The MO Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships for Africans 2023 applicationsare open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.
With a $100,000 annual stipend, the MO Ibrahim Foundation provides fellows the chance to work with the African Development Bank, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, or the International Trade Centre.Â
Future African leaders will be mentored through the Fellowships, a selective program. The yearly program aims to widen and deepen the expanding network of effect that has been improving the skills and educational possibilities for the African continent.
Brief Description | MO Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
Fellowship Sponsor(s): MO Ibrahim Foundation
Host Institutions: AfDB, ECA or the ITC
Number of Awards: Several
Study level: mid-career professionals
Nationality:ÂThe Africans.
Application Deadline: 21 October 2022
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | MO Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
Candidates must fulfill the requirements below in order to be considered for the MO Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship for Africans in 2023:
- Be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
- Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
- Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother
- Age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;
- 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;
- Have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;
- Have at least 7Â(seven) years’ work experience
- Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
- Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;
- Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
- Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;
- Possess excellent written and oral presentation skills;
- 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;
- Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
How to Apply | MO Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
Interested applicants for the MO Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowships for Africans 2023 are to visit the official application website of the fellowship and complete the application.
Supporting Documents
- 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