Mission and objectives

Practical support for trade-led business The world faces monumental economic challenges, with the most vulnerable battered by social and economic instability. We at ITC are working to change this through trade for good. We offer small businesses, policymakers and business support organizations in developing countries an array of trade-related practical training, advisory services, and a wealth of business intelligence data. We help micro, small and medium-sized businesses become more competitive and help to create better regulatory environments for trade. We are empowering women, youth and refugees through jobs. Through our programmes, projects, services and data, we are helping drive digital connectivity and a global transition to green, sustainable trade.

Context

Awareness raising for Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) Openings: 12 Regions: Africa, MENA, South America, Asia, Europe, Central America Commitment: 1-5 hours per week Duration: 12 weeks Role Overview Youth Advocate Volunteers will serve as regional promoter, promoting youth entrepreneurship, engaging young entrepreneurs, and strengthening the Ye! Community network by highlighting the call for application for the Youth Ecopreneur Programme. The Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), powered by the International Trade Centre and the G20 Global Land Initiative (UNCCD), supports young entrepreneurs who are leading the way in green business innovation and advancing sustainable solutions. YECO is a comprehensive journey encompassing the Global Bootcamp with training and workshops, the Global Accelerator with coaching, mentorship, and tailored masterclasses, and culminating in the Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Awards. In 2024, YECO attracted over 850 applications from more than 100 countries, with 125 exceptional young entrepreneurs selected to participate in the Global Bootcamp. We are soon launching the 2025 application phase and will need support in raising awareness of this opportunity.

Task Description

We are seeking the support of 12 Online Volunteers to help us raise awareness and visibility on the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) among youth entrepreneurs with a sustainable business (below 35 years old). Find out more about the programme here: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yeco For this purpose selected Online Volunteers, under the supervision and guidance of the YECO manager and the communication team will support by: – Discuss and determine the target audience, including needs – Develop outreach strategy and implementation – Support the creation of new material by advising on content and messaging – Promote the Youth Ecopreneur Programme within networks and social circles. – Share YECO updates on TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, blogs/websites. – Post insights and discussions on the Ye! Community Live Feed. – Engage with youth entrepreneurs and encourage participation in your region. – Advocate for youth entrepreneurship and sustainability businesses Each volunteer should amplify 8-12 posts during the application phase. Each volunteer is expected to outreach to at least 5 different youth opportunity groups on social media in their region to amplify the message and refer back to the Ye! community social media pages. Selected Online Volunteers will be provided with information and material relevant and necessary to perform the task. Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to network with the communication team and develop and hone their skills in communications and related areas while contributing to positive change through raising awareness among the target community.

Competencies and values

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