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The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2025 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at AfDB, UNECA & ITC with an Annual Stipend of $100,000)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 20th, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme.  The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort of MIF Fellows and make the most of this opportunity.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions. Past MIF Fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds, including research and advisory work in economics, trade, development, peace studies and conflict resolution. The programme aims to drive positive change and ignite innovation across Africa by providing the next generation of African leaders with practical work experience at renowned international institutions.

Fellows are hosted at the following institutions: the African Development Bank, the International Trade Centre and the United Economic Commission for Africa. Each of these institutions will host one individual, offering Fellows the opportunity to learn from and contribute to their senior management teams working across Africa. In addition, the Fellows will receive tailored mentorship from global leaders in a diverse range of fields, gaining insights to help shape their personal leadership journeys.

This learning and growth opportunity includes a stipend of $100,000, allowing selected individuals to focus on their professional development without financial constraints. The Fellowship Programme is open to African mid-career professionals with a master’s degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Eligibility criteria

  • 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
  • Note: Additional criteria set by the host organisations may apply. Please refer to individual specifications for further detail

Benefits

  • Immersive and hands-on experience within influential African institutions
  • Direct mentorship from world leaders and domain experts
  • A platform to contribute to impactful projects and policies
  • Networking opportunities with influential individuals and organizations
  • A generous stipend of $100,000 to support living expenses during the Fellowship

Application details

AfDB
  • Fellowship details (EN)
  • Fellowship details (FR)
  • Application Link (EN)
  • Application Link  (FR)
UNECA
  • Fellowship details (EN)
  • Fellowship details (FR)
ITC

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2024 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at AfDB, UNECA & ITC with an Annual Stipend of $100,000)

by OFA
written by OFA

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. 

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.

Eligibility criteria

  • 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

African Development Bank

  • The fellow will receive an annual stipend monthly paid by the Bank out of the funds provided by Foundation. The Fellow may be required to travel to different locations on instructions of the Bank. All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance but excluding travel and shipping costs relating to assumption of duty and repatriation, will be borne by the Bank.

The Application Process:

• Interested candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website: https://www.afdb.org/en/vacancy/2024-mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowshipprogram-63501.
• Applicants must apply online by no later than 20th October 2023.
• Applications will only be considered if they are submitted on line with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, nationality, education and relevant experience.
• Applicants must also attach copies of academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
• The selection process will include the Bank’s Human Resources Department carrying out an initial vetting of applications to develop a short list of ten (10) applicant files to be further reviewed by the Foundation. A short list of three (3) candidates will be presented to the President of the Bank (or his designate) for final selection.

UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

The Foundation Fellow will be mentored by the Executive Secretary of ECA and/or a designated Representative in the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES). With this guidance, the Fellow will work on the design and implementation of strategic assignments in support of the ECA’s mandate of contributing to the governance and development of member States.

The selected Fellow will receive a Letter of Award from the ECA before commencement of service.

• All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance will be met by ECA.
• The Fellow will cover his/her own medical insurance, child education and retirement plan arrangements for the period he/she will be working at ECA.
• The Foundation will invite the Fellow to participate in its annual Forum.
• The travel costs for the assumption of duty and repatriation at the end of the appointment will be borne and paid out of the funds provided by the Foundation.

ITC

This Fellowship opportunity at ITC is in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Established in 2006 the Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa. 

The monthly stipend rates are sufficient only to cover the normal living expenses of one person. No allowances of any kind will be paid for dependents. Fellow should also consider that, in the course of their award, they may be required to travel under circumstances that would make it difficult or impossible for their dependents to accompany them. For that reason, fellows are urged not to bring family members to the duty station.

Application details

AfDB
  • Fellowship details (EN)
  • Fellowship details (FR)
  • Application Link (EN)
  • Application Link  (FR)
UNECA
  • Fellowship details (EN)
ITC

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2024

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2022 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at AfDB,UNECA & ITC with Annual Stipend of $100,000)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 15th 2021

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. Through this annual fellowship programme, we seek to deepen and broaden our growing network which continues to contribute its skills and learning to a better Africa.

The Fellowships offer the opportunity to work in the executive offices of either the AfDB (Abidjan) or the ITC (Geneva) with an annual stipend of $100,000. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.

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.

Eligibility criteria

  • National of an African country
  • 7-10 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.

AfDB

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President, the Senior Vice President, the Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet and/or a designated Representative. With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries. The Fellow will also have the following responsibilities:

  1. Design, develop and help implement innovative approaches to various strategic issues of importance to the Bank’s mission and objectives, based on international best practice.
  2. Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required.
  3. Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the implementation of various Bank Group initiatives as well as the regular work program, and prepare briefs, memos and other documentation that convey in non-technical terms the likely impact;
  4. Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions; and
  5. Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.

SELECTION CRITERIA:(including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

The priority for the 2022 selection of the Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the Bank’s High 5 areas (Lighting Up and Powering Africa; Feeding Africa; Industrializing Africa; Integrating Africa and Improving the quality of life for the people of Africa).

The key competences are top notch professional experience in private sector and strong policy analytical skills at all levels and ability to run models.

The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives.

The Fellow must:

  1. be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
  2. not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
  3. not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;
  4. Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
  5. age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;
  6. have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in Banking, Business, Economics or other Social Sciences, Finance, International Development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business;
  7. have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;
  8. have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
  9. demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
  10. have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;
  11. have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
  12. demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;
  13. excellent written and oral presentation skills;
  14. demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
  15. demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

ITC

OBJECTIVES OF FELLOWSHIP
This Fellowship opportunity at ITC is in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Established in 2006
the Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa. 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.
The Fellowship offers a mentorship experience with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director
of ITC to prepare young Africans for leadership of major organizations and multilateral institutions.


RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Adviser to the Executive Director the successful Fellow
will:
• 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-PrivatePartnerships (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 CRITERIA
• Applicants must hold African nationality.
• Applicants must be under 40 years of age at time of application (women with children should be
under 45 years of age)

Application details

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021 for emerging African Leaders (1 Year working in the Executive Offices of AfDB with Annual Stipend of $100,000)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 15 March 2021.

Established in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation aims to support good governance and great leadership in Africa. 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.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021 for emerging African Leaders (1 Year working in the Executive Offices of AfDB with Annual Stipend of $100,000)

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (the “Foundation”), is financing the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position in the African Development Bank (the “Bank”). The Fellow will perform the functions and duties of the position at the headquarters of the Bank in Abidjan, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, or in any other location from which the Bank carries out its operations.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders. The Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position on the following terms:

CONTRACT TERMS AND DURATION:

  1. The fellow will receive an annual stipend monthly paid by the Bank out of the funds provided by Foundation. The Fellow may be required to travel to different locations on instructions of the Bank. All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance but excluding travel and shipping costs relating to assumption of duty and repatriation, will be borne by the Bank.
  2. The Fellow will sign a contract with the Bank before commencement of service.
  3. For the duration of his/her contract with the Bank, the Fellow will, for all operational purposes and purposes of conduct, be required to comply with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Bank. Only the Bank and not the Foundation shall be entitled to direct and instruct the Fellow in his/her performance or conduct during the course his/her assignment with the Bank.
  4. The Fellow is not a regular employee of the Bank, or is not granted a right to employment with the Bank. There is no obligation to hire the Fellow and there is no presumption of future employment at the Bank upon expiration of the twelve (12) month fellowship Term. The Fellow shall not be eligible for recruitment as a staff member of the Bank for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of termination of his/her Fellowship with the Bank or expiration of the 12 month Fellowship term (whichever is sooner).
  5. The Fellow shall not participate in the Bank’s child educational scheme and staff medical insurance and retirement plans.
  6. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation will ensure that the Fellow has his/her own medical insurance, child education and retirement plan arrangements.
  7. The travel and shipping costs for the assumption of duty and repatriation at the end of the appointment will be borne and paid out of the Funds provided by the Foundation.

Duties and responsibilities

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellow will take leadership guidance from the President, the Senior Vice President, the Chief of Staff and Director of Cabinet and/or a designated Representative. With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries. The Fellow will also have the following responsibilities:

  1. Design, develop and help implement innovative approaches to various strategic issues of importance to the Bank’s mission and objectives, based on international best practice.
  2. Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required.
  3. Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the implementation of various Bank Group initiatives as well as the regular work program, and prepare briefs, memos and other documentation that convey in non-technical terms the likely impact;
  4. Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions; and
  5. Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.

Selection Criteria

The priority for the 2021 selection of the Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the Bank’s High 5 areas (lighting up and powering Africa; Feeding Africa; Industrializing Africa; Integrating Africa and Improving the quality of life for the people of Africa).

The key competences are top notch professional experience in private sector and strong policy analytical skills at all levels and ability to run models.

The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives.

The Fellow must:

  1. be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
  2. not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
  3. not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;
  4. Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
  5. age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;
  6. have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in banking, business, economics or other social sciences, finance, international development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business;
  7. have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;
  8. have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
  9. demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
  10. have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;
  11. have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
  12. demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;
  13. excellent written and oral presentation skills;
  14. demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
  15. demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

The Application Process:

  • Interested candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website: www.afdb.org/en/about-careers/current-vacancies
  • Applicants must apply online by no later than 15 March 2021.
  • Applications will only be considered if they are submitted on line with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, nationality, education and relevant experience.
  • Applicants must also attach copies of academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
  • The selection process will include the Bank’s Human Resources Department carrying out an initial vetting of applications to develop a short list of ten (10) applicant files to be further reviewed by the Foundation. A short list of three (3) candidates will be presented to the President of the Bank (or his designate) for final selection.
  • Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted.

This position is not a regular position of the African Development Bank.  The contract for this assignment is for a period of one (1) year and is not renewable.  Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).

Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct [email protected](link sends e-mail)

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

How to apply

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021

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