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Environmental Entrepreneurship Coach
| Statut : | Comblé |
|---|---|
| Organisation : | Environmental Youth Alliance |
| Acronyme : | EYA |
| Type : | Organisme non gouvernemental |
| Mandat : | Founded in 1991, the Environmental Youth Alliance is one of Canada's largest youth environmental organizations, employing over 80 youth annually. We are active locally and abroad within three main areas: 1) renewable energy and energy efficiency; 2) urban greening and entrepreneurship; 3) citizen engagement in governance. We are unique in that we give youth access to high-level environmental work and training. |
| Adresse : | PO BOX 34097 Station D Vancouver, British Columbia, V6J 4M1 FAX: (604) 689-4242 |
| Veuillez visiter le site Internet de l'organisation offrant ce stage pour connaître ses exigences avant de lui envoyer votre curriculum vitae. | |
| Personne ressource : | Karun Koernig |
| Courriel : | environmental projects coordinator (brazil) susan@eya.ca food security assessor (brazil) susan@eya.ca international global partnership initiative coordinator (kenya) intlinterns@eya.ca environmental projects coordinator (brazil) susan@eya.ca environmental entrepreneurship coach (kenya) intlinterns@eya.ca |
| Site Web en français : | |
| Site Web en anglais : | www.eya.ca |
| Pays : | Kenya |
| Ville : | Nairobi |
| Secteur : | Entreprises et autres services |
| Description du stage : |
The goal of UN Habaitat Global Partnership Initiative is creating
effective and sustainable models for urban youth development, employment and
sustainable livelihoods in Africa. The concept recognizes youth as assets in
their community, and is focused on youth led modalities in service delivery
where capacity exists. The project is based on a partnership between UN
agencies, civil society member states, youth NGOs and local authorities. One
such example is the One Stop centre in Nairobi. It is a youth focused centre
where young people become involved in transforming their communities. Using
both peer to peer, as well as, adult mentorship approaches youth gain skills
and access to opportunities including: - livelihood skills and entrepreneurship - safer communities - involvement in decision making - information technology - leadership for social change Overseas The intern will be resoponsible for coaching over 50 low-income youth from informal settlements in Nairobi will in the steps of micro-entrepreneurship and employment. This will include introduction to simple business planning, sales projections and marketing. However, as well the participants desire to create a better community will be catered for by by including topics such as environmentally and socially beneficial entrepreneurship. After the course the intern will provide ongoing coaching to the intern for several months to monitor their progress and provide support and guidance. |
| Organisation d'accueil : | UN Habitat |
| Détails au sujet de l'organisation d'accueil : | The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. |
