Simple, transparent, and respectful. From application to contribution promptly.
Complete our structured application form. Choose your role, demonstrate values alignment, and (for leadership roles) accept the ETHOS Challenge.
Our recruitment team reviews your application using a transparent rubric. We assess values alignment (35%), delivery potential (30%), availability (20%), ecosystem fit (10%), and references (5%).
✓ Accepted
Receive Step 2 onboarding invitation. Leaders enter provisional period.
⏸ Waitlist
Capacity reached. Stay engaged via community updates and events.
○ Not Proceeding
Polite notification with learning resources. Consider reapplying after gaining relevant experience.
Interactive onboarding wizard provisions your tools, confirms policies, and helps you choose your first micro-action. Quick orientation session scheduled soon.
Begin making impact! Complete your first micro-action promptly. Leaders/Co-Leads have a provisional period with clear milestones and ongoing support.
Country Leaders and Co-Leads demonstrate capability through a short challenge (72-hour deadline). Choose one option that showcases your skills and understanding of ETHOS.
1-page national strategy aligned to ETHOS mission + one framework pillar. Shows strategic thinking and local context understanding.
Organise and document a 5-10 person session (virtual or in-person). Submit agenda, key outcomes, and follow-up plan.
Translate and contextualise the ETHOS one-page checklist to your local language and culture. Shows linguistic skill and cultural sensitivity.
Challenge due within 3 days of application | Reviewed within 2 business days
Clear milestones with ongoing support. Prove capability before full confirmation.
Submit your chosen ETHOS Challenge within 3 days of application acceptance.
Attend 45-60 minute orientation session. Understand tools, processes, and expectations.
Complete role-specific training modules. Understand framework, policies, and best practices.
Complete your first substantive deliverable (varies by role). Quality reviewed by supervisor.
Successfully complete all 4 milestones during provisional period:
From application to active contribution happens promptly. Application review is completed quickly, onboarding is immediate upon acceptance, and orientation sessions run regularly.
Apply for one role initially. After demonstrating active contribution, you may request to add a second role or transition roles based on capacity and performance.
Ambassador and some Fellow roles welcome motivated learners. We value diverse perspectives, transferable skills, and genuine commitment. Leadership roles require demonstrated relevant experience.
We collect only necessary data for recruitment and community management. Data is stored securely, shared only with core recruitment team, and processed under GDPR/UK DPA 2018. See ourPrivacy Policy for details.
Yes, absolutely. Notify your supervisor with reasonable notice. Complete any committed tasks or hand them over. We welcome alumni back anytime. No penalties for respectful transitions.
Multiple support channels: peer buddy, supervisor check-ins, forum/chat community, office hours, and confidential grievance process. We prioritise psychological safety and wellbeing.
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