Deadline: 15-Nov-21
The U.S. Mission to ASEAN is pleased to announce Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP) to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between emerging leaders in Southeast Asia and the United States.
The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program provides emerging leaders ages 25-35 the opportunity to spend five weeks in the United States, including four weeks working directly with American counterparts in individually tailored work placements with relevant private and/or public sector organizations. During these placements, Fellows build their practical expertise, leadership skills, and professional networks.
Themes
The YSEALI Professional Fellows Program offers exchange opportunities under the following themes:
- Civic Engagement (designed for emerging civil society/NGO leaders who focus on underrepresented populations).
- Economic Empowerment (designed for emerging entrepreneurs and community leaders who focus on economic development).
- Governance and Society (designed for emerging policymakers, political leaders, public administrators, journalists and NGO leaders who focus on legislative/governance processes and practices).
- Sustainable Development and the Environment (designed for emerging urban and green space planners, planning and sustainability directors, natural resource managers, and other private and public sector leaders who focus on sustainable development and environmental issues).
Benefits
Each selected YSEALI Fellow will:
- Partake in virtual leadership and professional development activities throughout the program.
- Be matched with a four week, full-time fellowship placement host in a U.S. organization focused on issues relating to the Fellow’s work at home.
- Gain first-hand knowledge about US institutions and build relationships with American counterparts.
- Receive comprehensive on-program support. Travel and living arrangements will be covered as well as emergency health benefit on program.
- Become part of a prestigious alumni network with access to valuable resources and an international network of like- minded professionals.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be a mid-level professional, 25-35 years old
- Be a citizen and current resident of: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English
- Have at least two years relevant work experience and be currently employed
- Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills
For more information, visit https://asean.usmission.gov/yseali/yseali-professional-fellows/