Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland through Embassy in Uganda is seeking applications from eligible candidate in that country for the Irish Aid Fellowships Training Program that is aimed at addressing the specific capacity gaps in Partner institutions within the sectors and crosscutting areas that Irish Aid Uganda is engaged.
The targeted sectors include Justice, Law & Order Sector, Education Sector, Local Government, Macroeconomics Private Sector Development & Social Development. The cross cutting areas are Gender, HIV/AIDS, Environment & Governance. Beneficiaries are supported to undertake higher-level education and training in Ireland or within the region.
Eligibility Requirements
- To be eligible for an Irish Aid Fellowship, applicant must:
- be a citizen of Uganda
- be residing and currently employed in Uganda.
- have achieved the necessary standard to be accepted onto a PG/MA course in a Higher Education Institute in Ireland or within the region
- have a minimum of three years work experience in development.
- have identified a relevant college course in a Higher Education Institute in Ireland or within his/her own region.
- be applying to commence a new qualification and not be seeking funding for one already commenced.
- be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of their home country.
- be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year for which it is offered.
Selection Process
Irish Aid Partners initiate the selection process. They are required to put forward a gender-balanced panel of candidates and a good representation of the Civil Society. Candidates working in disadvantaged regions of the country are given priority. These candidates are then entered into the final competition of the Fellowship Training Program together with candidates from other Irish Aid Partner Countries.
Last date for submission of applications is December 31, 2011
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