Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program at ACEP 2024

The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship that intends to balance a dose of 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. The Program is also a strategy to build a pipeline of young pan-African leaders to provide a sustainable path for good governance.

The core of our ambition is to train and nurture young people in an enabling working environment through a structured capacity development process. These will include training on transformational leadership development, professional and career development, and digital communication and technology skills. Essentially, beyond the technical training in resource governance, interns will be exposed to the tools and guidance needed to set and achieve realistic personal and professional goals, coupled with well-rounded and ethical leadership training.

ACEP is calling for applications for the 6th cohort of its NextGen Program. The tenure for the internship will be from April to June 2024.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)
• Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program
• Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program
• Requirements for Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) was established to contribute to the development of alternative and innovative policy interventions through high-quality research, analysis, and advocacy in Africa’s energy and extractives sector. ACEP works on improving resource governance by promoting beneficial ownership disclosures, exposing corruption and tax evasion, curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector, capacity building of state and non-state institutions, equitable distribution of resources and efficient delivery of development intervention... continue reading

Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program

Aim and Benefits of Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program

ACEP will provide:

Support for growth and development through:

• Opportunities for training and development
• Coaching, mentorship, and peer support
• Creating room for creativity and innovation

A generous stipend and free lunch for the duration of the internship

Decent accommodation for international interns

An approved return ticket from the NextGen Leader's home country to Ghana

Requirements for Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program Qualification

Applicant must be a young African who demonstrates a passion for ensuring the vast extractive resources in Africa translate to sustainable and inclusive development. Among others, the candidate 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 Deadline

How to Apply

Applications are now open and will close at 23:59 GMT on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Applicants will be required to upload a Motivational Statement, CV/Resume, and a Recommendation Letter. 

There would be an entry test and an interview as part of the recruitment process. Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

Please Note:

We recommend that individuals interested in applying use a laptop or desktop computer rather than a mobile phone or tablet. This is because submissions made on mobile devices may encounter technical difficulties. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

For more details, visit ACEP website.