U.S. Embassy in Djibouti: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

Deadline: 31 July 2018

The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti is seeking applications for its Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program that brings accomplished young and mid-level professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to the United States for a year of non-degree graduate-level study, leadership development, and substantive professional collaboration with U.S. counterparts.

By providing future leaders and policy makers with experience in U.S. society, culture, and professional fields, the program provides a basis for lasting, productive ties between Americans and their professional counterparts overseas. Fellows are selected on potential for leadership and commitment to public service.

Program Components

Academic: The Humphrey program is classified as a non-degree program by the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Professional: Professional enrichment activities include professional visits, conferences, training programs, and a professional affiliation (work attachment).

Eligible Fields

Sustainable Development
- Agricultural and Rural Development
- Economic Development/Finance and Banking
- Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, and Climate Changed.
- Urban and Regional Planning
Democratic Institution Building
- Communications/Journalism
- Law and Human Rights
- Public Policy Analysis and Public Administration.
- Trafficking in Persons Policy and Prevention.
- Technology Policy and Management.
- Human Resource Management
Education
- Educational Administration, Planning and Policy
- Higher Education Administration
- Teaching of English as a Foreign Language
Public Health
- Public Health Policy and Management
- HIV/AIDS Policy and Prevention
- Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Treatment

Eligibility Criteria

Must Be Djiboutian citizens
Possess a degree
No age restriction, but priority given to(age 30-50)
Are mid-career professionals in leadership positions who have a commitment to public service and the potential for professional experience?
Have a minimum of 5 years full-time professional experience beyond attainment of an undergraduate degree prior to August 2019
have not attended a graduate school in the United States for one academic year or more during the seven years prior to August 2019
No recent U.S. experience of over six months during the five years prior to August 2019
No dual U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident status
Good English language ability and be prepared to take TOEFL test (candidates should score higher than 525 on the paper based test (PBT), and 71 on the internet-based test (iBT).
Are not U.S. Department of State employees or their immediate family members
Be in good health