Office of Environmental Sustainability

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Program 2011


17 March 2010
To: NUS Faculty and Students


Bayer and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in co-operation with the National Youth Achievement Award Council (NYAAC) and the National Environment Agency (NEA), are now inviting applicants to represent Singapore in the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Programme.

Now on its 11th year in Singapore, the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy is a global environment education programme for the youth with the aim of developing young environmental leaders and boosting the level of environmental awareness among the youth.

Selected candidates will participate in a youth environmental leadership camp on 17 – 19 June 2011 after which they will proceed to implement their individual project ideas for a greener and more beautiful Singapore.

The projects will be evaluated and the best entries awarded a week-long all expense-paid study trip to Germany on 15 – 22 October 2011 as Bayer Young Environmental Envoys. The four Bayer Young Environmental Envoys will join youth delegates from across four continents in a unique opportunity to observe best environmental practices and network with a diverse group of like-minded youth.

If you have a passion for green issues, with a good idea for an environmental project, we would like to invite you to apply for the program. Outline your proposal for a project that addresses an environment-related topic / problem in your community / school using the application form.

Detailed information on the Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Programme 2011 are available online at : http://www.bayeryoungenvoy.com/en/Singapore.aspx

You could be the Young Environmental Leader we are looking for!
Please send your application to:
Corporate Communications
Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd
63 Chulia Street
OCBC Centre East, 14th Floor
Singapore 049514
(Entries must reach Bayer in Singapore by 2 Mar 2011)

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SIWW Ambassadors: Engaging our Global Leaders


PUB would like to invite you to apply for the role of ambassador for the upcoming Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2011, 4 July to 8 July.

SIWW is a global platform for water solutions, bringing together ministerial delegations, business leaders and industry practitioners from around the world. We are currently looking for talents to manage foreign delegates and international visitors by serving as our SIWW Ambassadors. As ambassadors, you can look forward to learning from industry experts and gaining invaluable first-hand experiences.

Additional Information on the role of an SIWW Ambassador

Benefits
  First-hand experience in learning about the growth and potential of the water industry,
Networking opportunities and interaction with key local/foreign delegates
A flavour of public service, being the main touch-point & public face of PUB and Singapore
Aid in the appreciation of the strategic and business importance of the water industry for Singapore.
Contribute meaningfully to the success of an international event
$8 hourly allowance during the duty week from 2nd to 8th July 2010, inclusion into CIP scheme

Job Description
 

Assist with scheduling and updating of delegates with key and relevant information about SIWW and their itinerary, prior to and during event day.
Attend compulsory training and briefing sessions
Represent PUB to host the delegate during their stay in Singapore.
Works with PUB officers to ensure needs of delegates are well taken care of.
Act as main resource point in handling of delegate’s enquiries in a prompt fashion.
Work on ad-hoc duties when assigned.

Desired attributes
  Strong interpersonal and Intercultural sensitivity. Foreign language capability a bonus.
Adept in handling administrative duties
Resourceful, handles unexpected events in calm manner
Displays strong sense of initiative in accomplishment of tasks
Passionate about being a brand ambassador for Singapore.

For more information on SIWW, visit our website www.siww.com.sg or our Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/siww.com.sg



If you are unable to access the link, please go to: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dER3cEU4RUNaU1RzbVFHWFloZDIzQnc6MQ
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