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Applications are now open for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation (AIG) Fellowship Programme. AIG Fellowship programme gives outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the public sector an opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of critical public policy challenges facing the continent.
Opportunity Details
Fellowships are awarded on an ad-hoc basis to outstanding public servants who have made significant contributions to the development of the public sector in their home countries and whose work is aligned with our strategic objectives. Fellows undertake a period of study, reflection, and engagement of up to six months with scholars and students at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. They use their time at the school to further develop their understanding of specific policy issues and solutions and to reflect on practices in other countries.
Fellows codify their learning and experience through policy papers and briefs and share their findings through a workshop or lecture.
Fellows get a chance to interact and learn from scholars and students at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.
Position/Level:
– Must hold a position within the leadership cadres of Director Generals and Chief Executive Officers in the Public Service
Service Longevity:
– Minimum of six years before mandatory retirement age
Demonstrated Leadership:
– Must demonstrate measurable impact in public service delivery within the past five years
– Must provide quantifiable evidence of implementing successful reforms or improvements in their area of responsibility
Strategic Influence:
– Must oversee strategic initiatives in at least one of the following key sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, and Security.
– Demonstrate experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Educational Qualification:
– Minimum of a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification
– Evidence of continuous professional development in the last three years.
Organisational Endorsement:
– Must obtain formal endorsement from a respected Public Sector Leader (Head of the Civil Service, Minister, Governor, etc.)
Ethical Standing
– No pending disciplinary actions
– Clean and outstanding record of service
– Must pass security clearance