The African Civic Engagement Academy (ACEA) is a free online training program and networking opportunity offered to selected mid-career NGO and public sector leaders across sub-Saharan Africa.
Selected participants will receive online instruction and participate in peer discussions organized into three short courses:
> Principles of Civic Engagement;
> Political Inclusion;
> Media Management.
Participants will also be exposed to leadership development and strategic planning concepts.
All participants will develop a peer-mentored Civic Engagement Action Plan, where they identify steps to bring a civic engagement project to life in their community or government unit.
Participants will receive a certificate from the University of Georgia, USA, upon completion.
Up to 60 participants will be selected to attend a post-program African Civic Engagement Summit to be held in 2022.
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The Academy is intended for mid-career individuals with demonstrated leadership experience in NGO, non-profit, or public sector roles.
Space is limited and applications are competitive.
Participants will:
1. Be between the ages of 30 and 45 as of January 1, 2021.
2. Serve in a leadership role with a civil society organization (including NGOs and non-profit community organizations) or a government unit responsible for engaging with the public.
3. Have a demonstrated record of leading civic engagement efforts, including projects and programs to advocate, engage, and communicate in an inclusive way.
All Applications must be submitted by
February 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. GMT.
For more information, please visit https://rw.usembassy.gov/applications-open-for-the-african-civic-engagem...
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