The Senior Minorities Fellowship Position aims at giving a better understanding and appreciation of the international human rights system and mechanisms, especially those dealing with minority issues, to a selected member of a national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minority with relevant experience and education.

Through the experience gained during almost three months (April-July 2012) of working with the OHCHR Indigenous Peoples and Minorities Section the Senior Fellow will gain practical knowledge and working level experience by directly contributing to the programmes and activities of the Section. The Senior Fellow is expected to return to his/her community better equipped to contribute towards the promotion and protection of minorities.

The call for applications is now open.

Deadline: February 20, 2012.
 

Before filling out the application form (Pages 3-6), please read carefully the Terms of Reference to check your eligibility for the position.

► Please note that the Decade of Roma Inclusion Secretariat Foundation is not involved in organizing this program and cannot provide assistance to potential applicants. If you have questions or would like to apply, please use the contact information provided in the application form.
 

Source: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/Minorities/Pages/Fellowship.aspx