Afrika Kommt! German Industry for Future Leaders in Sub-Sahara Africa

AFRIKA KOMMT! (AFRIKA IS COMING!) is a joint initiative by leading German companies that is aimed at capacity building among young and highly qualified professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme comprises a 12 month stay in Germany, including both a 9-month internship in one of the participating companies and a 3-months language course. For Eligibility, the candidate must possess a University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (eg. mechanical, chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial, electrical, automotive), Business Administration, Sales or Marketing; Computer Science), Postgraduate degree (e.g MBA) is an advantage.

Afrika Kommt! Inititative of German Industry for Future Leaders from Sub-Sahara Africa

AFRIKA KOMMT! (AFRIKA IS COMING!) is a joint initiative by leading German companies that is aimed at capacity building among young and highly qualified professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa.

The programme comprises a 12 months stay in Germany, including both a 9-month internship in one of the participating companies and a 3-months language course. The practical training gives participants the opportunity to gain firsthand experience regarding management practices and economic, social and organisational change processes in the respective company. The skills acquired will enable them to establish networks between partners from their home companies and German companies.

Qualification/Level of Experience

University degree in a relevant engineering discipline (eg. mechanical, chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial, electrical, automotive), Business Administration, Sales or Marketing; Computer Science)

Postgraduate degree (e.g MBA) is an advantage

2 - 5 years of relevant work experience

Excellent English language skills

Intercultural competence, openness to new experiences and willingness to learn German

Scholarship Details

Airfare to Germany (round trip

Travel and accommodation costs in Germany

Living allowance

Coverage of health insurance, accident insurance and liability insurance

Fees for German language courses

International Management Training (IMT) courses

Relocation fee

Application Closing Date

15 December 2012

Method of Application

Applications for the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme cycle from 2013 - 2012  through the online application form on www.afrika-kommt.de only.

Please find further information in the AFRIKA KOMMT! 2013 – 2015 programme Announcement

Click here to apply online