Young adults between the ages of 16-19 with a passion for global economic, social and political affairs are invited to apply for the British Council’s Changemakers program. According their website, those accepted will attend the Global Changemakers Global Summit on November 15-21 in the UK and have a chance to participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2010. Strong applicants will have a good command of English and a background in community activism, social entrepreneurship or volunteer work. Applications accepted online between August 1 - August 21.

Currently on Duke eRecruiting, you can find details about an exciting job opportunity with a start-up NGO in Kenya working on behalf of rural farm families living in chronic, extreme poverty. KOMAZA is seeking talented, self-starting and entrepreneurial professionals and recent graduates to join their team in Kenya as Project Associates.

KOMAZA’s key initiative involves a tree farming project which protects forest sustainability and provides farmers access to the high-value timber market. Their job description explains, “KOMAZA’s Project Associates are responsible for a variety of high-impact roles in our organization’s operational and strategic development. These positions are a rare and extremely selective opportunity to work in a stimulating environment while making a significant contribution to the fight against extreme poverty.”

You can find more details on this position, including contact information for the recruiter, on Duke eRecruiting until July 31.

Visions in Action is a nonprofit organization that places volunteers in Africa and Mexico performing administrative work and outreach to promote human rights, HIV/AIDS education and democratization. They have recently posted opportunities in Duke eRecruiting seeking volunteers in Liberia and South Africa who will received modest compensation and health insurance in exchange for a term of service. The interesting thing about this program is that the work is purely administrative rather than field work. Volunteers will be in an office environment where they will be preparing outreach and educational literature, writing grant proposals, as well as performing other support duties. This appears to be a great opportunity for people interested in international development who want to hone their research and writing skills. Visions in Action provides $350 per month plus accommodations, local travel & communication expenses (related to the position), basic health coverage and residency permit. Check them out in eRecruiting. They are currently seeking program development officers and program managers.

The British Universities North America Club, or BUNAC, is offering a program that assists young US citizens with securing a visa to work in the UK for up to six months. Be aware that you could secure this visa on your own instead of paying the $700 program fee to BUNAC. However, it is helpful to have an organization such as BUNAC to assist with navigating the complicated visa process with the UK governments. Plus they offer some other supports to program participants, such as in-country orientations and social events. Here are the details of this new program (pulled from the BUNAC website)…

How Intern in Britain works
The program opens on June 1st, 2009 and we will accept applications from June 8th. This new, once in a lifetime opportunity is exclusively available for US participants through BUNAC and comes after many months of negotiations with the UK government. From 1966 until the introduction of the new UK immigration rules in 2008, BUNAC successfully operated the Blue Card Work in Britain program which allowed tens of thousands of US students to take any job in the UK for up to six months. On this new internship program, participants are required to arrange the position before applying for a visa. Internships are subject to National Minimum Wage (NMW) legislation. The new program is officially known as the BUNAC Blue Card Internship Program UK and is a Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) supported by DIUS, (the UK Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills). As program sponsor, BUNAC is authorised to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to successful applicants who can then apply for a visa before entering Britain. We accept applications throughout the year. Applications and pre-departure support are handled in BUNAC’s office in Connecticut. In the UK participants attend an arrival orientation at BUNAC’s London Resource Center and have the full support and help of BUNAC throughout their stay.

CDC International announced this week that they are seeking candidates under the age of 32 to apply for the 2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship in Germany. This is a new initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). The program allows 15 fellows to attend a 5-day briefing on Germany’s renewable energy policies and structures and to complete an internship of 3-6 months with a leading renewable energy company or organization. The program will run from September 5 through December 19, 2009, with the possibility to apply for a program through March 19, 2009. Fellows will receive a stipend in the amount of 3,300 Euro as well as support for travel expenditures to and in Germany. As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the Fellowship seeks to further mutual understanding and transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy policies, to provide practical training for future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields, and to support renewable energy institutions in developing their human resources and transatlantic networks. Interested candidates should visit www.cdsintl.org/tref for additional information. Applications should be completed online by June 24, 2009.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the increase of opportunities in Singapore. Since then, the Duke Career Center has been contacted by an organization called Contact Singapore that facilitates a number of programs designed to increase talent in the growth industries throughout Singapore. This summer, they are offering a 10 week, paid internship (including airfare) for undergraduate or graduate students interested in science, engineering and research. This looks like a fantastic opportunity. The internship program is called Experience@Singapore and provides a week long study visit program to orientate students to the various aspects of Singapore life followed by an internship project where students will get the opportunity to work alongside top researchers at renowned research institutes. Details can be found on Duke eRecruiting or on the Experience@Singapore site.

Taken from mytravelbug.org:
My Travel Bug, Inc. is a nonprofit organization promoting the educational benefits of international travel. My Travel Bug, Inc. offers travel Fellowships for U.S. citizens financially unable to travel. These Fellowships provide stipends to top quality writers for trips overseas for 1, 2 or 3 months. All U.S. citizens over the age of 16, regardless of race, gender or religion, may apply for a Travel Bug Fellowship. Winning Fellows are required to write travelogues and take pictures of their trips. These stories, pictures and video are published on their website for the benefit of readers. The number of Fellowships offered varies according to annual fundraising efforts.

Save the Children in the UK is recruiting for 2009-2010 Child Protection Trainees. Eight trainees will be selected to gain hands-on experience in international humanitarian programs. The one year program is designed to enable participants to develop skills in order to launch a career in child protection with Save the Children or another international agency working in child protection. Countries where trainees have served in the past include Uganda, Colombia, Indonesia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Cote d’Ivoire, India, Kenya, Chad, Mozambique, Sudan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Peru, Myanmar (Burma), South Africa, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Nepal, and Lebanon.

This is a one year structured training program that includes a small salary, travel expenses and medical insurance. Application deadline is May 24, 2009. Trainees will be selected by August 2. For the complete application package, go to their job site and search by the title, “Child Protection Trainee Scheme.”

Which city has been ranked top convention city in Asia for 23 consecutive years, contains more than 7000 multinational companies, and has one of the highest per capita gross domestic products (GDP) in the world? You may be surprised (or not so much if you read the headline above) to learn that it is Singapore! It may be just a dot on the atlas, but Singapore is making an impressive name for itself on the world stage. And Singapore is hiring…big time. There are many jobs to be had in Singapore’s growth industries which range from finance, to biomedical science, to tourism, and more. The best news is that Singapore is very welcoming to American job seekers. Two organizations, Contact Singapore and the American Association of Singapore provide comprehensive resources for people seeking employment from the US. If you only want a taste of Singapore, consider the Work Holiday Programme (WHP) that allows undergraduates and graduates from overseas to experience living and working in Singapore for a short period.

It’s that time of year again. Delaying the Real World is rolling out the 2009 fellowship to one person who can propose bold and fulfilling travel adventure. The selected fellow will receive $5,000 to live out his or her dream adventure. The only qualification is that applicants must be in their twenties (21-29 to be precise). The application asks for project details such as what country you will travel to, what organizations will you work with, and how will you resolve potential complications. So tap into your wanderlust and apply today! We would really love to see a Dukie win the fellowship this year. Deadline is May 30th.