Vision to create an active network of emerging leaders with a commitment to sustainable development in the Sahel. Approach
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- The application deadline is Wednesday, Sept 7, 2016 at midnight PST.
- SAHEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
         
VISION To create an active network of emerging leaders with a commitment to sustainable development in the Sahel. APPROACH The Sahel Leadership Program will work to: • Inspire and prepare emerging leaders to deliver integrated, scalable solutions for the Sahel • Catalyze innovative thinking and collaboration across sectors and disciplines IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS The program is led by the OASIS Initiative in collaboration with the Regional Center for Specialized Education in Agriculture (CRESA) at Université Abdou Moumouni (UAM), Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population (ISSP) at Université de Ouagadougou (UO), the Permanent Interstates Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), Expand Net, Sahel Resilience Learning (SAREL) of USAID, and Venture Strategies for Health and Development. PROGRAM FORMAT The program consists of three elements: • A week-long intensive training from January 15 to 21, 2017 in Niamey. • A nine-month mentorship program to support participants in setting and achieving professional goals • Membership into a dynamic network of development professionals working in the West African Sahel
Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in leadership and have a strong ambition to further develop as leaders. Female applicants and applicants who work for community-based organizations are especially encouraged. Applicants must be West African, be fluent in French, be between the ages of 25 and 45, be residents of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Chad, Mauritania or Senegal and have at least 5 years’ experience in one of the following areas: • Sustainable agriculture / Natural resource management • Food security / Nutrition • Education and empowerment of girls • Family planning COSTS All costs will be covered by the program except for round-trip transportation to Niamey. Successful applicants are encouraged to be creative in finding sources of support (i.e. employers, travel grants) An official letter of admission into the program will be provided to facilitate the request for support. TO APPLY To apply, click on button below or go to : www.oasisinitiative.berkeley.edu/pls For more information contact: info@oasisinitiative.org The application deadline is Wednesday, Sept 7, 2016 at midnight PST. Send application by email to: info@oasisinitiative.org with subject line: Last name, country, sector code (found in the application form. ) For emerging leaders in development programs, development policy and applied research for development . SAHEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Download 9.84 Kb. Share with your friends:
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