1. LEAP+LEAP+
A programme for leadership development of local
organisations and social entrepreneurs
What is this programme about?
SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is pleased to announce the launch of its Leadership Enhancement
Action Programme targeting local development organisations and social enterprises that provide capacity building
or business development support to other local development actors. Through this leadership programme, SNV
offers an opportunity to leaders of these organisations and enterprises to strengthen leadership competencies
related to market positioning and overall sustainability. The core of this Leadership Programme is focused on
developing the participants’ business management skills. It is about the ability to develop a sound business case;
to lead a sustainable business; improve products and services that contribute to pro-poor development and
increase access to basic services, employment opportunities and income.
Why this programme?
For the functioning and success of organisations,
leadership is core. Leaders have the primary
responsibility to develop and organise relevant,
effective and healthy organisations. Leaders of
development organisations and social businesses
have the added responsibility of balancing the
financial sustainability of the organisation while
keeping an eye on the social objectives. These
challenges require specific knowledge, skills and
attitudes that will be fostered by this programme.
How will the programme be organised?
Participants of the training will work together
in a group of around 25 people. This six-month
programme will consist of two, one week long, face-
to-face training workshops with colleagues from
different countries. The gap between the two training
sessions will be approximately 5 months. In between
these two trainings, there will be on the job support
provided by Senior SNV Advisors. This will provide
an environment to explore the issues that have been
learnt in the training and put them into practice. A
personalised coaching session with a professional
independent coach will also be offered once a month.
The programme also depends on peer to peer
learning (from trainee to trainee).
Leadership Enhancement Action Programme

2. Who can participate in the programme?
The programme is meant for formal and informal leaders
of development organisations, (social) businesses that are
working together with SNV and whose mandate will last
at least for another two years. Those who are interested in
participating should have a leadership position within their
organisation and should be in a position to participate in
the entire programme. The trainees should be in a position
to practice the lessons learnt in the program within their
own organisation. Specific selection criteria apply – the
detailed list can be obtained from the SNV Country Office.
Future
SNV intends to continually evolve and
improve the Leadership Programme
based on their experience in 2015. This
is because SNV strongly believes that
building the capacity and entrepreneurial
spirit of local organisations is a crucial
way to address poverty and to bring about
sustainable change.
How can you apply?
There are a limited number of positions available per
country. The selection process will be implemented by
SNV country offices. The process will be transparent
and professional. A selection committee will screen the
applications and invite a limited number of pote
ntial participants for an assessment. Those who are
interested can apply by submitting their CV and a
motivation letter to the local SNV Country Programme
Manager of the Leadership Programme. The final
decision will be made by the SNV Country Director.
SNV Nederlands Development Organisation
March 2015
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