Call for tenders

We are looking for experienced host teams to implement the project space format in the role of process facilitators or multipliers. You will be responsible for planning the project spaces, carrying them out on site and following up on them. 

Your tasks 

• Implementation of one or two project spaces a year, preferably outside cities (1st cycle: Sept. 2024–Sept. 2025)
• Active recruitment and coordination of participants and projects 
• Involvement of local host partners such as local associations, organisations or local authorities 
• Follow-up advice in the event of queries from participants
• Communication of events via own communication channels (and those of local partners) 
• Willingness to engage in active local media work in advance
• Communication with the Migros Culture Percentage; bilateral agreements or kick-off meeting

What you bring with you

• Experience in moderating and leading participatory workshops or participation processes (a professional qualification is an advantage)
• An established and diverse team of at least two and no more than five people who already have experience in collaborating as a team as well as an appropriate track record (independent or with legal sponsorship)
• Willingness to take responsibility for the planning, organisation and implementation of project spaces (planning over several months)
• Eagerness to act as an interface between the Migros Culture Percentage, participants and local partners
• An existing network of socially relevant organisations and stakeholders
• English (fluent) and German, French or Italian (fluent)

What we offer

• A service contract with flat-rate remuneration per event (see below)
• Participation in the annual learning festival (for networking and specialist exchange between actors in the field of participation)
• Visibility as a host team with a picture on the programme page of the Migros Culture Percentage
• Data storage for host teams to share existing documents and templates
• An opportunity to get involved in the overarching further development of the Migros Culture Percentage's funding programme

Migros Culture Percentage 

The Social Affairs team at the Social Affairs & Culture division of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives promotes social cohesion, supports social involvement and encourages constructive dialogue and meeting formats. 

Project space funding programme

• A project space is a local workshop in which interested voluntary participants from the region work together to address specific issues arising from projects.
• Thematically, project spaces are open to all kinds of projects that promote harmonious coexistence.
• As an experienced host team, you will create a suitable framework for interactive co-creation, collaboration and networking.
• Each project space lasts between three and four hours. In essence, it is based on the formats of the development space and the project forge, although there is flexibility in terms of the chosen methodology and implementation.
• The aim is to promote social cohesion at the local level and strengthen the self-efficacy and resilience of the participants. The funding programme thereby contributes to the strategic field of action known as “Shaping the Future” (2024–2027).

If you have any questions, please write to sandro.hodel@mgb.ch.

Photo: Anna-Tina Eberhard