Job Title: Young Leaders Forum Uganda
Organization: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Location: Kampala
Job Summary:
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Uganda office, invites EACH APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY: politically interested and active young people to apply for the 2024 in-take of the Young Leaders Forum (YLF). The YLF is an initiative of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) whose aim is to contribute to the development of political, social, economic knowledge and skills of young women and men and to motivate them to advocate for social justice and good governance in Uganda.
The program comprises of six mostly policy- or issue-based modules, each lasting two days which will take place between April and October 2024. The training sessions consisting of lectures, workshops, and participatory interactions will be conducted by external experts. FES fully funds the training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ugandan citizenship or proof of residency for non-citizens.
- Aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Have a minimum of A-level education.
- Have proven commitment to public affairs,
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit the following:
- An updated and complete CV with three referees.
- Copies of “A” level certificate and any other academic transcripts if applicable.
- A letter of motivation for participation and plans relating to the program (you should clearly state your expectations towards the program and how you would use your acquired knowledge & skills to impact society).
Online applications should be sent to fes.uganda@fes.de (attached as one PDF document)
Applications in envelopes marked “FES – VLF intake XI” should be sent to:
Plot 58, John Babiiha Avenue, Kololo
PO Box 3860, Kampala, Uganda
Tel +256-393-264565/ +256-757-345535 uganda.fes.de
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews which will tentatively take place between 11th to 22nd March 2024.
Deadline: Friday, 22nd December 2023
