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Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme 2016 for Young African Graduates – South Africa (Fully Funded).

Machel-Mandela Fellowship Programme 2016 for Young African Graduates – South Africa (Fully Funded)




The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Fellows Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel.
The Machel-Mandela Fellows programme aims to be the most prestigious of its kind in Africa. It helps sharpen the Brenthurst Foundation’s focus on Africa’s burgeoning youth population and helps nurture Africa’s future leaders.


The Fellowship
The programme will be available full-time for a minimum of six months and the selected candidate will be expected to take up the appointment in January 2017. The fellow may be from Africa or abroad and will be based at the Brenthurst Foundation’s headquarters in Parktown, Johannesburg.
Fellows will work directly with and assist the Foundation’s staff on a range of projects and activities, some of which will require foreign travel.
An all-inclusive stipend per month and accommodation (subject to Foundation policy) will be provided. Other work-related expenses may also be covered subject to agreement with the Foundation.


Requirements:
Under 30 years of age.
An Undergraduate or Masters level degree.
Excellent spoken and written English. African and other languages an assets.
Excellent communication skills.
Enthusiastic and reliable, a self-starter who requires minimal oversight and management
Able to balance deadlines and attention to detail
Fluency in all basic IT skills.
Copy-editing and proof-reading skills an asset
A passion for Africa and a keen interest in new thinking and strategies to strengthen Africa’s economic performance
Broad knowledge of African politics and economics
Familiarity with the work of the Brenthurst Foundation (please consult the website : Click )
Application:
Please address your application to Ms Leila Jack at jackl(at)eoson.co.za quoting ‘Machel-Mandela Fellow’ in the subject line..


You will need to send:
An up-to-date CV with references’ details
A covering letter – no more than 500 words, outlining your interest in the position and the skills you can bring to bear
A writing sample – this can be any piece of work, for example an essay or a published article, of any length.

Application Deadline: 15th October 2016.

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Machel-Mandela Fellowship ProgrammeClick Here



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