Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021 at the African Development Bank Group

Mo Ibrahim Foundation is calling for applications from eligible Africans for its 2021 Leadership Fellowship Programme 2021. The 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 African Development Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position.

Who can Apply for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme

The Fellow must:

• 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;
• Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
• 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 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
• 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;
• 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.

Responsibilities of Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellow

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:

• 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.
• Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required.
• 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;
• Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions; and
• Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme Benefits

• 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.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme Selection Criteria

• The priority for the 2021 selection of the Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the African Development 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.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme Application Method

• Applications will only be considered if they are submitted online 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.

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