Objective of the Program:
The objective of the programme is to empower and build leadership capabilities of women so they may better address complex social, environmental, and financial challenges. The cohort will intentionally include women from multiple disciplines throughout East Africa to build an innovative network of change agents.
Renown Facilitators and Guest Speakers:
Local and international facilitators from Moi University and the Amani Institute of Kenya will provide instruction to expand skills in: self-awareness, leading self, and leading others.
Program Details:
Women Leading Change is a four month program with five days of in-person instruction followed by virtual (phone or video) one-hour coaching sessions. Classroom instruction will be conducted from 21st to 25th of August 2023 at Moi University in El Doret, Kenya. Class will be held each day from 08:30u to 16:30u. Four one-on-one sessions with a leadership coach will be scheduled directly with your assigned coach and will take place from September through December 2023. Participants will earn a graduation certificate once they complete all four coaching sessions. We kindly request apply only when you are able to be in-person for all five days of instruction and are able to commit to follow on coaching sessions throughout the fall. Certificate of Participation is granted by Moi University for full attendance in-person and full completion of the coaching.
Target Audience:
East African women leaders from business, government, and non-profit sectors, who are looking to advance their leadership skills.
Eligibility:
- 25 years or older in age.
- Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, Masters, PhD or other recognised professional qualification.
- Fluency in English.
- Work experience that shows increasing responsibility and achievements.
Documents Required for the Application:
Instructions: Please include all of the documents in one single PDF file and submit all the documents as one file. For example, you will upload one PDF file which will have your essay responses, CV, optional recommendation letter, and an optional scholarship application all together in one document:
- Responses to the essay questions (250 words each):
- Reflect on a time when you challenged an existing belief or idea. This can be in the form of an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a new understanding of yourself or others around you. What influenced your thinking? What was the outcome?
- What is your plan to ensure you can get the most out of this class? How will you carve out the time to focus on the program?
- Curriculum Vitae or resume.
- Optional, but highly recommended: One letter of recommendation attesting to your leadership potential, written by a current or former colleague who can speak to your professional competence.
- Optional: Scholarship application.Please submit a letter with your motivation (max. 250 words), the total scholarship amount you apply for, and a breakdown of these anticipated costs.* Applications are assessed on an individual level.
Inquiries:
All inquiries should be addressed to the Women Leading Change Director, Ms. Neema Harold, Women Leading Change Director, at +255 759 626 347 or wlc@thesasamanifoundation.org, or Lydia Akunja at +254 724 837 086 or at lydia@thesasamanifoundation.org.