Application Deadline: 20 October 2023
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 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.
Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.
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.
Requirements
National of an African country
Minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience
Master’s degree
Under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children
Any additional criteria as set by the host
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.
Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.
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