Deadline: 26-Jun-2020
Applications are now open for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) Program cohort 10 to develop the young African leaders in Business and Entrepreneurship Development; Civic Leadership; and Public Management and Governance through a hybrid of innovative and complimentary approaches that include contact sessions; online mentoring; online self-paced tuition; industry placements and experiential learning.
The conceptualisation, development and curriculum content of the RLC SA as led by the University of South Africa (Unisa) were heavily influenced by the developmental, political and economic dynamics of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
The RLC SA will, in collaboration with its partners, develop the 21st century skills that are the indispensable currency for participation, achievement and competitiveness in the global economy.
In pursuit of these ideals, the RLC SA aims to:
- Create critical thinkers;
- Solve complex and multidisciplinary problems;
- Foster entrepreneurial thinking;
- Innovative use of information, knowledge and opportunities;
- Encourage communication and multicultural collaboration;
- Create awareness of contemporary African issues.
Objectives of the RLC SA
- To provide the platform and tools to empower dynamic young Africans;
- To awaken their innate leadership potential for the benefit of Africa and its global partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is open to young African leaders aged 18 – 35 years old depending on their level of experience and track record in their chosen sector.
- Participants must meet the following criteria:
- Age (18-35);
- English language proficiency;
- Portuguese speaking participants will be accommodated in the Mozambique Hub at UEM;
- A commitment to positively impact Africa, their own countries as well as communities;
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in Public Management, Entrepreneurship Development and Civic Leadership;
- Commitment to serve the development agenda of the African continent.
- Young leaders from the following countries are eligible to participate in the programme: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Kingdom of Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Selection Process and Criteria
Selection for participation in the YALI RLC SA will be conducted by a selection panel which will use the following criteria to evaluate applications:
- Requirements:
- A proven record of leadership in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement. They can be new entrants in public and private service institutions looking to develop their leadership abilities;
- Proven record of knowledge, interest, and professional experience in the sector/track selected;
- Proven record of active engagement in public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship;
- Selected participants applying for the contact session must be willing to travel to the RLC SA in Midrand, Johannesburg or Maputo for the duration of the program;
- A commitment to apply leadership skills and training to benefit your country and/or community after the program.
- Skills:
- Good interpersonal and communications skills;
- Knowledge of youth leadership and development issues;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a small or large team setting;
- Proven computer skills;
- Cultural sensitivity;
- Positive attitude;
- Dedication, responsibility and reliability.
- Over and above, the intended beneficiaries of the program include the following:
All applications will go through a stringent selection process which will be reviewed by a selection panel. The prospective applicants will be interviewed pending final selection to 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.
For more information, visit https://yalisouthernafrica.melimu.com/