Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program 2024
Applications are currently being accepted for the Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program 2024. This opportunity is open to outstanding leaders in the public, civil society, and private sectors with a well-defined focus on a specific issue and the ability to demonstrate the impact of their efforts.
The Leaders Africa program, conducted virtually, spans six months and is a non-residential leadership experience designed for 35 emerging leaders from various parts of the continent. The program emphasizes the exploration of values-based leadership skills and the establishment of meaningful connections among cohort members.
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Program Summary:
Program Sponsor(s): Obama Foundation
Program Type: Career Opportunity
Program Location: Africa
Number of Awards: 35
Basic Qualification: Leaders in the public, civil, and the private sector
Nationality: Africans
Eligibility for the Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program 2024:
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country or territory.
- Applicants must be permanent residents of an African country or territory.
- Applicants must have lived in an African country or territory for at least 5 years, regardless of citizenship or permanent residence status.
- Applicants will be between 24 and 45 years of age on August 26, 2024.
- Applicants who are professionally proficient in spoken and written English.
Leaders participate in the following core elements as part of the program:
- Weekly Virtual Video Calls: The main avenue for collective interaction is through live virtual sessions, occurring approximately four times a month. These connections provide fresh content, including discussions with experts, introductions to leadership frameworks, skill-building activities, and interactive small-group work conducted in breakout rooms.
- Monthly Community Groups: Leaders collaborate within peer learning groups that promote the cultivation of stronger relationships and peer-driven learning. These groups provide opportunities for reflection on case studies featuring prominent African leaders and facilitate discussions around open questions emerging from the group sessions.
- Individualized Leadership Coaching: Every Leader is matched with a coach to support them in enhancing self-awareness, defining goals, generating ideas, accomplishing developmental objectives, and unlocking their full potential.
Method of Application for the Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program 2024:
Prospective and qualified candidates for the Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program are encouraged to click the ‘apply here‘ button on the official webpage to submit their applications online.
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Application Deadline: February 9, 2024.
For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.