Employer: The Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Study Subject: Leadership Development
Level: Young professionals , Mid careers and Executives
Scholarship Description: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has a dual role as the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa and as one of the major pan-African institutions. Its mandate is to promote the social and economic development of Africa through knowledge activities, advocacy and consensus building and technical cooperation. The Foundation works to:
-Stimulate debate on good governance;
-Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
-Recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
-Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.
Eligibilty Criteria:
-The Fellowship is for young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives alike who are nationals of ECA member States, residing anywhere in the world and are under the age of Forty (40) years. Consideration will however be given women under the age of Forty-Five (45) years with children.
-The Fellow should have at least 8 years of relevant work experience and must be able to demonstrate competencies in professionalism, teamwork, client orientation, planning and organizing and leadership potential.
-Fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering, Banking or any discipline relevant to the work of UNECA.
-English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is an advantage.
-Sound knowledge of the Internet and basic software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation is required.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
Study Subject: Leadership Development
Level: Young professionals , Mid careers and Executives
Scholarship Description: The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has a dual role as the regional arm of the United Nations in Africa and as one of the major pan-African institutions. Its mandate is to promote the social and economic development of Africa through knowledge activities, advocacy and consensus building and technical cooperation. The Foundation works to:
-Stimulate debate on good governance;
-Provide criteria by which citizens and governments can measure progress;
-Recognize achievement in African leadership and provide a practical way in which leaders can build positive legacies on the continent when they have left office;
-Support aspiring leaders for the African continent.
Eligibilty Criteria:
-The Fellowship is for young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives alike who are nationals of ECA member States, residing anywhere in the world and are under the age of Forty (40) years. Consideration will however be given women under the age of Forty-Five (45) years with children.
-The Fellow should have at least 8 years of relevant work experience and must be able to demonstrate competencies in professionalism, teamwork, client orientation, planning and organizing and leadership potential.
-Fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Law, Finance, Engineering, Banking or any discipline relevant to the work of UNECA.
-English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this, fluency in oral and written English or French is required. Working knowledge of the other is an advantage.
-Sound knowledge of the Internet and basic software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation is required.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 July 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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