{"id":19665,"date":"2021-03-04T01:57:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T22:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=19665"},"modified":"2021-03-04T01:59:29","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T22:59:29","slug":"the-afrika-kommt-fellowship-programme-2021-2023-for-future-leaders-for-future-leaders-from-africa-fully-funded-to-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-afrika-kommt-fellowship-programme-2021-2023-for-future-leaders-for-future-leaders-from-africa-fully-funded-to-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"The AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship Programme 2021\/2023 for Future Leaders for Future Leaders from Africa (Fully Funded to Germany)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship Programme 2021\/2023<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2019 Links AD --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9648899391\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline: April 2nd 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-afrika-kommt-fellowship-programme-2021-2023-for-future-leaders-for-future-leaders-from-africa-fully-funded-to-germany\/\"><strong>AFRIKA KOMMT!\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and leading German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals. The African fellows dive deep into the German corporate specifics, German business spirit and the German culture.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/sap-africa-young-professional-program-2021-for-young-graduates-across-africa\/\">SAP Africa Young Professional Program 2021 for young Graduates across Africa.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/fully-funded-commonwealth-shared-scholarships-2021-for-students-from-developing-countries-for-study-in-the-united-kingdom\/\">Fully Funded: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2021 for Students from Developing Countries for study in the United Kingdom<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship programme provides an unparalleled opportunity to young, talented African professionals for a one-year career and life transformational experience.<\/p>\n<p>It\u00a0is a programme for young, extraordinary African professionals who wish to expand the horizons of their skills, knowledge and experience and are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone to do so! We strive to facilitate young leaders to drive economic and social development of their countries by promoting sustainable cooperation with German industry.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits<br \/>\nThe AFRIKA KOMMT! programme is entirely financed by the participating German companies.<\/p>\n<p>As a fellow, all costs related to your participation in the fellowship programme will be covered (flights, accommodation, monthly stipend, trainings, language course).<\/p>\n<h2>Access Networks &amp; Opportunities for Career Acceleration<\/h2>\n<p>AFRIKA KOMMT! gives you the opportunity to network with a diverse pool of professionals from Africa, Germany and around the world, in and out of the work place. This enriching experience will facilitate you to develop a rich global network that will open exciting new career opportunities<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\">.<\/a> You will also be equipped to be a bridge builder between Germany and Africa through initiating networks of cooperation between your country, continent and German companies.<\/p>\n<h2>Improve Intercultural Competence<\/h2>\n<p>During the programme, you will\u00a0 interact with people from different countries and cultures. You will learn the German language and visit several German cultural heritage sites. Through this you will gain first hand intercultural experience and be better equipped to function in diverse environments with multicultural teams \u2013 an important skill for a global citizen like yourself!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AFRIKA KOMMT! FAQ - About AFRIKA KOMMT!\" src=\"httpsss:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GmK_yF-PduE?feature=oembed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"392\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply for the programme you must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a Citizen of any African country<\/li>\n<li>Have a University degree in a relevant subject<\/li>\n<li>Postgraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is an advantage<\/li>\n<li>Have two to five years work experience<\/li>\n<li>Have excellent English language skills<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage<\/li>\n<li>Not be older than 35 years at the time of application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2019-CreativeAD --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"8884173138\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Further Selection Criteria<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the above technical and educational requirements<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\">,<\/a> you should also have the following skills and attributes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Language and communication skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong oral and written communication skills<\/li>\n<li>High willingness to learn German<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High leadership potential<\/li>\n<li>Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality<\/li>\n<li>High level of dedication, commitment and target-orientation<\/li>\n<li>Strong capacity for teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Personal attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High level of enthusiasm, flexibility and resilience<\/li>\n<li>Open mindset<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding intercultural competencies<\/li>\n<li>Ability to adapt to new environments quickly<\/li>\n<li>Ability to reflect own behaviour and bias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to submit your application<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1<\/h3>\n<p>Check the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/afrika-kommt.de\/become-a-fellow\/am-i-eligible\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">general candidate requirements<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\u2013 do you fit the criteria and are you eligible for the programme?<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2<\/h3>\n<p>Check the\u00a0<a href=\"httpsss:\/\/afrika-kommt.de\/?page_id=4030\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">available fellowship placements<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and required profiles for the new intake of AFRIKA KOMMT!.<\/p>\n<p>The fellowship placements will only be available during the application phase.<\/p>\n<p>Your application will be considered for the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme as a whole, however you are asked to select maximum 2 profiles in the application form and to give reasons for your choice.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2019 Links AD --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9648899391\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Step 3<\/h3>\n<p>Register on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/application.afrika-kommt.de\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">httpsss:\/\/application.afrika-kommt.de<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>and fill in the application form in\u00a0<strong>English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Applications in other languages will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to filling the application form, you will be asked to upload a short\u00a0<strong>presentation about your motivation<\/strong>, an\u00a0<strong>idea for a change initiative<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>photo<\/strong>\u00a0and your\u00a0<strong>certificates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>idea for a change initiative<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>One of the aims of AFRIKA KOMMT! is to build a platform that supports young African professionals to design change initiatives that seek to solve social and economic challenges in their countries.\u00a0 Please think for an idea for a change initative that you would like to implement in your country. You will be asked four questions about your idea in the application form.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your application before the\u00a0<strong>application deadline<\/strong>\u00a0(2nd April 2021) \u2013 applications submitted after this date cannot be considered.<\/p>\n<h2>Application submitted \u2013 what happens next?<\/h2>\n<p>You will receive feedback on your application within approx. 8-12 weeks after the official end of the application period. The partner companies may contact you to do a short telephone interview with you. If your application has successfully passed the pre-selection stage, you will receive an invitation to a 2-days assessment centre.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/afrika-kommt.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO&#8212;&#8211;&gt;&gt;&gt;Visit the Official Webpage of the AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship Programme 2021\/2023<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship Programme 2021\/2023 &nbsp; Application Deadline: April 2nd 2021 AFRIKA KOMMT!\u00a0brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and leading German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals. 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