In the framework of the Council of Europe response to the challenges presented by COVID-19 outbreak, the Council of Europe Project “Promoting Civil Participation in the Democratic Decision-Making Process in Ukraine” is launching a 3-month comprehensive online mentoring programme for local and regional-level officials and civil society leaders.
Programme objectives:
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improve participants’ dialogue with other stakeholders in the decision-making process;
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enhance their skills essential for their professional performance;
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advance their personal development plans.
Timeline: 10 weeks
Eligible applicants: local and regional public officials, CSO leaders from the Council of Europe Member States. Priority will be given to the alumni of the Council of Europe Academy of Civil Participation.
Areas of mentorship support:
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international standards and strategies of citizens’ engagement;
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democratic innovation and civic participation
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public consultations for inclusive decision-making;
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government relations, advocacy and lobbying;
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communications and public relations;
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donor relations and international advocacy;
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leadership in a challenging environment;
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project management in the public sector.
Please read the full programme description:
https://rm.coe.int/coe-programme-mentoring-for-change-2020-international-mentoring-progra/16809e40ed