PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program – 2023/2024. Applications are now open for the PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable and enterprising “new South” that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world.

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 12th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

As they believe that it is of crucial importance to engage young leaders in policy making and in shaping narratives, PCNS encourages inter-generational dialogue during the conference and beyond, between leading experts, senior officials, and high-potential change-makers, through its Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders program (ADEL).

The ADEL program is PCNS’s flagship young professionals program, held two days prior to the Atlantic Dialogues conference. Every year, this program brings together 30 to 50 young leaders from around the Atlantic basin and Africa. These rising leaders have displayed leadership capabilities and have a strong sense of commitment to social and economic issues facing their communities in particular and the world in general. In 2023, 40 young professionals will be selected to participate in the 2023 Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program.

Benefits of PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

For the 40 selected participants, the PCNS will cover economy class airfare to and from Morocco. In addition, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation during the dates of the program and conference will be covered by the conference organizers.

Requirements for PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Applicants must be between the ages of 25 and 35 (included) on May 4, 2023, the day the applications for the program open.
Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean – citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be given priority. Also eligible are applicants who are citizens from other countries who have residency in countries of the regions listed above.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.
Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this six-day program, which will take place from December 11 to 16, in Marrakesh, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be scored according to the following selection criteria:

Professional achievement and professional growth
Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership in community and/or profession
Interest in issues affecting Wider Atlantic Relations
Commitment to global, Atlantic and/or local engagement
Ability to contribute to the Atlantic Dialogues and Emerging Leaders networks
Ability to clearly express ideas (assessed through personal statement and a short video)

Documents Required for Application

A copy of their resumes / CVs. Resumes should be no longer than 2 pages (.pdf format)
A personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing their motivations for applying and their prospective contributions to and benefits from the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. The personal statement should also detail the candidates’ expertise or field of work.
The link to a one minute Youtube video addressing the following:
- Introduce yourself
- What drives you in the work that you do?
- How do you address the challenges you face in your leadership role?