2025 Leadership Fiji Application Form

2025 PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FORM

OVERVIEW:

Leadership Fiji is an independent, non-partisan, non-aligned entity, which depends on support drawn from the corporate, public and community sectors. Leadership Fiji was established in 2001.

The development of leaders is fundamental to a Nation’s well-being and to the development of a society that is economically, socially and politically successful.

This flagship Leadership Fiji programme is aimed specifically at assisting leaders to cope with demands of the ever-changing world so that our society reaches its full potential in the widest sense.

OUR VISION is to develop and enhance the quality of leaders in Fiji.

OUR VALUES:

Lead – We will lead by example displaying personal and professional integrity in everything we do.
Excellence – We are committed to achieving excellence. We embrace continuous growth, efficiency, creativity and innovation.
Adaptability – We recognize that growth requires change and that leaders drive change.
Diversity – We celebrate diversity and commit ourselves to building a country where everyone is valued and supported.
Empower – We recognize information empowers. Leaders embrace life-long learning by investing in their own self development.
Respect – We know that leadership is built on respect and this can only be earned through our daily actions.
Service – We understand that leadership is about service to our families, our community and to our country.

OUR MISSION:

"To develop and enhance the quality of leaders in Fiji through skills development and strengthening relationships characterised by respect, trust and understanding."

This Mission will be accomplished by:

Recognizing that ANYONE can be a leader
Involving leaders in programs that broaden their understanding of issues affecting our community
Facilitating dialogue amongst leaders with varied background and interests
Creating opportunities for communication between leaders across communities
Promoting principles of accountability and transparency
Enabling leaders to make a greater commitment to the development of our community
Providing a forum for networking, personal development and exchange of ideas

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

Leadership Fiji is a leadership enhancing experience. It is a programme of events and activities from March to November. These events and activities are designed to enable participants to meet to discuss and debate issues among themselves and with invited speakers who demonstrate leadership skills and characteristics.

The programme will facilitate a network to enable ongoing communication through engagement between leaders.

Is firmly committed to the belief that its most valuable resources are the participants themselves.
Allows a member to explore their own values, philosophies, prejudices and beliefs through opportunities offered by the programme.
Canvasses a variety of issues which focus on the next five years. These are chosen from the recommendation of those running the programme as well as those who will participate in the programme.
Gives participants close interaction with Fiji’s leaders in fields such as government, business, environment, the welfare sector, unions, agriculture and tourism to name a few.
Is designed to encourage and extended interchange throughout the year and beyond between participants.
Ensures discussion confidentiality by insistence on “Chatham House” Rule, i.e. nothing attributable outside the room.

PARTICIPANTS SELECTION CRITERIA:

Participants must:

Be citizens and residents of Fiji.
Have 5 years’ experience in their areas of expertise, who are committed to a better future for all Fijians.
Have a demonstrated capacity for leadership.
Be able to contribute $2,500 of the total fee of $5,000 towards the programme. Employers may also pay the full programme fee as part of Professional Development for the year.
If selected pay the contribution of $2,500 on acceptance of the offer and the total fee of $5,000 must be paid in full before 14th May 2025. Applicants may also wish to apply for Leadership Fiji’s Scholarship Award available online at www.leadershipfiji.org
Be prepared to commit fully to the programme timetable.
Be willing to increase their involvement in community affairs.

Instructions & Advice

The Selection Panel uses the application form to short list candidates for the interview process.
Please complete each section in full.
Type or print clearly all answers.
Limit answers to available space.
Nominees must have the full support of the organization they represent as the programme requires a minimum of two full days per month at Leadership Fiji programme events. These events are held mid-week and over some weekends. Individuals may nominate themselves. All nominations are subject to confidential evaluation by a selection panel.
Application must be signed by both candidate and employer, where applicable.
A selection of applicants will be interviewed by the panel from end of January to mid February 2025.
Attendance at the Opening, Mid-Year and Closing Retreats is mandatory PLUS a minimum 80% attendance of the other sessions and participation in team activities and community project initiatives. Those who fail to attend will be ineligible for graduation from the programme.
Leadership Fiji is committed to encourage a broad range of candidates from diverse activities and areas of interest. Individuals or supporting organizations should not be discouraged from applying due to economic reasons.
For each programme intake, a balanced mix of gender, ethnicity, location, profit/ non-profit, public/ private leaders from diverse sectors of the community is needed.

All applicants will need to convince the selection panel of their ability and of their willingness to allocate sufficient time to successfully complete the programme and an ongoing commitment to join the Leadership Fiji Alumni Fellows, in community development activities.

Applicants who wish to apply for Leadership Fiji’s Scholarship Awards are encouraged to do so. Application and Guidelines for Leadership Fiji Scholarship Awards is online and can be found on our website www.leadershipfiji.org

The following table outlines the approved 2025 Leadership Fiji programme. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the commitments, especially the mandatory retreats plus a minimum 80% attendance of the sessions in order to graduate.

2025 LEADERSHIP FIJI PROGRAMME SESSIONS

CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION

This Application Form is designed to be completed online:

Selecting the "Submit" button at the end of this Application Form will automatically send your application to information@leadershipfiji.org

Please submit no later than: Saturday 30th November 2024.

Please upload a recent passport size photo of yourself*

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Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear

Age*

Residential Status*

Please select one

Length of Residence in Fiji*

COVID-19 Vaccination Status*

Have had two Vaccination doses and two booster dosesHave had two Vaccination doses and will have received my first booster dose by 31 January 2024Have had two Vaccination dosesNot Vaccinated

Home Address*

Street Address Line 1

Street Address Line 2

Town/City

Country

Mobile Number*

Please enter a valid mobile number which you are easily reachable through.

Your Personal Email*

Organisation You Work For*

Position Title*

Business Postal Address*

PO Box Number

Post Office Location

Town/City

Country

Work Number*

Please enter a valid phone number which will act as your secondary contact.

Your Work Email*

First Language*

Other Languages Spoken

Personal Hobbies & Interests*

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How did you first hear about the Leadership Fiji Programme?*

List your education. Begin with upper (Form 6-7) Secondary School).*

Extra curricular / leadership activities during education (if any)*

Any special prizes/ awards/honours during your education or career?*

Please indicate any leadership training/ courses/ subjects you have completed via studies, employment or voluntary work.*

Will you be enrolled in any formal studies in 2025?*

YesNo

If yes, please specify:

Date you commenced with your current organisation?*

DayMonthYear

What was your job title when you commenced?*

Provide a brief description of your current job/role

How many days per month does your work require you to be out of town/ city/ country? (if applicable)*

Previous employment (in reverse chronological order)*

What would you consider your highest career achievement to date?*

What are your major community interests?*

Please list in order of importance to you, up to THREE civic, community, professional, business, religious, social, sports and other organizations of which you are or have been a member, indicating any positions of responsibility.*

How much time each month do you currently commit to the above organizations or equivalent activities?*

What do you consider your most important achievement in one of the above organizations? Why? If not, what have been the major barriers to you being involved? *

If you have previously not had the time or interest to become activity involved, what conditions have changed, that now enable you to seek active involvement in the community?*

What kind of volunteer activities would you like to pursue in the future?*

What do you feel are the two most significant problems facing Fiji today?*

What do you feel needs to be done to address one of these issues?*

What are two of the most exciting opportunities available to Fiji?*

What do you feel needs to be done to develop one of these? *

What do you hope to gain from your participation in the Leadership Fiji Programme?*

What strengths and experiences do you bring to the Leadership Fiji Programme?*

How do you expect Fiji or your employer or your local community to benefit from your successful completion of the Leadership Fiji Programme?*

Who is your personal inspiration leader or role model, and why?*

Using a few phrases, describe yourself.*

Attendance:

To attain a certificate and graduate from the Leadership Fiji Programme, a minimum 80% attendance of the sessions is required plus attendance at all three retreats and active participation in community project initiatives.

What percentage of the activities/sessions/meetings do you think you will be able to attend?*

100%90% to 100%80% to 90%

Personal Recommendation: List 2 persons other than your CEO/Sponsor who are knowledgeable about your leadership performance and potential.*

This Declaration must be signed by the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.

Please copy and paste the Declaration Sign Off below into a word document and obtain sign off then upload.

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This candidate/applicant has my full support to participate in the Leadership Fiji Programme. I am aware of the time commitment and organisation’s financial contribution.

I am aware that the candidate/applicant will need to get through the interview and selection process in order to get a confirmed place in the Leadership Fiji Programme, and that Leadership Fiji reserves its rights to turn down the candidate/applicant in the event they are unsuccessful prior to or after the interview process.

Name of Chief Executive Officer / General Manager:

Title:

Name of Organisation:

Signature of Employer:

Organisation Stamp:

Upload Employer or Sponsor Support Sign Off*

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Upload Participant/Applicant Declaration*

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This Declaration must be signed by the Participant/Applicant.

Please copy and paste the Declaration Sign Off below into a word document, sign it off then upload.

The maximum file size is 500KB.

I understand that I will need to get through the interview and selection process in order to get a confirmed place in the Leadership Fiji Programme, and that Leadership Fiji reserves its rights to turn down my application in the event I am unsuccessful prior to or after the interview process.

I understand the goals and time commitment of the Leadership Fiji Programme.

If selected, I will devote the required time (mandatory retreats plus a minimum 80% attendance of the sessions and actively participate in community project initiatives in order to attain a certificate and graduate) and pay the personal contribution ($2,500) on acceptance of offer and the total fee ($5,000) in full before 14th May 2025, if I am not fully funded by my employer.

I understand that I am committing myself to an increased level of involvement in community affairs and initiatives during the program, and upon graduation and into the future.

Name of Applicant:

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

1. PERSONAL DATA

2. EMPLOYMENT / EXPERIENCE

3. ACTIVITIES AND ORGANISATIONS

4. COMMUNITY AWARENESS

5. PERSONAL

6. PARTICIPATION

7. REFERENCES

8. EMPLOYER AND OR SPONSOR SUPPORT

9. APPLICANTS PERSONAL COMMITMENT