ELIGIBILITY:

Have a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience within the disability rights movement

Have lived experience as a person with a disability

Experienced in advocacy on global disability rights issues Flexibility and capacity to work with limited supervision and adapt quickly to new or unexpected assignments

Commitment to excellence and to being a reliable, responsive, and accountable team member throughout the fellowship

English Proficiency- high level of comfort with the use of the English language in both spoken and written forms

Will commit  part-time (~ 20 hours/week) to the proposed research project and fellowship program throughout the fellowship year

Currently has  a professional career within the disability rights field upon completion of the Fellowship

Desirable Requirements:

Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline

Has a strong foundation of knowledge of disability and human rights advocacy

Daily access to the internet, a personal computer, and a suitable work environment

Willingness and ability to work occasionally at non-standard hours, accommodating  different time zones

Willingness to be available on instant communication modes such as  WhatsApp or Signal

Have had significant experience in writing, or are a published writer on disability rights issues

BENEFIT:

Sponsorship will support program administration, fellow awards/stipends, application and selection processes, accessibility and accommodations, leadership development, impact and outcome measures and supporting infrastructure.