Deadline: 3-Jan-23
The U.S. Embassy is now accepting applications for the Fortune-U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership.
This public-private partnership, conducted in coordination with Fortune Most Powerful Women, provides mentoring for emerging women leaders from around the world by connecting emerging international women leaders with mentors from Fortune’s list of Most Powerful Women. Fortune’s Most Powerful Women mentors include CEOs and senior executives from America’s most prestigious companies such as Accenture, Johnson & Johnson, and Aetna. Selected participants develop their managerial and business skills, as well as expand their professional networks, while gaining experience in the U.S. in mentoring program from May 7 to May 27, 2023. The mentoring assignment will run from May 13-22. The 2023 program is scheduled to take place in person if conditions allow for safe program implementation. If they determine that conditions do not allow for an in-person U.S.-based exchange, they will work with the implementing partner, Vital Voices to transition the 2023 program to a virtual platform.
The program begins with an opening session in Washington, D.C., where mentees meet with senior women leaders in government, business, academia, civil society and the media. Participants are then paired with one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Leaders from companies like Accenture, Johnson & Johnson, and Aetna in cities across the United States. At the end of the mentorship, emerging leaders reconvene in New York City to collectively reflect on their experience and discuss future leadership opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- The qualifications for the ideal candidate include:
- A previously established commitment to paying it forward and helping others, especially women and girls in their home communities, succeed.
- An excellent command of the English language, including business-related terms. The participant must be able to converse freely in English with her fellow mentees and mentors. There will be no exceptions to this qualification. Posts must interview every nominee before sending in her application form.
- A potential for professional growth. Nominees may include women who are entrepreneurs, those who work in middle/upper management for non-U.S.-based corporations, or women who run business associations, foundations, or NGOs.
- A demonstrated willingness to participate in exchange programs. Participants should welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity. Participants will also need to attend to any commitments they have to their home business outside of program hours.
- A self-motivated work ethic. Participants should be destined for success in their professions and sectors and exhibit a willingness to work on their business and leadership skills.
- A demonstrated ability to be dependable, prepared, and on-time. Participants must also exhibit flexibility and be open to treating the mentoring experience as a learning opportunity.
- Little or no experience living, working, or studying in the United States, including other ECA-funded exchange programs. This program should be a unique and special opportunity for the ideal candidate. Many past participants have had higher education degrees in business and management, but there is no mandatory education-level qualification.
- Individuals who currently work for Fortune 500 companies abroad are not eligible.
- The fellowship covers all fees for: visa application, airfare, health insurance, lodging, and a per diem.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.