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LDI Africa Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program for Graduate Professionals 2016

Oct 2, 2015, 11:22 AM

The Landmark Development Initiative (LDI) Africa Emerging Institutions Fellowship Program (EIFP) provides hands-on service opportunities for global young business and development leaders at Africa’s leading profit and nonprofit firms. The program is designed to match financial capital invested in emerging African businesses with the human capital needed to take these institutions to scale.

Fellows come to the EIFP with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. However, all fellows are required to have an undergraduate degree, a commitment to excellence, and be fluent in English. Host organizations may also designate other specific skill requirements for their Fellows. Other requirements include:

Two to ten years of professional experience
Early to mid-level professional with interest in/familiarity with emerging markets
Professional background in business, management consulting, strategy, finance, and social enterprise and international development.

Benefits
LDI Africa through its EIFP recruits organizations that are doing excellent work particularly in the financial and investment industries across Africa. Partners range from mid-level to large global institutions; with capital investment of $200,000 and above.

While working with their organization, Fellows enjoy the following benefits and more;

Experience the growth of Africa’s most innovative businesses
Training and professional development opportunities
Direct exposure to emerging markets
Paid positions, housing and travel
Potential consulting, employment and seed capital investment after fellowship
Access to the global LDI Africa network

Timeline:

October 7, 2015: Applications open
November 30, 2015: Applications close
December 1, 2015 – December 5, 2015: LDI Africa conducts preliminary applicant interviews
January 11, 2016 – January 22, 2016: Host organizations are sent shortlisted applicants
January 26, 2016 – February 1, 2016: Host organizations interview shortlisted applicants
February 12, 2016: Host organizations return signed contracts of selected Fellows
February 13 – February 25, 2016 : Fellows secure travel, insurance, and visas
February 23, 2016 – February 24, 2016 : Host organizations orientation
February 25, 2016 – February 26, 2016: Fellow orientation
March 1, 2016: Fellows on the ground/begin their assignments