AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Public Leaders Programme 2024

The AIG Public Leaders Programme is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for emerging African public sector leaders. The AIG PLP provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a new generation of leaders in African public government to expand their leadership capacity and acquire the essential skills to create transformative change. The program is a result of a cooperation with the internationally recognized University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, which specializes in public policy and has educated several top public policy experts and educators from every corner of the world.

Our AIG PLP is intentionally designed to rapidly build the capacity of both current and future senior public leaders to thrive in the next three to seven years. Over a series of classroom conversations, practical exercises, simulations, and group activities, they are provided access to an intense learning environment.

This program is required to offer them with the conceptual framework and practical knowledge they will need to move successfully and strategically in our multidimensional, ever-changing environment. Therefore, as a result of the program, they will have the ability to create a culture of excellence, performance, and honesty in the full range of public institutions in their home nations.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be citizens of any African country and actively engaged in the public sector in Africa.
• Possess a minimum of seven years of professional work experience.
• Hold a position at Grade Level 12 or above.
• Must not exceed 50 years of age.

Programme Details

1. Live Classes: The first day of the program consists of four days of live online classes. On the fifth day, there will be faculty meetings.
2. Online Learning: The next four weeks are based on self-paced online learning. The session is supported by Teaching Assistants, who moderate the online discussion boards.
3. Residential Programme: The program’s most intense part is the forthcoming one-week residential session in Abuja. Teaching of the course by Blavatnik School faculty is done both at the venue and via video.
4. Project Development: Participants will then be given time to develop their capstone projects.
5. Project Review: End of the program, comprising the review of projects, close down activities, and awards session.

Key Skills Development

• Effective communication
• Utilization of digital technology
• Mitigation of cognitive bias in decision-making
• Enhancement of organizational effectiveness
• Upholding personal integrity

Timeline

• February 23, 2024: Applications Open
• April 30, 2024: Applications Close
• May 2024: Stage 1 – Computer-Based Tests
• 2nd week of June 2024: Stage 2 – Essay Submission
• 4th week of June 2024: Stage 3 – Video Interview
• August 2024: Final Selection
• October 2024: Programme Commencement

Application Deadline: 

The Deadline for the Application is 30 April 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AIG Public Leaders Programme