Welcome to the Futurelect East Africa Public Leadership Programme, we are so excited to embark on this journey with you! Futurelect is here to support the development of strong, diverse networks of political and government leaders across the region.
Who should apply?
To be eligible for this programme, you must be:
- A proven leader in your chosen profession, educational institution or in your community and society
- Located within the East African region
- Aged between 20 and 45
- Someone who is exploring if and/or how to run for elected political leadership or work in the public service
Programme Overview
Futurelect’s non-partisan political and government leadership programmes are focused on ethical and transformational leadership and public purpose, underpinned by high-level mentorship by alumni and leaders in the public sector. Futurelect’s public leadership programme curriculum is centred on three thematic modes of learning:
Transformational Learning
Internal, personal leadership work & development
Transactional Learning
Public leadership skills-based content
Systems Learning
Political and government institutional knowledge and understanding
Each programme participant spends 9 months in deep learning over 7 in-residence seminar weekends at a series of different locations throughout their specific region.
What you will learn
This programme will help you to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of your public purpose and personal narrative
- Understand the complexities and practicalities of a life in the public eye and how to navigate these
- Learn practical skills in the art of influence, persuasion and negotiation required for running election campaigns
- Become equipped with the tools to enhance awareness and improve decision-making in the delivery of your mandate
- Learn about the importance of managing a successful transition into public office
- Gain skills needed to be resilient amidst the challenges that may come with your public leadership journey
Hybrid Learning Experience
Futurelect programme participants will have access to all their learning material online through a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use Learning Management System.
- Combines in-residence seminar work with online activities and tasks
- Interact in real time with peers and share the learning experience and outcomes
- Use a social network of fellow participants to keep in touch and enhance your leadership and personal development experience together
- An opportunity for Futurelect Alumni to engage long after graduation
Scholarships are offer very few scholarships to exceptional candidates that demonstrate financial need.