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Fellowship

Atlas Corps - International network

Nonprofit Leaders in Russia and Surrounding Countries

Atlas Corps is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world’s 21st century challenges. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.

Atlas Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for a Spring 2011 Fellowship in Washington DC, New York City, or Bogota,Colombia. Expenses are paid in this prestigious 12-month fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, and training.

Eligibility Requirements :

3 or more years of relevant experience in the nonprofit/NGO/social sector

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

English Proficiency (oral, writing, reading)

35 years or younger

Applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from

Commitment to return to your home country after the 12-18 month fellowship

**Applicants to Colombia program must have at least 2 years of experience and Spanish proficiency

Candidates from around the world are placed at outstanding host organizations in the U.S. and Colombia including Ashoka, Asian American LEAD, Grameen Foundation, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Population Action International, U.S. Peace Corps, as well as Oxfam GB and WWF in Bogota, Colombia. In addition to volunteering full time at their host organizations, Fellows participate in a management development training program and join a growing network of nonprofit leaders from around the world.

For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html.Applications are due October 15th.

Questions about Atlas Corps Fellowship to the U.S.? Email apply@atlascorps.org
Questions about Atlas Corps Fellowship to Colombia? Email applybogota@atlascorps.org


Positions available for Russian-speaking individuals:

** Please note that nonprofit leaders from Russia and the surrounding region are encouraged to apply regardless of issue area. The position description below is an example of a Host organization that specifically wants a Fellow from this region of the world.

Atlas Corps is looking for an individual who speaks Russian to fill a position with the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children, the leading global service agency working to protect the world’s children from international child abduction and sexual exploitation. ICMEC works to identify and coordinate a global network of organizations fighting child sexual exploitation and international child abduction. ICMEC seeks a fluent Russian speaker with broad regional experience as well as knowledge of issues related to missing children and child sexual exploitation. The Atlas Service Corps Fellow will be responsible for helping to develop ICMEC’s activities, initiatives, and partnerships in Russia, Ukraine and possibly other former Soviet countries.

Posted on October 07, 2010.