The Women PeaceMakers Program 1363 views

Institute for Peace and Justice at University of San Diego invites applications for the Women PeaceMakers Program (WPM). The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for women building peace to engage in a cycle of learning, practice and reflection through participation in a 10-month fellowship.

Location: Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice

Duration: 12 months

Qualifications:

• Applicant must have worked for 5-10+ years as a peacebuilder and have worked directly in formal mediation and peace negotiation processes as members of conflict parties in the negotiations, or as formal mediators to national or subnational peace processes
• Applicant must have held a significant leadership role in the mediation process, and/or of a peacebuilding organization, network, or movement; demonstrates peacebuilding/peacemaking skills and attitudes;
• Applicant must be in a position to participate in all activities during the 10-month fellowship and apply what is learned at the conclusion of the residency program; demonstrate local credibility and a strong social network within her country/community of practice;
• Applicant must be able to speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences. Written English is not necessary

Applications:

• Apply online with the following attcahments:
• The completed and signed 2019 Application Form
• A written statement describing: Why you are interested in participating in the 2019 Women PeaceMakers Program (max 2 pages); applicant’s journey of becoming a peacemaker including: Through your work, explain how you have acted in formal mediation and peace negotiation processes in your country of origin. Please provide concrete details of your role (max 2 pages); Do you work with international partners (INGOs, international donors, UN agencies, or others)?
• CV including professional peacemaking activities and educational background (max 3 pages)
• 2 letters of reference.