The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme 2027 for Emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to Work at Afdb, Uneca & Itc with an Annual Stipend of $100,000)

About

Eligible candidates must be African citizens with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, a Master's degree, and be under 40 (45 for women with children).

Eligibility — verbatim from the source

criteria National of an African country minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience ’s degree under the age of 40; or 45 for women with children any additional criteria as set by the host. African Development Bank (AfDB) Details and how to apply (English) Details and how to apply (français) International Trade Centre (ITC) Details and how to apply (English) UNECA About the programme (English) Application details (English) About the programme (français) Application details (français) For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship ProgrammeSupport Charities Discover more Train Managers Benchmark Pay Search Jobs | National of an African country

Requirements

• Education: undergraduate
• Career: senior
• Skills: design, research, leadership

What you get

• Annual Stipend of $100,000
• 12-month programme of technical and leadership skills
• Direct mentorship of heads of host organisations
• Contribution to building a better Africa

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 21, 2026
• Start: Sep 23, 2026

Location

Nigeria