Expression of Interest (EoI)

Organization Name: Plan International Solomon Islands in Partnership with Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC).
Programme Title: Youth Apprenticeship Programme in Sustainable Agribusiness and/or the Green & Blue Enterprises.
Location: Honiara and Auki

Call for Expressions of Interest: Apprenticeship Opportunity, Plan International Solomon Islands (PISI), Youth Economic and Climate Action Project.

About the Organization

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organisation working for better lives for all children. We are independent from government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries. Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalised and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality.

Our organisation is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. Plan International Pacific is composed of three countries namely: Fiji, Solomon Islands and PNG. Suva, Fiji is its Pacific Hub.

About the Programme

The Youth Economic and Climate Action (YECA) project is co-funded by European Union (EU) and Plan International Ireland and implemented by Plan International Solomon Islands (PISI) in partnership with the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC) in Guadalcanal and Malaita. One of the key activities of the Youth Economic and Climate Action (YECA) Project is The Youth Apprenticeship Programme on Sustainable Agribusiness [SAB] and/or the Green & Blue [G&B] Enterprises. The apprenticeship program is designed to facilitate opportunities for youths to have increased access to workplace learning in sustainable agribusiness and or the green and blue enterprises. It is anticipated that after the apprenticeship, the youths will either pursue careers in SAB or G&B enterprises or start their own enterprise. The overall goal of YECA is to support the economic empowerment of young people while addressing the adverse impacts of climate crisis on youths, in particularly young women.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must:

• Be between Age 18-35
• Currently not in employment
• Currently not in education or training
• Have attended Basic Education or Skills trainings.
• Demonstrate strong Interest and passion in sustainable agri-business and or the green & blue economy.
• Be a resident of Auki town or Honiara,
• Be willing to commit to 6 weeks’ apprenticeship term.
• Selected candidates must possess the necessary qualifications and enthusiasm to excel in the programme.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following:

1. A Complete Application form
2. A brief cover letter (max 1 page) expressing your interest and motivation
3. A current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Application forms can be collect from Solomon Island National Youth Congress office, Capital park, East Honiara (for Guadalcanal Applicant) and Malaita Youth Hub Office, Auki (For Malaita Applicants) or by sending request to Richard Olita via email: richard.olita@sinyc.org.sb (for Malaita province applicant) and to Nixon Tooler at email nbtooler2@gmail.com (for Guadalcanal applicants).

For enquiries you can call Richard Olita on Mob#: 7917640 or Nixon Tooler on Mob#: 7723499.

Submission can be done via two email address above or Hard Copies can be Hand delivered to Malaita Youth Hub, Auki or National Youth Congress Office, Capital park building, East Honiara.

Address it to: EOI: Youth Economic and Climate Action Project -Apprenticeship Programme with Youth Full Name and Province of Interest.

Deadline for Submission: 23rd July 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps. Plan International Solomon Islands in partnership with Solomon Island National Youth Congress is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Youth, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.