Expression of interest:
Candidates who meet the requirements, please submit your application considering the following information:
Destination mail: [email protected]
Email subject: “Technical Liaison Consultant for the Youth Movement.”
Attachments: Application letter and Curriculum Vitae in English.
Application Deadline: The job offer will remain open until April 13th.
Contract conditions
Terms of contract
The present consultancy will have a duration of eight (8) months, starting on May 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal for an additional period of up to twelve (12) months, subject to the availability of funds.
GATC will conduct a performance evaluation of the consultant during the first three (3) months of the contract and reserves the right to terminate the contract if the results are not satisfactory.
Background of the organization
The Global Alliance of Territorial Communities (GATC) is a political platform that brings together Indigenous Peoples and local communities with the aim of defending Mother Earth for the present and future benefit of all humanity. The GATC guarantees its legitimacy and representativeness through democratic processes, ranging from the community to the multinational level.
The Alliance represents 35 million people who live in forest territories in 24 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. These communities are defenders of more than 958 million hectares of land.
The GATC brings together various organizations, including the Indigenous Peoples’ Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN), the Mesoamerican Alliance of Peoples and Forests (AMPB), the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), the Coordination of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA) and the Network of Indigenous and Local Population for the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems in Central Africa(REPALEAC).
These organizations make up a platform for coordination to make visible the difficulties of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, as well as to guarantee respect for their rights.
Within the governance structure of the GATC the Youth Movement represents an important voice for the promotion of the rights of indigenous youth and local communities, alongside the Women's Movement and regional organizations.
Justification
The Technical Liaison Consultant for the Youth Movement role is essential for bridging the gap between advocacy and action, amplifying the youth voice, coordinating dialogues and partnerships, supporting sustainable movement development, and supporting capacity-building and strengthening initiatives. By fulfilling these responsibilities, the role contributes to the empowerment of young leaders, facilitates positive change led by Indigenous and local communities, and fosters a more active global scenario for representative youth voices.
Contract Objective
The objective of the Technical Liaison Consultant for the Youth Movement role is to effectively coordinate and support the Indigenous and Local Community Youth Movement in translating the advocacy and political objectives of young leaders into actionable programs.
The primary focus is to facilitate the implementation of initiatives that address the youth’s needs and aspirations in subjects related to their rights and environmental conservation, while also acting as a central coordinating entity for fostering dialogues among youth members and facilitating engagement with the GATC and its affiliated organizations. The ultimate aim is to empower and amplify the voices of young leaders, driving positive change and sustainable development within Indigenous and local communities.
The Technical Liaison Consultant for the Youth Movement reports to the Youth Movement representatives, to the Executive Secretary of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, and the Chief Operational Staff.
Independent Contractor profile
Scope of Work
Selection criteria
The first phase of selection will assess the following criteria from the documents submitted with the application (80%). There will be a second stage of selection, interviewing the selected candidates, and that will account for the remaining (20%).
a) Experience in Youth Empowerment: Assessing the candidate's previous experience in working with youth, particularly within Indigenous and local communities. Look for evidence of successful youth empowerment initiatives, such as the development of youth-led programs, advocacy campaigns, or mentorship programs. 20%
b) Movement and programme coordination: Evaluating the candidate’s experience in coordinating movements and programmes. We will look for proven experience in projects and programmes done with Indigenous Peoples and local communities or for environmental
causes. 20%
c) Technical expertise: Evaluating the candidate's technical knowledge and expertise in relevant areas, such as project management, advocacy strategies, capacity building, and sustainable development principles. 20%
d) Commitment to Indigenous Peoples and local communities autonomy: Assessing the candidate’s ability to work in culturally diverse contexts. 20%
e) Interview: Assessing the soft skills of the candidates and gathering more in depth information about their past professional experience and their ambitions for the role. 20%
We are the indigenous and local communities watching over the future of Mother Earth for the benefit of all humanity.