Working in Development – Volunteer Secondments with EWB Overseas Program Intake 10 Departure August 2012

Where we work and areas WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TECHNICALGEOGRAPHIC ICT WASH ENERGY LAND / AGRICULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE and more! AUSTRALIA TIMOR LESTE INDIA CAMBODIA INDONESIA NEPAL VIETNAM SRI LANKA CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION

Who we are looking for Adaptable multi-disciplinary individuals (not just engineers) Committed to a positive impact in communities through all aspects of their placement Welcome the fact that overseas placements serve a higher purpose of exchanging information, increasing awareness and empowering the developing world through technology Understand the ambiguity and challenges associated with development projects Are committed to sharing experiences with others upon return to Australia Have strong leadership skills or potential

Advertising commences, applications open All position descriptions online Applications close, interviews commence Successful applicants notified Preferred candidate sent to partner organisation for approval Pre-departure training held in Melbourne Volunteers travel to destinations and start placements! March 2012 April 8th 2012 April 2010 July 2012 August 2012 Intake 10 - Timeline

Field volunteer roles consist of 3 important phases: PRE-DEPARTURE Pre-departure preparation Link with EWB project team based in Australia Link with a local EWB chapter FIELD OPERATIONS Departure Capture ‘Learning & Change’ Undertake specific role within partner organisation POST FIELD ALUMNI Return to Australia to collaborate with project team and EWB chapter Engage through EWB Mentor PHASE 1 May 2012 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 Aug

What EWB provides Pre-departure training Living and accommodation expenses Regular contact and support Connection with a support Chapter and Knowledge Hubs Medical and travel expenses and insurances Links with other EWB volunteers and partner organisations in-country Flexible travel dates for you to do personal travel before or after your placement

What EWB does not provide Salaries At-home expenses while you are away Independent travel expenses Living allowances for partners or dependents An in-country office – you will be working with the partner organisation

Why volunteer?

personal growth join a community make friends career development learn challenge culture share design build grow contribute adventure exchange create change open your eyes give back travel connect cooperate create equality reduce poverty

Meet the partners Sunlit Future has worked as an integrated service provider to bring high quality renewable energy applications and solutions to both rural and urban India. Solar PV Systems Training Further developing curriculum and training program with Sunlit- Future technical staff. Sunlit Future India

Meet the partners An exciting new partner who works on practical and appropriate solutions for community development They are seeking a water resource and Hydraulic modeller to assist with the rehabilitation of dilapidated irrigation infrastructure Anticipating collaborations with government and universities in Sri Lanka Practical Action, Sri Lanka

Meet the partners Nepal Water for Health NEWAH has a vision for improved quality of life for all Nepali people by improving water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. NEWAH are looking for Two placements: 1.Catchment hydrology, groundwater recharge and Rainwater Harvesting. To Assist NEWAH staff to establish pilot catchment level recharge schemes, Rainwater harvesting projects, whilst building capacity within NEWAH. 2.Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation. To Work with NEWAH teams to establish and implement climate change adaptation plans in different regions.

Meet the partners Nepal Child Welfare Scheme- Jyoti training college The Jyoti Vocational Training Centre (JVTC) aims to give the most disadvantaged young people a second chance in life, by giving them the skills and confidence to find a job and live independently Solar PV Vocational Curriculum Development and Training Developing curriculum and training teaching staff to have better understanding of solar systems to provide opportunities for young disadvantaged Nepalese

Meet the partners PLAN, Timor Leste Plan has been working in Timor-Leste since 2001, helping poor children to access their rights to education, health, livelihoods and protection. PLAN are looking for a WASH Field Construction Advisor To Improve local technician's capacity to undertake technical surveys, hydraulic analysis and quality construction works for water supply and sanitation facilities in rural Timor Leste.

Meet the partners Dili Institute of Technology, Timor Leste DIT’s mission is to offer education, vocational training, research and service in science, technology and professions appropriate to the national development of Timor Leste and to the socio-economic progress within the region. DIT need a Civil Engineering Advisor, to Developing DIT's civil engineering course, which will involve the development of curriculum, laboratories, practical components and teacher training. Volunteer placement will include developing education standards, curricula and syllabi, laboratory and practical training and assistance with training of DIT lecturers.

Meet the partners Aplimentec Timor Leste implementing Integrated WASH-NRM projects at Sub district and district level. WASH Field Support Officer To build the capacity of local staff to achieve successful design and implementation of water supply projects in rural Timor Leste

Meet the partners Rainwater, Cambodia RainWater Cambodia was established in 2004 to formalise and promote rainwater harvesting in order to help improve access to safe water sources and sanitation in rural areas throughout Cambodia. Water & Sanitation Advisor Develop RWC's technical capability in rainwater harvesting, water supply and sanitation systems. Supporting their expansion into renewable energy and climate change adaptation programs.

Meet the partners East Meets West East Meets West Foundation (EMF) is a well established NGO in Vietnam, with a number of successful programs in education, health, school and hospital construction, dentistry and water and sanitation. Sanitation Project Field Advisor To support monitoring and evaluation staff to look at technical aspects of latrine systems in the field. Technical support to waste management solutions for sludge removal, handling, distribution and disposal

Meet the partners Royal University of Phenom Penh (RUPP) Computer Science Technical Support Advisor To support upgrade the computer network systems and to improve RUPP’s teaching of computer networking theory and its applications. Support in microprocessor theory and its practical applications.

Meet the partners Live and Learn Environment Education An ecological sanitation toilet has been developed for floating communities on the Tonle Sap Lake in Cambodia. Sanitation and Energy Technical Advisor To Support and provide advice to Live and Learn's technical WASH staff - especially related to appropriate Sanitation and Energy options for floating communities.

Meet the partners Habitat for Humanity Viet Nam Habitat for Humanity Viet Nam supports the approximately 4.6 million poor households in the country through building and repairing homes and financial and technical assistance. Require a Sustainable Construction and Materials Advisor For Housing Design and construction material research and trials for low cost housing in rural Vietnam.

And a special placement … Cambodia & Viet Nam Field Officer Work directly with EWB and be our representative on the ground in Cambodia & Vietnam Developing new relationships with community partners and others in the development and engineering industry in Cambodia and Vietnam, while supporting EWB Volunteers in the field. Suitable for an engineer; science; community or international development background.

Meet the partners Working With Australian based Knowledge hub (and technical partner: RAMP –Carbon) team to undertake Carbon Finance Feasibility study for an EWB partnership. Pending outcomes of feasibility, there will be an opportunity to travel to partner organisation to implement the project Australian based Team leader for Carbon Feasibility

Meet the partners Working within the relevant EWB chapter, the buddy will link Field Volunteers to the Australian EWB community. The buddy will be an Australian based support role for each EWB Field Volunteer. Providing all forms of support, linkages to the chapter, knowledge hubs and Australian based networks. Australian Based Field Volunteer Buddy

Meet the partners Knowledge Hubs 2012/13 Lead Australian wide team for a thematic field (e.g. WASH, Energy, ICT etc) 1.Member Engagement Providing support to regional activities focused on training and education in appropriate technologies. This includes the appropriate technology component of working bee’s in NSW; arduino training in SEQ; and workshops in Vic. 2.Project Support Development Knowledge Hubs to coordinate a buddy system, enabling effective project support to field volunteers. 3.Community of Practice Knowledge Hubs will lead regular thematic conversations in humanitarian engineering through a variety of media. Australian Based Technical Specialist

Applications are open and they close 8th April For more information: Thank you! Inspired? (03)