About this opportunity
Most organisations promote people for what they have already mastered, technical skill, delivery, results. Then one day the job changes and the measure becomes how you lead people through uncertainty. That gap is where a lot of promising careers quietly stall.
The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) at UONGOZI Institute, Tanzania's leadership university for public and private sector leaders, was built to close that gap. Run in collaboration with the HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management, it is a self-paced programme of six modules over six months, centred on personal leadership: building self-awareness, resilience and a growth mindset, strengthening strategic thinking, communication and the confidence to mobilise others toward change. The faculty includes leadership development experts from across the world.
Who it is for
Mid-level executives working in any sector across Africa. You need at least one year of supervisory, managerial or leadership experience, at least five years of total work experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, good command of written and spoken English, and excellent computer skills.
Cost and scholarships
The programme fee is TZS 2.6 million per person, payable in two instalments: 50% before registration in November and 50% before module 4 in February. A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available, so apply even if self-funding is difficult.
Application steps
Prepare a curriculum vitae of no more than three pages, a recommendation, commitment and permission letter from your employer, and a motivational statement of 450 to 500 words explaining your leadership successes, challenges and why you want the programme. Submit everything through the online application form before 23 October 2026 at 23:00 East Africa Time.
Applications received after the
Application timeline
are not considered, and only successful candidates are contacted. The programme starts in November 2026.
What you receive
- Six leadership modules delivered over six months, self-paced
- Co-delivered with the HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management
- Faculty of leadership experts from across the world
- Merit-based scholarships for a limited number of participants
- Join a network of 299 graduates from 24+ delivered modules
Who can apply
- Mid-level executive working in any sector across Africa
- At least one year of supervisory, managerial or leadership experience
- At least five years of work experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Excellent computer skills
Documents to prepare
- Curriculum vitae not exceeding 3 pages
- Recommendation, commitment and permission letter from employer
- Motivational statement of 450 to 500 words
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the experience and qualification criteria
- Prepare your CV, employer permission letter and motivational statement
- Complete the online application form on Tally before 23 October 2026, 23:00 East Africa Time
- Wait for the outcome, only successful candidates are contacted
- On admission, register and pay the first instalment before the programme starts in November
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Is the programme fully online?
It is a dynamic, self-paced programme over six months, designed so you can continue working while you build leadership capability.
Can my employer sponsor the fee?
Yes, and you will in fact need a recommendation, commitment and permission letter from your employer as part of the application. The fee can be split into two instalments.
Are scholarships automatic?
No. A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available and you apply for the programme first; scholarship consideration follows merit.
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