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UNITED NATION FULLY FUNDED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT

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Application Deadline: 31 May 2024.

LOCATION: Switzerland

The call for application for 2024 is now OPEN. The Fellowship programme for people of African descent is an intensive human rights training for people of African descent, from the diaspora, who are engaged in promoting the rights of people of African descent. It takes place once a year at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

ELIGIBILITY:

The candidate must be an individual of African descent living in the Diaspora.

The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of work experience related to the rights of People of African Descent.

The candidate has to submit a letter from an organization working on issues related to people of African Descent or minority rights certifying their status.

The candidates must be available to attend the full duration of the programme. The selected fellows will be expected to participate in different activities and to strictly follow the programme.

BENEFIT:

Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the Programme.

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UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY JUNIOR FELLOWS INTERNSHIP

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Application Deadline: 10 May 2024

LOCATION: Japan

The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:

is currently pursuing or has recently completed (within two years of application) postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;

is under 32 years of age at the time of application;

must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;

has a native or fluent command of written and spoken English;

has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;

can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;

demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;

has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of MS Office applications (familiarity with ICT tools and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are desirable);

has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.

BENEFIT:

Stipend: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions, will receive a stipend from UNU to partially subsidise their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.  The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates in effect. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

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