Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2023/2024 Application Portal – afdb.org – mo.ibrahim.foundation/fellowship

 How to Apply for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Application Portal

General Eligibility

• Be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
• Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
• Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;
• Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
• Age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;
• Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, , Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business: such as outstanding academic credentials, relevant work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;
• Have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
• Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
• Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution ;
• Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
• Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data;
• Strong writing and analytical skills;
• Demonstrate 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;
• Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program Selection Criteria

• The priority for the 2022 selection of the Mo Ibrahim Fellow is the Bank’s High 5 areas (lighting up and powering Africa; Feeding Africa; Industrializing Africa; Integrating Africa and Improving the quality of life for the people of Africa).
• The key competences are top notch professional experience in private sector and strong policy analytical skills at all levels and ability to run models.
• The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives.

How to Apply for  Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

• Interested candidates should complete the online form at the Bank’s website: https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=326&company=africandev(link is external)
• Applicants must apply online before the deadline.
• Applications will only be considered if they are submitted on line with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth, nationality, education and relevant experience.
• Applicants must also attach copies of academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation.
• The selection process will include the Bank’s Human Resources Department carrying out an initial vetting of applications to develop a short list of ten (10) applicant files to be further reviewed by the Foundation. A short list of three (3) candidates will be presented to the President of the Bank (or his designate) for final selection.
• Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted.

Important Information and Notice

• This position is not a regular position of the African Development Bank.
• The contract for this assignment is for a period of one (1) year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).
• Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct; HRDirect@AFDB.ORG(link sends e-mail)

Application Deadline

All Application closing date is 5th May 2023.