NEWS FLASH!!! Apply for a Field Leader before January 9, 2020!
From the pool of applications for Field Leaders, we will also select a small number of Coordinators for the projects. The deadline for applying for Field Leaders is approaching, apply before January 9, 2020!
Many thanks to those of you who have applied so far! For those still hesitating, here is a reminder.
Field Leaders are volunteers selected on the basis of their experience and skills, who will be responsible for leading the teams in the 2020 Field Projects.
The call is on for: 16 posts of Monitoring Leaders (ML), 8 posts for Public Awareness Leaders (PAL), 4 posts of Camp and Volunteer Leaders (CVL). You can apply for more than one categories or projects by checking each box.
Each Field Leader will have private insurance coverage for accidents up to a certain ceiling and accommodation costs covered by ARCHELON. ARCHELON will also cover food expenses by contributing to the communal scheme (kitty) of each project.
Click HERE for more information about the call for Field Leaders.
From the pool of applications for Field Leaders, we will also select a small number of Coordinators for the projects. Coordinators will undertake more administrational tasks, as well as responsibility for coordinating the team of Field Leaders, communicating with the Project Officers and reporting. Further to the benefits of Field Leaders stated above, Coordinators will receive compensation for subsistence costs. The criteria for selecting Coordinators are: (1) longer experience (2) higher level of previous responsibilities (3) full availability (May 1– October 30, 2020).
It is important to have all applications for Field leaders in by January 9, 2020. We will try to meet your preferences, but please note that your placement (project/location and position) will be made according to the needs of the projects. We will contact applicants personally, either making them an offer (Field leader or Coordinator) or informing about their non-selection, in February. We are aiming to have all agreements in place by March 30 at the latest.
Do not hesitate to apply! Download the application form HERE, and send it signed, together with a short CV (400-900 words) to archelon.projects@gmail.com by January 9, 2020!
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