AAM- Women's Executive Leadership Development Short Course 2021

Women’s Executive Leadership Development Short Course 2021

Deadline: 16 May 2021, 10PM
About the Short Course

The Women’s Executive Leadership Development (WELD) Short Course is a leadership and development program for female leaders and senior officers from Mongolia’s public, private, and civil society sectors working in urban and rural areas, to build networks and develop strategies targeting the transformation of women’s leadership in Mongolia. This Short Course focuses on responding to COVID-19 recovery through connectivity, women in leadership, and strengthening local institutions. The WELD Short Course is composed of three components: Prepare; Engage; and Reflect and Apply. The WELD Short Course is funded and managed by Australia Awards in Mongolia. In Component 1, the Short Course Provider will be responsible for a series of activities with a clear focus on developing an understanding of leadership. Component 2 format will involve a five-day workshop, delivered both virtually and via a residential retreat in Mongolia. This will be followed by two days of virtual experiential activities. Component 3 will focus on reflection, demonstration, and evaluation; with online material focusing on core skills such as giving and receiving feedback.

Eligibility Criteria
- Willingness to deepen their understanding of gender issues in Mongolia and commit to supporting women’s leadership;
- Have a sufficient level of English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent level confirmed through other English proficiency tests and English language training certificates);
- Willing to commit to the 3-month part time/as required participation (attendance and performance will be monitored by Australia Awards in Mongolia);
- Willing to participate in follow-up monitoring for at least 2 years after completion of the Program and alumni activities;
- Demonstrate willingness to deepen their networks and linkages with Australia;
- Demonstrate a supportive working and family environment to participate.
Expected Outcomes
- Improve their skills to measure, monitor, and communicate organisational performance, while driving change/s to improve performance across their organization;
- Understand the processes and systemic challenges facing women executives in all sectors;
- Understand current debates and strategies for valuing diversity in business leadership;
- Develop practical ideas, models, and tools for authentic, ethical, and effective leadership to foster a culture of accountability;
- Develop, expand, and strengthen personal and professional networks and connections with leading academics and industry leaders.
Application Process

1.       Written Application: This round is an online application form comprised of personal details and short essay questions.

2.       Interview: After online application screening, selected candidates will be notified over a phone call and invited for an interview at Australia Awards Mongolia.

3.       Final Selection: Successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email.
1. Personal Information

Please complete the following personal information questions
Name*

First NameLast Name
Birth Date*

MonthDayYear
Gender*
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Home address
2. Emergency Contact Details
Emergency Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to you*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
3. Current Employment
Organisation name*
Sector/Organisation type*
Position title*
Please specify
Start date*

MonthDayYear
Date
4. Previous Employment
Organisation name*
Sector/Organisation type*
Position title*
Please specify
Start date*

MonthDayYear
Date
End date*

MonthDayYear
Date
5. Qualifications

List qualifications by level of study, starting with the highest.
1. Qualification name*
Level of study*
Name of institution*
2. Qualification name*
Level of study*
Name of institution*
3. Qualification name
Level of study
Name of institution
6. English Language Competency
What is your overall IELTS/TOEFL Score?*
7. Professional Memberships

The associations and organisations of special interest may include cultural, scientific, professional and/or educational.
1. Organization Name
Start date

MonthDayYear
Date
End date

MonthDayYear
Date
Highest position held (if any)
2. Organization Name
Start date

MonthDayYear
Date
End date

MonthDayYear
Date
Highest position held (if any)
8. Australian Government Scholarship or Fellowship

Only include details of short course awards, fellowships or tertiary education scholarships
1. Short Course Award/Fellowship/Scholarship title
Qualification (if applicable)
Institution
Start date

MonthDayYear
Date
End date

MonthDayYear
Date
2. Short Course Award/Fellowship/Scholarship title
Qualification (if applicable)
Institution
Start date

MonthDayYear
Date
End date

MonthDayYear
Date
Short Essay Questions

Please answer the following questions in no more than 300 words for each question.
Why did you choose to participate in WELD Short Course? Please answer your question in English.*
How will it support your personal and professional development? Please answer your question in English.*
What past leadership experiences do you have? Please answer your question in English.*
What skills and knowledge do you expect to gain from this WELD short course? Please answer your question in English.*
Give up to 3 practical examples of how you intend to use the knowledge skills and connections you will gain from participating in the WELD short course. Tasks can be professional or personal. Please answer your question in English.*
National Identification Card

Please include your National Identification Card
Please upload your National Identification Card*

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Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Please include your updated Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae/ Resume here.*

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English Language Competency

Please include your IELTS/TOEFL Certificate
Please upload your IELTS/TOEFL Certificate here.*

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Employer Letter of Support

Please include a support letter from your current employer consenting to support your full participation in the program. This applies to full time employees.
Please upload your Employer Letter of Support here.*

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Women’s Executive Leadership Development Short Course 2021

1. Personal Information

2. Emergency Contact Details

3. Current Employment

4. Previous Employment

5. Qualifications

6. English Language Competency

7. Professional Memberships

8. Australian Government Scholarship or Fellowship

Short Essay Questions

National Identification Card

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

English Language Competency

Employer Letter of Support