Applications are invited for the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2024. The application deadline is May 19, 2024.
Asia Centre is a research institute that aims to create a social impact in the region. It was first established in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2015, and in 2018, a second Centre was established in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In 2021, the Asia Centre was granted the UN ECOSOC Special Consultative Status. It serves as a knowledge partner, undertaking evidence-based research on issues affecting the Asian region and developing toolkits for CSOs, development aid agencies, INGOs, media workers, and policy-makers. It convenes events such as conferences, seminars, webinars and workshops and amplifies its advocacy by producing digital content for media and social media to widen public engagement.
Development challenges continue to rise in many parts of Asia as democratic civic engagements fall due to repressions and restrictions, raising concerns about inequality, social justice, gender rights, and climate change is becoming a challenge amid rising authoritarian trends. In a world with declining democracies, retreating of human rights, and shrinking civic engagement, the need to empower the next generation of empathetic leaders has never been more pressing.
Building on the success of the inaugural cohort, Oxfam in Asia and Asia Centre are thrilled to announce the 2nd Cohort of the Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme in Asia. This transformative initiative aims to equip the selected young leaders with tools, skills, knowledge and networks to drive positive change in their communities. Through close mentorship and hands-on practice, this initiative offers an invaluable opportunity for fellows to strengthen their capacity to make and sustain social change happen.
Prospective young fellows must meet the following criteria:
| Gender Justice | Climate Justice |
| Economic Inequality | Civic Space and Democracy |
| Digital Rights and Data Justice | Inclusive and Value Chains/Business |
| Public Mobilization and Building/Engaging with Social Movements | Media Engagement and Communications |
| Detail | Timeline |
| Call for application announcement | 22 April 2024 |
| Application submission deadline | 19 May 2024 |
| Announcement of short-listed candidates | 28 May 2024 |
| Interviews | 3-5 June 2024 |
| Results announcement | 10 June 2024 |
| Induction Meeting | 24-28 June 2024 |
The Judging Panel will consist of media professionals and inequality experts, members of Asia Centre, Oxfam International, and independent practitioners.
| Criteria | Explanation | Score |
| Experience | Education background and previous experience in activities about social change in Asia | 15 |
| Motivation | Willingness to make social change happen and display capacity to sustain advocacy work | 30 |
| Objectivity | Career ambition and learning objective from fellowship | 15 |
| Knowledge | Knowledge of the domain chosen. Rationale and interest in the chosen area of work | 20 |
| Advocacy Skills | Confidence in adopting different digital tools for advocacy: creativity, leadership and teamwork skills | 20 |
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email: contact[at]asiacentre.org.
The last to apply for this fellowship is May 19, 2024.
