Opportunities
DLI Opportunities
DLI Research Fellows
- Program Overview: Join us in conducting advanced research in law, development, rule of law and technology. The fellowship program includes both funded and self-funded options.
- Eligibility Criteria: Demonstrated expertise in contemporary African development and the rule of law, with the ability to publish high-quality, innovative research. Strong research, mentorship and event organisation skills are required.
- Terms of Reference: Represent DLI at international and national events, conduct research, mobilise resources and mentor other fellows.
DLI Governance, Leadership, & Policy Fellows
- Program Overview: Develop your leadership skills while contributing to the next generation of transformational African leaders.
- Eligibility Criteria: Age 18-35 with proven leadership abilities and commitment to the rule of law.
- Application Requirements: Submit a CV, 350-word cover letter, two letters of support, a five-minute YouTube video on your leadership philosophy and vision for Africa and other required documents.
DLI Volunteers
- Program Overview: Engage in impactful volunteer work through our physical and virtual volunteer programs.
- Eligibility Criteria: Excellent interpersonal and ICT skills, a strong interest in African leadership and the rule of law and a willingness to learn and contribute.
- Application Requirements: Submit a CV, academic qualifications, references, and a motivational letter.
DLI Mentorship
- Program Overview: Receive personalised mentorship and guidance in personal, academic and professional development.
- Eligibility Criteria: Submit a CV and a motivational letter explaining your interest in the mentorship program and a detailed mentorship plan.
DLI Scholarships
- Program Overview: Students can access merit—and need-based scholarships for tuition and, in some cases, additional support.
- Eligibility Criteria: Provide academic records, letters of recommendation, a motivational letter and an acceptance letter from a recognised institution.
DLI Junior Analyst Program
Program Overview: Participate in a program designed to balance intergenerational equity and develop professionals skilled in African development and the rule of law.
DLI International Exchange Program
Program Overview: Enhance your skills and knowledge through international experiences in managing enterprises and creating positive social impact.
CONT Mhlanga Foundation
January 2024
Call For Applications
The Cont Mhlanga Foundation in partnership with Amakhosi Cultural Centre and the Development Literacy Institute is launching the ‘Cont Mhlanga Amateur Arts Development Program’.
This is a program that has been created in honour of the legendary Cont Mhlanga, who was passionate about the development of the arts and entertainment sector and dedicated his life’s work to creating endless opportunities for creatives across different disciplines.
The ‘Cont Mhlanga Amateur Arts Development Program’ was piloted in August 2023 and offers rehearsal space in three (3) to six (6) month cycles to amateur arts groups for free for a limited amount of time and days per week. Its official launch in 2024 will see performing arts groups across different disciplines being selected on the basis of their potential for growth and overall impact on the arts and entertainment industry as a whole.
Current beneficiaries include the Deaf Arts National Culture Entertainment (D.A.N.C.E), a dance group that champions disability inclusion in the arts and addresses a huge gap of underwhelming disability representation in the arts and entertainment sector.
In 2024 the program has added a training component, and all selected groups will undergo a series of free training seminars in the following:
1. Intellectual property rights for creatives.
2. Introduction to contract law for creatives.
3. Artificial Intelligence and its impact on intellectual property rights.
4. Introduction to finance and budgeting for creatives.
5. Project proposal writing.
6. Taxation, royalties, and residual income for creatives.
7. How to register an NPO, Trust, or business for creatives.
8. Brand development for creatives.
In order to be considered for the program, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a group of two (2) or more.
2. Be a performance arts groups/band/ensemble.
3. Group/band/ensemble members must be between the ages of 14 and 35 years.
4. Group/band/ensemble must not have any existing legal registration status.
5. Group/band/ensemble must have been in existence for more than one (1) year but for five (5) years or less.
6. Rehearsal space will be offered in Bulawayo at Amakhosi Cultural Centre
If you would like to be part of this program, please send us the following as part of your application in order to be considered:
1. Completed application form attached to this call for applications.
2. Motivation letter.
3. Brief half to one (1) page description of the type of performance your group does which includes the inspiration behind the creation of the group.
Applications should be scanned and sent to +263 771 030 187, or copies can be dropped off at Amakhosi Cultural Centre along Basch Street and Old Falls Road.