The NERDA Association for Development and the Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton are partners in the project "Encouraging (re)integration of young people from rural communities into the labor market or education processes by increasing their resilience and virtual mobility - Back on Track", which is funded by the Interreg Danube Transnational Program and co-financed by European Union funds (ERDF, IPA, ENI). The project consortium consists of 14 organizations and institutions from 10 countries in the Danube region. The project aims to improve the integration of young people from rural communities into social flows, education and training processes, and facilitate their access to the labor market. Through customized solutions for "distance education" and mentoring programs, the project encourages their inclusion in activities carried out in the digital environment, strengthens their resilience, and provides them with support in improving their intellectual capacities and potential.

In this regard, we are publishing a Call for applications for mentors who will participate in project activities within the "Back on Track" project in the period from August 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE REQUIRED MENTORING SUPPORT:

The role of the mentor in the project is as follows [1]:

• Familiarization with the project and project activities
• Attending 6 related modules of online workshops for mentors (workshops lasting 6 hours each)
• Going on 2 field trips with young people from the NEET category [2]
• Participating in the creation of programs to increase the employment and employability of young people from the NEET category
• Mentoring work from August to December with 10 NEET individuals on a weekly basis (pilot phase lasting 4 months)
• Support in creating and implementing an online support plan for identified NEET categories of young people
• Support in developing procedures and indicators for monitoring and implementing activities related to the NEET category of young people
• Support in the process of establishing cooperation with local partners, project partners, project beneficiaries, and promotion of activities through web platforms
• Support in overcoming the challenges faced by NEET categories
• Support in identifying the educational needs of young people from the NEET category
• Support in the process of implementing work practice programs for young people from the NEET category
• Preparation and submission of mentor work reports
• Participation in online project meetings as needed
• Contribution to the evaluation of the success of the mentoring program, in cooperation with the project coordinator
• Contribution to the preparation of the report on the success of the mentoring program
• Participation in the work of the Peer Review group

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF MENTORS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in direct work with young people
• Experience in using online platforms and creating online content
• Basic knowledge of English
• Computer literacy (MS Office package, e-mail, Teams, Zoom, etc.)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF MENTORS:

• Skills in creating online content for young people
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Responsible time and emotion management skills
• Report writing and responsible reporting skills to the client
• Ability to work in a team

EXPECTED RESULTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM:

• Strengthening skills for including NEETs in employment flows
• Helping rural NEETs develop individual integration plans
• Preparing personalized information and professional guidance

ACTIVITIES WITHIN PEER REVIEW GROUPS: As a member of the Peer Review Group, mentors will be invited to attend:

• Online national meetings: 8 times (quarterly) for 1.5 hours (attendance at most meetings is desirable)
• Online transnational meetings: 4 times (biannually) for 1.5 hours (1 mentor representative at the transnational group meeting)

The activities of mentors at these meetings are as follows:

• Review and provide feedback on project activities (e.g., capacity building activities for mentors; mentoring program; training program for the development of basic skills and resilience; guide for remote work; activities to promote self-care for NEET category youth)
• Make recommendations for improving project results
• Share recommendations at stakeholder network workshops

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND APPLICATION METHOD:

• Application form published in the annex to this Public Call, signed and scanned by the applicant
• Europass CV of the applicant

Applicants must complete and hand-sign the application form in the annex, and submit it scanned together with their Europass CV to the following email addresses: [uklonjena adresa e-pošte] and [uklonjena adresa e-pošte], with the indication "Application for a mentor within the Back on Track project", no later than July 26, 2024, until the end of the working day.

SELECTION OF MENTORS:

The selection will be made by a commission composed of representatives of the project team of the Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton and the NERDA Association for Development Tuzla. Incomplete and untimely applications will not be considered. Candidates who meet the conditions and criteria of the call will be invited for an interview.

For all additional information, you can contact the Ministry of Economy of Tuzla Canton and the NERDA Association for Development Tuzla via e-mail addresses: [uklonjena adresa e-pošte] or [uklonjena adresa e-pošte].

[1] All activities will be carried out in cooperation with the project coordinator. The mentor's fee will be defined by contract. [2] NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) - Young people who are not employed, are not in education, nor are involved in training/retraining.

FORM - You can download the application for mentors via the following link: https://mptk.gov.ba/file/obrazac-prijava-za-mentore/666