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The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship that balances theory with real-world application. It equips participants with the multidisciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities needed to think innovatively about complex governance challenges.
The programme aims to build a pipeline of young pan-African leaders and a sustainable path for good governance through training and nurturing in an enabling workplace, using a structured capacity development process. Training covers resource governance in Africa and beyond, transformational leadership, professional and career development, and digital communication and technology skills. Interns gain tools and skillsets to set and achieve realistic personal and professional goals, succeed in the world of work, and uphold ethical leadership.
ACEP periodically calls for new cohorts of the programme. Browse past cohorts for earlier editions, materials, and welcome stories.
The applicant should be a young African residing in Africa, aged not exceeding 32 years, with a passion for ensuring the continent’s energy and extractive resources contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. Among other qualifications, applicants typically have:
- Relevant academic qualifications, preferably in economics (including energy), engineering (petroleum/electrical), oil and gas management, public policy, law, political economy, development studies, development finance, project management, communications, statistics, mathematics, or related fields
- Good writing skills with clarity and logical flow
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytical tools (for example R, Stata, EViews, NVivo, Atlas.ti)
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit
- Creativity and initiative in problem-solving
- A sense of ownership and responsibility for decisions and actions
- A strong sense of leadership
Related ACEP initiatives include the EICCG Fund.
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