Deadline: Ongoing
Smitu Kohtari Fellowship Program is inviting applicants at the International Accountability Project (IAP). It’s a unique learning opportunity for young advocates from Asia, Africa and Latin America, created in honor of IAP founding board member Smitu Kothari. Leading scholar activist in India and globally, Smitu Kothari made prolific contributions in the fields of environmental justice and rights-respecting development, and served as a mentor to countless students and advocates in our movement.
The focus aim of fellowship program is to advance an area of work that Smitu gave much of himself to creating opportunity for young people to enter the movement for global justice and strengthen their abilities as activists, critical thinkers and change makers.
The Smitu Kothari Fellowship Program at IAP is 12 months learning program, designed to support the leadership of exceptional young activists in our movement for global justice. Program is administered by International Accountability Project (IAP) and Atlas Corps. IAP is the host organization, fellows are based at IAP’s office in Washington, D.C. for 1 year where they are responsible for leading an advocacy initiative during their Fellowship year.
Benefits
Atlas Corps provides logistical support to make the fellowship possible. Atlas Corps manages placement of international fellows at numerous nonprofit organizations in the United States and has expertise in handling visas, travel, stipends, insurance, supporting fellows to find housing, and also providing top-quality orientation and professional development trainings throughout the fellowship year.
Eligibility Criteria
- IAP is looking for candidates who have:
- At least 3 years of work experience in the field of advocacy for development justice, human rights and environmental justice. This experience can be at the community level, organizing their own communities or other communities with which they are working in solidarity;
- Experience working directly with communities to make their voices heard and influence development projects and policies;
- Some experience working specifically on issues of resettlement, eviction and displacement;
- Proficiency in English;
- A profound personal commitment to serve as an advocate/leader in this field for the long-term, and a strong desire to utilize this Fellowship experience to advance his/her advocacy capacity; and
- Heart, humility and humor.
- In addition, Atlas Corps requires that candidates meet the following Eligibility Requirements:
- 2 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 35 years or younger
- Commitment to return to your home country after the 12 month fellowship
After initial screening by Atlas Corps, Fellows will be selected by IAP’s Fellowship Advisory Committee that includes IAP staff, board members and colleagues.
How to Apply
Applicant may apply online via website, given at the end.
For more information, please visit this link.
