Deadline: 20 March 2024
Are you a young African ready to ignite change and make a lasting impact? Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa invites young Africans, aged 18-35 years, who are passionate about addressing the following key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SGD-1 (No Poverty), SDG-4 (Quality Education), SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG-13 (Climate Action), and SDG-16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions for the iLEAD Fellowship Cohort 11.
The iLEAD Fellowship, an initiative of ELF-Africa, is a transformative leadership development and mentorship program with the values-based leadership philosophy at the core, which equips you with life skills, civic consciousness, and practical exposure to the world of work. Through a tri-dimensional approach of training, mentorship, and coaching, they provide the tools, platforms, and linkages needed to unlock your potential, inspire change, and thrive both individually and as part of a community. Through a rigorous three-step recruitment process, they select the most promising candidates who align with the vision of creating social, economic, and political transformation.
This is a six-month programme, held over 7 in-person/virtual modules. (Speak bout virtual and physical engagements) Participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes interactive workshops, practical case studies and collaborative projects. They will explore ethical leadership, decision-making, policy development, personal branding and effective communication.
A certificate of participation will be issued to every Fellow graduating from the programme. To receive a certificate, one must fully participate in all 7 training modules.
Who can apply?
- To be eligible for the iLEAD Fellowship you must:
- Be a young African aged between 18-35 years.
- Be a proven leader in your chosen profession, education institution or in your community and society.
- Be a citizen of any African country, whether living in Africa or in the diaspora
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- The Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the selection process. They value all applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
For more information, visit Emerging Leaders Foundation.
