2016 GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

About UN Watch

UN Watch is anon-governmental organization that monitors the performance of the United Nations according to the yardstick of its Charter and protects human rights for all.UN Watch works to strengthen the role of democracies within the world body and to uphold the UN Charter guarantee of equal treatment for all nations large and small. UN Watch is outspoken for victims of human rights violations around the world, and organizes the annual Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy on behalf of 25 NGOs. UN Watch stands at the forefront in the struggle against anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli bias at the UN. For more information, visit

About the Fellowship

We are currently accepting applications for the one-year Graduate Fellowship at UN Watch, to begin in September 2016.

Requirements:

  1. Ability to write superb English-language articles of publishable quality on the issues covered by UN Watch;
  2. At least one university degree;
  3. Strong understanding of international relations and the history of ideas;
  4. Qualities of initiative, intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a small, team-oriented environment operating under strict deadlines;
  5. Demonstrable commitment to the UN Watch mission.

Responsibilities of a UN Watch Fellow includedrafting reports, speeches, op-eds, press releasesand correspondence; monitoring and reporting on meetings at the UN; researching and fact-checking; website maintenance; social media management; and occasional assistance with administrative functions.

The Fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers a generous annual stipend, health insurance, and travel to and from Geneva.

Deadline: Applications must be received by February29, 2016. However, we will start processing applications on a rolling basis. For more information, contact: .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION

To apply for the 2016 UN Watch Graduate Fellowship, please submit the following in one complete :

  1. Completed application form.
  2. At least two writing samples, preferably less than 1,000 words each. Published op-eds or other articles are ideal, no matter the subject.
  1. List of references, including at least two from employers, with full contact information.

Deadline: Applications must be received by February 29, 2016.

POB 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Email:

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UN WATCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Complete this application by typing your answers or printing clearly.

PERSONAL

First Name______Last Name ______

Date of Birth ______Gender ______

Citizenship(s) ______Birthplace______

Home Address______

City______State ______Country______

Telephone ______Email______

EDUCATION

Undergraduate and
Graduate Institution / Dates attended
(mon/yr. – mon./yr.) / Degree / Major / Date Received / Grade Average

Secondary school and year of graduation______

List scores on standardized tests taken (GRE, LSAT, SAT, Achievements, etc.)

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LANGUAGE SKILLS (indicate level, where 0=none, 1=rudimentary, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=fluent, 5=native)

Please Note: To be eligible, candidates must be fluent English speakers.

English / French / Other: / Other: / Other:
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing

SOCIAL MEDIA

Describe your skills in social media, graphics, or video editing.

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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.

AWARDS AND HONORS

List academic and non-academic honors or distinctions

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LEADERSHIP

Do you possess qualities of leadership and initiative? Describe. Examples include: student council, activist organizations, editor of publication, sports team captain, business entrepreneurship, etc.

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EMPLOYMENT

List most recent first (if space is insufficient, you may attach a list or include a separate CV)

Name and location of employer / Type of work / Dates

OTHER INTERESTS

Please list student activities, leadership experiences, academic and political activities, etc.

Activity / Time Spent
(per week
or total) / Offices Held

PUBLICATIONS

List your publications, including student newspapers. If space is insufficient, attach a separate list.

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENT

  1. How did you hear about the UN Watch Graduate Fellowship?

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  1. Have you been active, as an intern or otherwise, in organizations concerned with human rights, government or international relations? If yes, give a brief description of how and when you were involved.

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  1. Why are you applying? What do you hope to achieve as a Graduate Fellow with UN Watch?

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  1. If given the choice, on what specific issues would you be interested in focusing during the period of your Fellowship?

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  1. What do you intend to do after your Fellowship? How will you use the knowledge and training that you receive?

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6. What have you done in life that shows your commitment to the UN Watch mission? Explain how you would be a fit within our organization.

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7. Read UN Watch Briefing No. 476 ( or see the speech at Do you agree with the positions advocated by UN Watch? Discuss. Attach separate sheet if desired (up to 600 words).

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PERSONAL ESSAY (optional)

Feel free to include any relevant information not otherwise reflectedin your application package.Write on separate page, in 800 words or less.

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 ______

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