Are you a UN staff member or a partner organization who wants to tackle global challenges and make the world a better, more equitable place? Do you want to enhance your knowledge and skills through interagency learning and training? Do you want to network with peers and experts from the UN system and beyond?

If yes, then you might be interested in the United Nations System Staff College Fellowship 2024, a prestigious scholarship program that offers you the opportunity to participate in one of the customized courses offered by the UNSSC, a UN organization that serves the personnel of the UN and its affiliates via interagency learning and training.

Benefits of the Fellowship

• You will have access to first-rate learning experiences grounded in the bedrock values of multilateralism and dignity for all enshrined in the UN charter.
• You will have the chance to learn from and collaborate with experts, practitioners, and peers from different sectors and backgrounds.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your professional competencies and showcase your achievements through various formats and platforms.
• You will have the possibility to expand your network and connect with influential stakeholders within and outside the UN system.

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a UN staff member or a partner organization who is eligible for participation in one of the customized courses offered by the UNSSC.
• You must have a commitment to learning and a desire to contribute to a more effective, results-oriented, and agile UN through learning, training, and knowledge dissemination.

Application Process

• The application process for the fellowship is open from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
• The application process consists of two stages:
  • A pre-application stage, where you can explore available courses, submit an expression of interest, and receive feedback from the UNSSC team.
  • A final application stage, where you can submit your full application package, including supporting documents, by the specified deadline.

FAQs

• What are customized courses?
  • Customized courses are tailor-made learning programs that address specific needs and objectives of UN staff members or partner organizations. They cover a wide range of topics, such as leadership, management, peace and security, sustainable development, etc.
• What are some examples of customized courses?
  • Some examples of customized courses are:
    • The Youth, Peace and Security Primer
    • Manual básico sobre la Juventud, la Paz y la Seguridad
    • O Guia de Iniciação de Juventud, Paz e Seguridad
    • الدليل التمهيدي بشأن الشباب والسلام والأمن
• How can I apply for the fellowship?
  • You can apply for the fellowship by following these steps:
    • Visit the UNSSC website to explore available courses and submit an expression of interest.
    • Receive feedback from the UNSSC team on your expression of interest.
    • Submit your full application package by December 31, 2024.