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Call for expert practitioners: RAN Expert PoolFollowing the new framework contract launched in January 2020 for four years (which specifications can be found here), the Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) is renewing the expert pool. Therefore, we are looking for expert first-line practitioners, including hybrid profiles academic/practitioners.As is mentioned in the ‘Fifteenth Progress Report towards an effective and genuine Security Union’ , RAN has proven to be one of the most important networks for first-line practitioners from around the EU dealing with prevention and countering radicalisation. Several policy documents highlighting the role of RAN can be found here.Within RAN, first-line practitioners can exchange expertise and knowledge, share lessons learnt, and identify good practices and recommendations to support the work of different stakeholders in Member States.The RAN Expert PoolThe RAN expert pool consists of radicalisation experts and practitioners which can be selected for subcontracting services. Experts in the pool stand out among their fellow practitioners because of their in-depth know-how on a specific topic combined with their capacity to transfer this know-how to others. Experts fulfil the role of a ‘practitioner-plus’ or tutor, by supporting other practitioners in the ongoing development both by lecturing, training and by means of writing.The call for the expert pool is open from 12 May 2020 until 26 May 2020.Applicants will be informed on the selection in the first week of June 2020.Read the full version of the callApplication form 