Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2022 at International Trade Centre 68 views

Fellowship opportunity for applicants from all over the world. Free entry. Many valuable benefits. Deadline 15 Oct 2021.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2022 at International Trade Centre

About Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2022 at International Trade Centre

The Fellowship offers a mentorship experience with the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of ITC to prepare young Africans for leadership of major organizations and multilateral institutions.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Adviser to the Executive Director the successful Fellow will:

• Contribute to the creation and implementation of strategic assignments related to trade development including private sector issues and specific challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

• Carry out applicable research as required.

• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of strategies for effective Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and generation of resources.

• Participate in high-level discussions and preparation of applicable briefing notes and working documentation as required.

• Undertake other duties as assigned and required.

Who can participate

• Applicants must hold African nationality.

• Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the time of application (women with children should be under 45 years of age).

• Master’s degree in economics, business, international development, international relations, or related area.

• Advanced English. Knowledge of other UN official languages in particular French or Spanish is an asset.

Preferred Knowledge and Skill:

• Knowledge of international trade development and trade-related development assistance (TRTA).

• Knowledge of strategic planning and governance.

• Strong research and writing skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex concepts and data.

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with individuals at all levels and different multicultural backgrounds.

Awards/Prizes/Benefits

This is not a regular position of the International Trade Centre. The agreement for this Fellowship assignment is for a
period of one year and is not renewable. Funding is provided by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation (MIF).

ITC shall in no case be responsible for the family and dependents of fellows. In particular, ITC will not provide support for the families of fellows to obtain work/residential permits. The monthly stipend rates are sufficient only to cover the normal living expenses of one person. No allowances of any kind will be paid for dependents. The fellow should also consider that, in the course of their award, they may be required to travel under circumstances that would make it difficult or impossible for their dependents to accompany them. For that reason, fellows are urged not to bring family members to the duty station.

Deadline

Application deadline is 15 Oct 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

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