Call for Application: YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program for Southern Africa, Pretoria (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: December 18th 2015

The Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa is part of the Young African Leaders Initiative launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders.

The program offers quality leadership training across the public, private and civil sectors. RLC SA graduates will be exposed to high level theory from experienced professors and offered an opportunity.

A graduate of the RLC SA is expected to be well rounded because they will be exposed to a multi-disciplinary approach to training. They will be exposed to high level theory, application and practice from experienced professors. At the same time, they will be offered an opportunity for industry placement and experiential learning in different RLC partner organisations.

The program offers quality leadership training across the public, private and civil sectors.

Foundational electives

In line with program requirements, participants will be required to select a foundational elective based on areas of practice and interest.

1. Public Management and Governance
   The objective of this course is to prepare the next generation of Southern Africa’s public service professionals with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully address problems of democratic governance in public administration at the local, provincial, and national levels. There will also be a focus on the development of leadership in the public sector, including a clear understanding of the role and purpose of the state to enhance good governance and service delivery; a clear and workable knowledge of management principles in the implementation of programs and projects; public finance; and the management of human resources.
   Implementing partners: The University of Pretoria
   
2. Business and Entrepreneurship Development
   The objective of the course is for participants to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to apply the principles, tools and systems of innovation and entrepreneurship in pursuing their career and business goals.Implementing partners: The Innovation Hub, Unisa Centre for Business Management and LifeCo UnLtd
   
3. Civic Leadership
   The civic leadership course will expose participants to the practical knowledge of the administrative, financial, and organizational aspects of non-profit organizations and civil society projects. The course is aimed at graduates, professionals and participants working in or interested in community-based NGOs, projects including interest groups, youth groups and development agencies who want to be effective leaders and agents of change.Implementing partners: The Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute  and the Southern Africa Trust.

Eligibility Requirements:

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, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Selection Requirements:

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

Apply Now for the Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI Regional Leadership Center for Southern Africa.