The United Nations is now accepting applications for the 2024 Economic Commission for Africa Fellowship program. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for young professionals in Africa to gain practical, on-the-job experience in international development. The program provides a one-time settling-in grant of $3,000 and a monthly stipend of $3,000 for the duration of the fellowship.
Fellowship Overview
- Host: United Nations
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Africa
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | $3000 Monthly Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 17, 2024
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Fellowship Details
The United Nations Economic Fellowship aims to give young professionals practical experience in their early and middle careers, whether they are in academia, the public sector, or international development. The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is the United Nations’ regional arm in Africa, dedicated to promoting economic and social development across the continent. The ECA supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2030, and Agenda 2063 of the African Union through its five sub-regional offices and the African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP).
Eligibility Requirements
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
- Nationality: Must be nationals of a member state of the Economic Commission for Africa.
- Educational Qualifications: Graduated with at least a master’s degree by July 1, 2024.
- Thematic Interest: Interest in one or more of the program’s thematic areas.
- Project Work: Ready to work on a predefined project.
- Meeting Participation: Participate in national, regional, or international meetings.
- Research Presentation: Present a peer-reviewed research paper at a seminar.
- Alumni Engagement: Join the alumni association of ECA Fellows.
Benefits
- Settling-In Grant: $3,000 for fellows recruited from outside the duty station.
- Monthly Stipend: $3,000 for the duration of the fellowship.
- Duration: Six months, extendable by another six months.
How to Apply
Use “ECA Fellowship for Young African Professionals, 2024” as the email subject.
Visit the program’s webpage and select the ECA Fellowship Programme for Young African Professionals 2024 Cohort.
Submit your Administrative Profile (AP) and other required documents as PDF attachments to RecruitmentPPost@un.org.
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