1. 2009 Placements Launch

2. EWB-UK Placements enable volunteers to make effective contributions to a development organisation and its beneficiaries and offer valuable experience in the development sector

3. 2009 Placements 34 PLACEMENTS 20 PARTNER ORGANISATIONS 14 COUNTRIES Summer placements: 19 placements available Undergraduates, graduates or equivalent Interest in development – don’t have to be an engineer Water and sanitation, transport, energy, ICT, habitat… 6-12 month placements: 15 opportunities overseas Graduates or industrial year out Renewable energies, habitat, water, shelter…

4. Requirements Wide range of projects – required skills & experience vary Check the required and desired skills & experience lists Summer placements start in July 6-12 months placements start in the summer You can apply for up to three placements Apply online before midnight on 15 th March 2009 Interviews in March/April and training in mid-June

5. Tell me more… Support Dedicated EWB-UK training course in mid-June Support from EWB-UK project 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)

6. 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.

7. Important Note All placements are subject to alteration 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

8. How to apply… Stage 1: Online Application Applications open until midnight on 15th March Visit www.ewb-uk.org for full info & application Stage 2: Interview Interviews at end of March to early April You must attend an interview You may be required to travel to the interview Candidates will be selected for their technical and non-technical suitability for the placement, their interest in global issues and their potential future contribution to development, based on evidence

9. 3 month placements

10. SELCO

11. Bangalore, India Improved Cooking Stoves 2 volunteers for 3 months A 3-month placement working in SELCO’s Innovations department to research, develop and trial a prototype 'Improved Cooking Stove'. Indoor air pollution from the burning of solid fuels for cooking is the fourth largest cause of death in the world's poorest countries, killing more than 1.5m people each year worldwide. The improved cooking stove is a simple yet effective way of reducing smoke inhalation and improving health and quality of life. SELCO

12. KACCAD

13. Kyosiga Community Christian Association for Development Uganda Construction of a Community and Volunteer Centre 1 volunteer for 3 months A 3 month placement in Uganda to construct a Community and Volunteer centre, and Farm Houses. KACCAD

14. CENTRE FOR SCIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENT

15. CSE Delhi, India Campaign Research 1 volunteer for 3 months The volunteer will research and develop reports for CSE's ‘Down to Earth’ publication. CSE

16. RUCHI

17. Rural Centre for Human Interests India Neri Ratoli Cold Storage 1 volunteer for 3 months A 3-month placement involving the design and construction of a cold storage facility in rural India which local farmers can use instead of travelling over 100 km away to the nearest store. RUCHI

19. Rural Centre for Human Interests India Shyamaghat Model Rainwater Village 1 volunteer for 3 months A 3 month placement to improve access to water and provide basic hygiene facilities. To assist RUCHIs dedicated health workers in educating villagers on hygiene and health. RUCHI

20. AIDECO

21. Anbdour & Imi n’tizghte, Morocco Construction, renovation and expansion of local irrigation and agricultural infrastructure 2 volunteers for 3 months A 3 month placement to increase the agricultural productivity in the villages of Anbdour and Imi n’tizghte and provide a model for development in the other villages of the Ammeln valley. AIDECO

22. SHELTER ASSOCIATES

23. Shelter Associates Pune, India GIS Mapping 2 volunteers for 3 months A 3 month placement in Data Analysis and GIS mapping (including using open source programming solutions) to help map and analyse slum areas in Prune India. These maps are then used to help provide baseline information for development plans such as housing and sanitation plans. SHELTER ASSOCIATES

24. NSET

25. National Society for Earthquake Technology Nepal Developing the Governmental Schools Earthquake Programme 1 volunteer for 3 months A 3-month placement helping to develop guidelines for the Government programme on Schools Earthquake Safety. NSET

26. APTIVATE

27. Aptivate Cambridge Software development; web technologies development, research and information dissemination 2 volunteers 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

28. REDES

29. El Salvador Investigation into housing and sanitation in rural communities in El Salvador 2 placements for 3 months A 3-month placement working with a small NGO, to carry out surveys, assessments and then make recommendations on, housing, sanitation and social projects in rural communities in El Salvador. REDES

30. ACTED

31. Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Indonesia Development & Rehabilitation of an Island’s Rural Road Network 1 volunteer for 3 months A 3 month placement working closely with beneficiary communities to improve the road infrastructure across the island of Nias, helping to directly and indirectly improve the quality of life of local populations, ACTED is an international organisation with local programmes in Indonesia. ACTED

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33. Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development Indonesia Disaster Risk Reduction 1 volunteer for 3 months (possibility of salaried role following successful completion of project) A 3 month placement working closely with local communities to develop and implement projects that reduce devastation in the aftermath of disasters, ACTED is an international organisation with local programmes in Indonesia. ACTED

34. ARTI

35. Appropriate Rural Technology Institute Phaltan, India Rural energy production from biogas 2 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 electricity generating systems. ARTI

36. 6 to 12 month placements

37. SIBAT

38. Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiva The Philippines Community-based renewable energy systems 1 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

39. GVEP

40. Global Village Energy Partnership Kenya Developing Energy Enterprises Project East Africa 1 volunteer for 6 months A 6-month placement supporting GVEP International’s project to increase the availability and quality of energy products and services in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda through the development of micro and small energy enterprises. GVEP

41. RCSC

42. The Royal Commonwealth Society of Cameroon Cameroon Kurume Water Project Initiative 3 volunteers for 6 months A 6 month placement to rehabilitate the Kurume water storage tank, treatment of the water and extending the area covered by the water supply RCSC

43. UWCM

44. Uganda Women Concern Ministry Uganda Rural Water and Sanitation Pilot Project 1 volunteer for 6 months A 6 month placement involving the implementation of a water and sanitation project which will deliver a sustainable water supply and appropriate sanitation to a village in Eastern Uganda. UWCM

45. PiD

46. Partners in Development Maputaland, South Africa Sustaining Rope and Washer Pumps 1 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 a previous EWB-UK volunteer to monitor, evaluate, and where necessary improve on the design of rope and washer pumps used in conjunction with shallow wells. PiD

47. SHELTER CENTRE

48. Shelter Centre Switzerland Resources research and dissemination 4 volunteers for 6 months A 6 month placement working with Shelter Centre assisting on one of a number of projects. SHELTER CENTRE

49. LIRE

50. Laos Institute for Renewable Energy Lao PDR Research into Rural Energy and Water 1 volunteer for 6 months A 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

51. CRT

52. Centre for Rural Technology Nepal Design, develop and test a hydraulic ram pump 1 volunteer for 6 months 6 month placement to design, develop and pilot test an environmentally sound hydraulic ram pump in Nepal. CRT

53. PRODECI

54. Northern Ecuador Assistance in the design and construction of built infrastructure and/or clean water supply projects in rural communities of Northern Ecuador 2 volunteers for 6 months A 6 month placement providing engineering assistance for the delivery of built infrastructure of clean water supply projects, in sub-tropical rural communities of Imbabura Province, Northern Ecuador. PRODECI

55. Applications close 15th March Questions: placements@ewb-uk.org www.ewb-uk.org/placements