We are recruiting 80 food systems leaders in Kenya and Rwanda to join the African Food Fellowship, 40 for each country.
These are mid-career professionals aged between 27-50 years old, whose work is focused on any of the impact areas outlined for each country.
In Rwanda we accept applications from people working in these impact areas:
- Healthy and Nutritious Food
- Climate Smart Agriculture
- Inclusive Markets and Trade
Go to the application form for Rwanda
In Kenya we accept applications from people working in these impact areas:
- Horticulture for Inclusive Markets
- Blue Economy for Food
- Agri-finance
Go to the application form for Kenya
Send us your application before the deadline closes on 25th April 2025 !
Application process
- Complete the application form
- Within one week, you’ll receive confirmation that your application has been received. Apply early, as we expect a high volume of applications.
- The application deadline is 25th April at midnight EAT. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to 90-minute group interviews. Interviews dates and times will be scheduled and communicated with shortlisted candidates as early as possible.
- If your interview is successful, you will receive a formal offer to join by the end of June.
- You will start your leadership journey with the Food Systems Leadership Programme (FSLP) in September 2025.
- The FSLP takes 10 months and is delivered online, with informal meetups and assignments, and visits with other Fellows, organisations and businesses. Your time investment will be an average of 4 hours per week.
- Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a Certificate from Wageningen University & Research and Wasafiri Consulting. You will then continue your leadership journey through the country networks.
Please note: The participation fee for the FSLP is USD1000, to be paid in two instalments. We offer limited scholarships to Fellows who cannot raise the full fee. We encourage and support participants to seek organisational scholarships.