Q&A Fellowship Cohort 2 by Rawan F. Taha https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38 Q&A ( Double click anywhere on the screen or click on the + sign at the bottom right to add your questions) en-us 2021-09-03 16:57:38 UTC 2025-10-25 13:57:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Is it possible to ask for the extension of the fellowship? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1715760186 2021-09-03 17:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1715760186 You mentioned the application was competitive. In your opinion what makes an ideal candidate selected from the other applications? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716041025 2021-09-03 20:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716041025 Is there any extra criteria or X factor that gets you selected. ? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042210 2021-09-03 20:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042210 It there any alumni fellowship after ? Where you get to meet another women from previous years or everyone parts ways after the one year program? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042690 2021-09-03 20:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042690 Is there the opportunity to get absorbed by UN after this? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042910 2021-09-03 20:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716042910 Is this fellowship fully funded? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716053086 2021-09-03 21:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716053086 Based on what criteria the applicants got selected to work in different headquarters? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716055426 2021-09-03 21:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716055426 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716060584 1. I have noticed that almost most of you were appointed as program analysts? What type of work or tasks did you do ? Also is it necessary to have great research and analysis skills? 
2. Can you please give us some tips on  writing the motivational statement? What areas to focus on because the word limit is so tricky. 

Thank you for your time :))

]]> 2021-09-03 21:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716060584 I have several years of experience that I accumulated after my 1st degree and about 13 months of experience after my masters. Do I still qualify seeing that one of the requirements is a max of 1 year relevant work experience post master? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716169212 2021-09-03 23:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716169212 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716270068 What if a person holds a master’s degree in climate Change and sustainable development, can they be eligible for this fellowship? thank you!]]> 2021-09-04 02:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716270068 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716273108 What advice would you give us, to maximize our chances of getting selected?. The do’s and dont’s ]]> 2021-09-04 02:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716273108 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716275629 Can you guys kindly record this and upload it on YouTube or any other platforms for further reference and also just Incase some of us are unable to make it on time due to unavoidable circumstances, thank you ]]> 2021-09-04 02:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716275629 We are required to write an essay of 1500 words about a particular problem and suggest possible solutions. Does it mean that you only get to work on something related to your essay or are the projects open in line with one’s academic background? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716345020 Secondly, in the application system where you are required to indicate a yes or a No can I go  ahead and support my answer with a description or it is strictly Yes/No. 

Thanks. ]]> 2021-09-04 04:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716345020 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716546155 currently a Masters student in international relations but would be completing before the end of the year. given that its asking for a one year max of post-master work experience, do you think I still have a chance? thank you!]]> 2021-09-04 11:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716546155 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716555689 Can you give us any tips on the application process, particularly with the short essay? 

if selected, what type of questions are asked in the interview? 
thanks so much]]> 2021-09-04 12:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716555689 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716556365 what were some of the highs and lows of your experience?]]> 2021-09-04 12:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716556365 My question is about the relatives working at UNDP. I have an aunt (My dad's sister). Is that an issue? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723136 2021-09-04 16:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723136 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723371 I have heard they dont encourage founders and directors of NGOs is it true?]]> 2021-09-04 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723371 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723888 I’m 25 and have a year plus (1.5 years) of work experience post masters but it does not revolve around project management but rather corporate work/procurement experiences. Overall I’d have 2 months or so of work experience in Project Management. Am I still eligible in applying ? ]]> 2021-09-04 16:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716723888 I have not seen a place that demands attachments of the documents you have mentioned...Is there a different platform for applications other than the UNDP portal? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724028 2021-09-04 16:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724028 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724066 Is the question about years of experience after masters or before? because I don't have any experience after my masters but I have few years before]]> 2021-09-04 16:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724066 Can you please elaborate more on the years of experience required? If I graduated in 2019 can I still apply? Thanks https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724707 2021-09-04 16:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724707 My mother works for UNFPA, does that make me ineligible to apply for the AfYWL UNDP fellowship? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724760 2021-09-04 16:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716724760 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716725359 Should i translate my transcripts and master's diploma in english and can i do it myself or should it be translated by a translator ? Or can just upload them in frensh ?]]> 2021-09-04 16:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716725359 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716727200 I have problems doawnloading my files what is a RCA result a waiver and a conflict of interst form ? and i dont see any part to doawnload the references letters to]]> 2021-09-04 16:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716727200 Should i translate the transcripts detailed of each semester of my master degree in english or translate one transcript that has the final marks of my master degree but not detailed ? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716736468 2021-09-04 16:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716736468 If I have over 1 year experience in research and analysis post master but less than 1 year in programme/project development, implementation and management can I still apply? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716736470 2021-09-04 16:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716736470 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716750970 How do salaries work? Is there a salary with the fellowship? If so what’s it’s range?]]> 2021-09-04 16:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716750970 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716772358 How is the duty station selection done for each candidate ? Is it based on random selection or based on competencies? ]]> 2021-09-04 17:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1716772358 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717204250 What is a « waiver » and an « Rca » results to download? Has it to be provide by the compagny we work with ? Thank you]]> 2021-09-05 07:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717204250 Where to download the references letters there is no place for on the UNDP portal https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717256179 2021-09-05 08:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717256179 https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717573709 Is it possible to give some more guidelines on the essay? how big or small should it be to impress them? any advice from your side or how you approached it? thanks in advance]]> 2021-09-05 15:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717573709 If I have work experience post my Bachelors degree and have recently graduated from my Masters does that work experience still count can I still apply? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717621591 2021-09-05 16:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1717621591 Please who do we address the motivation letter to? https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1727800105 2021-09-09 12:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1727800105 Degree certificates https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1729085161 Hi everyone one. Do I have to attach both my undergraduate and Masters degree certificates or only a Masters Certificate is enough. Thanks for your response.]]> 2021-09-09 19:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rawanfathy3/6xcrz5q5f7i2zm38/wish/1729085161