Nelson Mandela Foundation 2021 Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship

The Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to recruit a Fellow that will be based within the Dialogue and Advocacy unit. We envision this person as being someone who not only contributes towards public discourse but who also sees research as a verb in that they are committed towards actualising their proposals into tangible outcomes. We are looking for someone who can take initiative, network and engage with stakeholders in a meaningful way. Where possible, they must use relevant empirical evidence from both South Africa and elsewhere in the world. Any interventions or initiatives they propose must be possible in our local context. 

• Table of Content
• About Nelson Mandela Foundation
• Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship
• Requirements for Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nelson Mandela Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation was established in 1999 when its Founder, Mr Nelson Mandela, stepped down as the President of South Africa. Mr Mandela was South Africa’s first democratically elected President. On 9 May 1994, soon after our landmark election results were in, he was unanimously elected President by South Africa’s new Members of Parliament. The next day, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was sworn in at an inauguration ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. He vowed to serve only one term as President, and in 1999 he stepped down to make way for Thabo Mbeki.... continue reading

Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship

• This position is full time, until the end of 2021 
• The position will be a combination of working remotely as well as on site at the Nelson Mandela Foundation offices in Johannesburg
• The remuneration for this position is R30 000 a month, with a R1 000 data and airtime allowance 
• The Nelson Mandela Foundation reserves the right to terminate the Fellowship, at any point, if output does not meet agreed upon targets 
• The Fellowship will incorporate a leadership development component

Requirements for Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship Qualification

To be considered for the Fellowship, the Fellow needs to:

• Have at least a Masters degree or be studying towards one
• Must be able to write for a popular audience and show proof of ability to do so
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and stakeholder engagement
• Must be able to take initiative, work with little supervision and be self-motivated
• Must be able to convene dialogues and be willing to support the Dialogue and Advocacy team with work that is related to their chosen focus area
• Must be willing to meet deadlines and be hardworking
• Preference may be given to candidates that are Gauteng based

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prospective Fellows will need to complete the application form ie. Appendix A, which must be sent along with their CV to [email protected] 

For more details, visit Nelson Mandela Foundation website.