Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program

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Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program – 11th Cohort

Publish Date 6/18/2026 Application Deadline 6/21/2026 Opportunity Type Internships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is a practical training program organized by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP). It aims to develop a new generation of African leaders capable of addressing challenges related to natural resource governance, energy, and extractive industries.

The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience and provides participants with training in resource governance, transformational leadership, professional development, digital communication skills, technology, research, and policy analysis.

The program targets young African professionals who are interested in promoting sustainable development and effective management of Africa’s natural resources. Participants will engage in research activities, policy analysis, and support initiatives related to energy and resource governance.

Details

Organizer: Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).
Program duration: Not specified clearly on the current program page.
Location: Ghana, with accommodation provided for accepted international participants and a return flight ticket from the participant’s country of residence to Ghana.

Training areas include:

Resource governance in Africa and beyond.
Transformational leadership.
Professional and career development.
Digital communication and technology skills.

Funding:

Monthly stipend provided throughout the program period.
Lunch provided during the program.
Accommodation provided for international participants.
Round-trip airfare to Ghana for selected international participants.
Application fee: No application fee mentioned.

Application process:

Complete the online application form.
Upload all required documents in one PDF file.
Answer the required application questions.
Program language: English. Applicants must have practical English proficiency.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be young Africans residing in Africa.
Applicants must be 32 years old or younger.
Applicants should have relevant academic qualifications, preferably in one of the following fields:
Economics, including energy economics.
Engineering (petroleum or electrical engineering).
Oil and gas management.
Public policy.
Law.
Political economy.
Development studies.
Development finance.
Project management.
Communications.
Statistics and mathematics.
Strong writing and logical reasoning skills.
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative analysis tools such as:
R.
Stata.
EViews.
NVivo.
Atlas.ti.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
Demonstrated sense of responsibility and leadership potential.

Required application documents:

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Completed higher education certificates.
Motivation statement (maximum 500 words).
Recommendation letter from an academic, employer, or professional referee.
Response to one of the required essay questions.
National identification document.

Opportunity Benefits

Professional training and capacity building in resource governance and energy sectors.
Practical experience in policy research and analysis.
Mentorship and peer support opportunities.
An environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Financial stipend during the program.
Lunch provided throughout the program.
Accommodation provided for international participants.
Round-trip travel ticket to Ghana for selected international participants.
Opportunity to contribute to research, reports, and policy discussions related to energy and extractive industries in Africa.