Deadline: 24 October 2016
Do you want to be a part of an international network of emerging leaders focused on responsible leadership and sustainable business practices? If yes, then apply for the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia.
Applications are open for Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2017, funded by the Swedish Government. The programme comprises three weeks of intensive training divided into two introductory kick-off days in Asia, a two-week module in Sweden and a concluding five-day module in Asia, spread out over seven months.
Benefits
- Accommodation, food and travel: The programme fee is free of charge and costs related to accommodation, food and transport while in Sweden is covered by the Swedish Institute (with exception of one or two taxi fares and two or three meals).
- Insurance: During the programme in Sweden all participants will be insured against acute illness and accident through the Swedish State Group Insurance and personal insurance by The Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Service Agency (Kammarkollegiet).
- Visa: Participants are responsible for obtaining their visas in good time before departure to Sweden and other relevant countries. When applying for a visa, the Swedish Institute will provide the participants with a letter of invitation and an insurance certificate.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply to SIMP Asia you have to:
- Be in a senior position within trade, industry or the public sector with a minimum of five years of managerial experience
- Be in a position to drive decisions and have a mandate to influence the business strategies for your organisation..
- Be interested in learning more about Corporate Responsibility as a tool for good management.
- Be between 25-45 years old.
- Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
- Be a citizen of below mentioned countries.
Key Dates
- Skype interviews: 21 November – 9 December 2016
- Accepted applicants will be informed by: 20 December
- SIMP Asia 2017 kick-off in Asia: 2-3 March 2017
- SIMP Asia 2017 module 1 in Sweden: 8-19 May 2017
- SIMP Asia 2017 module 2 in Asia: 9-13 October 2017
How to Apply
Interested applicants must downlaod the application form via given website.
Eligible Countries: China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam.
For more information, please visit SIMP Asia 2017.