The Anna Lindh Foundation, in partnership with the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) and the World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid, is organising on 14-19 January 2019 the first Regional Leadership Seminar in the framework of its flagship “Young Mediterranean Voices” programme.
The Regional Leadership Seminar will bring together 20/24 young emerging leaders from the participating countries of the Young Mediterranean Voices (YMV) for a 5-day programme including access to international institutions, media mentoring networks, and European peers. The Seminar will combine innovative methodologies to support the participants to work together in a fresh and exciting way, with a focus on tackling a common challenge relevant to societies to the south and north of the Mediterranean.
Worth of Award
- Travel expenses and visa fees for the seminar in Malta will be covered by the organisation. Board and lodging will also be provided.
- The participants should be present for the entire seminar.
- Every participant will be responsible for organising their own comprehensive insurance (health, luggage, cancellation etc).
Eligibility
Skills and knowledge. The following criteria will be applied in the selection procedure:
- Interest in and proven capacity for engaging in policy advocacy on the regional stage.
- Knowledge of the socio-political environment at a local and national level.
- Capacity and capability to reach out to communities, to ensure opportunities are provided to all members of the network.
- Interest in Euro-Mediterranean issues/culture.
- Knowledge around youth sector issues.
- Proven research and analytical skills.
- Strong English speaker, and comprehension.
- Added value: Experience on virtual exchange debate/dialogue; familiarity with the Young Mediterranean Voices programme; interest on diversity; knowledge of other languages of the Mediterranean.
Age range: 18 to 30 years old.
Priority countries. Participants from the following countries are encouraged to apply:
- Southern Mediterranean: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia.
- EU: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Spain.
Gender, age and geographical balance among chosen participants will be ensured.
How to Apply
- If you are interested in being a participant please fill in the application form.
- Please note that applicants are asked to submit their CV and a motivation video explaining what they plan to do on the back of the leadership training if they are selected to participate.
- The deadline for the application is 20 September 2018, 17:00h Malta time.
- The results of the selection will be decided by 4 October 2018. Only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted. A reserve list with those who have not been selected will be kept as a pool for upcoming opportunities.