Deadline: 16 June 2024
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme (ADEL) 2024 . Young leaders from across the Atlantic basin and Africa who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their fields; who wish to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in politics, finance, business, civil society and many other areas; who are eager to interact with their peers and elders; and who seek to promote and strengthen ties across the Atlantic can apply for this programme.
The Policy Centre for the New South (PCNS) is organising the 13th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference that brings together influential public and private sector leaders from across the Atlantic Basin for an open and informal discussion on interregional issues. As they believe it is crucially important to involve young leaders in policy-making and narrative-setting, PCNS encourages intergenerational dialogue during the conference and beyond, between leading experts, senior officials and high-potential change agents, through its Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme (ADEL).
About the Programme
The ADEL programme is PCNS's flagship programme for young professionals, held three days before the Atlantic Dialogues conference. Each year, this programme brings together 30 to 50 young leaders from across the Atlantic basin. These rising leaders have demonstrated leadership skills and have a strong sense of commitment to the social and economic issues facing their communities in particular and the world in general.
In 2024, 40 young professionals will be selected to take part in the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme. The ADEL programme will hold its 11th edition from 8 to 12 December 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. The Emerging Leaders will then join the Atlantic Dialogues Conference from 12 to 14 December.
Cost
- For the 40 selected participants, PCNS will cover economy class airfares to and from Morocco. In addition, local transport, meals and hotel accommodation during the programme and conference dates will be covered by the conference organisers.
Eligibility
To be considered for this programme, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
- Candidates must be aged between 25 and 35 (inclusive) on 3 May 2024;
- Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean - citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be prioritised. Also eligible are candidates who are citizens of other countries residing in countries in the regions listed above.
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.
- Applicants must guarantee their availability for the duration of this programme, which will run from 8 to 16 December in Rabat, Morocco. Only apply if you can make yourself available.
Selection criteria
Candidates will be scored according to the following selection criteria:
- Professional fulfilment and professional growth.
- Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership in the community and/or profession.
- Interest in issues affecting wider Atlantic relations.
- Commitment to global, Atlantic and/or local involvement.
- Ability to contribute to the Atlantic Dialogues and Emerging Leaders networks.
- Communication skills (assessed through a personal statement and a short video).
Application
Interested candidates must submit an online application form. This form must include the following materials by Sunday 16 June at 23:59 Moroccan time (GMT+1):
- A copy of your CVs/resumes. CVs should be no longer than 2 pages (.pdf format).
- A personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing your motivations for applying and your future contributions to and benefits from the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme. The personal statement should also detail the applicants experience or area of work.
- The link to a one-minute video on Youtube (in private) addressing the following:
- Introduce yourself and your work area.
- What motivates you in the work you do and what impact are you making?
- Why are you enrolling in the ADEL programme?
- How do you plan to contribute to and benefit from the ADEL programme?
- You'll have to send/record a YouTube video that will only be visible to the recipients of the link.
- All documents submitted must be written in English.
- Make sure you start your enrolment early, as PCNS will not be held responsible for technical problems that prevent you from submitting your enrolment on time.
- Please note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline. There will be no exceptions.
- Only complete entries will be accepted.
A selection committee will analyse the applications and respond in September 2024. Please note that the selection will be carried out competitively.
