Applications are now open for the 2027 ACEP Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program. The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship designed to balance 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 aims to build a pipeline of young pan-African leaders to provide a sustainable path for good governance through training and nurturing young people in an enabling working environment through a structured capacity development process. Trainings will focus on resource governance in Africa and beyond, transformational leadership, professional and career development, digital communication and technology skills. Essentially, interns will be exposed to the requisite tools and skillsets needed to set and achieve realistic personal and professional goals to succeed in the world of work while upholding ethical leadership .
WORTH
- Opportunities for training and development
- Coaching, mentorship, and peer support
- Creating room for creativity and innovation
- A generous stipend and lunch for the duration of the program.
- Decent accommodation for international NextGen Leaders.
ELIGIBILITY
- The applicant must be a young African residing in Africa, aged not exceeding 32 years, who demonstrates a passion for ensuring the continent’s vast energy and extractive resources contribute to sustainable and inclusive development.
- 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
DEADLINE: JUNE 21, 2026
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