Opportunity Alert: Join the Refugee Advisory Board for Germany (GER-RAB)

The Refugee Advisory Board for Germany (GER-RAB) is now accepting applications from individuals eager to advocate for refugee interests in Germany. Established by the German government following the World Refugee Forum 2023, the GER-RAB is a platform designed to incorporate refugee perspectives into Germany’s national and international refugee policies.

About GER-RAB

The GER-RAB consists of up to 12 representatives with personal experience of displacement. The Board’s primary goal is to ensure that refugees’ interests and insights shape Germany’s approach to regional and international refugee issues. Board members will have the opportunity to influence policies and contribute to strategic discussions on forced migration.

Board members are appointed for a two-year term, during which they will receive an expense allowance and appropriate training and support. The Board’s work is supported by a secretariat housed at the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC) and funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung.

Application Process

Applicants should carefully review the application requirements and selection criteria listed below. A selection committee, independent of the German government and representing various stakeholders—including civil society, refugee-led organizations, academia, and the private sector—will evaluate the applications.

If you have any questions about the selection criteria or the application process, please send an email to GER-RAB@bicc.de or make an appointment for a personal interview.

Key Dates:

• Application Deadline: Monday, 9 September 2024
• Interview Week: 23 – 27 September 2024

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates have been granted refugee status, applied for asylum or experienced displacement;
• Proven leadership experience in a refugee-led or refugee-serving organisation in Germany;
• Demonstrated engagement in global refugee policy discussions and refugee networks;
• Contribution to the thematic expertise of the Refugee Advisory Board, e.g. expertise in gender, education, economic integration, protection, resettlement, etc.;
• Contribution to the demographic and regional diversity of the GER-RAB;
• Proven ability to work in German and English;
• Willingness to contribute at least five hours per month to the work of the Refugee Advisory Board over a period of 24 months.

Required Application Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Two Letters of Recommendation:
   • The applicant’s ability to fulfill the Network’s mission;
   • How the applicant meets the selection criteria;
   • Why the applicant is suitable for the Refugee Advisory Network.
3. Personal Statement (max. 500 words):
   • How you meet the criteria;
   • What you hope to gain from the GER-RAB;
   • What contribution you hope to make to the GER-RAB;
   • How you will represent and be accountable to the refugee communities.

Submit your application in German or English, compiled into a single document (Word or PDF format), to GER-RAB@bicc.de by 9 September 2024.

Download the Application Guidelines:

• German PDF
• English PDF

For more information, visit the website.