Application Deadline: December 10, 2021
The Atlas Corps: Brazil the Northern States Emerging Leaders Initiative is partially supported by the U.S. Embassy in Brazil and is looking to engage 10 emerging Brazilian social change leaders from the Northern Region of Brazil in the Virtual Leadership Institute. Brazilian applicants from the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, and Tocantins are eligible to apply.
The goals of this initiative are: 1) to strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil to increase mutual understanding and cooperation in the areas of inclusive economic growth, empowerment of women and minority groups, and the strengthening of democratic values, and 2) to empower young civil society leaders and social entrepreneurs from Brazil.
Eligibility
— Be a citizen of Brazil;
— Be a resident of Brazil from and/or currently living in one of the following states: Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins (candidates from other states should apply for our other programs at apply.atlascorps.org);
— Be aged 22 – 35 years old;
— Possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
— Be proficient in English (oral, writing, reading);
— Have two or more years of full-time professional experience working to generate positive impact, preferably in areas related to inclusive economic growth, empowerment of women and minority groups, or the strengthening of democratic values;
— Be committed to applying the knowledge gained to multiple the impact of their Atlas Corps experience, in Brazil;
— Be available to commit to approximately 3 hours of online activity and assignments per week for approximately 7 months;
— Have the technological capacity to participate in video calls which may be during working hours (1-2 per month); and
— Special consideration will be given to Brazilians who belong to a minority group or work on the inclusion of underrepresented groups.
Benefits
Engagement in approximately 100 hours of FREE professional development training that will enhance your knowledge, skills, and abilities;
— Peer coaching and eligibility for funding to develop your leadership project in your community;
— Publicity on Atlas Corps external communication channels;
— Access to additional Atlas Corps trainings and opportunities;
— The necessary infrastructure needed to participate in the program will be provided;
— Lifetime enrollment in the global Atlas Corps Community (of 1,100+ social change leaders from 110+ countries) upon successful completion.
Application Procedure
Applicants must fill out this shortened application form to be considered for this opportunity. Please note that this application form is not for the Atlas Corps Fellowship. If you’re interested in applying for the Atlas Corps Fellowship separately, please visit apply.atlascorps.org. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and Atlas Corps are committed to the principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.
We anticipate notifying selected candidates in January and launching this initiative in February 2022.
Official Website: ATLAS CORPS: BRAZIL NORTHERN STATES EMERGING LEADERS INITIATIVE
