Pool of Experts :Education/Content Experts;Communications Experts and Logistics/Events Experts, including Study Tours and Alumni Engagement. Funded by the European Union The project seeks to increase US citizens’ understanding of the EU, reinforce transatlantic bonds, and create lasting connections between students, educators, professionals, and institutions

Funded by the European Union represented by the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), this vital initiative is designed to bolster the bonds between citizens of the United States and the European Union through education outreach, People-to-People (P2P) engagement, alumni activities, academic exchanges, and public diplomacy initiatives. The project aims to improve understanding of the EU, its institutions, objectives, policies, and values among students, teachers, young professionals, academics, and wider stakeholders in the United States. Activities will support networking, knowledge sharing, educational outreach, and transatlantic cooperation through competitions, seminars, study tours, communication campaigns, and alumni engagement initiatives. The overarching goal is to enhance US citizens’ trust in, appreciation of, and affinity for the European Union, its principles, and shared transatlantic values.

2. Non-Key Experts

Category 1 – Education/Content Experts

Responsible for advising and assisting the Contracting Authority in the identification, development, and coordination of the education and programming content for all aspects of this contract. Experts should have knowledge and proven professional experience working on one or more of the following areas in the transatlantic (in both the US/Canada and European Union) context: undergraduate academic contests and students debates, secondary schools competitions, curriculum design, and academic study tours.

Minimum requirements

·       Senior experts are considered to be those with relevant postgraduate professional experience of at least 7 years, while junior experts are considered to be those with postgraduate professional experience of at least 2 years.

·       B2 level of spoken and written English required.

Category 2 – Communications Experts

Will be responsible for communications, visibility, and outreach aspects of this contract. Experts should have knowledge and proven professional experience in public diplomacy, public relations, communication, social media, web development and marketing. Knowledge of EU and transatlantic affairs would be an asset.

Minimum requirements

·       Senior experts are considered to be those with relevant postgraduate professional experience of at least 7 years, while junior experts are considered to be those with postgraduate professional experience of at least 2 years.

·       B2 level of spoken and written English required.

Category 3 – Logistics/Events Experts, including Study Tours and Alumni Engagement

Will be responsible for supporting the logistical implementation of all activities foreseen in the contract. Experts should have proven professional experience in events management, study tours, networks and logistics.

Minimum requirements

·       Senior experts are considered to be those with relevant postgraduate professional experience of at least 7 years, while junior experts are considered to be those with postgraduate professional experience of at least 2 years.

·       B2 level of spoken and written English required for all non-key experts.