The Global Schools Program
The Global Schools Program is an initiative led by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) in support of UNESCO’s Global Action Program on Education for Sustainable Development (GAP-ESD).
The vision of the program is to generate interest about sustainable development in schools in an effort to educate and engage students with the SDGs and to encourage them to prioritize the goals in their lifestyles, behaviors, education and professional careers as these goals provide a framework for a better world that children could live in the future. The program aims to do this by transforming learning environments globally and making schools the hubs of education and leadership on SDGs, ultimately becoming vehicles for empowering and mobilizing students and young people to help implement the SDGs in their communities.
- Integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into school settings.
- Increase the capacities of educators and teachers to more effectively deliver education on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Provide youth with opportunities to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level.
How can I apply?
We are looking for passionate, motivated and hardworking young people between the ages of 18-30 to serve as Global Schools Advocates. If you fit the criteria, apply before June 1st, 2019.
Please note that the Global Schools Ambassador is a voluntary non-paid position.
Primary criteria
At time of applying for this role:
- Candidate MUST possess a good command of the English language.
- Candidate MUST have excellent public speaking skills, be capable of communicating well with key stakeholders and partners.
- Candidate MUST be able to commit at least 6-8 hours per week for this role.
- Candidate MUST be aged between 18-30 in order to be eligible for this role.
- Candidate MUST be absolutely self-driven, accountable and responsible for meeting his/her goals
Secondary Criteria
In order to be an advocate one must have:
- COMMITMENT - Candidate SHOULD be able to demonstrate that they are committed to the vision of the program and capable of working in compliance with the standards and level of professionalism set by Global Schools.
- FLEXIBILITY - Candidate SHOULD be flexible and capable of working with multiple deadlines and coordinate activities with multiple time zones - this may include late-night calls and meetings.
- VERSATILITY - Candidate SHOULD be extremely versatile, especially in dealing with the challenges posed by a newly formed and rapidly expanding organisation.
- SELF-DRIVE: Candidates SHOULD be self-driven and able to contact schools and local stakeholders with minimal supervision.