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EVA bxl vzw is looking for a coach (x/v/m) for The Baobab – GECO contract – bachelor level (Ref. Actiris: 5257002)

Who we are.

EVA bxl is a development organization, a social lab.

EVA bxl loves people. And of Brussels. And of people in Brussels. Here we are especially happy with innovative ideas that advance the lives and well-being of the people of Brussels. We conceive, develop, test and evaluate initiatives and trajectories around well-being, housing, education and employment, always together and in dialogue with the end user. Some examples of organizations in Brussels developed at EVA bxl: Elmer vzw, de Buiteling vzw, Maison Biloba Huis, Aksent vzw, Bricoteam vzw.

Baobab assists Brussels residents in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education through on-the-job training and experience.

To assist The Baobab students during their work/study journey, EVA bxl is looking for a coach, GECO contract (see GECO terms below).

What are you doing?

  • The coach is committed to increasing the success rate of the preschool teacher-in-training (KIO) during the qualifying process. The coach does this by making thresholds manageable.
  • As a coach, you follow the KIO study path.
  • You will follow up with the KIO during employment in the partner school of elementary education.
  • You organize formation weeks for the KIOs.
  • You are the contact person for the mentor teachers of the KIOs.
  • You develop a warm network among KIOs and encourage ownership.

Who are you?

  • You are a Brussels native.
  • You are empathetic.
  • You employ communication that is connective.
  • You can coach from equality.
  • You are a team player and can also work autonomously.
  • You have experience in coaching.
  • You are creative, solution-oriented and eager to learn.
  • You have a special interest in intersectionality, inclusion, bottom-up work, informal networks and a multitude of life experiences.
  • You are a connecting listener who can translate stories of groups into needs.
  • You feel at home in very diverse environments and groups.
  • You are bilingual/multilingual and have an excellent command of Dutch both written and verbal as you will be responsible for writing reports and records in this position.
  • You are proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and social media.

How do we see it?

You will be part of a team of 10 colleagues and 20 volunteers. We provide a walk-in program and internal training to get you started within the organization and ongoing appointments.

  • Full-time GECO open-ended contract PC 329.01 Barema B1b. Experience will be taken into account.
  • Recruitment as soon as possible.
  • 38h week within a 36h time regime within the terms of Joint Committee 329.01 translated into 12 additional vacation days.
  • This job involves sporadic evening and weekend work.
  • End-of-year bonus
  • 100% reimbursement for commuting by public transportation or bicycle allowance
  • Opportunity to attend training courses.
  • Hybrid work form possible.
  • We are a learning organization and are committed to growth trajectories of our colleagues.
    Send in your candidacy and start thinking about what we can work on together.

Important to know what conditions apply to a GECO contract!

The conditions are:

  • Be registered as a non-working job seeker for 6 months during the year preceding employment;
  • or 1 day of full benefit entitlement, if you are over 40;
  • or already working within a co-contract

Inclusion is a core value at EVA bxl. It is the common thread throughout our operation and all of our projects. We also incorporate this value within our recruitment and strive to create an inclusive work environment with a team that reflects our super-diverse society.

Application consists of written assignment and interview. CV and cover letter to Ingrid Pecquet – ingrid.pecquet@evabxl.be. For more information on job content: contact ingrid.pecquet@evabxl.be – 0478 56 32 12.