Message-ID: <199801120210.VAA06251@outpost.ietc.ca> Date: Sun, 11 Jan 1998 21:07:29 +0530 From: George Lessard <mailto:media@IETC.CA> Subject: FELLOWSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
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Aga Khan Foundation Canada
FELLOWSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a non-denominational, non-profit international development agency which promotes sustainable and equitable social development in low income countries in Asia and Africa. AKFC has a long history of providing opportunities for the career development of youth through its international development activities.
The Fellowship in International Development Management (IDM) program, sponsored by AKFC, in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency, is designed to develop skills and promote learning for outstanding young Canadians who have a desire, and an aptitude to work highly effectively in a global environment.
The IDM program is building on nine years of success in which more than 100 university graduates have received focused study and practical experience which has enabled them to pursue leadership positions in their chosen fields. The program, designed as a stepping stone for careers in international development, has proven attractive to young Canadians from a wide variety of disciplines - including law, engineering, journalism, nursing, and business administration - who which to embark on global careers.
The program consists of a 4-week Management Seminar in Ottawa, following by an 8-month work placement with a South Asian non-governmental organization. The Management Seminar provides practical training in development management, emphasizing an analytical approach and strategic thinking and planning. Practical skills such as financial management, resource development, and results-based project management are also introduced. In South Asia, participants will be placed with organizations working in different aspects of development, such as health, education, natural resource management and micro-enterprise development. The program will be held between July 24, 1998 and April 30, 1999. Up to twenty fellowships will be awarded for the 1998/99 Program.
Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must: 1) be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants; 2) hold, at minimum, an Honours Bachelors degree or professional designation (Masters degree preferred).
For an application package, please contact:
Aga Khan Foundation Canada Constitution Square 350 Albert Street, Suite 1820 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 Tel: (613) 237-2532 Fax: (613) 567-2532
Deadline for receipt of applications is February 13, 1998.
Published: January 7th
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