Developing Environmental Youth Programs in Rural Egypt

  Egypt

Cairo

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: flexible

Description: The Organization:
The Mediterranean Center for Sustainable Development Programs (MCSDP) was founded in response to the need for a working model of sustainable development in the Mediterranean region; a model that would provide hands on opportunities for developmental field practitioners, educators, students, non-governmental and governmental institutions, universities and research centers to experience the benefits of good governance and information and communication technologies (ICT) on the sustainable development process. Our vision is to become a regional living laboratory that inspires, informs and involves youth and their educational mentors to engage in learning about and applying sustainable development principles and practices locally and globally in their daily lives. In addition, the Mediterranean Center for Sustainable Development Programs will become a focal point for schools and communities that brings youth together and motivates them to increase their awareness of the root causes and impacts of global warming and climate change, and builds their capacities to take action.

What will I do?
Interns will be encouraged to work in multiple focus areas simultaneously: research, program design, communication and marketing, IT applications and program implementation / management. This will give interns a well-rounded experience and fulfill our organizational needs.

What does that mean?
Interns will be engaged in any or all of the following activities:
- Research on global warming, climate change, environmental / outdoor education, linkages between good governance, education and environment, leadership, sustainable development, resource mobilization and grant writing
- Program design - sustainable villages, healthy schools, eco-schools, strategic planning, environmental education and awareness campaigns, curriculum development, information technology
- Communication and marketing business plan development, networking and resource mobilization, public relations, media campaigns, partnership development
- IT applications- developing the interface between sustainable development and IT, curriculum development, website maintenance, troubleshooting
- Program implementation- volunteering at the site in Beni Suef during school and camp programs

Highlights: What will I gain?
You will be given as much responsibility as you can assume. The tasks you will carry out are not typical "intern" busywork, they are the building blocks of our business. You will gain skills in most of these areas: leadership, research, training, planning/organizing, marketing, communication, business and management, social responsibility, IT applications, and exposure to the global community.

Qualifications:
- A demonstrated interest in the environment and sustainable futures
- You should be self-motivated and have good time management skills
- Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, networking and leadership skills
- Serious Internet research skills (you are resourceful and relentless)
- Fluent Arabic and English preferred; French or German an asset

Cost in US$: varies

Experience Required: yes

- A demonstrated interest in the environment and sustainable futures - You should be self-motivated and have good time management skills - Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, networking and leadership skills - Serious Internet research skills (you are resourceful and relentless)

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Egypt Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Mediterranean Center for Sustainable Development Programs's Mission Statement: The Mediterranean Center is dedicated to the continuous improvement in understanding the relationship between human activities and the environment. Targeting the countries of the Mediterranean basin, the Mediterranean Center promotes practical solutions supporting strong economies and industrial progress based on the sustainable use of natural resources, maintenance of a safe and healthy environment and strengthened human capacity.

Year Founded: 1997