The International Mosaic Committee is looking is looking for a motivated, committed and Mosaic-experienced CISVer to work as a trainee in the committee during the year 2008/09. The responsibilities will be in the area of education and more specifically facilitate the adjustment of our educational and training curriculum to new program goals and CISV general education. Also the increased focus on project and programme evaluation for the coming years will be an area we would need help with. The traineeship is also a good way to learn more about the Mosaic programme and the work done on the international level.

The Mosaic Programme

Mosaic is a project based programme which empowers individuals and chapters to be agents of change, reach out, and involve as many people as possible. Each project is a separate experience that relates to a local need and interest and involves a different target group. It does not have to be in a camp setting, as with many CISV programmes, but is designed according to the needs and abilities of the CISV chapter. Using the three phase educational approach of discover, understand and create, local members develop projects in conjunction with like minded organizations or community groups. The aim is to create an authentic learning experience for participants and deliver a benefit to the wider community. The last years we have since an immense development of projects in all regions of the world.

About The International Mosaic Committee:

The International Mosaic Committee (IMC) draws its members from all across the world, from Canada to Colombia, from Austria to Australia, from Stockholm to San Jose, to name just a few. We divide our work in different sub teams, focusing on training, educational development, communication and project operational relations. Except from being responsible for the strategic development of the programme we also provide support to all mosaic projects taking place worldwide. We are a team of dedicated volunteers, convinced that peace education is most efficient when targeting the values of the local community. For the year 2008/09 we have recruited one trainee in the field of training and are now looking for one (1) more trainee in our education team.

Your Role:

Together with the IMC education team review and adjust our educational and training curiculum.

Collect and analyse project reports

Together with the IMC education team assess the way do programme evaluation

Together with a IMC mentor give support to some mosaic projects hosted during 2009

Participate and actively contribute to the development of the Mosaic programme

Participate and actively contribute to the work of the International Mosaic Committee

Your Qualities:

You have experience relevant to the tasks given, preferbly in the Mosaic Programme

You have an interest and experience in the field of formal or non-formal education

You are a good communicator who is able to network and develop contacts.

You live in any part of the world

You are open minded

What's In It For You:

We offer a fun and inspiring year with one of the most productive teams in CISV International. We assure a challenging year with lots of potential in terms of leadership and organisational development. The position as trainee is a one-year position but depending on future committee plans there are good opportunities for a continues position in the mosaic team!

For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Per Olsson on mosaic@cisv.org before midnight August 9th 2008.