Applications
are invited for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program available
for young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa. The
fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the
African Development Bank (Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa
(Addis Ababa) or the International Trade Centre (Geneva).
are invited for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program available
for young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa. The
fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the
African Development Bank (Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa
(Addis Ababa) or the International Trade Centre (Geneva).
The
Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in
Africa.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in
Africa.
The
Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with
one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It
is their belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible
and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF) is an African foundation, established in 2006 with
one focus: the critical importance of governance and leadership in Africa. It
is their belief that governance and leadership lie at the heart of any tangible
and shared improvement in the quality of life of African citizens.
Course
Level: This
one-year fellowship programme is available for young professionals,
mid-career and new executives.
Level: This
one-year fellowship programme is available for young professionals,
mid-career and new executives.
Study
Subject(s): It
is a leadership fellowship which allows talented individuals to increase
and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to
the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline
of future African leaders.
Subject(s): It
is a leadership fellowship which allows talented individuals to increase
and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to
the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline
of future African leaders.
Scholarship
can be taken in: The fellowships offer the opportunity
to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank
(Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa) or the
International Trade Centre (Geneva).
can be taken in: The fellowships offer the opportunity
to work in the executive offices of either the African Development Bank
(Abidjan), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (Addis Ababa) or the
International Trade Centre (Geneva).
Eligibility:
The
Fellow must:
The
Fellow must:
- be
national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world; - not
be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank; - not
have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member,
such as mother, father, sister and brother; - Government
officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not
eligible; - age
limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for
women with children; - hold
a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences,
International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or
any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business: such as outstanding
academic credentials, relevant work experience, strong communication
skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others; - have
at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s
activities; - demonstrate
proven leadership and consultative skills; - have
experience in strategic planning and execution ; - demonstrate
knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management; - have
enhanced skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures; - have
experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new
strategies and procedures; - demonstrate
ability to develop financial plans and manage resources; - demonstrate
ability to analyze and interpret financial data; - top
notch professional with private sector experience; - strong
writing and analytical skills; - demonstrate
ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of
government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in
a diverse community; - demonstrate
ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
Nationality: MO Ibrahim
Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program is open to citizens of Africa (Algeria,
Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde,
Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger,
Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo,
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Madagascar, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé & Príncipe, South Africa, Swaziland,
Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Sudan (applicants also need to be national of
one of AfDB member countries).
Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program is open to citizens of Africa (Algeria,
Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde,
Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger,
Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo,
Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Madagascar, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, São Tomé & Príncipe, South Africa, Swaziland,
Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Sudan (applicants also need to be national of
one of AfDB member countries).
Duties
and Responsibilities:
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President,
the Chief Operating Officer and/or a designated Representative.
Administratively, the Fellow will be assigned to the Bank’s Strategy Department
(STRG). With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and
implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their
professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the
governance and development of their countries. The Fellow will also have the
following responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President,
the Chief Operating Officer and/or a designated Representative.
Administratively, the Fellow will be assigned to the Bank’s Strategy Department
(STRG). With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and
implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their
professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the
governance and development of their countries. The Fellow will also have the
following responsibilities:
- Advise
on and develop strategic initiatives to advance the Bank’s mission and
objectives. - Plan,
develop, and implement strategies for generating resources. - Conceive,
develop and promote innovations in Bank development policies. - Review
activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status
in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with
current conditions. - Undertake
other duties as assigned.
How
to Apply: Prospective
fellows who meet the eligibility criteria should apply direct to the relevant
institution using the links below
to Apply: Prospective
fellows who meet the eligibility criteria should apply direct to the relevant
institution using the links below
The
African Development Bank (AfDB)
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
The
International Trade Centre (ITC)
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Application
Deadline: The application
deadline is October 15, 2017.
Deadline: The application
deadline is October 15, 2017.
