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, Malawi
Assignment Context Are you passionate about environmental sustainability, innovation and program development? As the Environmental Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Advisor with Mzuzu e-Hub in Mzuzu City, Malawi, you will contribute to building capacity by strengthening the knowledge in environmental sustainability, climate action and innovation. In this role, you will also support in developing new environmental programs and training materials for youth entrepreneurs. Apply today and make an impact on environmental sustainability in the entrepreneurship space in Malawi! Roles and Responsibilities Support the team in developing and implementing environment eco-friendly programming by repositioning Mzuzu e-Hub as an environmental conscious organization Collaborate with the team in the development of an environmental sustainability strategy and action plan Assist in the development curriculum by conducting environmental sustainability training to entrepreneurial youth and eco businesses to strengthen their environment sustainability and climate action plans Guide staff in developing program components tools, activities and training videos in support of grass root level youths in sustainability, climate action, innovation in agribusiness, manufacturing and information technology Assist Mzuzu e-Hub and youth entrepreneurs on the assessment compliance on current and future energy, environmental policies and legislations at local, national and federal levels Share best practices in managing compliance objectives by reducing energy usage, water and waste Collaborate with the team to ensure that youth, particularly young women and marginalized youth, are included in any capacity strengthening activities focusing on environmental program development Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC. Experience and Qualifications Degree in environmental studies or a related field A solid understanding of current environmental legislation and how it impacts commercial decision making Experience in environmental sustainability businesses and enterprises is an asset Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development Experience living and working internationally considered an asset Written and oral fluency in English. Project Description Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth. Partner Description Mzuzu e-Hub is an entrepreneurship and innovation hub in Malawi providing working space and technical assistance to start-up and early-stage companies by linking them to a network of services for success. It was established with the aim of building a community of entrepreneurs creating innovative solutions for their communities to foster job creation and poverty eradication. The hub focuses on start-up incubation, business development, networking, and capacity building. Mzuzu e-Hub facilitates structured mentorship between young entrepreneurs and innovators with established experts, researchers and icons in technology and business leading to increased skills development. Support Package Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment Language training in country of assignment, where required Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance Airfare to and from the assignment country Visa/work permit Pre-departure medical exam Health insurance Vaccinations and antimalarial medication Criminal record verification Vacation leave entitlement Debriefing after completion of assignment An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
Date Posted: Dec 2, 2024
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Dec 30
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Jamaica, Jamaica
Are you passionate about youth empowerment and education? Do you have e-learning design and development skills to share? As the E-Learning Design and Development Advisor with Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, Jamaica, you will support Jamaica 4-H Clubs Clover Online Training Institute (COTI) to design and develop their free online courses to 4-H clubs, leaders, agri-project participants, and other Jamaica 4-H Club stakeholders. Apply today to have an impact for youth in Jamaica! Roles and Responsibilities Assist in gathering information for course material for courses in Agriculture, Home Economics Value Addition, Environmental and Climate Change Create and edit multimedia content (audio, video, images) for course content using appropriate image and video software Liaise with the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Public Relations Unit on the promotion of the Clover Online Training Institute Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC. Experience and Qualifications ELearning content development experience Knowledge of ELearning authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS), especially Moodle as a course management system Proficient in the use of photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop/Gimp Proficient in the use of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro / Shotcut Strong writing, storyboarding, and verbal communication skills Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset Experience living and working internationally considered an asset Written and oral fluency in English. Project Description WUSC Caribbean is implementing a five-year project - the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project, which will promote climate resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth to increase the economic prosperity of women and youth (female and male) in more sustainable agricultural markets in the Caribbean. The project builds on learning from the Promotion of Regional Opportunities for Produce through Enterprises and Linkages (PROPEL) project and is a multi-country economic growth project, funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) being implemented in Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.
Date Posted: Oct 11, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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, Dominica
Are you passionate about volunteering in a space where you can enhance agricultural productivity and economic prosperity for youth and women by supporting market actors to respond effectively to data? Do you have program evaluation or monitoring and evaluation skills to share? Apply today to have an impact on youth and women in Dominica! As the Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor with The Ministry of Agriculture, Blue & Green Economy in Roseau, Dominica, you will support the team in establishing a monitoring and evaluation system to assess the effectiveness and impact of their programming. Roles and Responsibilities Develop tools and resources to consistently capture key reporting data Support program staff in integrating evidence-based best practices into project planning and management approaches, and propose strategies to increase project/program impact on outcomes; Facilitate the use of data and learning from existing economic opportunities programs to promote evidence-based learning, reflection and decision making within programs/ projects; Support program managers/technical team to establish result measurements and knowledge management systems to accurately capture and report economic activities and system change results Support the design and delivery of Monitoring and Evaluation training to staff Support the development of data gathering tools as well as the use of software in capturing critical data required for increasing agricultural productivity and economic enhancement; primarily setting baseline and assessing progress in clearly evaluating Agriculture’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment. Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal. Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC. Experience and Qualifications Relevant degree in Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Agriculture Economics, Development Studies or a related field. Additional training at postgraduate level in Monitoring and Evaluation, project planning and public sector management considered an asset Excellent writing and analytical skills Experience in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel and Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a member of a team Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise. A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering. Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset Experience living and working internationally considered an asset. Written and oral fluency in English. Support Package Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment Language training in country of assignment, where required Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance Airfare to and from the assignment country Visa/work permit Pre-departure medical exam Health insurance Vaccinations and antimalarial medication COVID-19 PCR testing Criminal record verification Vacation leave entitlement Debriefing after completion of assignment An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime! Partner Description The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue & Green Economy in the Commonwealth of Dominica is a Government Department. Its mission is to protect and sustainably leverage Dominica’s marine and terrestrial assets, and cultural heritage in a dynamic, social and gender inclusive manner; aimed at enhancing food and nutrition security, contributing to economic growth and improving livelihoods; achieved through a robust policy, legislative framework, enforcement mechanisms and infrastructure and with access to human, financial and technological resources. Specific goals include: Effective and efficient leadership To establish Dominica as the Global Centre for Agricultural Resilience To increase the contribution of agriculture to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)/ economic growth To create the enabling environment for national food security Sustainable use of natural resources in the sector (i.e. marine, terrestrial and energy)- Enhance livelihoods in the sector Poverty reduction Enhance food production Promotion of growth in the green and blue economy and increase contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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, Malawi
Assignment Context Are you passionate about girls' education and empowerment? Do you have resource mobilization skills to share? As the Resource Mobilization Advisor with Foundation for Civic Education and Social Empowerment in Blantyre, Malawi, you will support in conducting donor mapping and developing a resource mobilization strategy to secure funds for ongoing operations. In this role, you will also support the development of funding proposals and concepts. Apply today to have an impact in the women and girl's rights and economic empowerment work in Malawi! Roles and Responsibilities Collaborate with staff to identify a diverse portfolio of funding opportunities by conducting intensive donor mapping In collaboration with staff respond to funding calls, develop proposals and concept papers Identify resource mobilization opportunities using different platforms and increase capacities by providing guidance on establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with donors Support in developing resource mobilization strategy and work plan with specific time frames Conduct training to increase staff capacity in resource mobilization strategy implementation and the use of monitoring and evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes of the strategy Collaborate with the team to ensure that youth, particularly young women and marginalized youth, are included in any capacity strengthening activities focused on program development and resource mobilization Ensure an Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action lens is applied when defining the services and programs Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during, or after the assignment. Volunteers will be equipped with the tools, training, and support to achieve these goals Volunteers will also have one virtual check-in with the Public Engagement Officer throughout the course of their assignment Set up a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the WUSC fundraising platform and share it in your networks. Volunteers will be supported with the tools, training and support to achieve the fundraising goal Submit reports as required by the partner organization and by WUSC. Experience and Qualifications Degree in social sciences, business administration, or a related field Demonstrated experience in developing institutional partnerships Experience with fundraising and resource mobilization in the not-for-profit sector Minimum two (2) years relevant professional experience in your field of expertise A commitment to gender equality, youth inclusion, and international volunteering Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset Experience living and working internationally considered an asset Written and oral fluency in English. Project Description Volunteering for development is one of the important ways in which WUSC pursues its mission. The IGNI+E project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, supports over 70 partner organizations to advance gender equality and the economic empowerment of 1.2 million youth around the world. IGNI+E harnesses the knowledge, capacity and expertise of skilled Canadians through volunteer assignments and public engagement activities to assist partners in improving their performance, advocating for gender equality, and implementing more sustainable, innovative and inclusive initiatives and services for poor and marginalised youth, particularly young women. Overseas, our volunteers collaborate with a wide variety of partners, including enterprise and social enterprise development incubators, skills training centres, women’s organizations, and youth groups. In Canada, WUSC works with institutions and individuals to identify, prepare, and support volunteers who travel overseas to support our partners. Our network in Canada also works with WUSC to raise awareness among Canadians to inspire greater action on global development issues. Our collective focus is on sustainable and inclusive changes to create a better world for youth. Partner Description Foundation for Civic Education and Social Empowerment is a young women-led advocacy and service delivery youth organization promoting rights of young people particularly the most vulnerable adolescent girls and young women, Gender based survivors, people living with HIV and AIDS and disabilities and rights holders. Our programs include advocacy on women health issues including sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR), sexual and gender based violence, women economic justice, girl child education sponsorship, active participation and human rights, humanitarian response, livelihoods, networking and collaboration. These programs aim at strengthening women and girl’s agency, voice and participation in the areas of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) including HIV/AIDS and safe abortion, Education, Sexual and Gender and Based Violence (SGBV), ensuring gender equitable social norms, attitudes, and behavioral change at community and individual levels. They promote a culture of self-reliance among young people through sustainable livelihood activities that generate income and social capital leading to attainment of better living standards among the young people. They support the active participation of the young people in decision making positions and popularize the principles of democratic practices and good governance and building young women and girls’ leadership skills through empowerment and building of socio-economic capabilities. Their programs target the young women, adolescent girls as primary target while the youth and women remain secondary target. Support Package Support and guidance from the WUSC Volunteer Mobilization Team prior to departure and from WUSC Country Team while on assignment Pre-departure training to learn about the volunteering for development program, gain practical skills for living and working in an intercultural context and network with other volunteers In-country orientation upon arrival in country of assignment Language training in country of assignment, where required Modest monthly living and accommodation allowance Airfare to and from the assignment country Visa/work permit Pre-departure medical exam Health insurance Vaccinations and antimalarial medication Criminal record verification Vacation leave entitlement Debriefing after completion of assignment An incredible opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to global development, enhance your professional skills and participate in an experience of a lifetime!
Date Posted: Dec 2, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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, Cote D'Ivoire
Are you passionate about innovative solutions for waste transformation and recovery? Do you have skills in marketing, communication and corporate social responsibility (CSR) to share? As a marketing, communication and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy advisor, you will support the increase in awareness of the partner ECOPLAST INNOV, as well as its strategy for responding to societal and environmental issues with polluting companies through corporate social responsibility (CSR). Apply today to make an impact on environmental preservation and sustainable development in Côte d'Ivoire! Roles and responsibilities Support the design and implementation of marketing and communications strategies aligned with the company's CSR objectives and collaborate with company teams on transparent and engaged communication with customers, employees and investors regarding CSR initiatives Contribute to the development of communication campaigns aimed at promoting social responsibility initiatives and strengthening the company's image by identifying sales growth opportunities by highlighting the responsible aspects of products or services Support the coordination of collaborative projects related to development and social responsibility by facilitating strategic partnerships with organizations with a social or environmental vocation Support the implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of CSR initiatives on brand awareness and financial results by producing regular reports on progress made in the implementation of CSR projects Collaborate with the sales team to integrate the CSR dimension into sales arguments and create support tools Ensure that a gender equality lens is systematically applied in the implementation of all activities Participate in pre-assignment training Participate in at least 3 public engagement initiatives before, during or after the mission. Volunteers will receive the tools, training and support needed to achieve these goals. Volunteers will also have a virtual interview with the Public Engagement Manager throughout their mission Create a personalized volunteer fundraising page on the EUMC fundraising platform and share the page in networks. Volunteers will receive the tools, training and support needed to reach the fundraising goal Submit reports required by the partner organization and by EUMC. Experience and qualifications Degree and/or training in marketing, communications, business or a related field At least 2 years of experience in marketing, sales or communications roles Demonstrated experience in CSR project management In-depth knowledge of digital marketing tools and current social and environmental issues Demonstrated experience in a specific sector related to CSR and its practices (e.g. renewable energy, sustainable development, etc.) A commitment to gender equality and youth inclusion Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity Experience in facilitating groups and training, including content development, considered an asset International living and working experience is considered an asset Proficiency in written and oral French. Support Package Support and guidance from the EUMC team prior to assignment and from the EUMC in-country team during assignment. Pre-assignment training to learn about the development volunteer program Orientation in the EUMC country of assignment Language training in the country of assignment, if necessary Modest monthly living allowance Airfare to and from the country of assignment Visa/Work permit Medical examination before assignment Health insurance Vaccinations and antimalarial drugs Criminal record check Right to annual leave Assessment at the end of the assignment An incredible opportunity to make a significant contribution to global development, improve your professional skills and take part in a unique experience!
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2024
