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YALI RLCWest Africa Emerging Leaders Programme 2023 – Online Cohort 42
Applications are being accepted for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme 2023 – Online Cohort 42. The YALI RLC West Africa is seeking young people who are
prepared to accept leadership and significant put-up effort to develop their
nations.
The United States government launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) as a centrepiece initiative to support the continent’s future leaders
Over the course of 17 weeks, the Emerging
Leaders Programme will instruct emerging African leaders on contemporary
leadership. The curriculum will be divided into four phases: an online or
in-person 5-week classroom phase; the remaining 12 weeks; a mentorship program;
an internship or community service; and a report-writing phase.
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme Tracks
·
Business and
Entrepreneurship: This track caters
to the range of emerging or aspiring entrepreneurs who expect to take on
leadership roles within the private sector or build their own business ventures
on the continent.
·
Civil Society Management: This track is oriented to those who are or aspire to be
civically engaged and serve the public through non-governmental organizations, community-based
organizations, or volunteerism.
·
Public Policy and
Management: This track is
tailored to those who work or aspire to work in any level of government
(including elected positions), regional organizations such as the African Union
or the West Africa Community, international organizations such as the United
Nations, or other publicly minded organizations or think tanks.
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Benefits of YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme
·
At the end of the
programme participants will be awarded certificates and become members of
the prestigious YALI Alumni.
·
Participants will be
taken through various forms of leadership training to prepare them for
leadership roles in their various organizations, communities and countries.
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme Eligibility
Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa
is merit-based and open to young West African leaders who meet the following
criteria:
·
Are 18 to 35 years of age
at the time of application submission.
·
Are citizens and
residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast,
Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
·
Are not U.S. citizens or
permanent residents of the U.S.
·
Are eligible to receive
any necessary visa to Ghana, and
·
Are proficient in reading,
writing, listening, and speaking English.
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme Selection
Criteria
A merit-based, open competition will be used to choose
candidates for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa. A selection
panel will examine each eligible application. Before a final decision is made
and an invitation to join the program is sent, chosen semi-finalists will be
interviewed.
Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate
applications:
·
Demonstrated leadership in
public service, business, entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
·
Active engagement in
public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
·
The ability to work
cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
·
Strong social and communication
skills.
·
An energetic, positive
attitude.
·
A demonstrated knowledge,
interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
·
A commitment to apply
leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after
the program.
YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Programme Application
You must submit your application through the online application
system. Paper applications, or applications by email attachment, will not be
accepted. Application closes on December 11, 2022. Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
For more
information, visit YALI RLCWA.
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