Leadership development is at the core of the founding vision of ELF-Africa; a conviction that leadership matters, and our belief in the potential of values-based leadership to deliver social, economic, and political transformation.
The Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) is a premier leadership development program designed to create a new generation of well-trained and ethical leaders in Kenya’s public service. Jointly run by the Public Service Commission of Kenya, Emerging Public Leaders, and Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa, with the Chandler Institute of Governance as the curriculum developers, PSELF aims to enhance transparency and ethical service at both national and county levels. By recruiting young, exceptional talent from the civil service, the fellowship seeks to improve public service delivery, manage government resources ethically and transparently, and build a cadre of high-achieving professionals.
To be eligible for the PSELF programme, you must
Participants will receive comprehensive training in public service ethics, leadership within the public service, public sector innovation, and public resource management among many other topics designed to prepare them for high-achieving roles in Kenya’s civil service.
The program includes a rigorous curriculum developed by the Chandler Institute of Governance featuring interactive workshops spread across 1 year, practical case studies, Capstone projects, and mentorship from experienced public service professionals.
The Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship is offered at no cost to participants
Applicants will be required to submit a five hundred (500) word essay on why they consider themselves a suitable candidate for the programme and instances where they have demonstrated leadership. Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications online through the Public Service Commission’s job portal.
Yes, participants who successfully complete the Fellowship will receive a certificate upon graduation.
Yes, we are committed to inclusivity and will make necessary accommodation to ensure participants with disabilities can fully engage in the fellowship
In addition to training and skill development, participants will engage in networking forums, industry-specific workshops, and community service activities to enhance their overall professional growth.
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