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Saturday, October 10, 2009

USA: IFESH Fellows (International Fellows Program) for U.S. Citizen

Scholarization: the International Fellows Program (IFP) is a nine-month internship targeting talented recent college graduates and graduate students in an effort to provide on-the-job development experience at community project sites in Africa. The Fellows provide technical assistance and training to community-based grassroots projects in various areas such as education, public health, HIV/AIDS, English as a Second Language (ESL), agricultural development, proposal development, managerial training, feasibility studies, and small business enterprise development

IFESH partners with leading international development organizations who are implementing sustainable development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa such as, Africare, Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), other UN agencies, Opportunities Industrialization Centers International (OICI), Save the Children, World Cocoa Foundation, and others. Fellows assist host organizations in building sustainable programs.

A primary objective of the International Fellows Program is to increase the pool of experts devoted to international development assistance. As a result of participating in the program, returning Fellows are often employed with recognized development organizations, sometimes those to which they were assigned. Returning Fellows also go on to complete their graduates studies or enter various fields of development work.


The program offers a unique opportunity for scholarly practitioners to contribute technical knowledge and gain practical work experience in economic and social development with organizations committed to equipping individuals.

Fellows work with international development organizations, government ministries and local populations in a spirit of congeniality and good will to achieve community goals.

Stipend and Benefits: Fellows are considered volunteers and receive a modest monthly cost of living stipend of US$800, transportation to the pre-departure orientation, international round-trip transportation, health and life insurance, emergency evacuation insurance, and settling-in allowance. In most cases, Fellows are required to pay for food, lodging (host organization and IFESH country representative help to identify safe but modest housing), and other expenses with the cost of living stipend.

Eligibility:

U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
seniors
alumni, 2-3 years out
excellent health
possess excellent communications skills
willingness to endure third world living conditions

Application materials:

completed application form
cover letter
resume
copies of transcripts
three professional or academic letters of recommendation
one to two page typed essay that includes pertinent information relative to reasons for applying to the IFP, qualifications for participation and career objectives.


Selection: Assignments are filled based on requests from IFP host organizations for volunteers with specific skills. Complete the application and supporting materials as fully as possible to give yourself the best chance for consideration.

Deadline: February 28, 2010

Contact: http://www.ifesh.org/what-we-do/international-educators-for-africa-program/international-fellows-program


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