About the USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program
The USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program is a two-year program that aims to enhance the next generation of disaster risk management (DRM) professionals in Ethiopia.
Over 300 fellows from our first two cohorts were placed in hosting government organizations at various levels.
We’re excited to welcome 150 new fellows graduated from partner universities within the past three years, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, geographic location, socioeconomic status, disability, or gender identity.
During the two-year fellowship program, fellows will have the opportunity to build their capacity through on-the-job training, professional development, disaster risk management leadership opportunities, and networking. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to cover their expenses.
Applications for the USAID Response Leadership Activity’s Third Cohort fellowship program are now open! We encourage recent graduates from our partner universities with the listed eligible departments to apply.
For more detail on the application announcement please refer this Application Call.
Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Recent Graduates: The most recent first-degree graduates of 2014 E.C (2021/22), 2015 E.C. (2022/23), and 2016 E.C. (2023/24) from the 11 project partner universities: Ambo University, Arba Minch University, Bahir Dar University, Gambella University, Hawassa University, Jigjiga University, Jimma University, Mekelle University, Samera University, University of Gondar, and Wollo University in eligible fields of study graduated
- Exit exam certificate: For the last two years graduates (2015(2023 and 2024) who pass and can provide the Ministry of Education Exit Exam certificate.
- BA/BSc graduates: Only First Degree graduates with Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development, Health Officer, Public Health, Occupational Safety and Health, Plant Science/Crop protection, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Geography and environmental studies, Environmental Health Science, Environmental Science, Food and Nutrition, Management, Economics, Water Resource and Hydraulics Engineering, and Information Communication Technology/ICT, Computer Sciences.
- Unemployed youth: Candidates who are unemployed and can provide unemployment letters from authorized government offices (Residence Kebele Administration).
- Language Proficient: Candidates who are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English. Candidates who are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking the working language of the country and the specific working language of the respective region/location. .
- Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Process
To apply for the USAID Response Leadership Activity Fellowship Program online, please follow these steps:
- Read the application call and check your eligibility to apply.
- Open the online application form using the link found in the announcement.
- Sign in to Google to complete and submit your application and upload the required documents.
- Follow the instructions in the application form on how to fill in your information and submit your application.and read carefuly this application Instruction.
- You do not need to complete your application in one sitting. Your filled information will be automatically saved and available for later editing in the same device and browser.
- review your application and if all the sections are complete and submit your application. If you successfully submit your application form, you will receive a confirmation email and copy of your response through the email you used for the application.
- You can also change your responses after submitting them. If you want to update the information in your application, you can edit it using the link provided in the email you received with your response until the application deadline.
Application Date (For Online):
Open date: Monday July 22, 2024
Closing date: Sunday August 11, 2024
Special Application Option
Due to the security situations and limited internet access in different regions, if you can’t apply online, apply in-person at a nearby partner university between July 29, 2024 and August 9, 2024.
In person applications are accepted during working hours (check the application announcement for details). Download the form here beforehand or get it from the university’s designated office.
While we accept in-person applications, online submissions are strongly encouraged for faster processing. Calling outside of working hours is strictly prohibited. The specific address for in-person applications will be posted on the university notice boards and included in the application announcement.
Additional Tips
- Be sure to read the application instructions carefully before submitting your application.
- Make sure to upload a scaned copy of all the required supporting documents. The scaned documents should be clearly visible and readable .
- We advise applicants to complete all sections ahead of time and submit the application as early as possible to avoid struggling with the deadline and compromising the quality of your submission.
- All answers in the application, including written responses to personal statements, must be your own original work. Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and applicants found to have plagiarized will be disqualified.
- The application must be completed in English only. Ensure you articulate your responses clearly to enable the evaluators to understand your achievements and all the answers must be addressed by the candidates.
- Questions that require a response are marked with an asterisk (*). Questions that are not marked with an asterisk are OPTIONAL and it’s not mandatory to be completed.
- Proofread your application carefully before submitting it.
Please visit our website to learn more about the fellowship program and to get the latest updates, join our Telegram group.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Abraham Mebrat,
E-mail: URLA.FellowshipApplication@bdu.edu.et or abraham,mebrat@bdu.edu.et
Tel: 251-0583206065/6
