HUMANGLE ACCOUNTABILITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME (JUN. TO NOV., 2022)

Before going through the requirements and applying, please take some time to go through the frequently asked questions and answers. FAQ About The Fellowship HumAngle is reopening applications for its Accountability Fellowship Programme to give those who were unable to meet the deadline, another chance to apply. This is also to give an opportunity to those who applied previously to reassess their applications and apply again. It is advised you read the instructions carefully and understand the criteria before proceeding to complete the application. The HumAngle Accountability Fellowship programme is designed to build the capacity of young people in Nigeria’s conflict-affected communities in the Northeast, particularly Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. We are seeking nine (9) young, passionate individuals from these areas to undergo a 6-month fellowship program with us. Fellows will be selected from all senatorial districts in the three states. They will undergo training in the following thematic focus areas: Accountability and whistleblowing at the grassroots level. Tracking of funding activities in the humanitarian and security sectors. The prevalence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), as well as how to track and report cases. The impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and mitigation efforts. Fellows, to be known as Investigative Champions, will be trained both virtually and physically in their respective state capitals and equipped with the needed knowledge and skills to identify gaps in the humanitarian and security sectors, especially in the areas of service delivery. The fellowship will run twice a year, each cohort running for six months. Requirements: Applicants must be indigenes of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, and will be required to carry out their assignments in the senatorial districts they are from. Applicants must be aged between 22 and 30. Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma. Applicants are required to demonstrate passion in the thematic areas and show a track record of work. Applicants who do not have a history of working in the areas must show through their pitch that they have clear-cut plans for such activities in the future. Applicants should be residents in their place of assignment, otherwise be willing to relocate at their own expense. Applicants must be familiar with the region if they do not reside there. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for this fellowship. Applicants are required to send in a 300- 500 word personal statement on their chosen thematic areas that they are passionate about. It should clearly outline how the applicant intends to carry out the activities, should be concise and to the point. It should also state why the applicant is interested in the fellowship, and what they expect to gain from it. Benefits: Fellows will receive monthly training while they implement their respective projects on accountability, tracking of humanitarian and security sector activities and their funding processes, tracking SGBV in communities, and whistleblowing. Fellows will be provided with a monthly stipend of N70,000* to support their fieldwork and cover the cost of transportation and data/communication. Fellows become freelancers for HumAngle after the duration of the fellowship, if they wish, and will be paid in that capacity each time their work is published. Fellows will be awarded certificates at the end of the fellowship. Fellows will get referrals from HumAngle for a wide range of opportunities, and outstanding fellows will be invited as facilitators for subsequent cohorts. Commitment Fellows must be of good moral character and must not have a record of criminal misconduct. Fellows must not miss any training schedule or fail to submit a monthly report detailing their activities without informing the facilitators to give them a short grace period. Fellows must undertake step-down training in their respective communities and continue their work on accountability after the programme. Please note that any applicant that does not meet all of the listed criteria and does not fill out the application according to the instructions will be automatically disqualified. Applications reopen on April 20, 2022. The deadline for applications is April 30. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and HumAngle will communicate a suitable time for the interview. Final decisions will be sent out by the end of May. Supported by MacArthur Foundation

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