About this opportunity
SALTO PI, the Participation and Information Resource Centre that supports youth work across Europe and beyond, has opened a call for experts to build the P² Dossiers, a series of sectorial blueprints on applying the priority of participation in democratic life, common values and civic engagement.
The centre wants three to six contributors, each covering one or two of six sectors: higher education, school education, vocational education and training, adult education, youth, and sport. For each sector the expert prepares two ready to use files, a briefing file of short one page summaries and infographics, and a directory file of practical tools, networks and key publications.
This is paid work rather than volunteering. The fee is a fixed gross sum of EUR 1,250 for a single sector or EUR 2,500 for two sectors, all inclusive, and it sits outside the selection assessment. The whole assignment runs remotely and in English, and SALTO PI takes care of proofreading, design, layout and publication, so contributors can focus on research and content.
The call is open internationally with no geographical limits, which means a researcher, analyst, practitioner or firm based in Nigeria or elsewhere in Africa can apply. Applications must reach the online form by 6 November 2026, 23:59 EET.
What you receive
- A fixed gross fee of EUR 1,250 for one sector or EUR 2,500 for two sectors.
- Fully remote work conducted in English, with a set timeline and clear deliverables.
- SALTO PI handles proofreading, graphic design, layout and publication.
- A chance to shape practical resources used by National Agencies, stakeholders and beneficiaries.
- Recognition as a sectorial expert in participation and democratic life.
Who can apply
- Open to applicants worldwide, with no geographical limits.
- Individual experts, analysts and practitioners, as well as companies and other legal entities.
- Fluency in English at C1 level or above.
- In depth knowledge of the sector or sectors you intend to cover.
- Familiarity with Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps.
- Availability during the kick off week and the full working period.
- Anyone applying through an organisation must name the individual who will personally carry out the work.
Who should not apply
- Applications submitted by other means than the official online form.
- Incomplete or late submissions.
- Members involved in evaluating the call, as stated in the full call conditions.
Documents to prepare
- The completed online application form.
- A statement of your motivation and relevant experience.
- Your proposed topics for the chosen sector or sectors.
- A short writing fragment that shows your ability to turn research into clear content.
How to apply
- Read the full call for experts on the SALTO PI page at the Participation Pool website and choose the sector or sectors you can cover.
- Open the official online application form for the P² Dossiers call.
- Enter your motivation and experience, list the topics you propose for each selected sector, and attach a short writing fragment.
- Submit the form in English before 6 November 2026, 23:59 EET. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Selection process
- A shortlist is made against the published criteria of sector knowledge, research skill and the ability to produce practical resources.
- Applicants who select two sectors are ranked in each, and each sector contract goes to the highest ranked applicant for that sector.
- Evaluation and notification run from 9 to 13 November 2026.
- A kick off week is planned for 16 to 20 November 2026, with first complete drafts due in mid December 2026.
- Applicants who have not heard back by 20 November 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.
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Questions applicants ask
Can someone outside Europe apply?
Yes. The call is open internationally with no geographical limits, so experts, analysts and firms from Nigeria and across Africa can apply, provided they meet the skills and English requirements.
How much does the assignment pay?
The fee is a fixed gross sum of EUR 1,250 for one sector or EUR 2,500 for two sectors, all inclusive. The amount is not part of the selection assessment.
What do the experts actually produce?
For each sector, a briefing file of three to five one page summaries plus infographic content, and a directory file of tools, networks and annotated key publications.
When does the call close?
Applications must be submitted through the online form by 6 November 2026, 23:59 EET.
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