Applications for Cohorts 35, 36 & 37 of the YALI Regional
Leadership Center East Africa is now open for young leaders who are
changing the face of their communities.
Application Deadline: 1st July, 2019 5:00pm East African Time.
Eligible Countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda
To be taken at (country): Kenyatta University in Nairobi
About the Award: The
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of
the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the
next generation of African leaders. With more than 60% of its population
below the age of 35, Africa is quickly becoming home to the world’s
largest number of young people, which raises several questions about the
future of Africa.
In July 2014, U.S. President Obama announced the creation of four Regional Leadership Centers (RLCs) in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa to serve as regional hubs across the continent to encourage transformational learning and enhanced leadership skills.
There are four Regional Leadership Centers (Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa). These Centers serve as regional hubs across the continent to encourage transformational learning and enhancing leadership skills. The YALI Regional Leadership Centers are a project of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in close partnership with The MasterCard Foundation. Each Regional Leadership Center is managed under a public/private partnership.
Type: Training
Eligibility: Competition
for the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa is merit-based and
open to young East African leaders who meet the following criteria:
Are 18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
Are
citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Burundi,
Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of
the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South
Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Kenya, and
Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.
Selection Criteria: Selection
for participation in the YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa
will be conducted as a merit-based, open competition. All eligible
applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen
semi-finalists will then be interviewed before a final selection is made
and an invitation to join the program is issued.
Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:
A demonstrated leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
Active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
Strong social and communication skills.
An energetic, positive attitude.
A demonstrated knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected, and
A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.
Applicants
will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity,
color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual
orientation, or gender identity.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Program: Selected participants will engage in leadership training across three tracks of study: (1) Business and Entrepreneurship, (2) Civic Leadership, and (3) Public Management in a 4-week residential format with a focus on individual and team leadership skills, innovation, creative learning, and communication. The program’s emphasis is on interactive and experiential learning which fosters each participant’s ability to contribute both individually and in teams.
