Deadline: 31 January 2020
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is seeking applications for its International Youth Fellowship Program, an extraordinary opportunity to become a leader in global development.
The International Youth Fellowship Program builds the skills of young Canadians and supports the work of AKFC’s partner organizations overseas.
Program Streams
Participants can apply for one of three streams that best matches their backgrounds and interests:
- International Development Management (IDM) Fellows benefit from placements in a variety of organizations, working in fields such as health, education, rural development, and civil society strengthening. Placements include positions in research, project management, communications, and monitoring and evaluation.
- International Microfinance and Microenterprise (IMM) Fellows gain experience with an organization involved in microfinance or market development, to develop skills in the day-to-day operations and evaluation of these programs.
- Young Professionals in Media (YPM) Fellows work as journalists for Nation Media Group, a leading media outlet in East Africa. With opportunities to report in print, broadcast, and digital media, Fellows gain the skills to work effectively in today’s global media environment.
Benefits
AKFC covers most of the costs associated with living and working overseas including; travel, accommodation, vaccinations, health insurance, and a modest stipend to cover the cost of living. Successful candidates are required to make a one-time contribution of $1000.00 towards the costs of the Fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
To become an International Youth Fellow, applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Be 30 years of age or younger at the time of the application deadline
- Be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the field of international development and their chosen Fellowship stream
- Hold at minimum an undergraduate university degree
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Canada
For more information, please visit https://www.akfc.ca/get-involved/youth-fellows/apply-youth-fellows/