ASIA-PACIFIC FELLOWSHIPS 2009 – UNDP APRI HUMAN DEVELOPMENT – MEDIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Human Development Initiative(APRI) – Media Fellowships 2009
The UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Human Development Initiative (APRI) announces the opening of two types of Human Development fellowships for citizens of the Asia-Pacific countries.
What are the factors beyond the persistence of gender inequalities in Asia Paci?c? What steps can reduce gender-based inequalities in the region? What
challenges should be tackled in order to create and sustain an enabling environment? What examples exist of changes in government policies which,
together with alliances developed with the civil society, have translated in promoting gender equality in practice? Has political will not only introduced the
gender equality dimension, acknowledging its centrality, but also taken further commitments by mainstreaming gender in various dimensions of planning?
These are some of the questions that could be addressed.
The Fellowship:
The award will be based on a proposal, including a draft budget. Proposals can cover different media outputs, e.g. radio programmes, short ?lms, public
service announcements, print media articles, cartoons, photo essays, etc. The Fellows should be willing to present their work at workshops, seminars and
other events as may be arranged by UNDP from time to time (travel-related costs will be covered separately).
The ?nal media product will be shared with UNDP and acknowledge UNDP’s support as follows: “This work was supported by the United Nations Develop-
ment Programme under an UNDP Asia Paci?c Human Development Media Fellowship. The content, information, analysis and policy recommendations of this work represent the independent efforts, perspective and views of the author. They do not necessarily re?ect the views of the United Nations Development Programme, its Executive Board or its Member States’.
Eligibility:
- A citizen of one of the Asia Paci?c developing countries listed in Annex II (proof of citizenship required)
- A mid-career accredited media professional
- Around ?ve years of relevant professional experience
- Completed application with enclosures (proposal, budget, time frame, CV,
- supporting material, if any, in English); supporting material in a language
- other than English must be accompanied by an English translation
- UN staff members are not eligible to apply
Application Process:
- All candidates must complete a formal application in English or with an English translation, including:
- Summary statement of the objectives of the proposal
- Project proposal, including a draft budget, not exceeding 2,000 words. The project timeframe should not exceed 12 months
- Statement of professional objectives (please indicate how selection as a UNDP Media Fellow will contribute to your short and long term career objectives)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of reference from two professionals in your media who can comment on the applicant’s past work and the potential of the proposed work to con-
- tribute meaningfully to its chosen ?eld
Incomplete applications or those received after the due date, will not be processed.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation
- Contribute to value-addition or innovation in communicating research
- Provide evidence for placement of ?nal product in established media; preference will be given to strategic or wide reach
- Complete work by third quarter of 2010 or earlier
Selection Procedure
Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an interview, conducted by an independent panel, which will comprehensively asses the proposal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and subsequently informed about the results of the interview.
Deadline for 2009: Applications should be submitted by 1st September 2009.
Details: http://www2.undprcc.lk/about_us/fellowship_brochurs_pdfs/Media_Fellowship_2009.pdf
