2027 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing unique work opportunities at senior levels of prominent African institutions. The Fellow will contribute to strategic assignments at the African Development Bank to enhance professional and leadership capacity, supporting governance and development in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and help implement innovative approaches to various strategic issues of importance to the Bank’s mission and objectives, based on international best practice.
• Undertake research and analysis of existing and emerging strategy, program and policy areas relevant for the Bank, as required.
• Assist with the monitoring and analysis of the implementation of various Bank Group initiatives as well as the regular work program, and prepare briefs, memos and other documentation that convey in non-technical terms the likely impact.
• Participate in high-level discussions and contribute to the preparation of the President’s meetings and missions.
• Carry out any other assigned duties by relevant senior staff in the President’s office.

Requirements

• Be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world.
• Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank.
• Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother.
• Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible.
• Age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children.
• Have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master's Degree from a recognized institution in banking, business, economics or other social sciences, finance, international development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business.
• Have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others.
• Have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities.
• Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills.
• Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution.
• Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Policy Formulation Support
• Strategy Development
• Financial Data Analysis
• Leadership Skills
• Consultative Skills
• Communications Skills
• Written Presentation
• Oral Presentation
• Team Motivation
• Multi-Project Management

Languages

English, French