PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2023

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)  is organizing the eighth edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

As we believe that it is of crucial importance to engage young leaders in policy making and in shaping narratives, PCNS encourages intergenerational dialogue during the conference and beyond, between leading experts, senior officials, and high-potential change-makers, through its Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders program (ADEL).

The ADEL program is PCNS’s flagship youth program, held two days prior to the Atlantic Dialogues conference. Every year, this program brings together 40 to 50 young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa. These rising leaders have displayed leadership capabilities, and have a strong sense of commitment to social and economic issues facing their communities in particular and the world in general.

• Table of Content
• About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)
• Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable and enterprising "new South" that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world. Through its analytical endeavours, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and ...... continue reading

Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

For the selected participants, the organizers will cover economy class airfare to and from Morocco. In addition, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation, during the dates of the program and conference will be covered by the conference organizers.

Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet all the below criteria:

• Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-three and thirty-five (inclusive) on July 15th, the day the applications for the program open.
• Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Western Europe or the Caribbean – that is, citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin and on the African continent.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this six-day program, which will take place from December 11th to 16th, in Marrakesh, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Selection Criteria: 

The candidates will be scored according to the following selection criteria:

• Professional achievement and professional growth
• Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership in community and/or profession
• Interest in issues affecting Wider Atlantic Relations
• Commitment to global, Atlantic and/or local engagement
• Ability to contribute to the Atlantic Dialogues and Emerging Leaders network
• Ability to clearly express ideas (assessed through personal statement and 1 minute youtube video)

Documents Required for Application

The form should include the following materials by Tuesday, June 20th at 11:59 pm Moroccan time (GMT+1):

• A copy of their resumes / CVs. Resumes should be no longer than 2 pages (.pdf format)
• A personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing their motivations for applying and their prospective contributions to and benefits from the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. The personal statement should also detail the candidates’ expertise or field of work.
• The link to a one minute Youtube video addressing the following:

               – Introduce yourself
               – What drives you in the work that you do?

Application Deadline

How to Apply

 Interested applicants must submit an online application form.
– How do you address the challenges you face in your leadership role?

* You will have to upload/record a Youtube video that will only be visible by recipients of the link.

* All documents submitted must be written in English.
* Please make sure you start your application early as the PCNS will not be responsible for technical issues that prevent you from submitting your application on time.
* Kindly note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline. There will be no exceptions made.
* Only complete applications will be accepted.

For more details, visit PCNS website.