Apply to Host a 2025–2026 Lazord Fellow: Empower Young Leaders While Advancing Your Mission: (Deadline June 16, 2025)

Background

The Lazord Fellowship is a transformative regional initiative designed to cultivate responsible leadership among young graduates through real-world work placements and intensive training. Established in 2010 with its inaugural program in Egypt, the fellowship has since expanded to Jordan, Tunisia, and Greece. By combining professional experience with mentorship and civic engagement, the Lazord Fellowship nurtures a new generation of socially conscious professionals.

Each year, a select group of fellows is placed within organizations across the region for a one-year term. These host organizations play a crucial role in shaping the fellows’ leadership journey while benefiting from their talents and enthusiasm. The Lazord Fellowship is now inviting applications from eligible organisations interested in hosting a fellow for the 2025–2026 cycle.

Opportunity Details: What Is It?

The Lazord Fellowship is a year-long program that places selected young professionals—referred to as fellows—in local organizations across Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and Greece. These fellows bring energy, creativity, and a strong desire to create social impact. In return, they receive mentorship, training, and professional development through the Lazord network.

Host organisations have the opportunity to work closely with a highly motivated young graduate, while also becoming part of a regional network committed to civic engagement and leadership development.

Who Can Apply to Host a Lazord Fellow?

Eligible host organisations must meet the following criteria:

•  Be a locally registered organisation with an in-country office and existing staff.
• Provide meaningful work opportunities for the fellow that align with social impact goals.
• Offer a clear job description that defines the fellow’s roles and responsibilities.
• Focus on products or services beneficial to society (non-profit or for-profit models are accepted).
• Have sufficient funding to support the projects the fellow will be working on.
• Ensure a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for all team members.
• If offering a hybrid work model, ensure that the position is at least 60% on-site.
• Be a nonpartisan entity.

What Is Expected of Host Organisations?

To ensure a meaningful and productive experience for both the fellow and the organization, host institutions must:

• Assign a supervisor who will:
  •  Support the fellow’s personal, professional, and educational development.
  • Provide on-the-job coaching and be available for guidance.
  •  Collaborate with the Lazord Fellowship as an active educational partner.
  • Allow the fellow to attend scheduled Lazord training sessions and activities.
  • Offer a structured onboarding or orientation program.
• Optionally, participate in the Lazord training exchange program, where organisation staff can:
  • Attend training sessions provided by the Lazord Fellowship.
  • Offer expert-led training to fellows from your organisation (highly encouraged but not mandatory).

Why Apply?

•  Gain access to motivated and skilled young professionals.
• Build long-term capacity in your organisation while contributing to leadership development.
• Join a regional network of like-minded organizations working for social good.
• Engage in mutual learning opportunities through training exchanges and mentorship.

Deadline for Application

The deadline to apply as a host organisation for the 2025–2026 Lazord Fellowship is June 16, 2025.

Important Note:

Being accepted as a host organisation does not guarantee the placement of a fellow. Final placements are subject to fellow preferences and matching criteria.

How to Apply

Interested organisations should contact their local Lazord Chapter to obtain application materials and additional guidance.

Contact Information

Senior Program Officer: nadabahgat@aucegypt.edu

Conclusion

Hosting a Lazord Fellow is a unique opportunity to mentor emerging leaders while enhancing your organization’s social impact. If your organization is committed to community development, leadership, and collaboration, consider joining the Lazord Fellowship network as a host organisation for the 2025–2026 cycle.

For more opportunities, visit http://opportunitiesforyouth.org