ISS Junior Fellowship Programme Application is open. Are you passionate about making West Africa safer? Are you determined to help achieve democracies that deliver and governments that are accountable and respectful of all their citizens?
Overview of the Program
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Bosch Foundation are empowering West Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through a flagship programme on ‘Gender, human security and geopolitics’. Exceptional young West Africans (especially women) are invited to apply for the first intake of four fellows.
As a fellow, you will spend 10 months working with leading African experts in Dakar to understand the governance challenges preventing West Africa from reaching its full potential. You will gain rare access to top decision-makers and help craft policy solutions. Fellows have a unique opportunity to build connections that unlock various careers in human security policy making and practice.
What you’ll do:
Research pressing security issues, including gender inequality and how political alliances in the region and world affect governance
Attend workshops and seminars with policy makers and practitioners across the region
Publish articles on your research, and collaborate with colleagues to write policy reports
Debate problems and solutions with a multicultural team of leading analysts
Present weekly updates on top political and security developments in West Africa
Interact directly with government and other officials in decision-making positions
Benefits
Monthly stipend plus health insurance
Accommodation in Dakar
Return flight to and from your home country
Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa
Requirements
Be a citizen of any West African country
Be under 30 years of age
Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance or geopolitics
Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus
Be a confident communicator, self-motivated and eager to grow in a dynamic team
Method of Application
Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at dakarjobs@issafrica.org by 1 August 2025.
Your application must include:
A motivational cover letter
A detailed CV with three references
A scanned ID or passport copy
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For More Information,
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Application Deadline: August 1, 2025.
