Fellowship for Southeast and East Asian Professionals by Atlas Corps

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Atlas Corps posted 2 years ago
Posted: May 7, 2022 -Accepting applications

Opportunity Detail

Language Requirement Not required
Gender MaleFemale
Level Non-Degree /Short program
Eligible Region/Countries
Southeast and East Asian countries

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Medium of Instruction English
Opportunity ID 36534
Funding Type Fully Funded
Duration 12 to 14 months

Opportunity Description

Fellowship for Southeast and East Asian Professionals by Atlas Corps accepts applications. The Atlas Corps Fellowship for Southeast & East Asian Professionals is looking for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia and East Asia for 12-month US-based and 14-month Blended Fellowships in the United States. Atlas Corps Fellows work full-time with mission-driven organizations to learn best practices, strengthen organizational capacity, and return home to build a global network of leaders. This initiative will assist organizations based in the United States in incorporating a regional perspective into their programming and operations.

Organized by: Atlas Corps
Application Deadline: May 31, 2022
Fellowship Duration: 12 to 14 months
Eligible Countries: Brunel, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam

Fellowship Areas:

Communication / Digital Marketing
Partnership Building / Business Development
Monitoring and Evaluation / Data Analysis
Operations / Human Resources
Project / Program Management

Benefits of Atlas Corps Fellowship:

International travel as part of the program
Domestic travel related to the program
New injuries and illnesses are covered by basic health insurance (or funds to purchase basic health insurance)
Monthly stipend to cover the Fellow’s basic living expenses in the city where he or she is stationed (food, shared housing, local transportation, and a phone plan)
Getting a Job with a Host Organization
Documentation (DS-2019) allows the Fellow to apply for a J-1 visa.
Atlas Corps will fund the technology necessary for Fellows serving in the Blended Fellowship to complete Host Organization requirements online from their home countries.
Participation in the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab is a great way to learn more about how to be a better leader (leadership development training series)

More benefits:

Fellows will take part in the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series to improve their leadership skills and network with Atlas Corps Fellows worldwide.
There are also opportunities to participate in group cultural activities such as a Monuments Tour of Washington, D.C., sporting events, U.S. holiday celebrations, etc.
Alumni will join the Atlas Corps group of 1200 rising leaders from 112 countries and make connections with peers during the Fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for this Fellowship must possess a bachelor’s degree
Have a strong command of the English language
Be committed to applying their knowledge in their home country or region after the program
Be under the age of 35
Candidates must also have 2 years of experience in the skills mentioned above and primary citizenship in one of the countries mentioned.

Required Skills:

Organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail
Multi-tasking capable of managing multiple processes at the same time
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work comfortably with people from all over the world, as well as the ability to work with a variety of working styles
Flexibility, open-mindedness, and risk tolerance.

Application Requirements:

Copy of your undergraduate transcript or diploma
Two references
Work samples
Resume/CV (optional)

How to apply for Fellowship for Southeast and East Asian Professionals by Atlas Corps?

Applicants for the Atlas Corps Fellowship for Southeast & East Asian Professionals should apply online in the same way as other Atlas Corps Fellowships. Choose 1 of the skills listed above for Skill 1 on the application.