Konrad Adenauer Stiftung MENA Leadership Academy 2016 (Funded Training in Germany, Spain & Tunisia)

Acknowledging the necessity to strengthen civic engagement and participation in the MENA

-Region, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation is launching a regional training program, designed for young adults in the Middle East and North Africa Region.

The overall objective of the training program is to enhance knowledge of professional

methodology; strengthen the understanding of the role of civil society, and of the concept of participation; to increase the CSO contribution to economic and social development as well as its role as mediator between citizens and state in terms of articulating interests and

defending rights.

Equally, the program aims at motivating young people to participate in the civic life

and local development of their countries. 20 selected participants will follow a unique program cycle throughout 2016-2017 with a series of Trainings to strengthen organizational and functional capabilities of CSOs, the program will also focus on individual skill training such as communication and negotiation.

The training series will be finalized with a study trip to Germany.

Eligibility Requirements

• Citizen of MENA region countries: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine,Lebanon.
• Age: Between 20 and 35 years.
• Active in a civil society organization or any other form of civic engagement.
• Very good command of English
• Available to contribute to the entire program cycle 2016-2017

• The training program will take place over a 2-year period and will consist of following components:

Submission:

• Submission of application should not be later than 10th April 2016 to Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Regional Program South Mediterranean: [email protected] and [email protected]
• Required documents
• Application form
• CV with Photo

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung MENA Leadership Academy 2016