Synergos Senior Fellows Network

31 August 2010: Synergos Senior Fellows Network is open applications for its annual round fellowship. The Senior Fellows Network is comprised of distinguished international civil society leaders committed to collaborative efforts that address the underlying causes of poverty and inequity.

Fellows have the opportunity to enhance their skills, knowledge, and experience through peer-to-peer learning, annual and regional meetings, learning journeys, workshops, and contact with eminent persons. They exchange innovative ideas, models, and tools in the development field, which Synergos distributes to a wider audience. The Fellows also have opportunities to connect and collaborate with other distinguished change makers in the development field aligned with Synergos, including philanthropists and foundations, non-governmental organizations, businesses, governments, global institutions and academics.

Selection Criteria

Individuals applying to the Senior Fellows Network will be selected based on the following criteria:

- Have a demonstrable commitment to addressing the systemic, root causes of poverty and inequity and present a compelling vision for change in their area of work;
- Have a record of distinguished accomplishment as a leader addressing issues of poverty, equity and/or social justice; currently be in a full-time, senior leadership position of a non-profit, non-governmental organization that focuses on poverty alleviation, social justice or community development;
- *Have experience or a demonstrable commitment to working in partnership with other non-governmental organizations, government and/or business to solve complex problems related to poverty or inequity;
- Have a demonstrable commitment to the participation of and accountability to the community they serve, as well as credibility and legitimacy from that community to speak authoritatively about its issues;
- Be committed to developing and enhancing leadership qualities that successfully create and sustain effective working relationships among key partners and stakeholders across society’s sectors;
- Demonstrate personal characteristics suitable for network collaboration;
- Be proficient in written and spoken English.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2010

Program Details: http://www.synergos.org/fellows/application.htm