UN Fellowship Program - RASIT Official

In line with its mandate, the RASIT UN Fellowship Program, the first of its kind, aims to enhance youth and professionals’ knowledge and skills in the areas of international affairs and diplomacy.

This fellowship will empower them to work more effectively and efficiently in any multilateral setting, whether related, inter alia, to education, health, trade, science and technology, food and agriculture, energy, or the environment.

For decades, RASIT has been delivering its unique UN Fellowship Program for youth and professionals interested in deepening their understanding of the United Nations' goals, principles, and activities, as well as international affairs and practical facilitation of intergovernmental cooperation.

The RASIT UN Fellowship Program is an intensive course designed to provide an overview of the inner workings of the United Nations and International Community. It will help participants build knowledge on international affairs, deliver training in core diplomatic skills, and offer activities with UN agencies and member states, whether based in New York, Geneva, Vienna, or Nairobi. With this vital connection, Participants will have the proper platform where they can learn best practices, develop their leadership skills, and connect with the international community.

Through the Program participants will acquire deeper insight into the process behind creating cross-sector policy, broaden awareness and share perspectives on ongoing United Nations projects, priorities, and agendas. The Participants will gain invaluable experience and will become familiar with the ways in which the United Nations promotes international relations and multilateralism, assists in the creation of cross-sector policy, and maintains open diplomatic channels worldwide.

The Program covers diverse areas of global interest, such as the perpetuation of international peace and security, the amelioration of living standards and human rights, conflict prevention, more widespread access to better health and education, food and agriculture, economic development, energy, the environment, and gender equality.

The Program will provide participants with concrete direction for becoming involved with efforts that promote and maintain a safer world for current and future generations. At the end of the RASIT UN Fellowship Program, participants should be able to:

Explain key components of the United Nations’ system and its agencies.
Apply core skills and techniques of common diplomatic practice.
Develop critical knowledge for careers in international organizations.
Adapt values and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
Learn etiquette and protocol of communication and diplomacy.

among other things.

Given the complexity of the United Nations multilateral environment, RASIT will cover a series of different thematic areas during the course of the Fellowship Program. These will include peace and security, human rights and humanitarian affairs, global health and well-being, trade and economics, science and technology, as well as environment and sustainable development.

The RASIT UN Fellowship Program is designed to be highly interactive and participatory. Activities will include a high level of direct exposure to policy practitioners and diplomatic settings, thereby allowing participants to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the United Nations.

The Fellowship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. Participants may have a country-specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus.

The Fellowship Program is taking place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. The Fellowship Program’s length is for two weeks. All the activities will take place in the English language.

Content and Structure

RASIT’s professional network across the United Nations allows it to organize a series of 1-2-hour expert lectures, in which participants can directly learn from UN personal, inter-governmental high-level officials, or other Member States diplomats. The Fellowship Program will be tailored to the needs of specific groups and geographic location of the Program.

Training Workshops:

In addition to the essential pre-reading, which will be provided in advance, the Program involves several face-to-face workshops for the participants. Delivered by experts such as retired diplomats and senior officials, the training workshops will include:

Negotiation Skills.
Public Speaking Skills.
Workshop on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Etiquette and Protocol of communication and Diplomacy.

Active Participation:

The Program involves active participation in meetings and other conferences held at the United Nations, during the period of the Fellowship.

Guided Tour and Social Activities:

As a core of the Fellowship program, RASIT will provide a guided tour to the United Nations premises. In addition, RASIT will encourage participants to get involved in social activities such as dining with diplomats, visiting museums or theaters, or historical places. The Program offers, in addition to the extensive training sessions additional events for the participants in order to socialize and getting to know each other, including welcoming lunch, and a happy hour social gathering.

Career Development Session:

RASIT will provide two sessions on how participants can advance their professional career and find a solid footing in the world of international organizations. These sessions can include the following components:

Information session on internships and other entry positions in the UN system.
Training workshop on application to a UN job opening and interview skills in the UN context.
Review of application material, including CV, motivation letter, personal history form, Inspira profile, LinkedIn profile.

RASIT welcomes a variety of professional backgrounds as well as different degrees of experience among its participants.

The RASIT UN Fellowship Program is open to Youth and Professionals from all background, including: arts, sports, health, public and private sectors, academia, civil society, governments, and all actors wishing to build up knowledge and skills related to related to international affairs and the United Nations.

RASIT UN Fellowship Programs are accessible and inclusive. Individuals with special needs: Blinds, Deaf, and physically disability, are welcomed.

Registration for every course will be closed after 25 participants. The allocation of slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

At the end of the Program, each participant will be awarded RASIT certificate of completion ink-signed by Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite.

RASIT welcomes a variety of backgrounds. Participants can include public sector officials, representatives from NGOs, think tanks or academia, multi-stakeholder professionals including: private sector artists, celebrities, sport , media and journalism, among others. Junior professionals, graduate students and senior undergraduates are equally welcome to apply.

The Fellowship courses are provided every quarter during the year. Applications can only be submitted electronically.

The Fellowship Program fees are: US$5,750. This include e-learning preparatory information.

The costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibilities of the participants or their sponsoring institutions.

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THE RASIT UN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Content and Structure

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RASIT UN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

TARGETED AUDIENCE

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