Deadline: February 16, 2024
Are you a socially and environmentally conscious leader with the skills and potential for effective directorship? Are you looking to hone your skills and build your self-confidence to prepare for a board position, with the support of a mentor? Are you looking to understand how corporate and organization board directors address the continual challenge of aligning the interests of the board, management, shareholders, and stakeholders with ESG? Apply now for the Diversity on Board Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program 2024.
The Emerging Board Leaders Fellowship is designed to amplify the skills and accelerate the progress of candidates who are almost board-ready and need one final catalyst. They believe that by supporting these socially and environmentally conscious leaders with the skills for effective directorship, they will be in positions to advance the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda within the organizations and communities they serve. They also believe in gender equity and align with the 30% Club in designing a fellowship that is gender-inclusive rather than focused on one gender only.
Benefits
- Fellows will gain the necessary fiduciary, risk and governance skills, support, and mentorship to qualify as competitive and effective board directors, as well as the exposure and access to networks for board placement. With the current global humanitarian and economic crisis, additional dimensions to the responsiveness of leadership and upper management will be integrated into the program.
Eligibility
- Of Arab or North African origin, both women and men (holding any nationality, including that of non-Arab countries).
- Between the ages of 28-45 years during 2024.
- Able to commit for the duration of the program.
- C-Level experience, or a founder of a small/medium organization, or senior official at a small/medium non-corporate institution e.g. government and nonprofit.
- At least 10 years of recognized achievements, leadership, and outstanding professional work experience.
- Experience and skills in Financial Literacy, Corporate Law, Human Resources, Audit/Risk; or in critical areas related to our changing world e.g. Cyber Security, Big Data, AI, ESG, etc.
- Highly strategic, critical thinker demonstrating future foresight.
- Proven ability to lead and influence.
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills. High levels of emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrates a personal commitment to serve/impact society and the environment. Participates in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Desire for personal and career growth throughout and beyond the duration of the program.
Application
To apply, you will need your CV, a 300-word statement of interest, a 250-word board bio and the contact details of 3 references. It is recommended that you prepare your answers and supporting documents offline before submitting as you will not be able to save your progress.
For more information, visit EBLF Program.
