Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship 2027
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
12-month paid fellowship at the African Development Bank in Abidjan for mid-career African professionals, with a USD 100,000 stipend.
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At a glance
- Funding
- USD 100,000 stipend + relocation
- Format
- In person · Abidjan, CI
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Deadline
- Closes 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 Accra time
- Language
- English, French
Stipend of USD 100,000 a year. The Foundation covers medical insurance, child education, retirement arrangements, and relocation and repatriation travel; the African Development Bank covers official mission travel and insurance.
Who can apply
- Graduates
- DZ, AO, BJ, BW, LR, LY, MG, BF, BI, CV, CM, CF, ML, TD, KM, CG, CD, CI, MU, MA, MZ, NA, NE, NG, RW, ST, SN, DJ, EG, GQ, ER, SZ, ET, GA, GM, GH, GN, GW, KE, LS
- Aged 39 and under
- English
You will need
- CV (with date of birth and nationality)
- Academic transcripts
- 3 recommendation letters
- Passport or national ID copy
About this opportunity
About the fellowship
The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship places high-potential African professionals in senior roles at leading institutions for 12 months (non-renewable). The 2027 posting verified here is with the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The Foundation also lists placements at UNECA (Addis Ababa) and ITC (Geneva).
Who can apply
- Nationals of an African country (AfDB also requires a member country; Cameroon qualifies)
- A master's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience in banking, business, economics, finance, international development or a related field
- Under 40, or under 45 for women with children
- Not open to current or former AfDB staff, government officials, military personnel or political party leaders
What's covered
A stipend of USD 100,000 a year, plus medical insurance, child education, retirement arrangements, relocation and repatriation travel, and official mission travel.
How to apply
Apply on the AfDB vacancy page (English and French versions) with your CV, transcripts, three recommendation letters and an ID copy.
Deadline
20 November 2026. No time is published; this card counts down to 23:59 GMT (Abidjan time) — submit early.
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