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 Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 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. This Fellowship is awarded for a period of 12 months.
Location:
African CountriesBenefits
- Fellow will work with the UNECA for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months and the Foundation will finance an annual stipend which will be paid monthly by the UNECA
- The selected Fellow will sign a contract with the UNECA before commencement of service in line with administrative instructions of the United Nations applicable to consultants
- All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance will be met by the UNECA
- The Fellow cannot be employed on UN regular positions within six months of completion of a fellowship
- The Foundation will ensure that the Fellow has his/her own medical insurance, child education and retirement plan arrangements
- The Foundation will invite and pay for the Fellow’s participation in its annual Forum
- The travel costs for the assumption of duty and repatriation at the end of the appointment will be borne and paid out of the Funds provided by the Foundation
Eligibilities
- The Fellowship is for young female and male professionals, mid-career and executives are under the age of Forty (40) years. Consideration will, however, be given to women under the age of Forty-Five (45) years with children.
- Work Experience:
- The Fellow should have at least 7 years of relevant work experience and must be able to demonstrate competencies in professionalism, teamwork, client orientation, planning and organizing and leadership potential.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution;
- Knowledge of negotiating and change management;
- Enhanced skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures;
- Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
- 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;
- Experience in research/analytical work in socioeconomic related area;
- Experience with working on African issues is an advantage.
- Ability to work in teams and simultaneously on several assignments.
- Education
- Fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration,
Law, Finance, Engineering, or any discipline relevant to the work of UNECA.
- Fellow must hold a Master’s Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration,
- Language
- 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.
- Other Skills
- Sound knowledge of the Internet and basic software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations is required.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their applications together with the following documents:
• Cover letter
• UN Personal History Profile (PHP) *
Copy of academic degree certificates, and;
Three letters of reference/recommendation.
Applications with all the supporting documents should be sent by e-mail to [email protected]
or with subject line [email protected]
Application Deadline: October 15, 2017
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