Application Deadline: Friday, 20 October, 2023, 11:59pm (New York time)
The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships is currently inviting applications from young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.The Fellowship were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000.
During their 12-month programmes, fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa. The Ibrahim Scholarships support aspiring African leaders at a number of distinguished academic institutions. The scholarships develop the talent of outstanding young Africans in selected disciplines and are listed here.
The Foundation works to:
- Stimulate debate on good governance;
- Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
- Recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
- Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic assignments related to trade development including private sector issues and specific challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
- Carry out applicable research as required;
- Contribute to the design, development and implementation of strategies for effective Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) and generation of resources;
- Participate in high-level discussions and preparation of applicable briefing notes and working documentation as required;
- Undertake other duties as assigned and required.
Eligibility
- A Master’s degree in economics, business, international development, international relations or related area is required.
- National of an African country
- Minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience
- Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
- Any additional criteria as set by the host
Requirements
- Professionalism
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.
Application Details
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, nationality, education and relevant experience
- Academic transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
Note that this is not a regular position of the International Trade Centre. The agreement for this Fellowship assignment is for a period of one year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).
