Call for Application: Join the Amujae Initiative for African women to excel in high‐level public leadership roles
Application Deadline: 12 December 2025
Call for Application: Join the Amujae Initiative for African women to excel in high‐level public leadership roles
Overview
The Amujae Initiative is the flagship program of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center). It aims to inspire and prepare African women to unapologetically take on and excel in high‐level public leadership roles. The program aims to increase women’s meaningful representation in public leadership by enhancing their skills, strengthening networks, and shaping public perception of women leaders.
The Amujae Initiative is more than a program; it’s a movement. Launched by the EJS Center in March 2020, its mission is clear: to inspire and equip Africa’s most talented women to rise unapologetically to the highest levels of public leadership and to bring others along with them.
Applications now open!
Every year, EJS Center select up to 15 extraordinary African women who are already making waves in politics and public service.
Through EJS Center transformative leadership development experiences, EJS Center fuel their ambition, sharpen their skills, and connect them with a network that spans generations. These women become part of a powerful sisterhood—a community of trailblazers united by a common purpose: to lead, to serve, and to pave the way for those who will follow.
Why join the Sisterhood?
When you become an Amujae Leader, you don’t just gain access to world-class mentorship—you gain allies for life. Amujae Leaders mentors include former Heads of State, international leaders, and top-tier experts who have walked the path before you. This is the only program in the world where African women leaders receive direct guidance from former female heads of state. Together, building a multi generational network that empowers, supports, and elevates women in public leadership.
What does it take to be an Amujae Leader?
EJS Center is looking for women who are ready to step up, stand out, and make history. An Amujae Leader is:
- A citizen of an African country
- Driven by a bold ambition to lead at the highest levels of public service
- A proven leader with a track record of success and impact
- Passionate about empowering other women and uplifting her community
- A patriot, deeply committed to her country’s future
- Guided by integrity, ethics, and a sense of purpose
What EJS Center is looking for?
This year, EJS Center is looking for women who are aiming for the very top—whether it’s an elected office or an appointed position of power. To be considered, candidates must demonstrate:
- Vision: A clear and compelling vision for change.
- Leadership: Proven experience in senior leadership within political, civil, or international institutions.
- Political Savvy: Deep understanding of political systems, election processes, and power dynamics.
- Credibility: Recognized expertise and a reputation for excellence.
- Personal Mastery: The drive to take control of their career and future.
- Resilience: The strength to overcome obstacles on the path to leadership.
- Ambition: The readiness to take a bold step forward within the next five years.
EJS Center is particularly keen to hear from women in underrepresented regions, including Central and Northern Africa, as well as Francophone and Lusophone countries:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo Republic, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Sahrawi Republic, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Togo and Uganda.
How to Apply
Please complete ALL fields on the application form.
You will be required to upload the following attachments in PDF:
1. A CV (3 pages max).
2. A short bio (200 words max)
3. Three (3) references. At least two (2) must be professional.
Remember to click the ‘Submit’ button when you have populated all fields and uploaded all required attachments.
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