Application Pack Please read the programme information contained in Part I carefully,

before completing the application form in Part II. Deadline for applications: 30 March 2019

Part I: Overview & EligibilityThe Programme Step-by-step:

"For me it was a 'leadership emersion programme' as it was an opportunity for me to strengthen my business skills,

my mentoring skills, my coaching skills and my teaching and facilitation skills. At the end of the day we would

receive feedback, debrief, review, identify improvement opportunities, adapt, adjust and implement it, all in a

continuous improvement cycle."

Andre Augusto Almedia, Business Mentor

Mentor Development Training CourseWhere: The Hague, Netherlands

When: 26 – 30th August 2019

What: If successful you will join a five day Mentor Development Training Course, where you will

become familiar with the content of the Business Planning Toolkit. You will be supported in

developing the mentoring, facilitation and presentation skills necessary for the delivery of the

training to the protected area participants and for mentoring them for the following twelve

months.

Residential Training ProgrammeWhere: Lajuma Research Centre, South Africa

When: Training 1: 1 – 10 November 2019

Training 2: 12 – 21 November 2019

What: The Residential Training Programme takes place over 10 days. You will use skills and

knowledge you have gained in the Mentor Development Course to work with up to three

participants from a protected area organisation; sharing your knowledge and supporting

them with business insights and training to help them meet their daily business challenges.

An Earthwatch learning expert will support the business skills training with sessions that help

protected area staff to develop the confidence, capabilities and skills required to put what

has been learnt into practise. Earthwatch staff will also offer guidance and support to you

throughout the training.

"On Monday I went back to the office and I have not stopped talking about this whole experience to my

colleagues. They all want to apply next year! Yesterday I was telling a HR person about it, and she told me

that sometimes you can organize all the leadership courses in the world, but it is really these kinds of real

life experiences that have the most impact. And it is true."

Natalia Camprubi, Business Mentor

Mentoring & SupportAfter the Residential Training Programme you will continue to support the protected area staff remotely for

12 months as they develop or revise business plans and start to implement their action plans. The time

commitment may vary considerably and is agreed between the mentor and mentees. However, each

individual should expect to spend a minimum of 2-4 hours per month on their mentoring relationship. You

will also benefit from personal coaching and guidance from Earthwatch learning experts throughout the

mentoring period.

“This program has not only empowered me by improving my capacity as a manager, it has motivated me to

take a proactive approach as a key stakeholder in the development and implementation of a

business plan as well as improved network to share ideas, challenges and solutions”

Eduard, Mentee, South Africa

What’s Included? Comprehensive five day Mentor Development Course

Five nights of accommodation during the Mentor Development Course

Nine nights of accommodation during the Residential Training programme held at Lajuma

Research Centre, South Africa

Meals, snacks and refreshments for the duration of the ten day Residential Training Programme

Medical & evacuation insurance for the duration of the 10 day Residential Training Programme

All facilitation costs and training materials

A grant to contribute towards the cost of visiting your partner site after the Residential Training

Programme (this is encouraged, but not mandatory).

What’s Not Included?Costs for the following items are expected to be covered by your business line:

Travel costs associated with attendance of the five day Mentor Development Course and the ten

day Residential Training Programme

The cost of evening meals during the five day Mentor Development Course in The Hague

Subsistence costs incurred while travelling to and from the Mentor Development Course and

the Residential Training Programme

Any miscellaneous expenses e.g. visa fees

Application Eligibility We welcome applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:

You are a permanent employee of Shell with a minimum of 2 years’ service

You have not participated in the ESN before and have not participated in another PBW programme

in the past four years (there should be a minimum 4 year gap between joining subsequent

programmes)

You are in job groups 1 – 3 (or 4 if you have at least 2 years of relevant business experience)

You have experience in a relevant area of business management i.e. planning, finance, marketing

or business operations

You are enthusiastic about developing skills as a trainer and mentor

You are able to communicate fluently in English, both in writing and verbally

You are willing and fit enough to live and work in a basic field camp environment for ten days,

including periods spent outdoors

You are able to attend all aspects of the programme and commit to the on-going mentoring for 12

months. We would encourage you to indicate on the application form your ability to attend as many

of the training dates as possible. This will allow us to better pair your skills with the needs of the

protected areas

Any Questions?For more information please contact:

Stacey Baggaley, Earthwatch: sbaggaley@earthwatch.org.uk

Aoife Reynolds, Shell: Aoife.Reynolds@shell.com

Part II: Application Form

PERSONAL AND BUSINESS DETAILSThank you for applying for Earth Skills Network programme, by working together we can tackle the critical environmental threats that the planet faces. Your details will be held on Earthwatch Institute (Europe)’s secure database in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

Our promise to you:We will never to sell or share your personal details for marketing purposes,We will respect your privacy; you can change how we contact you at anytimeWe will show you how your participation in this project is making an impact for the natural world

Earthwatch Institute (Europe) is a registered data controller. To find out how we use your data and how long we keep it for please see our full privacy policy at earthwatch.org.uk/privacy-policy

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Please confirm you are available to attend the five day Mentor Development Training

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Please indicate which dates you are available to participate on the residential training programme. We encourage you to remain available for as many of these dates as possible, to allow us to pair your skills with the needs of a protected area.

Date I am available I am not available

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Your answers should be between 250 and 600 words for each question.

1.a What are your personal and professional motivations for getting involved in the Earth Skills Network? (3 marks)

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1.b The Earth Skills Network provides opportunities for Business Mentors to develop both personally and

professionally. Please use the space below to consider three benefits of joining the Earth Skills Network

and how these would contribute to your personal / professional development. You may wish to link your

answers to your IDP where appropriate. (3 marks)

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1.c Please explain why your participation would be of value to your business (both within your current

role and for the organisation generally). (3 marks)

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2.a The Business Planning Toolkit forms the basis of the training programme. Business mentors will be

delivering training on and supporting a protected area in the areas referenced in this toolkit. Referring to

the different components of the toolkit please rate your levels of confidence and understanding in the

following areas, adding other relevant areas of experience if you wish.

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2.b Experience has shown us that most protected areas need support in the following three key areas of

the Business Planning Toolkit. Please give examples of where you have worked on each of these areas,

explaining what your role was, what happened and what the outcome was for the example you have

chosen. (6 marks)

1. Financial planning & budgeting (this could include developing a budget, financial statement, future

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2. Marketing (market analysis, planning, delivery):

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3. Stakeholder engagement (external stakeholders):

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2.c Looking at other aspects of the toolkit please highlight below any other areas where you have

expertise and give examples of where you have put those skills into practice. (3 marks)

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3.a Becoming an effective Earth Skills Network business mentor also requires a number of other

personal attributes. Please rate your levels of confidence in the following areas, adding other key

attributes if you wish.

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3.b Based on your answers in the previous question please tell us more about the three areas that you

consider to be your top strengths. Please provide examples of how you have applied these strengths

ideally using work and/or personal examples. (4 marks)

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How do you think these attributes will help you on the programme:

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4. As a business mentor you will need to apply existing business knowledge into a protected area context

and build effective working relationships with your mentees. (6 marks)

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Please give us an example of where you have applied your skills in a different context (for example,

change of communication style or adjusting working style and/or planning). How did you cope with this?

What did you learn? Is there anything you would do differently next time?

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5. Please outline how you will balance the responsibilities of participation in the programme with your job,

including any support you will receive from your line manager and other colleagues. (3 marks)

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How did you hear about the Earth Skills Network Programme? For example, you may have seen

promotional materials on our website, spoken to a former participant or colleague (please provide their

name if so) or seen information in a newsletter or publication (please provide details of which one).

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Declaration & Signature

In submitting this form, I confirm that I can comply with the following conditions of entry. Please use the

check boxes to indicate that you agree with these conditions:

☐ I am committed to supporting a protected area organisation for the period of one year, which will

include attendance at the five day Mentor Development Course in The Hague, a ten day Residential

Training Programme in Lajuma Research Centre, South Africa and any subsequent mentoring support.

☐ I have the full support of my manager, who has agreed that a proportion of my time will be spent

working on this project, which will be incorporated into my Personal and Professional Development

Objectives.

☐ I have the financial support of my business unit to attend the Mentor Development Course in The

Hague, the Residential Training Programme in South Africa and any follow up activities.

☐ I am willing to live in basic accommodation with limited privacy for the ten day Residential Training

Programme.

☐ I am prepared to work long days with time outdoors undertaking a variety of tasks and activities in a

field camp environment.

☐ I am able to spend some time (approx. 15 hours) between the Mentor Development Course and the

Residential Training Programme in South Africa, for individual and group preparation work.

I declare that the information on this form is true and agree that it can be processed by the company

and shared with other necessary parties connected with the Earth Skills Network Programme. I

understand that information herein will be used by Earthwatch in the long-term monitoring of the

programme, and may be used in reporting to Programme funders and partners on outcomes.

Please read the statement above and then check the box below to confirm:

I have read and understand the individual, line manager and business commitments.

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Date:

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Line Manager Endorsement

As the applicant’s Line Manager/supervisor, I endorse this application to the Earth Skills Network. I

have read, understand and agree to support (if successful) the programme commitments of the

applicant, line manager and business.

Please read the statement above and then check the box below if you endorse this application:

I have read and understand the individual, line manager and business commitments.

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To Submit: Please return to Stacey Baggaley by 30 March 2019 at sbaggaley@earthwatch.org.uk

Please send a copy of your one page resume along with this completed application form

Please copy in your Line Manager (as shown above) when submitting your application