UNAIDS Special Youth Programme in Geneva, Switzerland is presently accepting applications from young people between 20 and 24 years from developing countries. The programme will offer a nine-month remunerated fellowship expected to be held from May 2010 to February 2011. The fellowship will involve two sections: during the first section, the it will be held in Geneva and upon satisfactory performance, it will continue in the UNAIDS office in the country of origin of the fellow. Applicants should have some programme experience in HIV related issues and/or in the areas of development, advocacy, human rights, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health or similar to apply for this fellowship. Applicants with direct experience of working with an NGO have an advantage. The objectives of the programme are:
– To create opportunities at appropriate levels of the organization to engage youth in policy development and programming;
– To help build the capacity of young people and strengthen their leadership skills to contribute to the AIDS response, especially at the country level;
– To sensitize both young people and UNAIDS staff on various modalities of working together to address issues related to HIV, particularly youth concerns, gender, human rights and greater involvement of people living with HIV.
Applications have to be submitted through the UNAIDS online recruitment system applying to the vacancy for the Special Youth Programme Fellow. The motivation letter should respond to the following four questions:
1) What is the nature of the HIV epidemic in your country and how are young people particularly affected?
2) Briefly describe your experience in relation to HIV including any work you have carried out towards programmes or projects in your country
3) What is your expectation of this fellowship and how will it further your work with young people and HIV?
4) If you are selected for the Fellowship, will you be available to begin in May 2010?
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is 12 February 2010. For more information, visit this link.
