Applications Invited for SEED Training of Trainers (ToT) on Sustainable Business Incubation

About the Organization:

SEED was founded at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg by UN Environment, UNDP and IUCN as a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. SEED is based on the understanding that the promotion of social and environmental entrepreneurship is pivotal for environmentally friendly and socially inclusive development and poverty reduction. They work directly with growing enterprises and aspiring entrepreneurs in our Enterprise Support programmes to strategise, optimise and award achievements in eco-inclusive entrepreneurship. All our participating enterprises receive a comprehensive SEED Support Package of tailored business and capacity-building support, networking, and profiling at the national and international level.

About the Event:

Through our Training of Trainers programme, we offer business development support (BDS) advisors access to our comprehensive SEED Toolkits, case studies and further valuable insights into ecoinclusive enterprise success. These resources support and equip participants to build and develop their services while meeting the unique development needs of eco-inclusive enterprises with a strong environmental and social focus.

The sessions will incorporate case studies, practical exercises and group work using materials based on proven methods and learnings from SEED’s work with eco-inclusive start-ups, developed in the framework of SEED support programmes since 2009.

This BDS+ ToT for business development service providers in India is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU).

Benefits for Participants:

• FREE participation in the 3-day workshop
• Access to a comprehensive SEED toolkit to support eco-inclusive enterprises in business model development, market testing and financial management
• Methodology insights to run participant-oriented coaching and mentoring programmes
• Peer learning & networking with experienced business development service providers
• Deep dive into eco-inclusive enterprise business models
• Potential opportunity to work for SEED in future in-country assignments
• Successful participants will be featured on the SEED BDS+ Advisors platform

Eligibility Criteria:

This BDS+ ToT is aimed at individuals who work at the interface of business and civil society, and support business or entrepreneurial solutions in India. They strive to have a diversified group of participants, balancing gender and organisational representation.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have:

• experience working with start-ups in their country;
• experience working with eco-inclusive enterprises;
• experience providing capacity building for business model development;
• experience supporting business ideation and pilot development;
• a degree in a relevant academic field;
• experience facilitating interactive and participatory workshops;
• the ability to provide services to enterprises in English as well as local languages

Please note: Given the limited number of participant slots (20-25) per workshop we will be only able to accept 1-2 candidates per organisation. There may be exceptions depending on the experience of applicants.

Event Date: 01-03 April, 2020

Venue: Selected participants will be informed of the workshop venue via email.

Important Note:

• Participation in the 3-day workshop is FREE for all selected participants.
• Participants must arrange transport and accommodation on their own

Send your detailed CV & a Letter of Motivation* to: bds@seed.uno

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