APPLICATION NOW OPEN - SDM AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME 2021

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is calling outstanding, enthusiastic individuals and leaders from around the world to serve in the capacity of Ambassadors for the Sustainable Development Movement (SDM) 2021 to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Movement by raising awareness about issues affecting Small Island Development States (SIDS) in your country.

SDM Ambassadors are considered the
face of SDM 2021 who assist the Commission with raising awareness about this event while reaping tremendous benefits resulting from this collaboration.

 

Ambassador Responsibilities Will Include

MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

Organise virtual events aimed at sensitizing businesses and individuals about SDM 2021, promote SDM 2021 marketing content on social media platforms, hosting SDM-related content on websites, blogging about SDM 2021, facilitating email databases where possible and creating a video to invite persons in your community to the SDM 2021.

RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Encourage individuals, businesses and companies to sign-up to participate in SDM 2021.

ENGAGEMENT

Encourage community members to repost SDM content on their respective social media pages; target grassroots organisations to participate and engage policymakers, movers and shakers at the community level.

SPONSORSHIP DRIVE

Encourage corporations to sponsor SDM via the distribution of the Partnership Decks to local businesses.

AMBASSADORS WILL ENJOY THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS

  • Access to SDM 2021 free tickets and related side events
  • Personalized discount codes to share with participants
  • Recognition on SDM 2021 platforms Personalized recommendation and Certificate of Participation signed by the OECS Director General
  •  Featured photo and bio on the SDM Website
  • Access to networking opportunities
  • Paid commission for any cash sponsors signed

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Very active on social media (with a large following)
  • Upstanding member of the community and key influencer
  • While Ambassadors can apply from any country in the world, the applicant must have a connection to an Island or interest in issues affecting Small Island Development States (SIDS)
  • Willingness to participate in planned meetings, sensitization and training sessions (Ambassadors must attend at least 80% of the meetings)
  • Energetic and enthusiastic about sustainable development and innovation
  • Ambassadors can be any age

DURATION

  • The programme lasts for 10 months (January 2021 to October, 2021)
  • The Agenda with the full programme spanning the 10 months will be shared ahead of the first sensitization session

APPLY BY DECEMBER 31, 2020

  • For more information, call: 758-455-6370 / 758-455-6354

Apply Now!

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