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Page 1: 2010 Placements Launch. EWB-UK Placements Enable volunteers to make effective contributions to a development organisation and its beneficiaries Offer

2010 Placements Launch

Page 2: 2010 Placements Launch. EWB-UK Placements Enable volunteers to make effective contributions to a development organisation and its beneficiaries Offer

EWB-UK Placements

• Enable volunteers to make effective contributions to

a development organisation and its beneficiaries

• Offer valuable experience in the development sector

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2010 Placements

30 PLACEMENTS17 PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

14 COUNTRIES

3 month placements:• 19 placements available

6-12 month placements:• 11 opportunities overseas

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Requirements• Wide range of projects – required skills & experience vary

• Eligibility: less than 4 years’ technical experience

• Check the required and desired skills & experience lists

• Summer placements usually start in the summer

• You can apply for up to three placements

• Apply online before midnight on 28 February 2010

• Interviews 10-11, 17-18 April and training 21-25 June

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Tell me more…Support

• Mandatory EWB-UK training course 21–25 June

• Support from EWB-UK placement manager throughout

Preparation

• You will be responsible for agreeing project goals and practicalities (flights, visas, immunisations)

• Most placements require thorough research and preparation in advance – we’re here to help!

Return

• A debrief and help with an evaluation

• Invited to share your experience (presentations, press)

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Costs• EWB-UK believes in giving young people opportunities

to get involved in international development work.

• We will cover as much of the cost of your placement as we can – but you will need to contribute also.

• Volunteers going on 3 month or 6 month placements are asked to contribute up to £600.

• Volunteers going on 12 month placements are asked to contribute up to £900.

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Important Note

All placements are subject toalteration or cancellation

at the discretion of EWB-UK

All EWB-UK placements are conditional on the following:

1. Successful identification of suitable candidate

2. Favourable country security assessment

3. EWB-UK securing the necessary funds for its share of

the cost of the placement

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How to apply…

Stage 1: Online Application

• Applications open until midnight on 28 February

• Visit www.ewb-uk.org for full info & application

Stage 2: Interview

• Interviews on 10–11 or 17–18 April

• You must attend an interview

• You may be required to travel to the interview

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What we look for…

Candidates will be selected for:

• their technical suitability for the placement• their non-technical suitability for the placement, • their interest in global issues • their potential future contribution to development

All based on evidence given on the application form and at the interview

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3 monthplacements

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SELCO

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SELCOBangalore, India

Develop food dehydrator and paddy de-husker tool2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3-month placement working with social enterprise and Ashden Award winner SELCO in their Innovations department to research, develop and trial a prototype food dehydrator and a paddy de-husking tool.

SELCO

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ENERGY FORUM

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The Energy Forum of Sri Lanka

Improve efficiency of electrical power generators1 volunteer for 3 months

A 3 month placement in Colombo, Sri Lanka to help improve efficiency of generators used to power cooking appliances in off-grid villages

ENERGY FORUM - 1

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ENERGY FORUM

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The Energy Forum of Sri Lanka

Introduction of bio-mass digesters in urban communities1 volunteer for 3 months

A 3 month placement in Colombo, Sri Lanka to help supply urban communities with less polluting cooking fuel by the introduction of digesters to convert biomass to biofuel

ENERGY FORUM - 2

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RUCHI

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Rural Centre for Human InterestsHimachal Pradesh, India

Sewage and sanitation plan for town of Baddi Sandholi 2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3-month placement to develop a plan for the town of Baddi Sandholi to inform its water and sanitation strategy.

RUCHI

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SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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Shelter AssociatesPune, India

GIS Mapping1 volunteer for 3 months

Consolidation of GIS mapping data for slum areas in the cities of Maharashtra. The data is used to help provide government slum development plans (housing, sanitation etc) with baseline information.

SHELTER ASSOCIATES - 1

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SHELTER ASSOCIATES

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Shelter AssociatesPune, India

Data Analysis1 volunteer for 3 months

Consolidation and analysis of survey and mapping data for slum areas in the cities of Maharashtra. This placement will look at the dissemination of this information through the Shelter Associates website

SHELTER ASSOCIATES - 2

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MSABI

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MSABIIfakara, Tanzania

Survey and suggest improvement to Rope and Washer pump installations2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3-month placement carrying out a survey of existing rope pump installations, including the different models and design of rope pump used by the community. Once the survey is complete the volunteers will identify areas of improvement where applicable

MSABI

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APTIVATE

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AptivateCambridge

Software development; web technologies development, research and information dissemination1 volunteer for 3 months

Based in Cambridge, Aptivate develops ICT services that facilitate communication for unconnected communities. The volunteer will be office based, developing webware and software.

APTIVATE

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REDES

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REDESEl Salvador

Investigation into improved cooking stove projects in rural communities in El Salvador2 placements for 3 months

A 3-month placement working with a small NGO, to carry out surveys, assessments and then make recommendations on social projects in rural communities in El Salvador, specifically improved cooking stoves.

REDES

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RASD

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Rural Agency for Sustainable DevelopmentUganda

Assessment of coffee growers’ productivity and potential to improve agricultural output and value of product2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3 month placement working with a small indigenous NGO that promotes rural development in Mukono district, Uganda, helping to create a demonstration plot for sustainable coffee production and carrying out a feasibility study into its export potential

RASD

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KOBE

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Kobe Projects Ltd Kenya

Mass production of stabilised soil blocks2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3 month placement working with a non-profit technology transfer organisation to develop and test a system for the mass production of stabilised soil blocks

KOBE

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ARTI

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Appropriate Rural Technology InstitutePhaltan, India

Rural energy production from biogas and/or steam2 volunteers for 3 months

A 3 month placement with a mid-size NGO that promotes rural development in Maharashtra, central India. This is a research and development based placement investigating the effectiveness of biogas and/or steam electricity generating systems.

ARTI

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6 to 12 monthplacements

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SIBAT

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Sibol ng Agham at TeknolohivaThe Philippines

Community-based renewable energy systems1 volunteer for 12 months

A 12 month placement with SIBAT, a Filipino non-governmental organisation developing and installing Community-Based Renewable Energy Systems, including micro-hydro systems, solar PV water pumps and wind turbines.

SIBAT

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GVEP

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Global Village Energy PartnershipKenya

Developing Energy Enterprises Project East Africa1 volunteer for 6 months

A 6-month placement carrying out research, training and case studies in support of GVEP International’s project to increase the availability and quality of energy products and services in Kenya through the development of micro and small energy enterprises.

GVEP

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RUCHI

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Rural Centre for Human InterestsIndia

Bhogpur Model Rainwater Village2 volunteers for 6 months

A 3 month placement to improve access to water and provide basic hygiene facilities through design and construction of rainwater tanks. To assist RUCHI’s dedicated health workers in educating villagers on hygiene and health.

RUCHI

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PiD

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Partners in DevelopmentMaputaland, South Africa

Sustaining Rope and Washer Pumps1 volunteer for 6 months

A 6 month placement improving the sustainability and reliability of family-centred water supply in the remote parts of Maputaland, South Africa. This involves the continuation of work by previous EWB-UK volunteers to monitor, evaluate, and where necessary improve on the design of rope and washer pumps used in conjunction with shallow wells.

PiD

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SHELTER CENTRE

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Shelter CentreSwitzerland

Resources research and dissemination2 volunteers for 6 months

A 6 month placement working with Shelter Centre assisting on one of a number of projects involving transitional shelter and settlement standards and guidelines.

SHELTER CENTRE

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LIRE

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Laos Institute for Renewable EnergyLao PDR

Research into Rural Energy and Water1 volunteer for 6 months

6 month placement which encompasses rural bio-fuel generation, gasification of crop residues, software development for hybrid electricity grids, and development of rural water purification systems. The project will also involve collaboration with a local renewable energy provider, Sunlabob.

LIRE

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CRT

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Centre for Rural TechnologyNepal

Feasibility study for a sound Carbon Trading & Biomass Programme1 volunteer for 6 months

6 month placement to undertake a feasibility study for a sound carbon trading / biomass programme with reference to improved cook stove and gasifier technology in Nepal.

CRT

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PRODECI

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PRODECINorthern Ecuador

Assistance in the design and construction of clean water supply projects in rural communities of Northern Ecuador2 volunteers for 6 months

A 6 month placement providing engineering assistance for the delivery of clean water supply projects, in sub-tropical rural communities of Imbabura Province, Northern Ecuador.

PRODECI

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That’s all the placements but there’s plenty of other ways to get involved ….

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Other opportunities ….

The Challenge of Balance: A Summer School in India

An orientation programme on the politics, policies and practices of environmental management in India.

Location: New Delhi, IndiaDate: 12th July- 12th August 2010Cost: £850 (not including flights)

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In the meantime….

Bosch Technology Horizons Award 2010 The Technology Horizons Award is an essay-writing competition run by Bosch in partnership with The Royal Academy of Engineering. The award is open to people aged 14-24 with cash prizes available of up to £1,000. The essay question for the 2010 award is: ‘Are engineering and technology essential for future development?’ Entrants are encouraging to choose an area that they are passionate about for inspiration. Bosch is a leading manufacturer of quality technology products, from dishwashers which save up to 45% water, to boilers which are energy-efficient. Engineers are essential for Bosch which is why they are keen to encourage the next generation of engineers through this award.  To find out more about entering, and for full terms and conditions, visit www.bosch.co.uk/technologyhorizons.

Competition opened 02/11/09 and closes on 22/03/10

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Or….

• Do a research project• Go on a training course• Apply for a bursary to do your own project• Deliver a outreach session• Get involved with your branch!

There’s plenty of ways to get involved.

 

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Remember Placement Applications

close 28 February

Questions: [email protected]

www.ewb-uk.org/placements