McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK Program 2024 for Young Africans

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About McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK Program

McKinsey has six offices in Africa – Johannesburg, Lagos, Luanda, Casablanca, Nairobi, Addis Ababa. They serve many leading African organizations across sectors including energy and materials, financial services, consumer goods and retail, telecommunications, infrastructure and logistics, as well as the public and social sectors. They also play an important role in building capabilities and creating African leaders—both in our clients’ organizations and in our own.

EVENT DETAILS

This is an in-person event in London and successful applicants will be notified to RSVP about 1 week to the event day. Applicants should be in the UK at the time of the event, and kindly note that any individual logistics costs are self-sponsored.

Dates and locations

London, UK: Friday November 15th

• Sponsor Organisation: McKinsey & Company

Benefits of McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK Program

Attendees will have the opportunity to do the following:

• interact with McKinsey leaders as they talk about their entrepreneurial journeys, personal experiences, and expertise
• participate in insightful discussions on various topics as you learn about McKinsey Africa
• learn about the potential opportunities offered in Africa
• engage in social activities and connect with McKinsey colleagues and fellow participants

McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK Program Requirements

We welcome applicants from various academic and professional backgrounds interested in pursuing an exciting career in consulting and passionate about working in Africa. Undergraduates, post-graduates, and professionals with up to eight years of experience are invited to apply.

This event is non-evaluative. It is an opportunity for you to get to know us and learn more about working with McKinsey in Africa.

Application Date and Process

To be considered for the African Leaders on the Move event, we ask that you submit the following:

• Your CV in English (2 pages maximum). Your CV should include details of your education and grades, work experience, and extracurricular activities and achievements.
• Africa office location preference. We advise you to make your choice based on geographic ties—that is, you have studied or lived in the country. You should be fluent in the local language and meet work eligibility requirements of the country where the office you apply to is located.
• No cover letter is needed.
• No business experience is required.

Application Deadline

01 November, 2024

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