IJET / International Justice Sector Education and Training/ Program Announcement

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of the Criminal Justice Assistance and Partnership (INL/CAP) of the United States is expected to begin the International Justice Sector Education and Training (IJET) Programin early 2019.

The IJET Program aims to empower justice sector professionals to act as agents of change within their institutions through training and mentorship from leading U.S. judicial and legal professionals.  The program will fund selected fellows to come to the United States for a four-week fellowship that includes academic study, visits with U.S. justice sector professionals, and mentorship. Fellows participating in the IJET Program will draft a pre-approved Change Plan to be implemented in their institution upon their return. 

The applicants should prosecutors who have ability to lead or create change and proficient in English, send the following to the International Cooperation Department by September 5, 2018:

• - A CV of the applicant.
• - Personal statements (one page, single-spaced) from each applicant explaining their interest in the IJET Fellowship and why they believe they are well qualified for the fellowship.
• - A joint proposal for their Change Plan, maximum five pages, that articulates a concrete and achievable vision for reform within their institutions. The joint draft Change Plan should include:
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  • - description of the final goal of the Change Plan;
  • - the reason this project is necessary and important;
  • - the steps that will be taken to implement the Change Plan;
  • - how their institution(s) will support the Change Plan;
  • - a list and explanation of any other institutions or actors whose support will be necessary to the Change Plan; and
  • - what applicants hope to get out of the IJET Fellowship that will prepare them to implement change in their institution.
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• - A letter of commitment or support from the leadership of the applicants’ institution(s), including an indication that the institution will allow the applicants to take leave to participate in the fellowship and support the Change Plan.
• - All written application materials must be provided in English or submitted with an English translation.
• - Generally, this will be mid-to senior-level positions, although applications from entry-level professionals may be considered if such applicants can clearly explain why they are well positioned to effect change or if they are partnered with a more experienced co-applicant. 
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