We are looking for country ambassadors, dedicated to championing a great cause and driving positive change. Is that you? Check the profile we are seeking!
To become an ambassador for your country, we are searching for someone who:
Has a lot of energy and is open-minded
Easily connects with people to build and maintain a network of volunteers
Has a genuine personal interest in sustainability topics
Has good communication and interpersonal skills
Has an ability to collaborate effectively
Is a good team player
Time needed:
We expect that it will take a bit more time in the beginning to start up the work and create a network of volunteers. Maybe 3-4 hours a week.
Later on when we have more volunteers on board and the work is structured, the time spend for you will reduce. To 2 hours a week.
The more people we will get engaged, the lighter the work
Role
As an ambassador for your country, you can help us by representing and promoting the project and the initiatives in your country. You will be the bridge between the project and the local community, stakeholders, and partners. The role is on a voluntary basis.
Here is a summary of your responsibilities as a country ambassador.
At the start:
From the start, you will participate in a kick-off and regular brainstorm sessions with the project team, to create ideas to stimulate the engagement in the offices, to define the way of working in workstreams (technical, sponsoring/ fundraising, collaboration & communication) and how to best attract volunteers to participate for these workstreams
Communication:
As an ambassador you maintain the communication between the project’s core team and the local community and stakeholders. This includes relaying feedback, updates, and insights to ensure that the project remains aligned with local needs.
You bring up ideas and offer advice to the project team based on your understanding of local dynamics, needs, and opportunities.
Promotion:
You help us to promote the project’s goals, mission, and values within your country.
You create awareness and engagement around the project’s impact, benefits and progress
You assist in adapting and distributing project content, materials, and messaging in the local office to suit the cultural and linguistic context of your country.
Event Coordination:
Together with the project team and the workstream teams, you co-organize workshops or events for the local community.
You engage with the local sustainability and CSR teams to have a coherent approach