Deadline: 1 February 2019
Applications are open for 2019 Pacific Islands Leadership Program (PILP) to provide individuals from the Pacific Islands region with the opportunity to enhance their leadership capacities and build a network with other leaders from across the Pacific, Asia, and the United States.
The program strengthens participants’ knowledge and understanding of key regional, economic, social, political, health, education and environmental issues, and cultivates adaptive and appropriate leadership capacities.
PILP Fellows will spend one month in experiential learning exercises at the East-West Center, in addition to a one month field study at the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (IDIA). Curriculum includes future scenario planning, social entrepreneurship and risk analysis, climate change and environmental stewardship, international relations, and public health.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizens from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
- Applicants from all walks of life (government, business, environment, NGOs, health, media, agriculture, education and others) are encouraged to apply.
- Early to mid-career professionals, spanning the ages of approximately 25-38.
- Bachelor’s degree. Exceptions may be considered on the basis of other relevant experience and qualifications.
- Fluent level of English. PILP will be conducted in English and participants will be expected to have English language fluency.
Desirable Qualifications
- At least three years of professional work experience and achievement
- Leadership track record in professional, public, and/or personal realms
- International experience and aptitude, including overseas residence, language skills, intercultural and diversity exposure
- Volunteer and community service experience
- Pacific Islands engagement: evidence of interest in and knowledge of the region, as well as commitment to its future prosperity. This might include employment in the region, classes taken at University, languages spoken, memberships and fellowships, specific projects, field studies, and areas of research interest.
- Experience of cohort learning, working collaboratively in small teams or in large groups.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
For more information, please visit https://eastwestcenter.submittable.com/submit/122047/2019-pacific-islands-leadership-program-with-taiwan