of tolerance workshops designed to introduce young people to the concepts of intercultural learning and raise awareness on problems in society caused by intolerance. EEE-YFU is working to further spread these workshops in French-speaking countries and regions and is working on a translation of the Coloured Glasses Manual from English to French.

EEE-YFU is the umbrella organisation of Youth for Understanding (YFU) in Europe. YFU organises long-term secondary school youth exchanges in over 50 countries of the world. Through educational activities, advocacy, networking, and marketing, EEE-YFU supports member organisations to develop stronger volunteer networks and leadership, have a greater influence on policy, increase the visibility and recognition of YFU, and be relevant and innovative in response to an evolving European society. Much of this work is co-ordinated by the European secretariat, based in Brussels.

Main Tasks
• Translate EEE-YFU’s “Coloured Glasses” Manual from English to French;
• Support the integration of the new translation into the existing graphic layout template

Competences sought
ESSENTIAL
• native French Speaker
• good English skills
• independent with the ability to self-motivate
• good computer skills (MS Office)
DESIRABLE
• experience in non-formal education training environment
• previous translation experience
• experience in the field of youth exchanges
• flexible, enthusiastic and sociable
• skills using Adobe InDesign

Position appeals
• gain valuable experience in general office related work in an intercultural environment

• possibility to acquire insight in European youth structures and YFU operations

• opportunity to work in a European level organisation

• opportunity to learn more about intercultural learning and Coloured Glasses workshops

• cooking in the office and excellent coffee

The internship is a possibility to combine work training with work experience (37.5h/week).
Financial support for intern: EEE-YFU offers compensation of around 900 Euros per month.

Location: Brussels, Belgium
Type of position: paid internship
Beginning of position: January 2015

Last day of application: 5 January 2015

Read more and apply here.

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