LOCATION:
KENYA/BRAZIL
Deadline:
11 January 2016
The Post
Graduate Certificate in Social Innovation Management is a personalized,
field-based program that brings together a diverse group of 40 like-minded
individuals from around the world, all passionate about building the
professional & personal skills to lead change and create positive impact.
The program
combines skill-building courses facilitated by global practitioners around the
topics of Leadership, Management, Creativity & Problem-solving, and
Communication with a hands-on experience of making change in an organization
you care about. You will gain relevant expertise, practical experience of
changemaking, and leadership insights to take you to the next level.
There are
20 spots available in each location (Brazil and Kenya) – ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
ABOUT AMANI
INSTITUTE
The Amani
Institute is about developing whole individuals who have the knowledge and
practical skills required to solve today's problems and the networks to be
equipped to take on social challenges.
Throughout
our model, we will be focusing on developing 4 essential skills for leaders of
the future to master. These are also the core values by which we will measure
our own impact in the world, and continually strive to live up to ourselves.
They include the vision to see what needs to change, the courage to
step into the unknown, the empathy to work effectively with others,
and an ethos of change-making in the service of building a more
peaceful world.
See more
at: Visit (click)
DESCRIPTION
This
unique, field-based, full-time program brings together 25 individuals from
different countries, backgrounds, and sectors to build the skills needed for
careers in making social change. Over the course of 10 months, you will train
at the depth and pace necessary to succeed in this field – the intensity is
equivalent to a 2-year traditional master’s degree – while exploring a city
with a thriving innovation and entrepreneurship culture.
REQUIREMENTS
What do we
look for in a program participant?
If you meet
the majority of the requirements below, we would love to receive your
application.
A
university degree (undergraduate)
Ideally two
years of practical experience (either working or volunteering)
Evidence of
commitment to social change through your personal and/or professional life
Strong
desire to develop yourself further both professionally and personally
BENEFITS
Sign up
for:
25
classmates from around the world
Facilitated
apprenticeship placement/consulting project
Developing
your own social innovation project
Skills
courses taught by global experts
Personalized
leadership development
3 field
immersion experiences the country
20+ guest
speakers from around the world
Individual
coaching from Amani faculty
Field
experience in a thriving city for innovation
If you want to apply: Online Application (Click)
