1. Return flight
Return flight from home country to Secretariat office in Nairobi
Fellows will arrive in Nairobi in June, where they will be welcomed by the Secretariat team and settled into the place they will call home for the next three months. The fellows will participate in a residential induction to the PAL Network, combined with a series of team-building activities to get to know each other, and the Secretariat team. During the week-long induction, fellows will further develop their project plans in partnership with the Secretariat team.
Fellows are expected to work full-time on their project and require sign-off from the director of their home institution to confirm they have been released from their current role for the duration of the fellowship program. During the three-month placement, fellows will be expected to participate as full-time members of the network Secretariat. Fellows will work alongside Secretariat staff within regular office hours and will participate in weekly team meetings, team-building activities and learning sessions.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, each fellow will be assigned one staff member at the PAL Network Secretariat as a ‘buddy’ for the duration of their stay. The ‘buddies’ will be responsible for ensuring that the Fellows settle into and navigate a new city seamlessly, as well as organizing team building activities to build stronger working relationships. Each buddy will schedule regular ‘check in’ meetings to ensure that the Fellows feel well supported and are able to access everything they need for an enjoyable stay.
An important component of peer support will be provided by the research Fellows themselves. The Fellows will be seated together in the same office, and will be provided shared accommodation within walking distance to the office to prevent fellows feeling isolated and encourage an exciting shared experience.