Alumni Opportunities

Agripreneurship: A Path to the Future

This three-part course provides information on the various pathways available to young professionals to strengthen the agricultural economy and provide employment opportunities within their communities. From the benefits of food security and how agripreneurs can make a positive impact on society, to a look at the agricultural value chain and how the use of technology and marketing increases the opportunities available for agripreneurs, to the tools needed to invest and partner with agricultural producers to create an successful enterprise.

Womenpreneur Ambassador

Become a Womenpreneur Ambassador! Womenpreneur Initiative is calling for applications for their Ambassador program.

Since its establishment in 2016, Womenpreneur has reached thousands of women and convened over 20 global events across different countries, providing visibility, social impact, and resources for women in the ecosystem and beyond.

Womenpreneur has been nominated change-making initiative by the World Bank, organized initiatives and events for more than 3000 participants in the last two years, and has representatives in 10 countries.  More info here.

The ambassadors organize and represent Womenpreneur at events, share and promote our messages and take part in social campaigns throughout the year. Womenpreneur provides their ambassador’s media visibility, a global community, networking opportunities and career transformation.

Eligibility:

• Candidates should distinguish themselves for their social engagement, for carrying out actions that empower women in the ecosystem;
• Integrity and morality are key features to us, that is why candidates’ aspirations and values must be compatible with our activities and objectives;
• Having already some experience is valuable to us, but, most of all, we want that candidates stay curious and genuine;
• be communicative, with a good self-control to accept critiques and engage in discussions by bringing reasonable arguments;
• The ability to commit time and effort to the role;
• This position should not be used for commercial purposes or to spread ideologies;
• Open to all regions.

Do you want to be part of the change? 

United Nations Industrial Development Organization Internship

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is now accepting applications for interns. This internship provides current university students with a great opportunity to tackle challenging assignments, utilizing the combination of theoretical knowledge and on-the-job training you will acquire. The program also allows you to attain insight on how attempts are made to solve problems confronting developing economies in the area of industrialization. Internships vary from 3 to 6 months and can be extended up to 9 months.

You can apply for a UNIDO internship at anytime. Doing so, your name will be added to the list of applicants interested in the internship field of your choice. When the need for a new intern in a particular area arises, we will draw on the list of applicants of that respective field. Please note that applications should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the start of the intended period.

 Internships at UNIDO's Headquarters (Vienna, Austria) are in the current fields:

• Agriculture
• Business and Technology
• Communications and External Relations
• Energy and Environment
• Finance and Accounting
• Gender Mainstreaming
• Human Resources
• Information Technologies
• Law
• Project Management
• Research and Statistics

Afrika Youth Movement - Global Advisory Committee

Afrika Youth Movement (AYM) is a global African community of more than 10,000 organizations, youth activists, scholars, citizens and survivors from more than 40 countries. AYM’s mission is to connect young change-agents around a common vision, empower them with the confidence and capability and mobilize them to organize and execute change in Africa.

The Global Advisory Committee will be a critical component to this group, providing us with trusted and informed guidance on AYM’s work.

AYM is are currently looking for 5-8 committed individuals to serve as AYM Global Advisors. Working on a voluntary basis, you will be a sounding board to AYM, providing much-needed advice on some key growth areas.

Your key working relationships will be with the Power Team who oversee the implementation of all AYM activities, the Founding Chair and the Accountability who provide guidance on governance areas.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience working in one of the following areas: movement building and youth rights in Africa and/or diaspora
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following areas: Movement building, Global/Regional advocacy, Resource mobilization and partnership development, Strategic planning, and operations management, Youth development, Public Relations
• Functional spoken and written competency in English and another language French/Arabic/Portuguese
• Under the age of 39
• Committed to the vision and mission of Afrika Youth Movement
• Are able to think big, be ambitious, resilient and fearless
• Are committed to being enthusiastic as outlined above
• Able to commit 4-6 hours a month and available to attend quarterly Global Advisory meetings.
• Have reliable access to the Internet

To apply submit your CV and a brief cover letter (maximum 250 words) to [email protected] with ‘AYM Global Advisor Application’ in the subject line.

Toptal Scholarships for Women

The Toptal Scholarship is committed to empowering the next generation of female CEOs, founders, and world leaders who want to change the world. They support determined and changemaking women with a $10,000 scholarship that provides meaningful support, so you can focus on developing yourself as a future leader. They also provide one year of mentorship from a Toptal expert with the skills and knowledge you need to help put you on the right path.  Globally, women are still underrepresented in many fields and positions of leadership. Toptal believes in providing opportunities for exceptional women to break through barriers and accomplish extraordinary outcomes.

This program is for ambitious women, 16 years or older, who are passionate about making some meaningful change for a community or cause they care about. This program is open to women from all walks of life who are currently pursuing or aiming to pursue any type of education program. Toptal is are awarding one prize per region to current residents of Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. See the website for application timelines.

To apply you must:

1. Create a plan - A great idea deserves a solid plan. Think through how you would want to change the world after you complete your education and what type of skilled mentorship that would make the biggest difference toward making it happen.

2. Write a blog post - Synthesize your vision and plan into a blog post of at least 1,000 words including an overview of what difference you want to make in the world and what resources you need to make it happen. Also, clarify why this change is needed and who will benefit.

3. Submit an application - Fill out the application by clicking "Apply Now" below. Within your application, complete all required fields and be sure to include the link to your blog post where you overview your vision and plan.

This opportunity is open to women over the age of 16 and all YES countries are eligible to apply. Each region has a different timeline:

Africa - September 30, 2018

Oceania - October 31, 2018

Asia - November 30, 2018

Europe - January 31, 2019

Americas - March 31, 2019

OGP IRM National Researchers

The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is seeking individuals to carry out research at the national level in a variety of countries to assess government progress on implementation of their OGP Action Plans.

The IRM is a key means by which all stakeholders can monitor progress within participating countries. By tracking and publicizing progress, it promotes strong accountability between member governments and citizens.

The IRM works primarily by conducting independent assessments and reporting for each OGP participating government. Each national progress report assesses the development and implementation of action plans, and develops technical recommendations.

Candidates from the following YES countries are invited to apply: Afghanistan, Albania, Indonesia, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, and the Philippines. 

Candidates from Kaduna, Nigeria and South Cotabato, Philippines are also encouraged to view the post for local researchers here.

CommonWealth100 Online Leadership Program

Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership program from Common Purpose that equips the next generation with 21st century leadership skills. The program is held online every month, with the next trainings on August 10 - 31 and September 7 - 28, 2018.

Using an interactive platform, you will work with a diverse group of young leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore Open Source Leadership: a new leadership model co-created with over 1,000 young Commonwealth leaders.

This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future. What’s more, everyone who completes Commonwealth100 receives the Open Source Leadership Badge: an online badge you can use to set yourself apart, as a 21st Century leader.

Commonwealth100 Program Outcomes:

• Produce a more socially-conscious generation of leaders
• Create a network of young leaders in touch with each other
• Foster current and future global partnerships between young leaders
• Frame a fresh, bold, principled, networked Commonwealth of the future

Eligibility:

• You must be at least 18 years old to apply
• You must be from a Commonwealth country

Cultural Vistas Train USA Program

The Cultural Vistas Train USA Program provides university students, recent graduates, and professionals from around the world the opportunity to enhance their skills and experience the United States through career-focused internships and training programs lasting up to 12 or 18 months. All applicants must be 18 years old and able to demonstrate recent experience in the field for which they are requesting an internship or training experience in order to participate. Applicants must also have related work or education within the 6 months prior to the program start date. Participation for this opportunity goes from Jan.23.19 to Jan.23.19.

Cultural Vistas Internship Program in Germany

The Cultural Vistas Internship Program in Germany provides the opportunity for students to gain valuable international work skills, improve their German language ability, and experience German life and culture firsthand. Internship placements are available in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, finance, tourism, IT, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, German studies and economics. Candidates must be 18–30 years of age and enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university for the duration of the program. Two years of post-secondary instruction in German or the equivalent (extra language training is available, if needed) are required. Participation for this opportunity goes from Jun.01.18 to Aug.31.18.

SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship

The SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship is awarded to international undergraduate and graduate students in recognition of exemplary academic achievement and participation in the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. The SVSU YES Alumni Scholarship is a renewable award of $1,500 per year throughout your studies at SVSU. No formal application is required. Participation for this opportunity goes from Jan.01.18 to Apr.30.18.