I am applying to the UNESCO Fulbright Fellowship Program to work in the Bureau of Strategic Planning (BSP) within the Division of Programme, Planning, Monitoring and Reporting. As a Fulbright Fellow, I am currently working as an English Teaching Assistant at Gwangyang High School in South Korea. I recently graduated from Williams College, in Williamstown, MA, where I majored in Economics with a concentration in Africana Studies. I am qualified for the UNESCO Fulbright Fellowship because I have a diligent work ethic, experience with research and economic analysis, and I adapt easily to new environments. Furthermore, having grown up and worked in seven different countries, four of which were in Africa, I have a significant international background that includes a record of working successfully alongside people from many different cultures and a deep desire to be involved in policy guidance for developing nations. I am committed to UNESCO’s mission. My particular background and interests are in advancing the overarching objectives related to sustainable development, education for all, and intercultural dialogue. I also understand the importance of monitoring and administering policy decisions to measure their progress towards defined objectives. Through my previous work with the Economic Policy Research Institute (EPRI), a non-governmental organization that promotes economic growth and social equity in developing countries, I gained valuable experience in this area by laying the groundwork for the future monitoring of a new policy to foster development. With EPRI, I developed a baseline report on a new social development program called Partners in Protection to be implemented in Mozambique. I was involved in every step of this pr... ... middle of paper ... ...to work in the public sector where I can influence policy for education and economic development. I want to pursue this career path because of my desire to delve into the challenges that face developing nations and to participate in the search for solutions. I will continue my advocacy for improving educational quality, cultural understanding, and sustainable development. While working for BSP, I wish to gain experience in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of development policy. I am also interested in learning about the connection between planning and budgeting and how best to maximize policy effectiveness given this constraint. The knowledge and experience gained from this position will be invaluable for my ultimate career goals. Thank you for considering my application. I am grateful for the opportunity to apply and I look forward to hearing from you.
The United States Agency of International Development (USAID) has published five strategic goals. Under these goals the USAID has formulated a total of thirteen objectives to give the strategy a more specific direction. In these
Why are you applying to be an Ambassador? What do you hope to get out of this experience?
My purpose in applying for a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership is to advance my academic career through the qualities and the values of Jesuit teachings and to expand my ability to become an effective leader. As part of my personal goal, I would like to be a bridge for different organizations and to build a strong community that consists of people working together for a cause that will affect community in a positive way such as volunteering, social well being, political, and spreading compassion for others. I want to be part of a program that will continue to promote my mission of empowerment and community involvement. Also, to build a network, improve my networking skills, and grow with new leadership development. In addition to my professional background, I believe your program can help me inspire, create hope and reach out to diverse communities to open the lines of understanding and communication.
In conclusion, I believe that I can offer a wealth of expertise and experience in contributing towards the continued development of a cohesive, dynamic and collaborative school that focuses on offering outstanding world class learning opportunities for all. I consider myself to be a good role model to students and staff alike and I am committed to leading by example. This, combined with my drive, infectious optimism and commitment to playing a full role within the school beyond those duties set out, make me a strong candidate for the post.
I am a young Saudi with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I seek admission to (name of university) to attend the MPA program as a means to achieve my goals. Such goals are to attain the advanced knowledge and skills that will assist me to initiate my career as a highly educated public administrator at a Saudi public organization. If I am successful in such a quest, I will work hard to utilize the knowledge I will gain through your program to the enhancement of my professional and personal development and the attainment of my professional ambitions. Moreover, I believe that my enthusiasm, determination and dedication to achieve such goals will be maximized by attending the MPA program at (name of university).
Please write a one-page essay describing your academic and career goals. Address the following in your essay:
McMichael, Philip, ed 2012. Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective, 5th ed. London: Sage Publications, Inc.
There needs to be constant monitoring of each new venture undertaken. Detailed evaluations of current projects and research for new strategies in place of older, unsuccessful ones are essential, to make plans better cater to the needs of the children. Lastly, I think there needs to be increased government and non-profit participation, and involvement of the children, to bring about the best kind of development. From a development communication standpoint, I think the ILO manages to utilize the most optimum model to bring about progress and change the status quo, whereas this is largely lacking in UNICEF’s approach. BIBLIOGRAPHY Moemeka, Andrew.
It is with the greatest interest to work with WSP that I apply for Planner position, Job ID 31976. I am a passionate professional of planning, specifically the policy analysis, site plans, subdivisions and roads. After graduating my Master’s degree in urban planning, I have worked for several land development projects for more than 5 (five) years, both in the government and private developers’ projects. I have conducted a wide-ranging analysis of policies and land characteristics to ensure better planning in compliance to the policies. In the process, I have prepared zoning plans, dealt with social issues and involved deeply in consumer engagement activities. I also prepared and supervised the execution of land development business plans for
I believe that I am suitable and competent to be successful in your Master of Public Administration program. I am well aware of the extensive requirements of the program but willing to face the challenge to excel in my field. I thank you, in advance, for your valuable time and consideration for your program.
career in this area. I hope I can make an effective contribution to this enrollment, and effectively
A decade before the United Nations established the Millennium Development Goals, an anthropologist named James Ferguson wrote a book called The Anti-Politics Machine, highlighting the damaging effects of so-called “development” on Lesotho. Much of this stemmed from a lack of consideration of the real economic and political situation in Lesotho. Similar development packages are used in many “Third World” countries and indicators such as GDP growth are used without consideration of things such as government organization and political parties or the social realities of the people living within countries. The use of results-based management, i.e. the looking at of quantity-based indicators rather than the quality of development, has been an ongoing criticism of the Millennium Development Goals. (Van Norren) Although the failed Thaba-Tseka Development Project occurred in the 1970s and 80s, I believe it is important today to look at whether the Millennium Development Goals are impacting impact Lesotho positively or if they make the mistake continuing what Ferguson called the “development discourse fantasy.” This fantasy Ferguson talks about leads to unrealistic goals and puts more power in the hands of the state. (Ferguson)
My future career I would like to be in a position of management or authority role in my chosen field.
In 2000, 189 member states of the UN set out international development goals, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), by committing to the pursuit of tackling issues such as poverty, hunger, illiteracy, diseases and other key social issues by 2015. These goals had been used and applied by states, NGOs and IGOs in order to improve and defend policies aimed at development. The MDGs plan was unprecedented in its ambition and was the first ever internationally coordinated and well-funded initiative to address various social issues collectively on a global scale. Significant progress has been made in all MDGs: extreme poverty has reduced by half or more, the, the campaign against
And as I offer myself as a masters candidate in your ______ department, I bring to the table years of work experience which includes steady and continuous promotions, an unrelenting pursuit for knowledge, a compassion for children and people, and a belief that anything is possible if we can actively imagine it into existence. Throughout my adult life, I never lost my path and I hope that you will allow me to continue this path at the University of