Funded Exchange Program for Jordanians from IREX

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Applicant criteria

ResidenceJordan
NationalityJordan
Age
  • 21 - 35
Gender
  • Both

Opportunity criteria

Job locationJordan
Needed documentsCV

Opportunity description

IREX offers a funded exchange program opportunity; U.S.-Jordan Leadership Exchange Program (UJLEP). This is a three-year program designed to support a new generation of collaborative, creative, and values-driven Jordanian leaders who drive success and growth in their economy and civil society while strengthening ties between the U.S. and Jordan. 

Program phases: 

  • The first phase of UJLEP is a robust leadership training to judiciously selected diverse cohorts of fellows.
  • The second phase of the program is the U.S. exchange experience. 
  • Upon returning from the USA, UJLEP Alumni will be part of a sustainable Alumni Network providing the supporting infrastructure for their continued leadership journey. 

Benefits

The program covers the cost of most expenses associated with:

  • J-1 visa support.
  • Round-trip travel from participants’ home city to the U.S.
  • Accommodation will be in a form of homestays with American families.
  • Monthly allowance to cover transportation, meals, and other living expenses while in the U.S
  • Accident and sickness health benefits.

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Eligibility criteria

You should follow the following criteria:

  • Currently living and studying/working in Jordan at the time of application.
  • Has a minimum of one-year of professional experience (work, internship, volunteer or initiatives) in one of the eight UJLEP disciplines: Business and entrepreneurship; civil society; community engagement; women’s empowerment; diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA); civic participation; public health; and environment and climate change)at the time of application.
  • Able to begin the UJLEP Program in the United States in 2023.
  • Able to receive a U.S. J-1 Visa.
  • Committed to returning to your home country after completion of the program and implementing a community-based project.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Finalists should be able to fulfill most communication goals, even on unfamiliar topics.
  • They should be able to interact with proficient speakers fairly easily. 
  • Individuals in the following circumstances are NOT eligible:
  • U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents of the United States.
  • Individuals residing or working outside Jordan at the time of application .
  • Individuals who have applied for U.S. permanent residency in the past three years.

Selection Process:

Your application will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • A demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and professional experience in the preferred UJLEP discipline.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others. 
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • Expressed commitment to contribute to Jordan’s development at the local and regional levels.
  • Vision and Perseverance to make an impact.
  • Adaptability and learner mindset: ability to reflect on own skills, learn new skills and self-develop.

About IREX:

IREX is an international, nonprofit organization that specializes in global education and development. They focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. They support individuals and institutions to create change in their own communities—and to create person-to-person bridges between nations. IREX works in more than 100 countries on issues such as education, leadership, information, and youth.

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