Application Deadline: 12th March 2021
About the Award: Between 26 April and 7 May 2021, the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwick-lungspolitik offers a two weeks innovative digital training and dialogue programme for up to 25 young professionals from Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia, who work in the area of sustainable development in government institutions, think tanks and research institutions, civil society and the private sector. The programme especially targets Germany’s reform partner countries in Africa, with which Germany cooperates in depth regarding the structural conditions for economic activity and job creation. The programme aims to provide leadership skills and knowledge needed for sustainable development, in accordance with the objectives of Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The programme also offers networking opportunities with German and European stakeholders from various sectors and with representatives from African Institutions.
The Spring Academy 2021 takes place as a full-time digital programme. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
With the Spring Academy 2021, we want to lay the foundation for long-term institutional cooperation and partnership, as well as provide opportunity for a personal network of change makers in various fields contributing to sustainable development in their regions.
The Spring Academy 2021 will be the kick-off of the new Leadership Programme. A 3-months version of the BMZ African Leadership Academy
is planned from 2022 onwards.
Type: Training
Eligibility: Participants should
- work for policy relevant institutions, e.g. ministries or government agencies; research institutions or think tanks, business associations, civil society organisations or media outlets
- have a passion for sustainable development and global cooperation
- have a good command of English
- be between 25 and 40 years old
- have at least three years of work experience in a relevant field of sustainable development
- be sensitive to other cultures and open to digital team work
- have access to a laptop/computer and internet
- be available for a full-time schedule between 26 April and 07 May 2021
Eligible Countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia
To be Taken at (Country): Online
Number of Awards: 25
Value of Award:
- A high-quality digital programme, combining, academic insights and hands-on training, including insights in the practice of German political, economic and social system
- Innovative training and exchanges on leadership skills crucial for sustainable development in different contexts
- Strengthening digital collaboration skills by working online in highly diverse teams
- Shaping a network of organisations and individuals dedicated to sustainable development from seven African countries and Germany
Duration of Award: 26 April – 7 May 2021
How to Apply: Please send an email with a brief (around 200 words) statement of your motivation, your CV, and the confirmation of your employer (see last page of this text) until 12 March 2021 to Malika Yunussova (malika.yunussova@die-gdi.de). Kindly indicate in your email how/through whom you learnt about the Spring Academy 2021. Selected candidates will be contacted directly via e-mail until latest 31 March
2021.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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