To support the implementation of the commitments made at CONFINTEA
VI, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL) has been offering
one-month CONFINTEA Fellowships to key personnel from UNESCO Member
States since 2011.
One of the CONFINTEA Fellows’ chief assignments
is to produce a draft proposal for a policy and strategy framework that
would lead (preferably after a broad national consultation process) to
implementing the Belém Framework for Action in their respective
countries.
Who can apply for a CONFINTEA Fellowship?
CONFINTEA
Fellowships are offered to government officials or representatives of
civil society organizations working in key positions in the field of
adult learning and education (ALE) in UNESCO Member States, particularly
those in the Global South. UIL seeks geographical (regional and
national) and gender balance when awarding CONFINTEA Fellowships.
Candidates for CONFINTEA Fellowships should:
- Have extensive experience – whether in government or civil society or as a researcher – in adult learning and education
- Be involved in policy formulation or in planning and implementing programmes at national level; in addition, involvement in national activities related to the preparations for, implementation of, or follow-up to CONFINTEA VI would be an asset
- Have fluent spoken and written English and, ideally, a working knowledge of another United Nations or UNESCO language
How to apply for a CONFINTEA Fellowship
An
official call for applications is published every February or March and
the deadline for submission of applications is the end of May. The
Fellowship programme generally runs every October.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A written proposal
- An updated curriculum vitae
- A motivational letter
Proposals
should carefully consider the implementation of the Belém Framework for
Action in one of the UNESCO Member States. Subscribe to our newsletter
to keep informed about upcoming calls for applications.
