[APES Jobs] FW: New Fellowship Opportunity for Leadership--Please share with folks you know.

Tue Jan 7 14:54:19 SAST 2014

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From: Marisa [mailto:marisa at award.org.za]
Sent: 07 January 2014 09:19 AM
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Subject: FW: New Fellowship Opportunity for Leadership--Please share with folks you know.

Dear All

Kindly refer to the email by Doreen Robinson below.

Thanks,
Marisa

From: Doreen Robinson [mailto:drobinson at usaid.gov]
Sent: 12 December 2013 09:14 AM
To: Kule Chitepo; Nkobi Moleele; Steve Johnson; marisa; Harry Biggs; Sharon Pollard; Derick du Toit; Kerstin Henri; Hannah Laufer-Rottman at Palms for Life Fund; Jim Taylor; Wayne Peddie
Cc: Meredith A Fox; Roopa Karia
Subject: New Fellowship Opportunity for Leadership--Please share with folks you know.

Hi all,

I wanted to flag a really exciting opportunity for someone you might know.  President Obama has prioritized an investment in emerging African leadership as one of his top legacy programs.  Right now the US is recruiting for a leadership fellowship program that involves some learning in the the US, mentorship and internship opportunities.  While we are still working out the mentorship/internship piece, I really think that the program might offer some life-changing opportunities for some folks, as I've heard of the caliber of international and local mentors that are interested in participating in the program.

I have a personal interest in seeing some environmental folks benefit from this program.  South Africa has a large number of slots, but every country in the SADC region does as well.  I know each of you knows someone who has tremendous potential --please, please encourage them to apply online.

Participation will be funded. The criteria are listed below as well as a link to the site where folks can get information and also where they can apply.

Doreen

Doreen L. Robinson
Director, Regional General Development Office
(including Environment & Climate Change, Democracy, Rights & Governance, Education & Youth)

USAID Southern Africa
100 Totius Street
PO Box 43
Groenkloof 0027
Pretoria, South Africa

Tel: +27 12 452 2262
Mobile: +27 83 448 6167

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On his recent visit to South Africa U.S. President Barack Obama announced a new phase of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) - the Washington Fellowship.  This new program is for young professionals ages 25-35 and offers a 6 week leadership program on the campus of a U.S. university, followed by a one week presidential  summit in Washington, DC.  The program will take place in June/July 2014.

More program details can be found online at: http://youngafricanleaders.state.gov<http://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/> or in the attached flyer.

Criteria for Applicants:

*            Be a citizen of and reside in a sub-Saharan African country. Persons holding U.S. citizenship or permanent residency are ineligible.

*            Speak and write proficiently in English.

*            Be between 25-35 years of age at the time of application submission, although exceptional candidates younger than 25 will be considered.

*            Have a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business or entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.

*            Demonstrate a commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.

*            Be committed to return to Africa and contribute their skills and talents to build and serve their communities.

For more information about the program and to apply, go to http://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/. Applications must be submitted by January 27.  The application must be submitted online.
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