{"id":11083,"date":"2019-05-26T18:42:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-26T15:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=11083"},"modified":"2019-05-26T18:50:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-26T15:50:24","slug":"fully-funded-to-new-york-usa-cora-weiss-fellowship-2019-for-young-women-peacebuilders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/fully-funded-to-new-york-usa-cora-weiss-fellowship-2019-for-young-women-peacebuilders\/","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded to New York, USA : Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019 for Young women Peacebuilders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cora Weiss Fellowship | British Council | British Council Tanzania | British Embassy Tanzania | British Scholarships | British Council Funding Opportunities| Funding Opportunities for Tanzanians 2019 | U.S Embassy Tanzania | Scholarships for Tanzanians 2019 | Grants Funding opportunities for Tanzanians 2019 | Call for Proposals in Tanzania | Tanzanians funding Opportunities | U.S Embassy Scholarships for Tanzanians | The U.S Embassy in Tanzania | U.S Embassy Tanzania jobs | Scholarships for Africans to study in U.S.A | Scholarships for Tanzanians to study in U.S.A | Opportunities in Tanzania<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nApplication Deadline: May 31st 2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)<\/strong>\u00a0is pleased to announce its fourth annual Cora Weiss Fellowship for Young Women Peacebuilders. Launched in 2015, the Fellowship aims to support the development of young women peacebuilders and ensure that more young people share Cora\u2019s vision for sustainable peace and gender equality as strong and integral parts of our global culture.<\/p>\n<p>Eligibility requirements<br \/>\nTo be eligible for the Cora Weiss Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>At least two years\u2019 experience of volunteering or employment in a women\u2019s rights\/human<br \/>\nrights\/peace advocacy organization.<\/li>\n<li>Two years\u2019 work experience in policy advocacy on women\u2019s rights, human rights, peace<br \/>\nand other social justice issues, including understanding of the UN Security Council<br \/>\nResolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, and related laws and policies;<\/li>\n<li>A Bachelor\u2019s degree in international relations, women\/gender studies or any of the social<br \/>\nsciences;<\/li>\n<li>Has lived or worked in a developing country for at least two years; and<\/li>\n<li>Full proficiency in English. Since the fellowship will take place in New York where the international community is mainly congregated, complete proficiency in the English language is a must. Proficiency in any other UN language is a plus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Selection criteria<br \/>\nApplicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Knowledge of UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325, 1820 and 2250 on Women, Peace and Security, and related laws and policies;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to use the skills and networking opportunities gained from this Fellowship in a similar undertaking, such as working with a civil society organization that advocates for women, peace and security, for at least 2 years after completion of the Fellowship;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to communicate effectively on women, peace and security issues, both orally and in writing. Very strong speaking and writing skills in English are required.<\/li>\n<li>Ability and willingness to travel to conflict-affected countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Benefits:<\/p>\n<p>The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with GNWP for one year on its global advocacy in the UN to promote the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1325 and 1820 on Women, Peace and Security, and related laws and policies, and the day-to-day running of an international office based in New York.<\/p>\n<p>This will include, but not be limited to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Participation and representing GNWP in various events and meetings at the United<br \/>\nNations or those organized by the UN, Member States, civil society and academic<br \/>\ninstitutions in New York;<br \/>\n\u2022 Support to GNWP research projects and various publications, including statements,<br \/>\npolicy briefs, case studies, project proposals and reports;<br \/>\n\u2022 Logistical and administrative support in all areas of GNWP operations.<br \/>\nIn addition, the applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in GNWP\u2019s regional,national and local initiatives such as the Localization of UNSCR 1325 and 1820, and the\u00a0<strong>Young Women for Peace and Leadership program.<\/strong>\u00a0This will include, but not be limited to:<br \/>\n\u2022 Liaising with and supporting local partners in logistical and substantive preparation<br \/>\nfor the activities, and actual travel to support in-country implementation;<br \/>\n\u2022 Support to the preparation of budgets, financial and narrative reports from<br \/>\nactivities;<br \/>\n\u2022 Contributing to preparation of workshop materials, such as module matrixes,<br \/>\ntraining needs analyses, and pre- and post-workshop surveys; and<br \/>\n\u2022 Writing and dissemination of blogs and other publicity materials to promote<br \/>\nGWNP\u2019S various initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship year will commence in September 2019 and end in September 2020.<br \/>\nGNWP will cover roundtrip airfare from the country of origin to New York, room and<br \/>\nboard, health insurance, local transportation, and other personal expenses of the fellow.<\/p>\n<p>Checklist of required documents<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Completed application form in English. Please note that while GNWP has released this<br \/>\nadvertisement in different languages, submission of a completed application in English is<br \/>\nessential. The application form is available here:<\/li>\n<li>An essay of no more than 3 pages that explains why you are applying for the Cora Weiss Fellowship<\/li>\n<li>Two letters of reference. Reference letters should include how long the writer has known the applicant and in what capacity, comments on the applicant\u2019s potential to make an impact in the field of women, peace and security, and any relevant prior experience.Applications may be sent to:\u00a0fellowship.gnwp@gmail.com.\u00a0All required application materials should be complete and submitted together in one e-mail. Documents sent separately will not be reviewed and application will be considered incomplete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>MODE OF APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.opportunitiesforafricans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cora-Weiss-Fellowship-Application-2019-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Apply Now for the Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019 (opens in a new tab)\">Apply Now for the Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For More Information and Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.opportunitiesforafricans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Cora-Weiss-Fellowship-for-Young-Women-Peacebuilders-2019_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Visit the Official Webpage of the Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019 (opens in a new tab)\">Visit the Official Webpage of the Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/british-council-creative-enterprise-programme-for-east-africans-2019\/\">British Council Creative Enterprise Programme for East Africans 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/u-s-embassy-tanzania-jobs-vacancies-at-u-s-embassy-tanzania\/\">U.S Embassy Tanzania | Jobs Vacancies at U.S Embassy Tanzania<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cora Weiss Fellowship | British Council | British Council Tanzania | British Embassy Tanzania | British Scholarships | British Council Funding Opportunities| Funding Opportunities for Tanzanians 2019 | U.S Embassy Tanzania | Scholarships for Tanzanians 2019 | Grants Funding opportunities for Tanzanians 2019 | Call for Proposals in Tanzania | Tanzanians funding Opportunities | U.S [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[42,1672,1563,222,302,1685,907,1695,1673,1674,1675,1676,1684,64,62,262,1690,913,1677,91,82,156,1678,1679,157,688,1680,86,1681,1682,1694,846],"class_list":{"0":"post-11083","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-scholarships","7":"tag-ajira","8":"tag-ajira-2019","9":"tag-ajira-app","10":"tag-ajira-mpya","11":"tag-ajira-mpya-serikalini","12":"tag-ajira-mpya-utumishi-wa-umma","13":"tag-ajira-portal","14":"tag-ajira-utumishi","15":"tag-ajira-zetu","16":"tag-careers","17":"tag-employment","18":"tag-government","19":"tag-government-jobs","20":"tag-heslb","21":"tag-jobs","22":"tag-jobs-in-tanzania","23":"tag-jobs-vacancies","24":"tag-kazi-2019","25":"tag-kazibongo","26":"tag-nacte","27":"tag-nafasi-za-kazi-tanzania","28":"tag-necta","29":"tag-public-sector","30":"tag-serikalini","31":"tag-tamisemi","32":"tag-tanzania","33":"tag-tayoa","34":"tag-tcu","35":"tag-vacancies","36":"tag-vijana-jobs","37":"tag-wizara-ya-elimu","38":"tag-zoom-tanzania"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11083\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}