Swedish Institute Management Programme : Are you an aspirational and innovative leader looking for a chance to learn and gain knowledge on how to bridge the gap between desire and action in the field of sustainability? Then submit an application to the Swedish Institute Management Programme 2023.
The program creates a one-of-a-kind development program that brings people from various African countries together in a more collaborative environment where they can co-create solutions between businesses and other sector organizations in their country.
Swedish Institute Management Programme
The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) offers you proven tools and knowledge from experts who can help you to put sustainability at the heart of your strategy and take your leadership to the next level. The programme is based on Swedenโs prominent position in innovation and sustainable business โ and its connection to the global economy.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):SIMP
Host country: Sweden
Number of Awards:Several
Nationality:Africans
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Swedish Institute Management Programme, applicants must meet the require criteria as follows:
- Must be highly motivated to run their business in a sustainable way and promote sustainable business practices in your country.
- You are a citizen and resident ofโฏEthiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia.
- You are between 25 and 50โฏyears old (born 1972โ1996).
- You work for an enterprise. We are looking for business leaders who are already CEOยดs or senior managers of small or mediumโsized enterprises, or managers of a significant and distinct department of a large enterprise, who have responsibility for the profits of their business.
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of making things happen.
- You are willing to support and share your experience and knowledge with other participants.
- You have a high level proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- You have aโฏpost-secondaryโฏeducation.
- You have access to high speed internet for interactive video meetings.
Programme Benefits
- In-depth knowledge and skills about sustainable business practices withโฏa focus on human rights, climate and the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption.
- Capacity and knowledge to lead change and implement sustainable business practices in your own organisation.
- Insights into business cases for sustainability in Sweden, one of the leading countries in sustainable business practice.
- Customised expert coaching based on your organisationโs and your own personal needs.
- A unique opportunity of close collaboration and exchange with colleagues at your own level from several other countries, developing strong, long-lasting professional networks.
- Access to the global Swedish Institute alumni networkโฏwith leaders who are committed to sustainable business and responsible leadership.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for the Swedish Institute Management Programme 2023 for Africans are to complete an online application by the application deadline.
You need to go through the following steps to submit your application:
- Register your profile in the application portal.
- Select what programme you would like to apply for.
- Answer all the questions for the different sections in the application portal (found in the left-hand menu).
- Upload your CV and a recommendation letter from your employer under the document section, a photo under another section. CV is mandatory, a recommendation letter is not but however recommended. A template is available here.
- After youโve submitted your application, youโll receive a confirmation email.
Application Deadline:February 13, 2023
