Applied Linguistics and Literacy
in Africa & the Diaspora Research Network

Deadline for application: December 31, 2008

Femmes Africa Solidarite (FAS), an NGO working to enhance women’s roles in peace building and conflict resolution on the African continent, in collaboration with the Swiss Foundation, offers a unique Fellowship opportunity to a young African woman or man looking to gain International experience in the fields of gender, peace and development.  THE WANJIRU KIHORO FELLOWSHIP will offer the candidate the opportunity to work for a period of 9 months at FAS’ International Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland before returning to put their skills into action through an additional 3 month placement with an NGO in Africa. Applicants should have a degree, or be currently undertaking studies, in a field relevant to the position (gender; development; international relations), or have substantial work experience in this area in an NGO environment. Applications must enclose the following documents:

- A CV detailing educational and professional experience

- An essay of approximately 800 words, detailing motivations for seeking the Fellowship;
what he/she hopes to achieve ; and how this experience will be beneficial for future work

- The names and contacts of two or three references

For more information, please visit:  http://www.fasngo.org/application-form.html

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