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BMZ African-German Leadership Academy 2023 | Funded

BMZ African-German Leadership Academy 2023 | Funded

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Applications are invited for the BMZ African-German Leadership Academy 2023. The BMZ African-German Leadership Academy is an innovative training and dialogue programme that brings together early to mid-career professionals from Germany and its African partner countries namely, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Zambia, Senegal, Tunisia and Togo.

The programme aims to develop leadership skills and enable joint knowledge creation and peer learning needed for sustainable development, in accordance with the objectives of Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The programme is organised and hosted by the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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The format of the dialogue and training programme sees 25 participants from government institutions, think tanks and research institutions, civil society and the private sector brought together to share their experience of and expertise in working in the area of sustainable development. Participation in the programme also facilitates networking opportunities with German and European stakeholders from various sectors and with representatives from African institutions.

Scholarship from German Leadership Academy

In order to facilitate participation, successful applicants to the African Academy will be awarded a scholarship, covering the following:

  • Travel to and from Germany.
  • Accommodation for the duration of their stay in Germany.
  • A monthly living allowance to cover living costs in Germany.
  • Health, accident and personal liability insurance for the duration of their stay in Germany.
  • Subsidy to help meet technical requirements of the programme.

Eligibility for German Leadership Academy

The BMZ African-German Leadership Academy is aimed at early to mid-career professionals from Germany and its African partner countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Togo, and Zambia.

Potential participants of the BMZ African-German Leadership Academy should:

  • be a national or permanent resident of one of the participating countries.
  • be 25 – 40 years old.
  • work on issues relevant for sustainable development and governance.
  • have at least three years’ work experience (non-remunerated experience is also recognised).
  • have the support of their employer (written support required as part of application).
  • have a very good command of the English language (equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR).
  • be respectful of other cultures.
  • be open to teamwork, reflection and a broad variety of working methods.

Application of German Leadership Academy

To apply to become a participant, you will need to submit the following documents in pdf format, via the application portal:

  • Application Form Part I: Applicant’s statement – To be completed and signed by the applicant.
  • Application Form Part II: Employer statement of support  To be completed, signed and stamped by the employer.
  • Diplomas – Copy of diploma or certificate (in English, French or English translation) of the highest professional qualification and/or university degree.
  • Passport – Copy of the main pages of your passport.
  • Language Certificates –  Proof of English language proficiency (if available).

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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Specifications

Type of Opportunity Competitions and Awards
Deadline24 October,2022
CountryGermany
Open toAll
OrganizerGerman Institute of Development and Sustainability
Contact the organizer[email protected]

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