The program inspires and prepares women to unapologetically take up roles and excel in the highest echelons of public leadership, and to bring other women along.
Each year, the EJS Center selects a cohort of African women public leaders and offers them targeted leadership development experiences that are designed to fuel their ambition and equip them with the necessary skills for effective service. The inaugural cohort of 2020 Amujae Leaders and subsequent cohort of 2021 Amujae Leaders make up a dynamic group of women with impressive and diverse backgrounds in public leadership and beyond.
Amujae Leaders receive world-class coaching from former heads of state, leadership development through in-person forums and virtual workshops, tailored media and communications support, and self-development opportunities. It is the only initiative in the world that is specifically designed to support talented African women leaders as they advance in their public leadership journeys.
Offered Benefits
The Amujae Initiative’s goals are:
- Enhance Capacity: To enhance the capacity of women in public leadership, helping them to increase their effectiveness within their current roles.
- Embolden Women: To embolden women as they navigate career paths in public leadership, supporting them to aspire to the highest positions.
- Strengthen Ties: To strengthen ties among a growing, experienced, and capable network of women public leaders in Africa.
- Influence Public Perception: To positively influence public perception of women’s leadership across Africa, building a wave of support for greater women’s representation.
Application Process
Go to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) on www.ejscenter.org to apply
Required Documents:
- A short bio/ profile (500 words max),
- A CV (3 pages max),
- A copy of your passport/ national identity document and,
- Two, separate reference letters that are testimonials of your character, what sets you apart as a leader, and the impact of your service/leadership.
