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• Recognises massive development challenges facing the majority of the world’s population • lack of healthcare, education, safe water, jobs, enough to eat, decent housing… • Sees access to technology – sustainable technology – as a key factor in overcoming global challenges • So we… facilitate human development through engineering Our global Placements Programme • Develops the skills, knowledge, experience, resources and development awareness of new engineers • So their careers will be more beneficial to the world • And impacts directly on poverty now through partnerships with expert organisations and connected communities across the world We are now seeking volunteers for 2012… Our programme Twelve x 3-month placements are now available Nine of our longer, six to twelve month placements are offered You can apply online now FAQs about applying: • Wide range of projects – required skills & experience vary • Eligibility: over 18; we prioritise people with four years’ or less technical experience; resident or student in UK or Ireland. • Check the required and desired skills & experience lists • You can apply for up to three placements • Apply online before midnight on March 4 2012 • Interviews 14-15, 21-22 in London • Pre-departure residential training course 17-22 June • Feedback and engagement with EWB-UK on return We support you • EWB-UK gives you a great pre-departure training course, which you must attend • You receive support from an EWB-UK placement manager throughout You are responsible for 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! …and on return • Attend debrief and complete evaluation • Share your experience (peers, press) Costs • EWB-UK believes in giving new engineers opportunities to get involved in international development work. • Fundraising is a part of development work. Support from EWB-UK’s donors will cover much of the cost of your placement but you will also need to contribute. • Selected volunteers are asked to fundraise between £600 and £900 depending on the length of their placement. Thank you… Important Note! All placements are subject to alteration or cancellation at the discretion of EWB-UK How to apply… Stage 1: Online Application • Applications open from Feb 1st until midnight on March 4th • Visit www.ewb-uk.org for full info and apply there Stage 2: Interview • Interviews on middle two weekends in April • You must attend an interview • The interviews will be held in central London 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 at application and interview What we look for… Evidence of: Your ability to work independently Your ability to work as part of a small team Your ability to instil change within an organisation Your ability to communicate Interest in international development Experience of living or working overseas Experience of voluntary work – particularly if you have volunteered for EWB-UK Opportunities to facilitate human development through engineering Photo :USAID Remember placement applications close 4 March Questions: [email protected]