Application For French-African Foundation Leaders Programme 2019

Application For French-African Foundation Leaders Programme 2019.

The French-African Foundation commenced the Young Leaders program in response to the immense global challenges which require a new generation of leaders whose ambition is to become real agents of change.

In 2019, this program will be held under the double high patronage of the President of the French Republic Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and the President of the Republic of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Addo. Convinced that the young people of Africa and France belong to a single generation and that they bear shared responsibilities in a world in stock, the French-African Foundation wishes to identify, assemble and nurture the most promising high-potential talents on the Franco-African economic, political, academic, social and cultural ecosystems, and to support the leadership and management potential of this new generation.

Selected candidates must show the talent, passion and shared values that have the potential to contribute to transformative change in Africa and in France. This program represents an exceptional opportunity to engage with other candidates as well as with national and continental leaders in the public and private sector.

Advantages

• 5 days in Paris from July 7 to 13, 2019
• 5 days in Accra, October 2019
• High-level meetings with leaders from the public and private sector
• Excellent opportunities for mentorship, training, and networking
• Media exposure
• Flights and accommodation covered by the French-African Young Leaders programme

Qualification

• Must be between 28 and 40 years old as of October 31, 2019;
• Have French nationality or the nationality of an African country;
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or a demonstrated interest to learn French is highly beneficial and will be an advantage in the application process;
• Demonstrated engagement across public and private sectors, and geographical borders. The application must also display applied skills and experiences in any domain (which could include manufacturing and industry, services, public administration, agriculture, health, science, education, tech, culture and art, media, sports, community,…);
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership, commitment, and continued involvement (3 years minimum) that impacts your community, country, or sub-region.
• Display of a privileged professional and / or personal and / or associative relationship with France and Africa (at least two out of these three points). This connection should be a permanent link of 3 years minimum.

How To Apply For French-African Foundation Young Leaders Programme

Interested candidate should; Click here to apply.

Check the French-African Foundation webpage for details.

Deadline: May 17, 2019