Internet Society African

Navigating the complexity of the Internet in today’s interconnected world necessitates a profound comprehension of peering and traffic exchange dynamics. The Internet Society is presently hosting the transformative four-month African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) Fellowship, which aims to provide 15 people with the knowledge and abilities they need to take on these challenges head-on.

General Information

Application Deadline	May 8, 2024
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Internet Society
Gender	Men and Women

Aims and Benefits

The AfPIF fellowship culminates in the African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2024.

Fellows may be awarded a partial or full package* to attend the African Peering and Interconnection Forum 2024:

• The partial package includes one of the following:
  • A round-trip air ticket to Kinshasa, DRC or
  • Hotel accommodations for the duration of the event.
• The full package includes both of the following:
  • A round-trip air ticket to Kinshasa, DRC and
  • Hotel accommodations for the duration of the event.

All selected fellows are eligible to receive a stipend to cover ground transportation and miscellaneous expenses during the event.

*Note: Returning fellows only qualify for a partial package.

Requirements / Qualification

Applicants should be individuals actively engaged in Internet policy, business, and/or technical development related to peering and transit in Africa. Interested individuals must complete an online application form.

Candidates who meet the following criteria are welcome to apply:.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Reside in Africa.
• Actively participate in or work towards the development of IXPs.
• Are involved in Internet peering policy, business, and technical matters in their respective country/region.
• Have a basic understanding of how the Internet works and practical experience in networking using dynamic routing protocols.
• Have a firm understanding of Unix/Linux and basic DNS, as well as caching/resolving DNS servers, networking, and command-line Unix.
• Have reliable access to a broadband Internet connection and the relevant device(s).
• I will commit to participating fully in this 4-month experience.
• Are proficient in English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Internet Society on app.smartsheet.com to apply

For more details, visit Internet Society website