Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship for Mid-career Ethiopian Public Servants & Government Officials 2022

he Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship is aimed at mid-career Ethiopian public servants and government officials with demonstrable skills in the fields of policy, innovation, and leadership.

The fellowship is hosted by Coventry University in multiple locations across the UK (London, Birmingham, Coventry, and other regions) and in Brussels, Belgium.

The fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Fellows will undertake an eight-week course covering the following main themes:

• Leadership for government and public policy
• Public policy analysis and management
• Evidence based policy making
• Policy delivery mechanisms and measuring policy impact
• Personal public service leadership and impact
• Strategy setting, transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement
• Manage change in public policy

Additionally, there will be study visits to, and project opportunities with, a variety of UK and EU government organisations. All participants will have an opportunity to study on a ‘real-life’ policy-based project and this may be accompanied by a short placement in an appropriate government agency. In addition to expert tutor-led sessions and interactive workshops, the programme will include specialist guest talks from experienced government leaders and policy makers, as well as formal and informal networking opportunities.

This fellowship programme will commence in 2022.

About Chevening

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK cu... read more

Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship

ach fellowship includes:

• Full programme fees.
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
• Return economy airfare from Ethiopia to the UK.

Requirements for Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship Qualification

To be eligible for a Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship, you must:

• Be a citizen of Ethiopia and currently live in the country
• Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
• Have significant professional public service experience prior to applying
• Have a postgraduate level qualification, or equivalent professional training, or experience in a relevant area at the time of application
• Have excellent written and spoken English to be assessed by fellowship assessment panel
• Already be, or aspire to be, a senior leader in the Ethiopian public service
• Demonstrate a commitment to leadership development and innovation
• Not hold British or dual-British citizenship

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Chevening website.