2023 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships by Mo Ibrahim Foundation

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships. The programme places fellows with major pan-African and international organisations. Each fellowship lasts 12 months and comes with an annual stipend of $100,000. It is aimed at young professionals, mid-career professionals, and new executives from Africa.

• Host organisations: African Development Bank (AfDB), UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), International Trade Centre (ITC)
• Locations: Abidjan, Addis Ababa, Geneva
• Level: Leadership fellowship
• Duration: 12 months
• Stipend: $100,000 per year
• Eligibility: African nationals with a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of work experience
• Application deadline: 21 October 2022

The fellowships are hosted by three organisations: the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, and the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva.

Three fellowships are awarded in total, one at each of the three host organisations.

The programme is open to nationals of African countries.

Each fellowship runs for 12 months and includes an annual stipend of $100,000. The programme is designed for young professionals, mid-career professionals, and new executives.

• You must be a national of an African country.
• You need at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• You must hold a Master’s degree.
• You must be under the age of 40, or under 45 for women with children.
• You must meet any additional criteria set by the host organisation.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

Visit the official website (link below) for full details on the fellowship and the application process. The deadline is 21 October 2022.

This fellowship suits African professionals who already have solid work experience and a Master’s degree, and who want to take on a leadership role in an international organisation. It is also open to mid-career professionals and new executives within the age limits.

• Who can apply for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships? Nationals of African countries who hold a Master’s degree, have at least 7 years of relevant work experience, and are under 40 (or under 45 for women with children).
• What does the fellowship cover? It provides an annual stipend of $100,000 for a 12-month period.
• Where are the fellowships based? At the African Development Bank in Abidjan, the UN Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, or the International Trade Centre in Geneva.
• How many fellowships are awarded? Three fellowships, one at each host organisation.
• When is the application deadline? The deadline is 21 October 2022. Applications are currently closed.
• How do I apply? Check the official website for the application process and requirements.

• Read the official guidelines carefully before you start your application.
• Prepare your documents early, including degree certificates and proof of work experience.
• Check whether the host organisation has additional criteria and address them in your application.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows your relevant work experience and leadership roles.