UNESCO has issued a call for applications for the 2020 CO-Sponsored Fellowships Programme, offered in conjunction with ISEDC. This program is designed to enhance human resources development and capacity-building in sustainable and renewable energy sources. It targets developing and in-transition countries, focusing mostly on specialized institutions in the Russian Federation.

This program is offered entirely in English, although applications from candidates in developing countries and countries in transition are especially encouraged to apply. This year, the program will award twenty fellowships of four weeks in duration each. Fellowships will commence on September 30 and end on October 25. Several fields of study may be pursued, each of which is aligned with the main objectives and priorities of UNESCO.

Available fields of study for pursuit in this program include sustainable and renewable energy power generation, renewable energy, ecological management of energy resources, and energy and sustainable development. Candidates from any of UNESCO’s qualifying member states (45 in Africa, 15 in the Arab States, 39 in Asia and the Pacific, 32 in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 22 in Europe) may apply.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a BSc or BA degree in Economics and be no older than 35 years of age. Candidates should be proficient in the English language. To apply, each candidate must submit an application that is endorsed by the National Commission for UNESCO, which should be completed in English or French. Attachments of the fellowship application form, six photographs, certified copies of diplomas, a copy of English Language proficiency, and a medical examination must also be supplied.

Each member state may nominate two candidates. Applications that are received after the deadline will not be considered. Selected candidates will receive a tuition fee waiver for their entire program of study, along with the ability to study under an advisor or study director. Candidates will also be granted modest housing and a stipend of four hundred twenty-five US dollars to cover living expenses and meals. UNESCO will cover the expenses of round-trip international travel.

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The curriculum has been designed for NGO workers, especially those who want to improve their project management skills. However, workers with project management experience are still invited to attend, for the course will offer a refresher on foundational ideas and holds the potential to offer new insights.

Attendees will benefit from intense learning sessions during the length of the program. The course is based on a combination of the Project Management Professional methodology along with some theories borrowed from MBA programs, such as Lean Start-Up Theory and Minimum Viable Product. In addition to learning how to write a project charter and determine a project’s objectives, you will also learn how to prepare a stakeholders register and a risk register. Participants will learn how to write a business plan, and – using Minimum Viable Product theory – to identify the minimum requirements for accomplishing a project’s goal. Theoretical lessons will be combined with practical application, meaning participants will be given opportunities to practice what they learn during the sessions. By the end of the program, you’ll leave with the ability to create and realize projects in a professional manner.

The course will take place in Moscow, Russia, and course participants will be given a day to explore the city, which means you can visit landmarks such as Red Square and the Kremlin. The price of the course is €490, and that fee includes the course program (along with all study materials), accommodation, all meals, and a visa invitation. Click here to learn more about the course in project management for NGOs and how to apply.

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