Deadline: August 9, 2019.

The Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) is designed for women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs – providing mentorship, training and a network of support to help grow your business and your personal development. The program includes one-on-one mentoring sessions and strategic workshops focused on building organizational management, financial acumen and leadership skills.
The program is a partnership between Vital Voices, a leading NGO in women’s leadership and development and Bank of America, based on a shared belief in the need to invest in women who are creating economic and social progress around the world.

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. A woman entrepreneur who owns a majority stake in a qualifying business, is the key decision maker in the business and manages it on a day-to-day basis

2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional setting.

3. The applicant must have worked in her existing organization / enterprise for at least 5 years

4. Proficient in English

5. Demonstrate a commitment to the core principles of the “Vital Voices’ Leadership Model” -Innovative, collaborative, and driven by a clear sense of mission; engaged in their communities and are committed to advancing the status of women and girls.

6. Demonstrate high-potential for leadership and a desire to take on leadership roles both within and outside their companies.

7. For profit or social entrepreneur (for this program, a social enterprise is a for-profit business with a social mission)

8. Should have a minimum annual revenue of at least US$ 250,000 and a maximum annual revenue of US$ 10 million

9. All countries within Europe

 

BENEFITS

All travel, meals and accommodation costs for mentees participating in this program are covered in full by the Global Ambassadors Program

1. One week in-person training program in Paris including:
a. Strategic Planning for Business Growth
b.  Human Resource Management
c. Communications workshops including Branding & Marketing, Social Media, Public
Speaking and Executive Presence
d.  Financial Management and Access to Capital

2. A 1:1 mentoring relationship with an established woman executive.

3. Inclusion in the Vital Voices network of more than 16,000 women from 181 countries and territories around the world.

4. Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with women from around the globe.

5. Participation in a Global Forum, a thought leadership event and networking opportunity to engage with invited guests including business and community leaders.

6. Opportunities for your business/organization to be profiled via digital channels, social media and in earned media coverage.

7. On-going support and mentorship, specific to your needs, through the Global Ambassadors Program for 1+ year

 

APPLICATION

Access the application here.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

Click here to apply