YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023 (Online Cohort 15 & Onsite Cohort 20) for young Africans

Application Deadline: November 13, 2022

The YALI RLC SA Online program is a 7 weeks long and comprises of lectures, online forum discussions and various activities aimed at making the learning acquired in the program as practical and meaningful as possible. The virtual space provided by the online program offers the flexibility needed by some individuals. One can participate in the comfort of their home, among family.

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Who Should Apply?

The program is open to young African leaders aged 18 – 35 years old depending on their level of experience and track record in their chosen sector.

Participants must meet the following criteria:

Age (18-35)
English language proficiency
Portuguese speaking participants will be accommodated in the Mozambique Hub at UEM
A commitment to positively impact Africa, their own countries as well as communities
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in Public Management, Entrepreneurship Development and Civic Leadership
Commitment to serve the development agenda of the African continent

Young leaders from the following countries are eligible to participate in the programme: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Kingdom of Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Please note that participants from Tanzania and the DRC should apply for Yali RLC East Africa. Visit the yalieastafrica.org website for further information.

Selection Process and Criteria

Selection for participation in the YALI RLC SA will be conducted by a selection panel which will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:

Requirements:

A proven record of leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement. They can be new entrants in public and private service institutions looking to develop their leadership abilities.
Proven record of knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
Proven record of active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
Selected participants applying for the contact session must be willing to travel to the RLC SA in Midrand, Johannesburg or Maputo for the duration of the program.
A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.

Skills:

Good interpersonal and communications skills
Knowledge of youth leadership and development issues
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Demonstrate the ability to work in a small or large team setting
Proven computer skills
Cultural sensitivity
Positive attitude
Dedication, responsibility and reliability

Over and above, the intended beneficiaries of the program include the following:

Rural based and economically disadvantaged communities
Young leaders living with disabilities
Young leaders in lusophone countries
Women
People who are HIV positive or who are living with AIDS
Organisations that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTI communities across the region

All applications will go through a stringent selection process which will be reviewed by a selection panel. The prospective applicants will be interviewed pending final selection to the program.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.