The WIA organization has teamed up with esteemed partners such as Dior, investment bank Lazard in France, Huawei Northern Africa – the leading digital player in Africa, KPMG France – an audit firm and consultancy, and TotalEnergies – a global multi-energy company, to launch the third installment of the WIA Young Leaders 2023 program. The program aims to empower and showcase talented young African women leaders who are poised to become prominent figures in driving economic growth across Africa. Following the success of its two previous editions, the WIA Young Leaders 2023 program will provide invaluable support to these future female leaders.

This year, 10 leaders will benefit from a tailor-made training program that will focus on women’s leadership and the skills of tomorrow. They will be supported by renowned mentors and will have the opportunity to live an immersive experience through a business trip in a world economic capital city. This trip will allow them to access a high-level professional network, be trained, meet experts from their sectors and benefit from high visibility at international events.

Eligibility

The main selection criteria:

• • Women between 25 and 40 years old (flexibility possible depending on experience level)
  • Born in an African country or having parents born in an African country
  • Involvement in the development of the continent and social commitment
  • Leadership skills (humility, empathy and resilience)
  • Special consideration will be given to candidates with “self-made” backgrounds
  • Vision of what Africa should be in the future.
  • Willingness to reconcile business conduct, social impact and public/private dialogue.
  • Ability to take on responsibilities at the highest level.
  • Strong convincing skills combined with a taste for teamwork.
  • Francophone, Anglophone, ideally bilingual.

The selection process will be conducted in two phases:

• • Selection based on file: 12 pre-finalists
  • Interview with the jury: 10 selected leaders

Benefits

• • Connect with high-level personalities and mentors such as CEOs, ministers, journalists, business or public figures, and serial entrepreneurs
  • Be trained on boards, media training, career coaching and other customized training
    Benefit from international media visibility

Timeline

April 21, 2023; Application deadline

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application form on the WIA page. Click HERE to start your application. Must be submitted on or before Friday, 21 April 2023 at midnight.

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