The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2027 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at AfDB, UNECA & ITC with an Annual Stipend of $100,000)

Application Deadline: November 20, 2027

Applications at the moment are open for the 2027 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships have been established in 2011 to establish and mentor the longer term technology of excellent African leaders. Each yr three Fellows have an alternative to work within the govt places of work of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. 

During their 12-month programmes, Fellows achieve each technical and management abilities, whereas contributing instantly to analysis and coverage design. A particular characteristic of the programme is the chance to profit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. 

Fellows additionally grow to be members of the Now Generation Network (NGN), by way of which they proceed to contribute their abilities and insights to constructing a greater Africa.

Eligibility standards

• National of an African nation
• minimal 7 years’ of related work expertise
• Master’s diploma
• beneath the age of 40; or 45 for girls with kids
• any extra standards as set by the host.

African Development Bank (AfDB)

International Trade Centre (ITC)

UNECA

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme