BMZ African-German Leadership Academy

The BMZ African-German Leadership Academy is aimed at early to mid-career professionals from Germany and its African partner countries: Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia and Togo.

Potential participants of the BMZ African-German Leadership Academy should:

• be a national or permanent resident of one of the participating countries
• be 25 – 40 years old*
• work on issues relevant for sustainable development and governance
• have at least three years’ work experience (non-remunerated experience is also recognised)
• have the support of their employer (written support required as part of application)
• have a very good command of the English language (equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR)
• be respectful of other cultures
• be open to teamwork, reflection and a broad variety of working methods

*older applicants, who have taken longer periods of parental leave, may be considered.

To apply to become a participant, you will need to submit the following documents in pdf format, via the application portal:

• Application Form Part I: Applicant’s statement  – To be completed and signed by the applicant.
• Application Form Part II: Employer‘s statement of support  -To be completed, signed and stamped by the employer.
• Diplomas – Copy of diploma or certificate (in English, French or English, or as a translation) of the highest professional qualification and/or university degree
• Passport – Copy of the main pages of your passport
• Language Certificates –  Proof of English language proficiency (if available)

Please make sure to read the Conditions for Participation before you apply. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please submit your full application via the application portal.