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Waste Management Officer

Location: Benin: Ouidah

Term: Throughout the year

Program Duration: 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)

Dates: Year round

The Humanity Exchange

http://www.thehumanityexchange.org

PO Box 2514 Prince George, BC V2N 2S6 Canada

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Phone: +1 415 800 3998

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Description

In the absence of adequate waste management provided by the government, our partner, Action Plus, has operated a waste collection service since 1998. An intern is sought to develop a waste management strategy that would enable composting and the environmentally friendly disposal of household waste.

Your Role
This position is ideal for an early career professional with experience and knowledge in waste management. Action Plus has recognized the need for composting and effective waste management, but cannot find local expertise to make this happen. Therefore, in this role, a volunteer would need to be comfortable sharing knowledge with others, and taking on a leadership role within the organization

Examples of Activities
* Conduct needs assessment with local staff
* Develop and propose waste management strategy
* Seek funding for waste management strategy
* Train local staff to implement waste management strategy

Highlights

Language
You can compliment your volunteer experience with French classes. On days when you have class, you will spend half the day volunteering and the other half learning French.

Class setting: You will learn French in a small group setting (1-6 students). All teachers are university-trained French teachers. You will learn through reading & writing, the use of media, and field trips where you are guided in actively practicing your French

Standard French: Two Hours, Three times per Week
Intensive French: Two Hours, Five times per Week

You can add as many weeks of language learning as you like to your placement. View costs to determine how much your program will cost depending on how much French you would like to learn.

Qualifications

Language Requirement:
* Intermediate French (Note: if you do not have the required level of French, contact us to learn about options for language learning before your placement or other opportunities which may be suited to your goals and skills).

* Asset Skills: Related degree and/or experience in waste management. Must be able to take leadership role while being sensitive to local culture.

Intern Types
  • Admin (Health Services)
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
Languages
  • French

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD700 for one week

Cost Include Description:

* Pre-departure support: You will have a staff member available to support you throughout your time preparing to go abroad. In addition, you will be provided with all the resources you need including your Pre-Departure Manual & Culture Matters Workbook. The pre-departure manual includes all information you need regarding your destination, as well as advice on blogging and fundraising. The Culture Matters Workbook is a self-study course focused on:
- Culture shock
- Issues power and race
- Managing politics, religion, and gender
- Working effectively in a cross-cultural setting
- Preparing to reintegrate as you return home
* Transportation to and from the airport
* Accommodation (single or double occupancy in self catering apartment).
* Laundry, cleaning, and one African meal provided weekly
* Organization placement
* Reference letter and/or compliance with your college or university for course credit (Upon request; 90USD fee applies for students obtaining course credit)

What's not Included:
* Food
* Airfare
* Insurance
* Vaccinations
* Local transportation
* Pocket money

Credit Available

yes

Volunteer Types
  • community development
  • community health
  • community organizing
  • sanitation
  • strategic planning
  • volunteer management
Typical Volunteer
Typical volunteer: University & college students or early career professionals. Many volunteers have interest in working in Africa in future with MSF, UN, or Red Cross. Typical Volunteer Hours: Volunteers are generally at the centre from 8am to 5:30pm with a two hour break at noon. Volunteers also help out for a half day on Saturdays.
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Guest House

Participants Travel to Benin

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
3 days
The Humanity Exchange's Mission Statement

To provide exceptional international exchange experiences, that foster globally minded conscientious leaders and contribute to development in cooperation with local communities.

Year Founded

2009

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