Transnational Cooperation Activities (TCA) encompasses a range of events, seminars and workshops, which enable Erasmus+ National Agencies (NAs) to collaborate and share best practice across Europe. The overall aim of the activities is to improve the quality and impact of the Erasmus+ programme at a systemic level. When planning a TCA, National Agencies refer to the objectives set out in strategic documents such as Europe 2020 and the EU Youth Strategy.

(more info here: https://www.erasmusplus.org.uk/transnational-cooperation-activities)

Merseyside Expanding Horizons has attended a Transnational Cooperation Activity "Recognition and Validation in Adult Education" in Toledo, Spain (6-9/11/2016).

This activity has been organised by the Servicio Español para la Internacionalización de la Educación (SEPIE) and supported by the UK Erasmus+ National Agency.

We have been trained in Erasmus+ programme, Epale platforms and Europass certificates. We have also been trained in Adult education and Validation, we have received professional advice on how to work in partnership to develop a project idea for a strong Erasmus+ application. We have met more than 40 participants from across Europe and shared inspiring experience and ideas. Merseyside Expanding Horizons is already working closely with partners met during the training activity in Toledo.

Thanks to the SEPIE and the UK Erasmus+ National Agency  for this great opportunity!

Merseyside Expanding Horizons is inviting applications for the post of:

Joseph Lappin Centre Manager

 

Funded in partnership between Liverpool City Council CRU Programme and DeafActive

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to provide day-to-day Operational Management and Development of the Joseph Lappin Centre. This person will have experience of project management and development and be committed to work within and for the community to identify community needs, project development, and fundraising applications and maintain an up to date knowledge of funding available within this sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and creative person who is able to create a shared vision with a variety of stakeholders and community members

Salary for the post will start at £23,000 pa

 

Post initially funded until end of March 2017

For a job pack please email joehemington@expandinghorizons.co.uk or phone 0151 330 0552.

Deadline for applications: Friday 5^th August 2016

 

 

Merseyside Expanding Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 

 

 

                       

 

 

WITH THE SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION OF THEIR TUTOR, STUDENTS WILL BE IN CHARGE OF : -Planning, implementing and successfully achieving Project goals and policies for MEH - Conducting field research regarding design and implementation practices in the UK - Contacting members of the local community about upcoming events and services by telephone, email and post - Evaluating the local partner meetings - Coordinating of local events such as the monthly Community Makers Market -Representing the organisation at networking events -Advocacy: Planning and implementing activities in order to raise awareness of social issues THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL - Be professional, enthusiastic and enjoy working with a team - Be organised and detail oriented with great people skills - Have experience working with social media platforms and tools such as google docs, doodle, etc. - Have an Intermediate High Level in English - Have good IT skills - Have volunteering experience in the Third Sector STUDENTS WILL GAIN: - Key skills in Project Management: how to plan, coordinate, execute, finalise and evaluate projects. - Fund raising skills - Partnership building skills - To be a member of a team - To learn a diverse range of abilities from consultation to management and communication. - Improving development and implementation strategies in accordance with overall goals and objectives of the organisation and with the different European programmes - Reporting skills - Linguistic skills HOW WE SUPPORT STUDENTS: The unpaid internship will be supported through provision of the following items: - Transport : one bike (plus helmet and lock) and a monthly bus pass - Meals : Lunches and all meals and hotel during transnational project meeting Commitment : Minimum commitment: 3 months, 6 months+ preferred If you’re interested in an internship at MEH, please send your CV and covering letter to annabellan@expandinghorizons.co.uk MEH strives to be an equal opportunities employer. MEH is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Are you willing to gain a work experience in a multicultural and international context? Are you looking for an organisation where to carry out the internship envisaged by your University curriculum? 1. INTERNSHIP IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT With the support of the team, interns will gain key skills in Project Management and will improve their knowledge in : - Planning, coordinating, executing, finalising and evaluating projects. - Fund raising - Partnership building - Developing and implementing strategies in accordance with overall goals and objectives of the organisation and with the different European programmes - Reporting and accountancy 2. INTERNSHIP IN TRANSLATION (mostly French/English and English/French) With the support of the team, interns will gain key skills in Translation and will improve their knowledge in : - Translation and interpreting for NGOs - Cooperating with professionals coming from different countries (mostly French/English and English/French) and interpreting - layout, editing documents THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL - Be professional, enthusiastic and enjoy working with a team - Be organised and detail oriented with great people skills - Have experience working with social media platforms and tools such as google docs, doodle, etc. - Have an Intermediate High Level in English (and French for Translation placement) - Have good IT skills - Have volunteering experience in the Third Sector HOW WE SUPPORT STUDENTS The unpaid placement will be supported through the following items: - Transport : one bike (plus helmet and lock) and a monthly bus pass - Meals : Lunches and 3 meals + accommodation during transnational project meetings. Commitment : Minimum commitment: 3 months, 6 months+ preferred If you’re interested in an internship at MEH, please send your CV and covering letter to annabellan@expandinghorizons.co.uk MEH strives to be an equal opportunities employer. MEH is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.