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THE CLUB OF ROME COMMUNICATIONS FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 5 April 2024, 23:59 CET.

LOCATION: Italy

The Club of Rome is currently accepting applications for its Communications Fellowship 2024.  The fellowship is a full-time six-month mentoring programme aimed at increasing the diversity of voices covering sustainability issues and supporting early-career communications professionals who are from underrepresented communities and regions.

ELIGIBILITY:

A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program. 

Some experience in writing about systems thinking or sustainability research for non-specialist audiences via blogs, newspapers, university websites or other outlets. 

Written and oral fluency in English and a proven ability to understand complex scientific research or systems thinking. 

Experience with, or interest in, social media, video, photography or other multimedia. 

Alignment with the beliefs and vision of The Club of Rome.

Applicants from all countries are welcome, but priority will be given to citizens or residents of countries/regions underrepresented in sustainability communications.  

BENEFIT:

There is a modest stipend for the six-month fellowship and 10 days paid leave. The fellows will be working Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week and should be available for meetings in the Central European Timezone. The fellowship is planned to run from 1 July 2024 – 31 January 2025. 

The successful fellows will be integrated into The Club of Rome communications team, working remotely from their home environment and with one trip to meet members of The Club of Rome team (likely in Europe). The fellowship offers a modest stipend towards living costs and includes work-related travel costs.  

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CHARLES R. WALL CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: 3rd February, 5pm EAT

LOCATION: Kenya

Are you interested in becoming part of a community of young African
professionals who are leading systemic change in the environmental space? Apply Now!

ELIGIBILITY:

They seek to engage young African leaders and professionals in the
environment space who have:

Have a demonstrated interest in conservation and environmental
sustainability.

Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the environmental space. Can be employed, a freelancer, a volunteer, or a founder of an entity. (Areas of practice considered include but are not limited to, conservation biology, enterprise development, tourism, communications, human resources, finance, community development, etc.)

Have a proven inclination to supporting communities that you either live or work with.

Proven creativity skills to make meaningful contributions in the sphere of work.

Are an African living and working in an African country.

Are between age the ages of 20 and 35.

Minimum of a diploma in any field. Applicants with compelling applications based on experience may be considered regardless of academic qualification.

Can demonstrate management skills.

Have a good command of the English language. The training is open to

candidates from francophone countries in the continent but should have basic English writing and speaking skills. Some training materials and sessions may be translated to French.

BENEFIT:

This is a fully funded fellowship that caters for the following:

Air travel to and from home country and ground transport for the physical workshop in Nairobi in May

Accommodation during in-person workshops and any program-related activity that requires relocation, like the placement

Stipend to cover data bundles for the virtual sessions

Personalised coaching support during the program to deliver the innovation project

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