Awareness raising and Research for Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO)

Host entity: International Trade Centre

Application deadline: 07/10/2026

Mission and objectives

Practical support for trade-led business
The world faces monumental economic challenges, with the most vulnerable battered by social and economic instability. We at ITC are working to change this through trade for good.

We offer small businesses, policymakers and business support organizations in developing countries an array of trade-related practical training, advisory services, and a wealth of business intelligence data.

We help micro, small and medium-sized businesses become more competitive and help to create better regulatory environments for trade.

We are empowering women, youth and refugees through jobs. Through our programmes, projects, services and data, we are helping drive digital connectivity and a global transition to green, sustainable trade.

Assignment context

Awareness raising and Research for Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO)
Openings: 15
Regions: Africa, MENA, South America, Asia, Europe, Central America
Commitment: 1-5 hours per week
Duration: 12 weeks

Role Overview

Youth Advocate Volunteers will serve as regional promoter, promoting youth entrepreneurship, engaging young entrepreneurs, and strengthening the Ye! Community network by highlighting the call for application for the Youth Ecopreneur Programme.
The Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO), powered by the International Trade Centre and the G20 Global Land Initiative (UNCCD), supports young entrepreneurs who are leading the way in green business innovation and advancing sustainable solutions. YECO is a comprehensive journey encompassing the Global Bootcamp with training and workshops, the Global Accelerator with coaching, mentorship, and tailored masterclasses, and culminating in the Ye! Youth Ecopreneur Awards. In 2024, YECO attracted over 850 applications from more than 100 countries, with 125 exceptional young entrepreneurs selected to participate in the Global Bootcamp.
We are soon launching the 2026-2027 application phase and will need support in raising awareness of this opportunity.

Task description

We are seeking the support of 12 Online Volunteers to help us raise awareness and visibility on the Youth Ecopreneur Programme (YECO) among youth entrepreneurs with a sustainable business (below 35 years old).

Find out more about the programme here: https://social.yecommunity.com/topics/49027/page/yeco

For this purpose selected Online Volunteers, under the supervision and guidance of the YECO manager and the communication team will support by:
- Discuss and determine the target audience, including needs
- Develop outreach strategy and implementation
- Promote the Youth Ecopreneur Programme within networks and social circles.
- Research relevant actors/institutions in their regions to share the opportunity with and contribute to a database of promotion partners
- Share YECO updates on TikTok, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, blogs/websites.
- Engage with youth entrepreneurs and encourage participation in your region.
- Advocate for youth entrepreneurship and sustainability businesses

Each volunteer should amplify 8-12 posts during the application phase. Each volunteer is expected to outreach to at least 5 different youth opportunity groups on social media in their region to amplify the message and refer back to the Ye! community social media pages.

Selected Online Volunteers will be provided with information and material relevant and necessary to perform the task.

Online Volunteers will have the opportunity to network with the communication team and develop and hone their skills in communications and related areas while contributing to positive change through raising awareness among the target community.

Kindly indicate in your application your social media followers and your ideas on how to spread the message.

Skills and experience

Being familiar with local and regional youth business ecosystems.
Previous experience in raising awareness among target audiences is an advantage.
Good knowledge of online marketing and media tools and channels is highly desired.
Big social media reach on LinkedIn and/or Instagram - preferably among youth entrepreneurs, please share your accounts and follower numbers in your motivation statement.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.