The Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training informs of the call for applications for the AOSIS Fellowship Programme 2023.

Ten (10) Fellowships will be awarded for participation in the 2023 Programme. Successful   applicants   will be required to work  from  their  respective  country's Permanent  Mission to the  United  Nations in New  York  and  will  receive necessary  training in matters  related to  climate change, oceans, environmental protection and sustainable development in support of the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

FELLOWSHIP TERMS AND BENEFITS

Fellows agree to:

• Work full-time in the AOSIS Fellowship Programme under the direction of the AOSIS Fellowship Directors and their Mission;
• Report to the AOSIS Fellowship Directors for instructions and assignments on AOSIS priorities;
• Attend all Fellowship meetings and trainings in New York; and
• Attend and actively participate in international meetings, including covering priority   areas for AOSIS as assigned by the AOSIS Fellowship Directors.

Fellows will receive:

• A roundtrip economy airfare ticket to New York City;
• A fixed settling-in allowance of $5,000;
• A laptop computer for use while an AOSIS Fellow;
• A monthly stipend of $4,000 USD per month (housing costs are to be covered by the  stipend);
• Comprehensive health insurance; and
• A travel budget to cover the costs of attending major international meetings.​

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must

• Be a national of an AOSIS country
• Be 25 to 32 years old at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme
• Hold a degree in a relevant field (international relations, international law, environment, climate change, sustainable development, fisheries, ocean affairs, finance, etc.)
• Have 1 to 3 years of experience   (maximum 5 years) working in a national government, or a regional or international organization;
• Commit to work in their national government following the completion of the Fellowship;
• Demonstrate discretion and sound judgement in dealing with politically sensitive issues in a diplomatic environment;
• Demonstrate excellent academic record and writing skills; and
• Be proficient in written and spoken English.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should attach the following documents with their application;

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Verified copies of degree
• A writing   sample  of 2-3 pages addressing  the following   questions:
  • What unique background, experience, or expertise will you bring to the AOSIS Fellowship Programme?
  • What  work  do you  hope to  pursue  following   the  Fellowship  to continue to support  your government's engagement on climate change,  environmental protection,  sustainable development, and ocean  matters?

Deadline date to submit completed applications to the Human Resource Development Unit of the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology and Vocational Training, 4th Floor, Francis Compton Building, The Waterfront, Castries, is Tuesday, November 1st 2022.

For further information, persons may contact the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit at telephone numbers 468-5229/5434 or a query can be sent to hrd@education.gov.lc or hrdeducation.slu@gmail.com.