The USIP Generation Change Fellows Program

Deadline: February 28 2022

The United States Institute of Peace is an independent(USIP), nonpartisan institution established and funded by Congress to increase the nation’s capacity to manage international conflict without violence. USIP aims to “think, act, teach, and train” across the spectrum of international conflict prevention, management, and resolution and to help societies in the period of post-conflict stabilization.

About the USIP Generation Change Fellows Program

The Generation Change Fellows Program (GCFP) is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of civically engaged youth leaders as they emerge as peacebuilders in their communities. By delivering training in effective leadership, conflict management, and prejudice awareness and reduction; providing online courses and other resources; and fostering a global learning community, the two year Fellowship gives participants the additional skills, knowledge, support, and resources needed to increase their resilience as peacebuilders and civic leaders, manage conflict at a local level, and increase the effectiveness of their peacebuilding programs.

Generation Change Fellows are between 18 and 35 years old. They hold leadership roles within civic organizations and are actively working to positively impact their community. The Fellows have earned trusted and legitimacy within their community through their demonstrated commitment to their work.

About the Training

The five day program will deliver training in effective leadership, conflict management, and prejudice awareness and reduction in order for these emerging leaders to increase their resilience and have a greater impact on their respective communities. The training will provide a safe space for participants to share ideas, gain new tools, practice constructive conversations, and better understand conflict resolution, especially as it relates to their country. It will also expose participants to experts in the leadership development and conflict resolution fields.

Upon completing the training, participants will join Generation Change’s global community of emerging civic leaders and will have access to various resources provided by USIP.

Benefits

USIP will pay for participant airfare, lodging, meal, and visa expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be of Nigerian origin.
Must currently live and work in Nigeria.
Must be 18-35 years old.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must have founded a peace building organization or have worked in a leadership role in an organization that does peacebuilding work for at least 3 years.
Must possess a willingness to participate and learn from peers and facilitators.
Must be able to travel and fully commit to the program between April 25-May 1, 2022. These dates may change depending on restrictions related to COVID-19.
Must have a valid ID to travel.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 18 at 5:00pm Nigeria Time
Training Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Training Dates (to be confirmed): April 25-May 1, 2022

Application Submission

1. Submit the written application using Surveymonkey.

2. Upload and submit an updated curriculum vitae or resume and a scanned copy of your ID.