MGG Academy application

MGG Academy application and requirements

The Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy is open to early- to mid-career professionals from participating (or potential) partner organisations in Brazil, China, EU, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa. The MGG Academy is committed to diversity and inclusion. We therefore invite all eligible candidates, irrespective of their gender, ethnic and religious backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply. Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Be a national or permanent resident of one of the participating countries (Brazil, China, EU, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa)
• Work on key issues of global governance and/or sustainable development
• Have a university degree (minimum Bachelor)
• Have 3 years to maximum 15 years of professional experience in a field relevant to global cooperation and / or sustainable development
• Have a good command of the English language, with the ability to actively participate in group discussions, engage in the Academy by reflecting and sharing perspectives on the topics covered. Please submit a language certificate to demonstrate your proficiency. A free test can be taken online at https://www.efset.org/
• Have the support of their employer (written support required as part of the application) 
• Be ready to participate in an intensive, full-time programme (8 hours per day, 40 weekly working hours)
• Be sensitive to other cultures, open to teamwork, and adaptable to a broad variety of working methods
• Be willing to reflect on shared and individual experiences, attitudes and competences

 

The MGG Academy takes place between September and November each year. The application round for the next MGG Academy usually opens between January and March.

Further information on the structure and contents of the MGG Academy as well as on the application process is available here.