Name of the Event: CIF Youth Fellowship Program
Date: March 2025 - March 2026
Last Date of Application: 18 December 2024
Link to Apply:
The CIF Youth Fellowship is launched in collaboration with the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth (OSGEY) and YOUNGO.
CIF Youth Fellowship is a one-year career development initiative that embeds young professionals directly into CIF-financed projects in their country. Fellows work as part of national teams, contributing technical expertise, research, project design, and the implementation of climate initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates should be 18-28 years of age at the time of application.
Candidates must be resident in Brazil, Ghana, India, Papua New Guinea, or Türkiye with valid work authorization.
Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree or be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (more details in the relevant fellowship applications).
Candidates must be young leaders in climate action with a passion for thematic areas relevant to the Fellowship.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to take on responsibilities independently and have prior exposure, either through learning or work assignments, in climate action or relevant thematic areas.
The program will seek to ensure an equitable representation of race and ethnic groups, gender identities, Indigenous peoples and local communities, and other marginalized groups.
Benefits:
Stipend tailored to the cost of living in Fellowship countries (Purchasing Power Parity).
In-kind logistical support such as staff time for mentoring and office space.
Specialized training and professional development sessions.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - CIFCommunications@worldbank.org
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