VACANCY • Regional specialist Caucasus / Iran / Turkey / Balkans / Syria

Regional Specialists - Caucasus / Iran / Turkey / Balkans / Syria

Het Actiefonds is a radical progressive fund for activism. We strive for a just, inclusive and sustainable world in which people, the environment and animals are placed above economic interests. We support social movements around the world by providing small-scale grants for their direct actions.

We are now looking for Regional Specialists to join our team of regional advisors in Eastern Europe/MENA section, with the specific knowledge of (one of the) following regions or countries: Caucasus / Iran / Turkey / Balkans / Syria.

About the position

As a Regional Specialist you will join a regional section consisting of several Regional Specialists. You will bring in political, social and cultural context of the region as well as a relevant activist network. You have good insight into the dynamics of social movements in the country/region and ideally speak the relevant language(s).

About the section meetings

The regional section meets once a month in the evening in Amsterdam. You are expected to attend at least 8 of 12 monthly meetings as well as actively prepare for them by reviewing the incoming applications. You can expect approx. 2-5 hours per month to participate in the section meetings.

Who are we looking for

• You have knowledge of socio-political relations in the region and ideally speak the respective language(s) (Caucasus / Iran / Turkey / Balkans);
• You have a relevant network of activists and critical grassroots movements in the region;
• You recognize and believe in the crucial role that social movements and activists play in social change
• You are committed and are available for at least 8 out of 12 evenings per year (held in Amsterdam, approx. 2-3 hours per month)

What can we offer

• Opportunity to be behind the decision-making wheel of Het Actiefonds
• Space and place to broaden, deepen and develop your knowledge and network of social movements in the region
• Opportunity to connect to like-minded people with a similar background/knowledge/expertise of social movements in the region
• Travel allowance to the meetings from within the Netherlands

Does this sound interesting to you? Please reach out to Diana on diana@hetactiefonds.nl with your CV or any questions that you might have before 31st of January 2025.