Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2027 for African Professionals

Applications for the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2027 for African Professionals is currently ongoing for an opportunity to develop their leadership capabilities while working within leading multilateral institutions.

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2027 is a 12-month programme that offers future generation of outstanding African leaders the chance to develop their leadership capabilities while working within leading multilateral institutions. During their 12-month Fellowship programmes, fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design.

A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organizations and an opportunity for three fellows to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000.

Fellows also become members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), through which they continue to contribute their skills and insights to building a better Africa.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

Be National of an African country
Have minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience
Have a Master’s degree
Under the age of 40; or 45 for women with children
Any additional criteria as set by the host.

Method of Application

To apply for the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2027 for African Professionals, applicants should visit the host organization website in the links below for details and to apply.

African Development Bank (AfDB)