2018 MORRIS B. ABRAM FELLOWSHIP

About UN Watch

UN Watch is a non-governmental organization that monitors the performance of the United Nations according to the yardstick of its Charter, defends universal human rights, and advocates for victims of the world’s worst dictatorships. UN Watch stands at the forefront in the struggle against anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli prejudice at the UN.

About the Fellowship

We are currently accepting applications for the one-year Morris B. Abram Fellowship at UN Watch, to begin in September 2018. The fellowship is designed to train recent college graduates.

Requirements

·  At least one university degree

·  Ability to write superb English-language articles of publishable quality on the issues covered by UN Watch

·  Strong understanding of international relations and the history of ideas

·  Qualities of initiative, intellectual curiosity and ability to work in a small, team-oriented environment operating under strict deadlines

·  Demonstrable commitment to the UN Watch mission

Responsibilities

UN Watch Fellows draft reports, speeches, op-eds, press releases and correspondence; monitor and report on UN sessions; research and fact-check; perform website maintenance, social media management, video editing, and administrative functions.

Stipend

The Fellowship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and offers a generous annual stipend and use of a studio apartment, worth approximately U.S. $47,000. UN Watch will also provide the Fellow with health insurance, and travel to and from Geneva.

How to Apply

Send your CV and the completed application form to . Deadline: January 15th, 2018. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The estimated time to complete this form is one hour.

POB 191, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Email:

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UN WATCH MORRIS B. ABRAM FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Complete this application by typing your answers clearly.

PERSONAL

First Name: Last Name:

Date of Birth: Gender:

Citizenship(s): Birthplace:

Home Address:

City: State: Country:

Telephone: Email:

EDUCATION

Undergraduate and
Graduate Institution / Dates attended
(month/year – month/year) / Degree / Major / Date Received / Grade Average

Secondary school and year of graduation:

List scores on standardized tests taken (GRE, LSAT, SAT, Achievements, etc.)

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LANGUAGE SKILLS (indicate level, where 0=none, 1=rudimentary, 2=fair, 3=good, 4=fluent, 5=native)

Please Note: To be eligible, candidates must be fluent English speakers at the level of mother tongue.

English / French / Other: / Other: / Other:
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing

SOCIAL MEDIA

Describe your skills in social media, graphics, or video editing.

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Have you, during your high school studies, university career, or army service, incurred serious disciplinary action? Have you ever been dismissed or suspended from school or the army, placed on probation, or voluntarily absent for an extended period? (Yes/No)

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, please explain on a separate sheet.

AWARDS AND HONORS

List academic and non-academic honors or distinctions

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LEADERSHIP

Do you possess qualities of leadership and initiative? Describe. Examples include: student council, activist organizations, editor of publication, sports team captain, business entrepreneurship, etc.

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EMPLOYMENT

List most recent first

Name and location of employer / Type of work / Dates

OTHER INTERESTS

Please list student activities, leadership experiences, academic and political activities, etc.

Activity / Time Spent
(per week
or total) / Offices Held

PUBLICATIONS

List your publications, including student newspapers. If space is insufficient, attach a separate list.

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KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENT

1.  How did you hear about the UN Watch Morris B. Abram Fellowship?

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2.  Have you been active, as an intern or otherwise, in organizations concerned with human rights, government or international relations? If yes, give a brief description of how and when you were involved.

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3.  Why are you applying? What do you hope to achieve as a Fellow with UN Watch?

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4.  If given the choice, on what specific issues would you be interested in focusing during the period of your Fellowship?

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5.  What do you intend to do after your Fellowship? How will you use the knowledge and training that you receive?

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6. What have you done in life that shows your commitment to the UN Watch mission? Explain how you would be a fit within our organization.

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7. Read UN Watch’s Dec. 29, 2016 open letter to Samantha Power (https://www.unwatch.org/joining-jackals-open-letter-amb-samantha-power/, or watch the 4-minute video at www.unwatch.org/speech. Do you agree with the positions advocated by UN Watch? Discuss. (Up to 400 words)

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PERSONAL ESSAY (optional)

Feel free to include any relevant information not otherwise reflected in your application package. Up to 500 words.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDACY

I hereby present my candidacy for the UN Watch Morris Abram Fellowship, and affirm that all of the information I have submitted is truthful and accurate.

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