Application and Requirements

The Shaping Futures Academy targets early to mid-career professionals from participating African (Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Togo and Zambia) and European (EU, plus EEA and UK) countries.

Potential participants of the Shaping Futures Academy should:

• be a national or permanent resident of one of the participating countries
• be 25 – 40 years old*;
• work on issues relevant for sustainable development and governance;
• have at least three years’ work experience (non-remunerated experience is also recognised);
• have the support of their employer (written support required as part of application);
• have a very good command of the English language (equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR);
• be respectful of other cultures;
• be open to teamwork, reflection and a broad variety of working methods;
• be available to participate for the entire duration of the Academy;
• Adhere to the principles of timeliness and respectful conduct during interactions; and
• have a valid passport (at the time of travel)

*older applicants, who have taken longer periods of parental leave, may be considered.

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