Job Description
The Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) 2025 is a fully funded, 10-month leadership program designed to empower women leaders from around the world. The fellowship focuses on two main pillars:
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VV Venture (Social Entrepreneurship): For women leading for-profit, purpose-driven businesses that address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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VV Engage (Public Leadership): For women in public leadership roles, including elected or appointed officials, political activists, community leaders, and media professionals engaged in policy-related work.
The program aims to enhance participants’ leadership skills, foster collaboration across sectors, and amplify their impact on critical global challenges.
Role Description:
Fellows will participate in a combination of virtual trainings and an in-person convening. The program includes:
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Leadership development through the Vital Voices Leadership Journey.
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Pillar-specific skill-building sessions tailored to social entrepreneurs or public leaders.
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Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration with a global network of changemakers.
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Access to the Vital Voices Community Hub for mentorship and peer learning.Â
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A certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the program.
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Location: Virtual sessions and an in-person convening in the third quarter of 2025 (location to be confirmed)
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Application Cycle: Annually.
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What You’ll Need:
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Identify as a woman.
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Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
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Proficiency in English.
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Demonstrated commitment to advancing the SDGs through leadership, entrepreneurship, or public service.
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Willingness to fully participate in the fellowship and engage with diverse women leaders across sectors.
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Preferred or Required Qualifications:
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For VV Venture (Social Entrepreneurship):
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Hold a key decision-making role in a legally registered, for-profit, purpose-driven business that advances the SDGs.
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Business must have a minimum annual revenue of $100,000 USD, at least three full-time paid employees, and a minimum of two years in operation.
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Exhibit clear business growth and impact potential.
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Commitment to leading the business with no plans for a near-term exit.
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For VV Engage (Public Leadership):
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Be an elected or appointed official, political party leader, political activist, community leader, media professional covering politics or gender issues, or civil society leader running a policy-focused nonprofit.
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Demonstrate commitment to transparency, good governance, and advancing equity in governance.
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Benefits and Perks:
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Fully funded participation, including travel, lodging, and meals for the in-person convening.
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Leadership training and skill development tailored to your pillar.
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Access to a global network of over 20,000 women leaders.
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Opportunities for cross-pillar collaboration and mentorship.
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Certificate of completion.
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Where and How You Can Apply:
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Applications are submitted online through the Vital Voices website.
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Application process includes an initial application and may involve a follow-up call or additional documentation.
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Early applications are encouraged, as selections are made on a rolling basis.
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