Sustainability Opportunities to Jump On
There are lots of opportunities in the sustainability space that you can jump on. We have compiled some of these opportunities so that you may scale your career and build on skills.
Let’s dig in:
1. International Labour Organisation is looking for an intern to join the YOUTH team at the ILO, with a focus on supporting (i) the implementation of the project/initiative on Advancing Young People’s Engagement and Meaningful Participation in the PROSPECTS Partnership (ii) technical work on youth employment issues, particularly in fragile and forced displacement settings.
Deadline: April 29, 2024
2. Praxis is inviting applications for the Nonprofit Accelerator Program aimed at supporting early-stage founders in growing their ventures. The accelerator program will run from September 2024 to May 2025. Successful applicants will receive an unrestricted grant of $50,000 upon completion, along with access to expert mentoring, transformative content and spiritual formation guidance and a global peer community.
Deadline: May 22, 2024.
Apply: https://www.praxislabs.org/nonprofit-accelerator
3. Africa Women in Media (AWiM) is looking for a Volunteer social media manager who will work remotely to oversee the management of their social media platforms. They will play a crucial role in helping AWiM connect with its target audience, build relationships and drive meaningful online interactions. The volunteer will work alongside a diverse team and acquire valuable experience in writing and editorial work.
Deadline: April 30, 2024.
Apply: https://awimnews.com/vacancy-social-media-manager-volunteer/
4. Global Schools Program is calling for applications for its Advocates Program designed for teachers and school leaders working at the pre-primary, primary and secondary school levels. Successful applicants will receive online training on Sustainable Development Goals and learn innovative ways to integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into their classrooms. Upon completion, educators will be awarded the title of Global Schools Advocate and receive the Global Schools Advocate Toolkit to begin the integration of ESD in their schools.
Deadline: May 16, 2024.
Apply: https://www.globalschoolsprogram.org/apply
5. Are you ready for Girl Up Kenya Leadership Summit? Girl Up Kenya’s Leadership Summit is back for its 2nd year – and this year’s event is filled with inspiring gender justice speakers and opportunities to collaborate with fellow youth activists from all corners of Kenya and beyond.
Register: https://bit.ly/43X9e5C
6. Are you passionate about using futures and foresight methods to tackle challenges in your community or on a global scale? If so, the NGFP Fellowship offers you a chance to nurture your project and connect with a global network of forward-thinking change-makers. Dedicated to individuals aged 18-35, as well as those older with less than 5 years of foresight experience, this fellowship empowers emerging practitioners to make a real impact.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Apply: https://nextgenforesight.org/fellowship/apply/
7. AEF invites youth led organizations, cities/local authorities, think-tanks, civil society platforms and NGOs inspiring, empowering, and connecting local youth actors through dialogue to help shape a strong, mutually beneficial partnership between Africa and Europe to tackle contemporary challenges, to take part in this year’s scheme.
Deadline: May 23, 2024
8. Apply to Become a Delegate for the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024 – Leading the Digital Transformation (Hybrid: Online and Washington DC). Open to all nationalities. Gain global exposure, networking, showcasing initiatives, mentorship, and insights into digital transformation and sustainable technology.
9. Are you passionate about crafting opinion articles? Apply now for the African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program! Through this PAID fellowship, gain access to expert instructors, a 12-month writing fellowship, publication opportunities in top newspapers and chances for TV and radio features.
