Youth Fellowship in Morocco

Opportunity Overview

The IMF Youth Fellowship Program (YFP) has been a highly competitive initiative, drawing over 9,000 applicants since its launch in August 2020. This year, the IMF is sponsoring chosen participants to partake in the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings held in Marrakech, Morocco. The IMF YFP aims to recruit young fellows who are eager to contribute to the IMF’s endeavors in fostering resilient and inclusive growth, especially for the youth. As part of this program, selected fellows will have the opportunity to engage in in-person workshops conducted by IMF management, senior staff members, and external experts. Additionally, they will gain access to seminars and events held during the Annual Meetings in Marrakech. The IMF will cover all travel and associated expenses. Successful candidates will have the chance to connect with scholars, activists, leaders, and experts, forging enduring relationships with fellow youth fellows from various parts of the world. Moreover, selected candidates will join the IMF Youth Network, enabling them to connect with past IMF Youth Fellows and remain updated on future prospects, events, and publications. If you aspire to foster inclusive growth for the youth and share your voice with like-minded peers worldwide, don’t miss the opportunity to apply for the IMF YFP!

Since its establishment in 1944 as part of the United Nations system, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a crucial role in promoting the well-being of the global economy. Its primary objective is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system, which encompasses exchange rates and international payments. This system enables countries and their citizens to engage in trade and purchase goods and services from one another. Maintaining this stability is vital for sustainable economic growth and the improvement of living standards worldwide. To prevent crises and uphold stability in the international monetary system, the IMF engages in surveillance activities, closely monitoring economic and financial developments at the national, regional, and global levels. Based on its assessments, the IMF offers guidance and recommendations to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to implement policies that foster economic stability, reduce their susceptibility to economic and financial crises, and ultimately enhance living standards for their populations. Furthermore, the IMF serves as a platform for its diverse global membership to engage in discussions regarding national, regional, and global implications of their policies. It provides a forum for countries to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on addressing common challenges

Opportunity Details

Type: Fellowship

Place: Morocco, Online

Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, Yemen, and other countries you can know from here.

The IMF YFP offers

Capacity Building Program: A competitive program that has attracted over 9,000 applicants since its launch in August 2020.

Sponsorship for Annual Meetings: Selected participants will be sponsored by the IMF to attend the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco.

Focus on Resilient and Inclusive Growth: Seeks youth fellows who are passionate about contributing to the IMF’s efforts in building resilient and inclusive growth, especially for young people.

In-Person Workshops: Selected youth fellows will attend workshops conducted by IMF management, senior staff, and external experts.

Access to Annual Meetings: Participants will have access to seminars and events held during the Annual Meetings in Marrakech.

Travel and Expenses Covered: The IMF will cover travel and related expenses for the selected candidates.

Networking Opportunities: Selected candidates will have the chance to meet scholars, activists, leaders, and experts, creating lasting connections with fellow youth fellows from around the world.

IMF Youth Network: Successful candidates will become part of the IMF Youth Network, enabling them to connect with previous IMF Youth Fellows and stay updated on future opportunities, events, and publications.

To be a successful applicant, you should meet the following criteria

Age: Be between 20 and 35 years old as of October 15, 2023.

Experience: Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas:

Social activism and/or involvement with a civil society organization.

Entrepreneurship and/or participation in a start-up.

Content creation/influencing and/or contribution to independent platforms.

Knowledge and Expertise: Possess knowledge and expertise in international studies, basic economics, and development issues, with a particular focus on inclusive economic growth, the digital economy, or climate change.

Education: Have graduated from or currently be a student in the field of international relations and development, communications, economics, or related fields.

Communication Skills: Demonstrate good public speaking and presentation skills.

Nationality: Be a citizen of an IMF member country.

Government Affiliation: Have no current affiliation with government institutions.

Previous YFP Fellowship: Not have previously been a fellow of the YFP.