The deadline for applications is 16 June 2024.
Who can apply? 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 keen to interact with their peers and elders; and who seek to promote and strengthen ties across the Atlantic.
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 we believe it is crucially important to involve young leaders in policymaking and in shaping narratives, PCNS encourages intergenerational dialogue during the conference and beyond, between leading experts, senior officials and high-potential change agents, through its Atlantic Emerging Leaders Dialogues Programme (ADEL) .
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 participate in the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme.
The ADEL programme will hold its 11th edition of 8 to 12 December 2024 in Rabat, Morocco . The Emerging Leaders will then join the Atlantic Dialogues Conference of 12 a 14 of December .
The call will be open from Friday 3rd of May to Sunday 16th June of 2024, at 23.59 GMT+1.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this programme, candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
- Candidates must be between twenty-five and thirty-five years old (inclusive) on 3 May 2024, the day applications for the programme open.
- 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.
- Candidates must guarantee their availability for the duration of this programme, which will run from 8th to 16th December in Rabat, Morocco. Please only sign up if you can make yourself available.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit an online application form. This form must include the following materials by Sunday 16th June to 23h59, Morocco 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 video of one minute on Youtube (at 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 will 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 responsible for technical problems that prevent you from sending in your enrolment on time.
* Please note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline. There will be no exceptions.
*Only complete applications will be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
A selection committee will analyse the applications and respond in September 2024 . Please note that the selection will be made on a competitive basis.
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 relations in the wider Atlantic
- 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)
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE PROGRAMME'S PARTICIPANTS:
- Emerging Leaders are required to participate in the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Programme and the Atlantic Dialogues conference. Therefore, participants must be able and willing to travel to Rabat, Morocco, to take part in the call from 8 to 14 December 2024; departure is scheduled for 15 December. December .
- Emerging Leaders are required to participate in ALL conference and programme activities and are willing to actively engage with other participants;
- The Emerging Leaders are committed to acting as ambassadors for the programme and participating actively in the ADEL community after the end of the programme;
- As active stewards of the programme, Emerging Leaders are encouraged to collaborate with the New South Policy Centre post-event to evaluate and refine the programme for future groups.
FIND OUT WHAT ADEL ALUMNI ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:
LOGISTICS AND MORE INFORMATION:
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.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please consult the ADEL website e the FAQs before sending an e-mail to adel2024@policycenter.ma
