Deadline: June 9, 2023.

Africa’s food security challenges require results-oriented leaders in government, the private sector and civil society who are responsive, adaptable, and able to lead collaboration, mobilize real change, and ensure delivery of country priorities.

At the country-level, for a leader and champion in food security and agriculture to remain relevant and effective, professionals must be ready to lead change and deliver on their priorities with practical tools and strategies.

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture’s (CALA) Advanced Leadership Programme is a collaborative, hands-on, and tailored experience for senior and rising leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector. Designed for individuals spearheading and directly implementing specific country-level agriculture initiatives, the programme is initially open to participants from eight countries

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Leaders implementing country-level agriculture efforts:

• Established or emerging leaders working in government, private firms and associations, or civil society organizations who are responsible for driving agriculture flagships and priority programs.
• Must be actively employed or working in government (public sector), private sector and civil society (associations or civil society organizations)
• 2 initial cohorts will be formed from participants from the following countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda.

Special consideration will be given to:

• Women leaders
• Individuals working to advance agro-ecological practices.

BENEFITS

• Graduates of the programme will receive a certificate in Advanced Leadership Programme for Africa’s Food Security & Sustainability
• Be recognized as delivery champions across AGRA’s prestigious continental platforms and events, including at the national level
• Join an esteemed network of transformative leaders providing peer support for continuous achievement of country priorities

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