Call for Applications: African Women in Energy Regulation – Leadership Program (AWER-LP) fully funded to Accra, Ghana
Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Call for Applications: African Women in Energy Regulation – Leadership Program (AWER-LP) fully funded to Accra, Ghana
Applications are open for the African Women in Energy Regulation – Leadership Program (AWER-LP), a fully funded initiative by African School of Regulation (ASR) in partnership with GET.transform.
African Women in Energy Regulation – Leadership Program (AWER-LP) Overview
The African School of Regulation (ASR), in partnership with GET.transform, invites applications for the African Women in Energy Regulation–Leadership Program (AWER-LP), a fully funded program designed to equip African women professionals with the technical expertise and leadership skills to thrive in energy regulation.
This flagship programme responds to a growing recognition that inclusive leadership is essential to achieving sustainable, equitable energy transitions. Through a hybrid format combining online learning and an in-person module in Accra, participants will gain regulatory expertise, leadership development, and access to a pan-African network of peers and mentors. The program is targeted at junior and mid-level professionals working in regulatory authorities, energy ministries, utilities, and regional power pools.
Launching in November 2025, this program is designed to empower African women professionals with the skills, networks, and confidence to shape the future of energy regulation on the continent. This two-week hybrid program (14–28 November 2025) combines an online learning phase with an intensive in-person training in Accra, Ghana. Participants will strengthen their leadership capacity, deepen their regulatory knowledge, and join a vibrant network of women shaping Africa’s energy future.
The programme will run in two cohorts: the first beginning in November 2025 (applications open), and the second in March 2026, offering more women across the continent the opportunity to participate. The African Women Energy-Leaders Program is aligned with the goals of SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG5 (Gender Equality), and is envisioned as a long-term investment in the continent’s regulatory leadership.
Who Should Apply?
The AWER-LP is designed for African women professionals at junior and mid-career levels working in:
- Government agencies & regulatory bodies
- Energy companies & utilities
- Academia & research institutions
- NGOs & professional associations
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for AWER-LP, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Be currently working in the energy, regulatory, or related sectors.
- Have 0-5 years of professional experience (junior and mid-level roles).
- Be committed to participating fully in both the online and in-person phases.
- Demonstrate a commitment to applying the knowledge and networks gained to advance inclusive energy regulation in Africa.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – Maximum 3 pages (PDF format).
- Letter (1–2 pages, PDF) addressing:
- Why you want to participate in AWER-LP.
- How the program aligns with your career goals.
- What unique perspective or lived experience you bring as an African woman in energy regulation.
- How you plan to apply the knowledge, skills, and networks gained to create impact in your organization and community.
Program Support
The is a fully funded program. Selected participants will receive:
- Round-trip flights to Accra, Ghana
- Hotel accommodation during the in-person week
- Meals and local transport
- Training materials and site visits
- Creche and childcare services during the in-person week
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