UN Watch Fellowship: Deadline April 1, 2008

I am writing from UN Watch to let you know about a unique fellowship opportunity for graduating seniors or recent graduates of your institution. UN Watch is a non-governmental organization based in Geneva whose mandate is to monitor the performance of the United Nations by the yardstick of its own Charter, and promote human rights for all. UN Watch participates actively at the UN as an accredited NGO in Special Consultative Status to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). We are affiliated with the American Jewish Committee and stand in the forefront in combating anti-Semitism.

For more information, visit www.unwatch.org.

We are currently accepting applications for our one-year Richard and Rhoda Goldman Graduate Fellowship at UN Watch, to begin on September 1, 2008. The Fellowship is designed to train recent graduates as they begin their future career. Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Native English speaker;
University degree, and preferably one year of work or research experience;
Strong understanding of international relations and the history of ideas;
Commitment to the UN Watch mission, and demonstrable interest in promoting human rights, combating anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias;
Superb writing ability, preferably demonstrated by publications;
Qualities of initiative, intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a small, team-oriented environment operating under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities of a UN Watch Fellow include drafting speeches, op-eds, correspondence and press releases; monitoring meetings at the UN; attending and reporting on meetings with diplomats and UN officials; researching and fact-checking; website maintenance; and assisting with a range of administrative functions in the office.

The Fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers generous terms including:
Annual stipend and accommodation in a studio apartment, with gross value of approximately $42,000;
Health insurance;
and Travel to and from Geneva.

The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2008. However, we will start processing applications on a rolling basis.

For further information contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org

I have attached the application to this email, and I would greatly appreciate if you share it with interested students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION

To apply for the 2008-2009 UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, please submit the following, in one complete package:
Completed application form.(Its content is pasted below but you can get the original form by sending a request to Olya Dadressan, olyad@american.edu)
Two writing samples of about 1000 words each. Published articles are ideal, no matter the subject. Selections from academic essays are acceptable though not preferred.
Two recent, passport-size photographs of yourself with your name on the back.
A list of references, including at least two from employers, with contact information.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, and sent to:
Fellowship Program UN WatchP.O. Box 1911211 Geneva 20Switzerland
Contact: fellowship2008@unwatch.org




1 rue de Varembé, POB 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Email: fellowship2007@unwatch.org
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UN WATCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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I. PERSONAL Name_________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ______________ Gender _______
Passport No. __________________________ Expiry date Citizenship _______________________________ Birthplace___________________________________ Home Address__________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________ University mailing address, if different from above ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone _____________________ Fax _____________________ Email__________________________
II. EDUCATION Undergraduate and Graduate InstitutionDates attended (mon/yr. – mon./yr.) Degree Major Date Received Grade Average



Secondary school and year of graduation_____________________________________________________
List scores on any major standardized tests taken (GRE, LSAT, SAT, Achievements, etc.) ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Language Skills (indicate level, where 0=none, 1=rudimentary, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=fluent, 5=native) English French Other: Other: Other: Speaking Listening Reading Writing
Please Note: To be eligible, candidates must be native English speakers. Have you, during your high school studies, university career, or army service, incurred serious disciplinary action? Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from school or the army, placed on probation, or voluntarily absent for an extended period? Yes ___ No ___
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please explain on a separate sheet. III. AWARDS AND HONORS Please list any academic and non-academic honors or distinctions you have received. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ IV. EMPLOYMENT Please list most recent first (if space is insufficient, you may attach a list or include a separate C.V.). Name and location of employer
V. OTHER INTERESTS Please list student activities, leadership experiences, academic and political activities, etc. Activity Time Spent (per week or total)Offices Held




VI. PUBLICATIONS Please list your publications, including student newspapers or journals. If space is insufficient, attach as separate list. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
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VII. PERSONAL ESSAY Why you are interested in becoming a UN Watch Fellow? Answer on separate page, in 800 words or less. Be sure to discuss: Why you would be a fit within our organization; What you have done in life that shows your commitment to the UN Watch mission; and Why you are applying to UN Watch over other NGOs dealing with the UN and human rights.
Feel free to include any relevant information that would not otherwise be reflected in your application package. VIII. PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACY
I hereby present my candidacy for a UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, and affirm that all of the information I have submitted is truthful and accurate.
Signature ____________________________________ Date _____________________ ________________________________________________________________