Côte d'Ivoire AfDB Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2026 Côte d'Ivoire

WorldwideCôte d'Ivoire AfDB Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
Côte d'Ivoire AfDB Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This Fellowship program in Côte d’Ivoire offers fully funded. The application deadline is 20 November 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Côte d’Ivoire - Program level: Fellowship - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: 20 November 2025

ELIGIBILITY - A citizen of an African nation is required. - Age requirement: under 40 (or under 45 for women with children). - Possess a Master’s degree or higher in a related field. - Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in areas that correspond with the High 5 priorities of the African Development Bank (AfDB):. - Africa is being powered and illuminated. - Providing for Africa. - Africa’s industrialization. - Including Africa. - Enhancing the standard of living for Africans. - Exhibit excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities. - Demonstrate proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and policy formulation. - Must not be an AfDB employee, either current or past, or have close familial ties to an AfDB employee. - Leaders of political parties, active military members, and government officials are not permitted to apply.

BENEFITS - Monthly payment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for an annual stipend. - The Bank will pay for all mission-related and travel-related expenses. - The Foundation offers retirement, health, and child education benefits. - Direct communication with senior executives and the president of the AfDB. - An exceptional chance to build Demonstrated leadership skills and acquire policy experience in Africa’s top development organization.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

13 requirements to review

  • A citizen of an African nation is required.
  • Age requirement: under 40 (or under 45 for women with children).
  • Possess a Master’s degree or higher in a related field.
  • Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in areas that correspond with the High 5 priorities of the African Development Bank (AfDB):.
  • Africa is being powered and illuminated.
  • Providing for Africa.
  • Africa’s industrialization.
  • Including Africa.
  • Enhancing the standard of living for Africans.
  • Exhibit excellent communication, leadership, and analytical abilities.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in strategic planning, project management, and policy formulation.
  • Must not be an AfDB employee, either current or past, or have close familial ties to an AfDB employee.
  • Leaders of political parties, active military members, and government officials are not permitted to apply.

Benefits & funding

5 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Monthly payment from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for an annual stipend.
  • The Bank will pay for all mission-related and travel-related expenses.
  • The Foundation offers retirement, health, and child education benefits.
  • Direct communication with senior executives and the president of the AfDB.
  • An exceptional chance to build Demonstrated leadership skills and acquire policy experience in Africa’s top development organization.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationOct 17, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

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Next step

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https://glorno.com/index.php/2025/10/18/cote-divoire-afdb-mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowship-2026-cote-divoire-fully-funded/

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