Fellowship Overview

The United Nations Economic Commission Fellowship provides a one-off settling-in grant of USD 3,000 and a monthly stipend of USD 3,000 for the duration of the fellowship. This program is designed to support the development of young professionals in academia, the public sector, or international development.

Key Details

• Host: United Nations
• Category: Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: Africa
• Reward: Full Sponsorship, $3,000 Monthly Stipend
• No IELTS Required
• Application Deadline: August 17, 2024

Fellowship Benefits

Selected Fellows will receive:

• A one-off settling-in grant of USD 3,000 for those recruited from outside the duty station.
• A monthly stipend of USD 3,000 for the duration of the fellowship.
• An initial fellowship period of 6 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the United Nations Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Age Requirement: Must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Nationality: Must be a national of a member state of the Economic Commission for Africa.
• Educational Qualifications: Must have graduated before July 1, 2024, with a master’s degree, doctorate, or equivalent qualification.
• Thematic Interest: Should have an interest in one or more of the identified thematic areas.
• Project Work: Selected candidates will work on predefined projects within the mentoring Division, Sub-Regional Office, or ECA Centres.
• Meeting Participation: For professional exposure, you must participate in national, regional, or international meetings.
• Research Presentation: Required to submit and present a peer-reviewed research paper at the end of the assignment.
• Alumni Engagement: Will join an alumni association of ECA Fellows and become a member of the international development “community of practice.”

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should follow these steps to apply for the 2024 United Nations Economic Fellowship for Africa:

1. Visit the program’s webpage. Click HERE
2. Select the ECA Fellowship Programme for Young African Professionals 2024 Cohort.
3. Submit an Administrative Profile (AP) and the following documents as PDF attachments:
   • UN Administrative Profile (AP) in PDF format, including a motivation statement (cover letter).
4. Create an AP by signing up for an account at UN Inspira.
5. Forward all submissions to RecruitmentPPost@un.org using the narration “ECA Fellowship for Young African Professionals, 2024.