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Atlas Corps Fellowship for Communications & Digital Marketing Professionals

The Atlas Corps Fellowship engages global professionals committed to social impact in 12-18 months of service with organizations in the U.S. to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global leaders. Application Deadline: July 30, 2023. Atlas Corps is accepting applications from communications and digital marketing professionals to be considered for the Fellowship. Fellows will develop their skills by serving at mission-driven organizations to create engaging content, manage social media, and develop marketing campaigns to increase visibility and engagement. These Fellows will also support the Atlas Corps mission of strengthening U.S.-based organizations by contributing their international perspective and expertise to advancing social impact goals. Candidates may use their skills and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Brand and Social Media Management: Managing social media channels including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram; updating the website; developing a communications calendar; and creating a communications and engagement plan to increase brand visibility. Content Production & Graphic Design: Writing blog and social media posts; creating graphics for the website and social media; producing short videos; and designing communications products such as brochures, one-pagers, newsletters, factsheets, and the annual report. Digital Marketing: Executing digital campaigns through email, paid ads and social media; cultivating email lists; implementing audience targeting methods; tracking and analyzing communications metrics to ensure effective messaging; and creating digital toolkits. Public Relations: Identifying press outlets; conducting press outreach; writing press releases; and gathering and amplifying press stories relevant to the organization. Eligibility Requirements Candidates for this fellowship must have a college degree, be highly proficient in English, be no older than 35, and be committed to applying their experience in their home country or region after the program. Candidates should also have two years of experience in communications and digital marketing. Desired Eligibility Criteria: Applicants do not need to possess all of the desired eligibility criteria. However, competitive candidates for this opportunity will meet some of the preferred eligibility criteria. Soft Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; - Ability to think creatively; - Organizational and time management skills; - Detail-oriented; - Multitasker with the ability to manage several processes simultaneously and prioritize; - Team-builder with the ability to comfortably work across teams and departments with people from around the world, as well as an ability to work with different working styles; and - Flexibility, open-mindedness, and tolerance for uncertainty and risk. Software experience might include (but is not limited to): - Graphic design software tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or Canva - Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, or TikTok - Website management tools such as WordPress, Squarespace with CSS & HTML skills - Email marketing tools such as Mailchimp or Salesforce - Other communication tools such as Google Analytics, Optimizely, Clicktale, Hootsuite, Sprinklr, or YouTube For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Atlas Corps Fellowship for Communications & Digital Marketing Professionals   Read the full article

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World Trade Organization Young Professionals Programme 2024 - Call for Applications

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is looking for talented, highly qualified and dynamic individuals to join the 2024 Young Professionals Programme (YPP). A call for applications is now open for the programme, which aims at providing young professionals with an opportunity to develop their skills and gain experience in the field of international trade. Launched in 2016, the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a technical assistance programme overseen by the WTO’s Institute for Training and Technical Co-operation and funded by the Global Trust Fund. It is part of the WTO Secretariat’s efforts to increase diversity and broaden the members’ representation. The selected young professionals are allocated to a specific division of the Secretariat in accordance with the needs and priorities of the organization and based on the areas of interest of the young professionals. The candidates spend a year in the Secretariat learning about the organization’s work and contributing to its activities. The YPP is a unique opportunity for young professionals to gain valuable hands-on experience. YPP alumni have gone on to hold positions in international organizations (including the WTO), national governments and the private sector, working in the field of multilateral diplomacy and global trade. Requirements - Candidates up to the age of 32, as of 1 January 2023, from eligible countries are invited to submit their applications. - Candidates must also meet the other requirements of the programme. - The selected candidates will work at the WTO Secretariat for one year, starting in January 2024. - Applicants must be citizens from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) and members of the WTO. Duration One year without possibility of extension. Remuneration and benefits Participants under the programme receive a monthly salary of CHF 3,500. The WTO also provides appropriate medical cover and travel costs. How to Apply - The online application form can be accessed on the WTO e-Recruitment website and should be completed by 13 April 2023. - Preference is given to nationals from WTO members without any representation at the professional level in the Secretariat. Application Deadline: 13 April 2023. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Young Professionals Programme 2024 Join us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAM, LINKDIN. #OpportunityFree Read the full article

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ClimateLaunchpad 2023: The Green Business Ideas Competition for Entrepreneurs

ClimateLaunchpad: The Green Business Ideas Competition: The competition is your ticket to global success. Provided you have a green business idea and have what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Your idea can be an innovation in renewable energy, a sustainable transition in the food chain, a mind shift in urban mobility or any other way to tackle climate change. How it works - To enter the competition submit your idea or innovation with environmental impact. We’ll help you fast track that idea into a business and bypass all possible pitfalls along the way. You’ll learn how to get your idea funded and launched. - Once you are selected to join ClimateLaunchpad, the Boot Camp and coaching sessions will help you develop your idea to a rock-solid plan. You will pitch this during your National Final and the Regional Finals. - All entries will be reviewed and ideas that fit the bill of our competition get invited to join. Themes The selected themes for this year: - Adaptation & Resilience - Blue Economy - Circular Economies - Clean Energy - Food Systems - Sustainable Mobility - Urban Solutions - The Next Big Thing ClimateLaunchpad 2023 programme Once you’re accepted to join the competition, the games begin: Step 0: Mini-course After your application teams are automatically invited first for participation in a CLP Mini-course to help National Leads to make a better selection or to prepare you for the Boot Camp. Step 1: Boot Camp The top teams chosen by our National Leads take part in the ClimateLaunchpad National programme which kicks off with a multi-day digital Boot Camp. Our trainers will teach you all you need to know about jump-starting your business. Step 2: Intensive coaching and National Finals The Boot Camp is followed by a period of intensive coaching. You’ll perfect your pitch, value proposition and business model. After that, you’re ready to rock your National Final where you’ll pitch digitally for a National Jury. Step 3: Regional Finals The top teams of each country go to the Regional Finals where they pitch in front of the region’s best and brightest. Competition Timeline - Applications open March 1st 2023 - Online Course & Boot Camps March – July - National Finals June – mid-August - Regional Finals October/November Application Deadline: May 18, 2023 For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the ClimateLaunchpad 2023 green business ideas competition 2023 Join us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAM, and LINKDIN. #OpportunityFree Read the full article

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Join the International Youth Advisory Committee on Education and Youth Employment

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NL MFA) launched the Youth at Heart Strategy in 2020, putting young people at the heart of international policymaking, and investing in education and youth employment. . This strategy aims to improve the prospects of young people in the Sahel region, Horn of Africa, Middle East, and North Africa, as these focus regions have very young populations The International Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) will contribute to achieving the ambitions outlined in the strategy and ensure that NL MFA policies are better geared to match the reality of young people in the focus regions and beyond. The committee works with the ministry on several different themes. Every few months they will cooperate with the ministry on different themes, ranging from youth entrepreneurship to sexual health education, to policies related to digitalization. The Committee also functions as an interactive platform between youth and staff of the NL MFA. Young people from both the Netherlands and the focus regions will be part of the advisory committee. Being part of the YAC is also a learning process where room is given to ask questions and receive feedback. The YAC’s pilot phase ran from November 2021 to January 2023. Many important lessons were learned during this period, which has been helpful in ensuring a strong and robust second cohort. In the past year and a half, the YAC has been working extensively with the ministry on themes like Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights and skills and jobs programs. In addition to this, the YAC has contributed to the Policy Note for Foreign Trade & Development Cooperation and to the Africa Strategy of the ministry. They have spoken on several on- and offline events and record their own podcast ‘Hello, Future Speaking’. Requirements - 18-29 years of age as of March 23rd, 2023. - English language proficiency at B1 level or above. - (Online) intercultural communication skills. - Flexibility and availability to work 10 hours a week and attend online meetings as well as meet-up weeks in the Netherlands. - Reside in one of the focus regions: the Sahel, Horn of Africa, Middle East, North Africa, and the Netherlands. - Active in your local community and possess a large network of young people. - Socially involved and interested in development issues and foreign policy. - Able to handle perceived hierarchy and age differences. - Experience in working in a professional context. - Able to manage expectations, and provide clarity, transparency, and flexibility in the given assignment. - Growth potential. - Additional expertise and experience in the field of meaningful youth participation are seen as a plus, but not a requirement. Salary and Benefits - Monthly remuneration of €158. - All costs to and from the Netherlands (including visas, flights, and accommodation) will be covered. Responsibilities and Duties - Attend bi-annual meet-up weeks in the Netherlands in which goals and plans are determined jointly between the YAC and NL MFA (June 2023, January 2024, June 2024, and January 2025) - Liaise with NL MFA policy officers to define the collaboration around selected themes and policy areas. - Start conversations and work together with young people and relevant parties in your region and country. - Conduct research, create products (such as podcasts), and draft youth-centered development policy advice through thematic « tracks » and « sprints. » - Tracks: A long project with many instances of collaboration. - Sprints: A short, often one-time activity such as a brainstorming session or event. - Take up the role as a YAC member in a professional, confident, proactive, and flexible manner. - Make sure the questions or task, the envisioned result or product, and the timeframe are well understood. - Take ownership of the process and the result, including ensuring equal sharing of tasks between members involved in a track (track leader and other members). - Be readily available to regularly communicate via online messaging apps, email, etc. - Communicate openly and transparently with the MFA policy officers and/or NJR about any challenge during the cooperation, or in case certain meetings cannot be attended. - Take freedom and be creative in arriving at the agreed result/product, making use of any method you deem helpful. - As the YAC engages in public events, you must be willing to be seen in the public eye, both online and offline (arrangements can be made to ensure safety if necessary, such as using pseudonyms and image censoring). International Youth Advisory Committee Selection Procedure - Round 1: Selection based on CV - Round 2: Selection based on motivation - Round 3: Interview Please upload your CV and cover letter along with the application form. Note: only applicants who get invited for the interview will be contacted by April 7th. Interviews will take place between 17-20th of April. please note: due to the high amount of applications received from Kenya and Nigeria we will close applications for these countries on Sunday 19-03-23 23:59 (CET). Please note: due to the unexpectedly high amount of applications we are monitoring the applications closely and have the right to close applications for some or all countries. We cannot take applications through other mediums than our Typeform. Application Deadline: March 24, 2023, at 23:59 CET (might be closed beforehand if the number of applications surpasses our capacity) For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the NL MFA International Youth Advisory Committee Join us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, TELEGRAM, LINKEDIN #OpportunityFree Read the full article

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The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Internship Program 2023

The OPEC Fund offers an Internship Program enabling students from diverse academic backgrounds to experience work with an international organization.The Internship Program runs for between three and six months and is designed to: - Provide a framework to support students assigned to any OPEC Fund department so that the focus remains on enriching the student’s experience; - Provide an immersive experience so that students gain practical experience of working for an international organization; and - Provide the opportunity for students to understand the OPEC Fund’s vision, mission and related values.Interns are assigned to different departments/units depending on their interests and qualifications, and according to departmental needs. The Internship Program offers opportunities to focus on one or more of the following: public sector operations; private sector and trade finance operations; financial operations; risk management; strategic planning and economic services; internal audit; human resources; administration; communication; legal services; and information technology.OFID Internship Program 2023 Eligibility criteria - Applicants must be between 19 to 25 years of age and enrolled in an undergraduate program (having completed at least two years) or graduate program. - Alternatively, applicants may be recent graduates, having graduated a maximum of one year before the application deadline.Applicants must be: - Proficient in English. Knowledge of an additional language (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic) is an asset; - Computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office); - Keenly interested in the work of the OPEC Fund; - Able to demonstrate cultural awareness; and - Able to demonstrate the OPEC Fund’s core values (Integrity, Empowerment, Excellence, Innovation, Community).Work assignments undertaken by interns may include: - Conducting research; - Writing documents; - Organizing information; and - Assisting employees with their day-to-day work.How to ApplyCandidates must submit: - The online application form; - A Curriculum Vitae (CV); - A copy of their university diploma or equivalent, or an original letter of confirmation from a university/school certifying the applicant is / was an undergraduate student; - A copy of their most recent university transcripts, showing the cumulative GPA or equivalent; and - A short statement in English (about 150-250 words) outlining their motivation for applying.Successful candidates must be able to present a valid health or medical insurance policy for Austria or a similar certificate proving he / she will be fully covered from a medical perspective for the duration of the program.Due to a large volume of applications, the OPEC Fund will only enter into further correspondence with shortlisted candidates.Please keep in mind: - All applications must be in English; - Please upload the statement and transcripts under the ‘Additional documents’ section of the application form; and - Please answer all the questions on the application form.Application Deadline: UnspecifiedFor More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the OFID Internship Program 2023

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United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award 2023 (US$ 150,000 Prize)

Each year, the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award recognizes several individuals, groups, or organizations that have shown exceptional dedication in protecting and assisting refugees, internally displaced or stateless people.The UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award is given annually to an individual, group or organization that has shown outstanding dedication and service to people forced to flee their homes or people who are stateless. Since 2017, we have also recognized several regional winners each year. Learn about past winners at unhcr.org/nansen. Nominations - Anyone may nominate a candidate for the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. If you nominated someone in the past but they did not win, you may nominate them again. - The strongest nominations will provide a detailed account of the candidate’s work and results for displaced or stateless people, as well as three solid references to vouch for their character and impact. References should not all come from the same organization or group.Selection criteria - Candidates may be individuals, groups or organizations. - Their work must have a direct and positive impact on the lives of forcibly displaced or stateless people. - Their work relates to a major displacement situation or issue. This year we especially encourage nominations that relate to inclusion or solutions, which will be central themes of the Global Forum on Refugees in December 2023, but this is optional. - They devote substantial time and effort to support forcibly displaced or stateless people, going above and beyond the call of duty and outside their expected role. - They have the capacity to successfully implement a suitable project with the prize money (US$100,000 for the global laureate, US$25,000 for regional winners). - They have three strong references.Selection process The global laureate and regional winners are chosen by an independent Selection Committee and will be announced in late 2023. The selection process remains strictly confidential, and no information regarding the status of your nomination will be released.Application Deadline: 17 March 2023.For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award 2023

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