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UN Jobs SpecialistFebruary 19, 2024

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2024 AFRIKA KOMMT Fellowship Programme

Deadline : 24 March 2024

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Background About the 2024 AFRIKA KOMMT Fellowship Programme

AFRIKA KOMMT! is a fellowship programme that connects visionary African professionals and leading German companies. Together they pave the way for global inclusive business and mutually beneficial cooperation. The programme provides an unparalleled opportunity to young, talented African professionals for a one year career and life transformational experience.

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To apply for the programme you must:

Be a Citizen of any African country
Have a University degree in a relevant subject
Postgraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is an advantage
Have two to five years work experience
Have excellent English language skills
Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage
Not be older than 35 years at the time of application

Further Selection Criteria

In addition to the above technical and educational requirements, you should also have the following skills and attributes:

Language and communication skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills
High willingness to learn German

Professional skills:

High leadership potential
Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality
High level of dedication, commitment and target-orientation
Strong capacity for teamwork

Personal attributes:

High level of enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience
Open mindset
Outstanding intercultural competencies
Ability to adapt to new environments quickly
Ability to reflect own behaviour and bias

Why should I participate?

As a participant of AFRIKA KOMMT! you will:

Refine your leadership and management competency
Access networks & opportunities for career acceleration
Improve your intercultural competence
Broaden your perspective and stir up innovation
Achieve personal growth

Refine your Leadership and Management Competence

You will advance your leadership, management and technical skills through hands on training and experience in a leading German company while, at the same time, contributing your expertise and diverse experience in meaningful projects and work assignments.

Your learning journey will also encompass diverse training modules tailor-made for you as a fellow of AFRIKA KOMMT!.

As a valuable addition to your current professional experience, this learning cycle and exposure will equip and position you to be a better leader in your sector and sphere of influence.

Access Networks & Opportunities for Career Acceleration

AFRIKA KOMMT! gives you the opportunity to network with a diverse pool of professionals from Africa, Germany and around the world, in and out of the work place. This enriching experience will facilitate you to develop a rich global network that will open exciting new career opportunities. You will also be equipped to be a bridge builder between Germany and Africa through initiating networks of cooperation between your country, continent and German companies.

Improve Intercultural Competence

During the programme, you will interact with people from different countries and cultures. You will learn the German language and visit several German cultural heritage sites. Through this you will gain first hand intercultural experience and be better equipped to function in diverse environments with multicultural teams – an important skill for a global citizen like yourself!

Achieve Personal Growth

Nothing like time away from familiar territory to give you an opportunity for deeper reflection and introspection that will immensely contribute to your journey towards achieving your full potential. The programme thus offers you an exciting opportunity for personal development and will provide you with practical tools and training to support this process. Furthermore, the friendships and bonds you will develop with your fellow participants will crown your journey with fun and good times.

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