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Call for Applications

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Title of the Project: Empowering the Next Generation for a democratic Armenia

Organized by: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Germany), Eduardo Frei Foundation (Netherlands)
The Leadership Academy Armenia is a comprehensive capacity-building program designed to equip young politicians and NGO representatives with essential leadership, policy and democracy skills. It offers a unique opportunity to build your personal professional network. The program aims at strengthening emerging leaders' capabilities to actively participate in building a democratic Armenia.
Participants of the 2026 Leadership Academy will learn about the fundamentals of Armenia's electoral system, covering the preparation, conduct and verification of elections. Moreover, the participants will be introduced to the legal framework for elections and the roles and responsibilities of election officials.
In order to learn about voting outreach, subjects such as election integrity, accessibility and communication of elections will enhance the confidence-building skills for democracy. Given the rise of disinformation, misinformation and cybersecurity threats, participants will learn about the tools and strategies to counter fake news.

Who Can Apply?
- Young politicians (ages 25–35) from political parties, regardless of their representation in Parliament.
- NGO representatives (ages 25–35) engaged in fields of democracy promotion, human rights, and good governance.
- Participants are expected to be proactive, dedicated, and willing to contribute to shaping the project’s concept. Proficiency in English is an advantage but not a requirement.

Possible Program Highlights:
- Training Sessions: Covering election strategy, functioning of the electoral system, campaign management, voter confidence-building strategies, responding to fake news and democratic governance best practices
- Workshops & Simulations: Including mock elections, debates, and collaborative exercises
- Mentorship Program: Pairing participants with international experts
- Panel Discussions & Guest Speakers: Engaging with key political and academic figures on pressing national and international topics
- Networking Events: Providing opportunities for collaboration and future electoral campaigns


Program Timeline:
• April: Call for applications (Deadline: April 30)
• May: Interviews with shortlisted candidates
• June: 1. Online webinar to define the topics of the program
• 25 - 27 July: Leadership Academy Armenia (offline, part 1)
• August: 2. Online follow-up webinar
• September: Leadership Academy Armenia (offline, part 2)
• October – November: Follow-up mentorship and networking meetings (the opportunity to draft policy papers)
• December: Concluding seminar/conference with project presentations


Benefits:
- Gain democratic leadership and election skills from top local and international experts
- Connect with stakeholders in Armenia’s political and civil society landscape
- Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders
- Participate in exclusive networking opportunities

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates should submit their applications (motivation letter and CV) by April 30.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in May.
For further details and to apply, please contact us at:
Phone: 012545115
Email: info.armenien@kas.de

Be part of the next generation of leaders shaping Armenia’s democratic future!

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.