Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship 2023

Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship 2023 is an opportunity offered by Oxfam International with Asia Centre as the implementing partner to postgraduate degree holders. The programme will provide tools to empower young people with hands-on training and close mentorship to strengthen their capacity to make social change happen. The selected candidates will receive a fixed fellowship amount quarterly and other benefits. 

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. 

Oxfam International with Asia Centre as the implementing partner is offering the opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant -

• be 27 years of age or below
• be a citizen of one of the following countries with an Oxfam office:
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • Cambodia
  • China
  • Hong Kong-SAR
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Pakistan
  • Philippines
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Vietnam
• hold a postgraduate degree
• have exceptional leadership quality and talents
• have an ability to design and implement a project independently
• have keen interest to work on issues related economic inequality, climate justice, gender rights, data justice and digital rights, and strengthening civic rights and spaces

Note - 

• Women and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with professional graduate degrees and experience of working with a civic organization and civic spaces will also be considered.
• English language competency is preferred for the fellows to be able to engage with all aspects of digital platforms and Oxfam resources.

The selected candidates will receive the following benefits - 

• Fixed fellowship amount to be paid quarterly basis and an annual fixed amount for project execution
• International learning opportunity and exposure
• Opportunity to be mentored by experienced international professionals in various fields
• Opportunity to work with Oxfam Leadership and cohorts from different regions
• Support to independently organise a smaller network for influencing and campaigning
• An opportunity to understand and learn about the United Nations, Multi-lateral institutions and international development sector

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below -
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email Id.)
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Google Form' button and click on it.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary and submit.

• Resume (2 pages)
• Letter of motivation (no more than 1 page)
• Project pitch (no more than 2 pages)

The Judging Panel will consist of media professionals and development sector experts, members of Asia Centre, Oxfam International, and independent practitioners.

The shortlisted candidates will be called for a remote/virtual interview with the panel.

Application Deadline - 30th April 2023