Deadline: 28 February 2017
The International Youth Action Against Terrorism, under the Common Ground Centre is inviting applicants for its CVE Center for Youth Dialogues (Kenya) 2017. IYAAT are interested in attracting outstanding university students with strong research backgrounds to be engaged as Research Fellows in research projects that are relevant to the goals set on countering violent extremism in Kenya.
The CVE Centre for Youth Dialogues (Kenya) shall select 15 most qualified individuals from 15 different higher learning institutions spread across Kenya to serve as research fellows for the 5 months’ period, divided into three working groups of 5 individuals each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Kenyan nationals;
- Aged between 18 – 30 years;
- Academic research backbground (with proof);
- Interest in countering extremism; active in their local communities having launched, or become very engaged with, projects/initiatives to prevent and counter violent extremism;
- Experience in this area, with a good knowledge of actors and organizations in their own communities who also work to counter and prevent extremism;
- Digitally savvy and active on social media;
- Willing and able to work individually and as part of a team; able to work remotely with others.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Kenya
For more information, please visit CVE Center for Youth Dialogue.