Synergos Senior Fellows Network: Fellowship Opportunity for NGOs working for the poor

Synergos works to address global poverty and social injustice through innovative global partnerships in more than 30 countries around the world. One of its interesting programs is the Senior Fellows Network which aims to strengthen the capacity and opportunities for civil society leaders so that they are in a better position to address the systematic causes of poverty and promote sustainable social change.  The Network provides fellowships to NGO leaders for a period of three years. During this fellowship period, the fellows get “opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through peer-to-peer learning, annual and regional meetings, learning journeys, workshops, and contact with eminent persons. They exchange innovative ideas, models, and tools in the development field, which Synergos distributes to a wider audience. The Fellows also have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other distinguished change makers in the development field aligned with Synergos, including philanthropists and foundations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, global institutions and academics.”

Applicants should be from NGOs working in the areas of poverty alleviation, social justice and community development. Although there is no age requirement, applicants should be “seasoned practitioners with at least 10 years experience in a management position, and have a rich professional history, a track record of accomplishment, and a reputation for innovation and risk-taking.” The chief executive/executive director, deputy director, program director, program manager etc in an organization can apply for this fellowship opportunity.

The Fellows are expected to: “contribute to the body of knowledge being developed by Synergos to address poverty and increase equity; attend at least two annual global meetings, which usually entail international travel, as well as make a meaningful contribution to relevant regional or thematic affinity groups; be available for at least one peer counseling assignment; participate in our online community and use it to share skills, knowledge and experience; and make at least one significant contribution to the advancement of the work of other Fellows through an article, speech, presentation or other forms of knowledge sharing.

The deadline to submit applications for this fellowship is 31 August 2010. For more information, visit this link.