Application Deadline: February 8, 2023
Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship (KIF) is a one-year non-partisan leadership training programme for young Nigerians between the age of 25-35 years. The one-year Fellowship aims to create a network of high potential young Nigerians who are expected to rise to top leadership positions in the public sector and other spheres of activity over the next decade. Established in 2018, KIF is an initiative of the Kaduna State Government (KDSG).
The Fellowship’s objective is to develop and nurture leadership ability across Nigeria, with specific focus on the promising leaders of the future. It is their belief that this one-year programme would help establish a strong understanding of good governance in Fellows in addition to providing a structure that would help steer them towards active participation in and a commitment to public service and informed leadership in Nigeria.
The overall mission of this non-partisan programme, as envisioned by Governor Nasir el-Rufai, is in his words, “to raise the next generation of leaders who will most likely be absorbed into the Nigerian public sector having had a first-hand experience of its workings and challenges”. This Fellowship aims to change the perception of young Nigerians about the public sector by immersing them into the heart of government at its highest sub-national level, providing them with an opportunity to work closely with senior government officials while exposing them to the complexities of governance at grassroot levels.
Their vision is to raise a new generation of capable and committed young Nigerian leaders, who recognize the central importance of public service in building the country they dream of but have yet to achieve. Kaduna State Government, the Governing Board, and the Administrator of the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship are committed to making your fellowship a most transformative experience in building public service leadership capacity. Engagement in the work of Kaduna State Government lies at the heart of the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship. Work assignments can offer unparalleled experience working with senior government officials on ever changing issues and challenges.
In return for the privilege of participating in the fellowship year, Fellows are expected to apply what they have learned by contributing to Kaduna State and the nation as great leaders in their respective communities, professions, and in public service. At the end of the Fellowship, Fellows are expected to return to their former or new occupations more experienced in public policy decision-making and better prepared to contribute to state and national affairs thereby fulfilling the mission of the Fellowship.
Location:
Nigeria
Benefits
- Fellows will receive salary and benefits equivalent to that of a Special Assistant to the Governor.
- Accommodation will be provided throughout the course of the Programme.
Eligibilities
- Nigerian
- Age range 25-35 years ( maximum age of 35 when the fellowship ends)
- Graduate from an accredited University
- Completed NYSC
Eligible Regions: Nigeria
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please note that application for admission to the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship is entirely an online process.
There are no paper forms to complete, there is no application fee or any cost to apply.
Prior to the specified deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.
Applicants are required to write an essay based on the relevant essay topic (1000 words maximum), submit a Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages), and details of two (2) referees.
An important part of the application is the Personal Statement where you have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have accomplished and what your goals are for the future as we want to see people who have had a track record of imbibing change and are looking forward to making change as they move forward.
The most important criterion is to have a real commitment to put your new leadership skills into use to benefit your community, State and Nigeria upon the successful completion of the Fellowship.
Application Deadline: February 8, 2023
