Apply! SIMP Africa Programme

Do you want to be a part of a network of emerging leaders with a shared interest in exploring 21st century business perspectives? If yes, then join the Swedish Institute Management Programme for change-makers focusing on lasting success through responsible leadership and sustainable business.
The Swedish Institute is seeking applications for its Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Africa programme to lead change for responsible leadership and sustainable business practices. The programme challenges traditional approaches of doing business and explores how business can become more people and planet focused in market driven economies.

Deadline
6 February 2018

Programme Timelines
-Kick-off, 2 days in one of the selected countries in Africa, 14 – 15 June 2018: Introduction to the programme curriculum and topics of focus. Regional business cases create the framework for learning.
-Module 1, 2 weeks in Sweden, 17 – 29 September 2018: Applicants will be deep dive into how sustainble business contributes to innovation, production and increased trust in business on the global market and explore topics such as leadership, stake-holder engagement, climate change and company visits. Applicants will also have a chance to initiate your own business case and receive coaching and peer-feedback.
-Module 2, 1 week in one of the selected countries in Africa, 11 – 16 February 2019: The focus is on reconnection with the network and harvesting learnings from module 1. You have the opportunity to visit and analyse a real business case.

Eligibility
-Applicants are a citizen and resident of Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia
-Applicants are in a leading position within trade, industry or the public sector
-Applicants have a mandate to influence the business strategy for organisation
-Applicants are between 25-45 years old (born 1973 – 1993)
-Applicants have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
-Applicants can take part in all parts of the programme
-Applicants are willing to forward competences and knowledge you gain from the programme
-Applicants aspire to make sustainability an integral part of your business strategy

Application
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