Call For Applications: UNITAR Women And Youth In Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe For 6-Month Green Livelihoods Training Program

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Call For Applications: UNITAR Women And Youth In Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe For 6-Month Green Livelihoods Training Program. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

4th September 2023

Tell Me About Award:

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), in partnership with the Government and people of Japan, invites women and youth in Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to apply for the training program “Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies”. The six-month program will run from 4 September 2023 to 29 February 2024 and is offered free of charge. The deadline for applications is 4 September 2023.

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In the program, participants will learn about climate change, adaptation, and mitigation; building scalable and sustainable climate-resilient livelihoods; financial literacy; and climate finance. The training will be conducted over three phases:

  • Phase I – Online Training (September to December 2023): Participants will complete self-paced e-modules on a digital learning platform, join webinars and receive online coaching and mentoring support.
  • Phase II – Self-led Projects and Virtual Boot Camp (December 2023 to January 2024): Participants selected from Phase I will apply their skills and knowledge to self-led projects that address a development challenge or livelihood opportunity and join virtual boot camps.
  • Phase III – Sustainability and Community Leadership Training (February 2024): Participants who reach Phase III will receive additional training in community-building and leadership skills and join a strong network as trainers for future cohorts.

Women and youth from Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

Type:

Workshop

Who can Apply?

Women and youth who:

  • are keen to learn by doing, with a passion for development and information technologies
  • are between the ages of 18 and 35; however, women of all ages are encouraged to apply, as we value your unique experiences and skills
  • have good oral and written English communication skills
  • are computer literate and have access to a laptop and internet
  • understand the primary climate change at your country’s level
  • want to acquire business tools to build a green business
  • are passionate to succeed and make a positive impact on their communities
  • are committed to completing the program
  • can provide a recommendation letter from an individual with verifiable credentials
  • are (preferably) university graduates

Given the high number of expected applications, UNITAR and its partners will select those with the strongest applications.

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a dedicated training arm of the United Nations. In 2022, UNITAR trained 396,046 learners around the world to support their actions for a better future. In addition to our headquarters in Geneva, we have offices in Hiroshima, New York, and Bonn and networks around the world.

The Division for Prosperity is based in the Hiroshima Office and Geneva. We seek to shape an inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous world through world-class learning and knowledge-sharing services on entrepreneurship, leadership, finance and trade, digital technologies, and nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. We empower individuals from least-developed countries, countries emerging from conflict, and small-island developing states – especially women and young people – to bring about positive change.

Which Countries are Eligible?

Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Where will Award be Taken?

Dar Es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of Award?

A certificate of completion will be issued by UNITAR to all participants who complete the course-related assignments and assessments successfully. 

How Long will Award Last?

6 Months (4 Sep 2023 – 29 Feb 2024)

How to Apply:

Apply in Link below

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Author

  • Ifeoma Chuks is a naturally-skilled writer. She has written and contributed to more than 6000 articles all over the internet that have formed solid experiences for particularly aspiring, young people around the globe.

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