Call for Applications: Public Sector Fellowship Ghana 2023

 Applications for the 2023 Cohort are open May 8 – June 2, 2023.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, kindly email apply-1@emergingpublicleaders.org

The Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) Public Sector Fellowship is a unique one-year professional development program for high-achieving young graduates who have demonstrated a clear interest in and commitment to transforming the public sector and policy-influencing organizations.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must:

1. 1.      Ghanaian nationals with no criminal history

   2.     Should be done with NSS at the time of application

   3.     Should have a 2nd Class Upper (2.1) undergraduate degree or above

   4.     Should not be above 32 years of age at the time of application

   5.     Commitment to Public Sector work + demonstrated leadership potential

   6.     Track record for community involvement and a passion for Ghana

   7.      Strong written and verbal English skills

   8.     Basic computer skills

   9.     Ability to work under pressure in a professional working environment

Application Requirements:

1.      Visit (website link)

2.     Click the APPLY button below and fill out the online application and upload the following documents:

a.      Undergraduate Certificate

b.     Proof of completing NSS

c.      Verification of Community Service – Letter or Share Link: Pictures from Community Service

d.     2 letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional)

e.      One-page CV

f.       Copy of any valid national ID

3.     2 essays:

a.      Describe your interest in Ghana’s Public Sector and how being selected as an Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) Fellow fits into your personal and professional goals?

b.     Describe a situation when you demonstrated initiative and leadership. What was the situation? What measures and actions did you put in place? What was the result and impact?

NB: Word limit: 500 for each essay.

Shortlisted candidates who qualify for first-round interviews are required to bring a copy of their most recent transcript and police clearance.