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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