Emerging Public Leaders

Who could have thought that I could successfully pull off a one active week of coordinating and facilitating the Initial Orientation Training for a very active and enthusiastic group of Cohort 1 Public Service Fellows??? Last week, alongside my colleagues Richard Okai Msc,MPM,CKM from EPL Global and Sadia G. Stubblefield from PYPP in Liberia in collaboration with the Government of Malawi and Mastercard Foundation, I had the privilege of coordinating an insightful and fully packed orientation training for Cohort 1 public Service Fellow whose main aim was to prepare the Public Service Fellows for work in the public service, before they go and serve in different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country. While trainings are very common activities in many offices, this one had to be different, purposeful and exciting. From the careful selection of facilitators, to the careful blending of training approaches, to sustaining the momentum for both the facilitators and the fellows, I should say it was a process which called for some kind of dexterity and high-level coordination. The training dived deep into different modules such as, An Overview of the Malawi 2063 which was delivered by Chingwengwe Austin from the National Planning Commission , Introduction to Malawi Public Service Regulations, Professionalism and Ethical conduct, Digital Communications delivered by Vincent Kumwenda, Report writing, Government correspondence by Jane Kambalame, Effective Communication, Personal Branding Business and Social Etiquette , Personal Financial Management and Effective Leadership by Dickens Thunde and Many more modules by different experts . Many thanks also to our Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi board chairperson Mr. Arthur Chibwana, for gracing the opening ceremony as the guest of honour. We were very much honoured to have you sir. At the end of the training, I confidently said to the fellows; Go ye and serve well, do not be afraid to dare and practice new things, it is from such pursuits that we deeply learn, unlearn and improve on our different learning and growth ambitions. Go and make us proud. Many thanks to all the facilitators who came from different sectors to share their expertise with the Public Service Fellows, you made this training possible. Special thanks also to all the cohort 1 Public Service Fellows Zahira Banda, Fredrich Maluza,Mayamiko Kenamu, Charity Phakati,Francis Donasiyano,Ellen Sesani, Shabir Simbi, Daniel Chibwe, Oscar Kameta, James Gwanda,Yoweli Levison, Periana Kalonga,Ibrahim Yassin, Eshanie Alfred Office, Prisca Tadala Dimu, BEdSN.,Violet Pondakwao, Linda Dulla, Ellie Ng'oma, Nellie Ziyenda,Mira German, Chifuniro Matope,Reiwell Matekenya, Charity Hara,Doris Msungama, Precious Kondi Maenje,Susan Chisanu,Chikoko Banda, Eunice Kalitera,Malango Kayira, and Abigail kalua for all the dedication and the zeal you displayed during the training. You made it all possible and we won together.

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We at the Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi are very excited with the kick off of the Cohort 1 Public Service Fellows, with 19 female fellows and 15 male fellows on a very high note on 14th October 2024. The Public Service Fellows are all looking forward to numerous enriching moments of learning, growing and honing their skills in Good Governance, Professionalism and Ethical Conduct, Personal Branding, Business and Social Etiquette, Public Service Delivery, Malawi Development Planning, Digital Communications, Self Management and many more modules purposely selected to make them work ready and thrive in different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) where they have been placed to work and to get the mentorship support from different experts in the public service as part of Public Service Fellowship Programme. Gracing the occasion as the guest of honour was Mr. Arthur Chibwana, the chairperson of the civil service Commission who is also the Board Chairperson for the Emerging Public Leaders Malawi who was accompanied by powerful thought leaders in Good Governance and Public Administration in Malawi. The Cohort 1 Public Service Fellows were thrilled by speakers, ranging from the Principal Secretary for Human Resource Management, Mr. Ian Chingwalu who stood in solidarity with other speakers in a deep reassurance and confirming the governments commitment towards the Fellowship programme.  Professor Asiyati Lorraine Chiweza the Director General Malawi School of Government, Director of Programmes and Learning, Mr. Richard Okai Msc,MPM,CKM Mr. Dickens Thunde who is a Senior NGO Executive and many directors from the civil society organisation who showed up for the event, encouraged the fellows to utilise this opportunity which will chart a clear path to their growth and upskilling ambitions that will make them thrive in the Public Service. From the entire management and staff of the Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi, we are sending a gratitude note to all our guests who graced the event and passionately declared and confirmed their commitment to support the Public Service Fellowship Programme and encouraged the fellows in numerous ways. Please receive our heartfelt gratitude for your participation at our event. Your presence played a crucial role in making the event a resounding success. The Public Service Fellows felt all the love, energy and support from you our esteemed guests. Otherwise, what is an event without guests?

🌟 Exciting Milestone: The EPL Malawi Public Service Fellowship Orientation Begins! 🌟 I was privilege to have supported the Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi team to facilitate the 1-week orientation training of the Public Service Fellowship Cohort 1 which is in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and held at the prestigious Malawi School of Government-Kanengo Campus. The opening ceremony was graced by key dignitaries, including: Public Service Commissioner; arthur chibwana, Head of Malawi School of Government; Professor Asiyati Chiweza, PS of HRMD Ian Chingwalu, PS of Public Service Commission; Irene Chikapa, EPL Malawi Board member Dickens Thunde The 35 fellows (19 women and 16men), who form our initial cohort, have been charged with a critical mission – to be the seeds of change that will strengthen public service delivery and foster good governance through youth-focused leadership. This is just the beginning, and we invite donor partners to join us in this vital initiative of building the next generation of ethical and impactful public service leaders for Malawi and Africa. #PublicService #YouthLeadership #GoodGovernance #EPLFellowship #NextGenLeaders #Malawi #MastercardFoundation Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana)Emerging Public LeadersPresident's Young Professionals Program Emerging Leaders Foundation Abigail Kajumba Linda Harawa Sadia G. Stubblefield USAID United Nations Ford Family Foundation

Our newest program Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi is paving the way for young Malawians to succeed in the public sector. In the lead-up to the highly anticipated commencement of our flagship Public Service Fellowship program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the team in Malawi Linda Harawa, khwima kondowe and our Director of Programs and Learning Richard Okai Msc,MPM,CKM are working to contextualize our responsive training curriculum and finalize the placement of the fellows into various ministries, departments, and agencies. We are grateful to our partners at the Office of the President and Cabinet; the Department of Human Resource, Management, and Development; the Malawi School of Government; and our current program partners Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana), President's Young Professionals Program, and Emerging Leaders Foundation for their insights and expertise throughout the planning and development of stage. For more information➡https://lnkd.in/en9YFYdW Follow #EPLMalawi on all platforms and never miss an update #firstcohort #comingsoon.

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🚨Opportunity Alert🚨 We've opened a call for consultancy proposals to lead our mid-term evaluation of the Public Fellowship Program and an impact study of EPL Programs! Our programs having celebrated 15 years in Liberia, 5 years in Ghana and 2 years in Kenya are committed to excellence and deepening our impact through intensive monitoring, evaluations and learning. Review the call for applications ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ITTgPQ Applications due October 18, 2024.

We're #hiring! Emerging Public Leaders is looking for top talent to join our team for a variety of positions across Africa and the US.

With our ED, Abigail Kajumba heading back to Uganda today, we wanted to share some of her thoughts as a wrap-up on this incredible week #UNGA79 #SummitOfTheFuture. Firstly, wow! The ambition, scale, and influence demonstrated by our network of peers who drive systems change through the cultivation and capacity-building of young leaders in Africa. Together, we are stronger and braver, more ambitious for change. Whether it is in health, education, climate and agriculture, technology, or any other sector the need for ethical and innovative leaders is paramount. Without equitable and accountable leaders, the practices of #GoodGovernance and the implementation of better public policies will not be integrated. Thank you to Spotlight Africa Segal Family Foundation, TheSidebar, Devex, the People First Community, Teach For All, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center), CorpsAfrica, Global Health Corps, and many more for creating spaces and advocating for continued investment in human capital, specifically African youth leadership development focusing on women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized/minorities groups. Thank you to the ecosystem of partners who are already building the next generation of leaders and shared their expertise during the roundtables, panels, and other conversations - Mastercard Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Co-Impact, UN Women, UNDP, Skoll Foundation and the Governments of Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Malawi. We echo the need for a collective commitment to see more resources moved from the sidelines and invested in local leadership to leverage meaningful change in governance. With this critical support, we continue to strengthen our programs and leadership development model and hone the skills of young African leaders to build the next generation of public service professionals. As the #UNGA2024 ends, we are inspired by all our mission partners and the numerous youth leaders who amplified the voices of the communities they serve and the need to better manage resources to accelerate progress toward the #SDGss.