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‘Pakiv’ means trust; confidence; respect in Romani language, and the name itself reflects the value-orientation of Pakiv programs. In this regard, training activities and the support of community initiatives serve as tools to promote democratic values and professionalism, such as transparency, pluralism, responsibility, and critical thinking.

The Pakiv European Roma Fund is developing the knowledge and skills of young Roma with active links to Roma communities who can use local experiences to influence public policy. Supported local income-generating initiatives will serve as tools to mobilise communities, provide concrete experience to trainees, and serve as eventual cases studies, which can be used to influence public policies and practices.

At the same time, the Pakiv European Roma Fund is facilitating the development of national networks for discussions, co-operation and joint action amongst Roma and other civil society actors, in view of lobbying for policy change. In this way, civic development and human rights actions will produce concrete experiences and have a greater social impact, beyond their direct beneficiaries. The network or lobby group will also monitor the implementation of policies and provide feedback to the state.

In promoting professional Romani leadership in managing the programs, the Pakiv European Roma Fund is seeking candidates for its 2nd intensive, global training for young Roma from Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia.

The training program consists of:

* 4 weeks of private English language study in the home country.
* 12 weeks international group training in Bulgaria:

Intensive English language course with the British Council,
Team-building
Communication
SWOT analysis
The role of NGOs and civil society
Report writing
Computer literacy
Study visits to Roma communities

* 6 weeks in the home country to practice:

study visits to learn about community projects
reporting
carrying out a SWOT analysis in the community/organisation
needs and possibility assessment
identification of possible team members
participation in advocacy and lobbying activities of the Pakiv European Roma Fund

* 6 weeks international group training

logical framework analysis
proposal writing
monitoring and evaluation
advocacy and lobbying
income-generation
leadership
English language

* 8 weeks in the home country

implementing small community actions
evaluation and reporting

* 1 week evaluation and discussion on further co-operation and development of initiatives

Criteria:

Minimum completed secondary education
Basic (beginner) English language
At least 2-3 years experience of work or voluntary work with a Romani organization
Age: 18-30 years
Applicants must be able to stay abroad for long periods of time.
Participation in a previous training course will receive positive consideration.
Knowledge of Romani language is an advantage.
Romani women are highly encouraged to apply.