{"id":4595,"date":"2026-02-17T02:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T02:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4595"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:07:15","slug":"emerging-public-leaders-of-ghana-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=4595","title":{"rendered":"Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172293\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana Program 2026. This flagship program is a one-year program for young professionals to become more effective leaders and prepare them for entry into the public sector. Now in the seventh year of operations, the network of young fellows and alumni across Ghana\u2019s civil service continues to grow and achieve positive impact for communities across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The program has provided 175 fellows (46% women) a secure career pathway into the wider public sector, including public service institutions and policy-facing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and built a critical mass of young people who are influencing government directly and indirectly as duty-bearers in public service agencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fellowship program offers comprehensive support for your growth<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training: Expert-led courses<\/li>\n<li>Experience: Real-world placements<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship: Guidance from experts<\/li>\n<li>Network: Lifelong connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be a Ghanaian national with a valid national ID<\/li>\n<li>Must be a full-time resident in Ghana<\/li>\n<li>Must be 22-32 years<\/li>\n<li>Must have an undergraduate degree<\/li>\n<li>Must have completed national service<\/li>\n<li>Must demonstrate a commitment to Public Sector work<\/li>\n<li>Must have basic computer skills<\/li>\n<li>Must have strong written and verbal English skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fellowships.eplghana.org\/?_gl=1*ycfct4*_ga*MjEyMjE0MTQ3MC4xNzYwNTMzNjA4*_ga_DQHRDY6XG4*czE3NzA3MzQ4ODIkbzE4JGcxJHQxNzcwNzM0ODk5JGo0MyRsMCRoMA..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emergingpublicleaders.org\/our-work\/ghana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPL Ghana<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 22, 2026 Applications are open for the Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana Program 2026. 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