Alternant·e au Service Jeunesse

Job Posting Organization:
Action contre la Faim, established in 1979, is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to combating hunger worldwide. With a humanitarian charter that emphasizes independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, direct access to victims, professionalism, and transparency, the organization has maintained its identity for over 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies related to conflicts and natural disasters. In 2024, Action contre la Faim assisted over 26 million people across 57 countries globally, coordinating its programs around seven key areas: Nutrition and Health, Mental Health and psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Psychosocial Support, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Advocacy, Climate, and Research. More information can be found on their website www.actioncontrelafaim.org.

Job Overview:
The position of Alternant·e at the Service Jeunesse involves supporting the development and implementation of youth projects in the Île-de-France region. The candidate will be responsible for mobilizing schools, prospecting new educational institutions to engage them in the 'Course contre la Faim' initiative, and maintaining relationships with already engaged schools. This includes presenting the project to schools, ensuring their commitment, and providing them with appropriate tools. The role also involves coordinating awareness-raising actions, planning sessions, managing logistics, and being present during interventions to represent the organization and ensure smooth operations. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to the overall logistics of the project, assist in organizing a race involving multiple schools, and follow up on post-event collections, verifying donations and supporting the communication of results to the schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mobilization of educational institutions in Île-de-France for the 'Course contre la Faim' project by prospecting new schools and presenting the initiative to encourage their participation.
• Maintain regular communication with engaged schools, recognizing their commitment and providing tailored tools to enhance their involvement.
• Coordinate awareness-raising actions by planning sessions, ensuring logistical arrangements, and liaising with volunteers and schools.
• Represent the organization during specific interventions to ensure the successful execution of activities.
• Assist in the overall logistics and coordination of the project in Île-de-France, including organizing a race that brings together multiple schools, providing support in advance and being present on the event day to ensure its success.
• Follow up on post-event collections, verifying donations, conducting follow-ups as necessary, and assisting in communicating results to the schools.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should be enrolled in a higher education program, preferably at the Bac +3/4 level, in fields such as business, entrepreneurship, communication, or a generalist training program. They should have prior experience in project management or event organization. Strong commercial and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to argue and persuade effectively. The candidate must be organized, meticulous, capable of managing priorities, and enjoy teamwork. They should also have a passion for engaging with diverse audiences and possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Comfort with numerical data and analytical abilities are important, as is proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. A strong motivation for humanitarian work and international solidarity is considered a significant asset.

Educational Background:
Candidates should have a higher education background, ideally pursuing a degree at the Bac +3/4 level in relevant fields such as business, communication, or entrepreneurship. A generalist education may also be acceptable, provided it aligns with the skills required for the role.

Experience:
Candidates should have some prior experience in project management or event organization. This experience can be from internships, volunteer work, or previous employment that involved similar responsibilities.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, as the role involves communication with schools and stakeholders in the Île-de-France region. Proficiency in English or other languages may be considered an asset but is not explicitly required for this position.

Additional Notes:
The position is offered as an apprenticeship or professionalization contract with a duration of 12 months. The work location is in Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis), with a desired work rhythm of 3 days in the office and 2 days of remote work. Salary is based on the legal minimum, adjusted according to age and educational level, and is distributed over 13 months. Employees are entitled to 21 days of RTT (reduced working time) and 25 days of paid leave, prorated based on presence. Health coverage is provided at 80% by Action contre la Faim, and transportation costs are reimbursed at 50% for commuting between home and work. Meal vouchers are partially covered by the organization, and there are additional social benefits. The organization supports remote work, allowing employees to choose to work fully or partially from home, with a requirement of 16 days per month at the office for meetings and collective events. The first six weeks will include mandatory in-office presence for integration into the team. Frequent travel within the region is expected.