UONGOZI Institute Women’s Leadership Programme 2026 for African Women Leaders. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline: 15th August 2025
Tell Me About UONGOZI Institute Women’s Leadership Programme:
The Women’s Leadership Programme allows senior and emerging female leaders to navigate the unique leadership challenges that deter female professionals in the workplace from occupying senior leadership positions.
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The programme aims to enhance their ability to make strategic choices; lead people and resources; and excel in personal and leadership qualities.
‘Uongozi’ means leadership in Kiswahili, and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of the organisation. Established in 2010 by the Government of Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute is dedicated to inspiring and equipping Tanzanian as well as African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions for their nations and Africa.
Type: Fellowship
Who can Apply?
Women in mid- and senior-level positions across all sectors
How Many Awards? Not specified
What is the Benefit of UONGOZI Institute Women’s Leadership Programme?
- strategic thinking skills
- Enhances your personal, people and organisational leadership skills
- Improves your ability to translate ideas into tangible results
- Helps you become a great communicator who can inspire change
- Sharpens your change leadership skills
- Equips you with techniques and knowledge to achieve a work-life balance
- This programme provides women leaders with unparalleled learning opportunities, including the Women’s Leadership Forum, training, coaching, and mentoring. It also offers them access to thought leaders from around the world. The faculty consists of experts in the field of transformation and leadership from across the world.
- This programme is funded by the governments of Tanzania and Finland, as well as the European Union. Participants receive fully-funded scholarships, covering programme fees, books, travel expenses, meals and refreshments during in-person sessions, and membership at UONGOZI Institute’s Resource Centre
How Long will Award Last? 6 months starting September | October
How to Apply:
- Curriculum Vitae (not exceeding three pages)
- Recommendation, commitment and permission letter from employer
- A motivational statement (between 450 – 500 words) explaining the candidate’s leadership success, challenges and reasons for applying for the programme
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