Africa Centre for Energy Policy is accepting applications for its Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Africa Centre for Energy Policy Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2026
The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship designed to balance theory with real-world application and equip participants with the requisite multi-disciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities to think in more innovative ways to solve complex governance challenges.
Benefits of Africa Centre for Energy Policy Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2026
ACEP will provide:
- Support for growth and development through:
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- Opportunities for training and development
- Coaching, mentorship, and peer support
- Creating room for creativity and innovation
- A generous stipend and lunch for the duration of the program.
- Decent accommodation for international NextGen Leaders.
- An approved return ticket from the NextGen Leader’s home country to Ghana.
Africa Centre for Energy Policy Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2026 Requirements
The applicant must be a young African residing in Africa, aged not exceeding 32 years, who demonstrates a passion for ensuring the continent’s vast energy and extractive resources contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. Among other qualifications, the applicant must possess:
- Relevant academic qualifications, preferably in any or a combination of economics (including energy), engineering (petroleum/electrical), oil and gas management, public policy, law, political economy, development studies, development finance, project management, communications, statistics, mathematics, etc.
- Good writing skills with clarity and logical flow of thought
- Adequate knowledge of relevant qualitative and quantitative analytical tools (R, Stata, Eviews, NVivo, Atlas.ti etc.)
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
- The ability to think creatively and take the initiative in solving problems
- A good sense of ownership and responsibility for his/her decisions and actions
- A strong sense of leadership
Application Date and Process
- Applicants are required to provide answers to the questions asked in the application form and upload the required document as one PDF file in the appropriate section. Applications close at 11:59 PM GMT on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Application Deadline
15 January, 2026
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