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Job Openings at LEAP Africa.

Application Deadline: December 5th 2021

LEAP Africa is a non-profit organization focused on raising dynamic, innovative and principled leaders who will drive positive transformation in Africa. We provide relevant and tailored interventions that support effective youth transitions in the area of education,entrepreneurship & employability, civic participation and social mobility for young Africans. We are seeking to hire for two senior roles.

1.Project Lead and  to coordinate the implementation of the NYFF.The Nigeria Youth Futures Funds (NYFF) Project aims to strengthen, support and enable young people in Nigeria for youth leadership, activism and social change through outcome-driven policy engagements and inclusive resourcing that will equip youth in shaping and supporting medium and long-term national development.

2.  Director of programmes to support the organization by developing, managing, and growing relationships with existing and potential partners; while also supporting the achievement of the organization’s strategic goals of “Making secondary education work and Developing talents for the SDGs” in Africa.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Job Openings at LEAP Africa.

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Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2022 (Fully-funded)

Deadline: December 8, 2021

Applications for the Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2022 are now open. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December.

The Program provides World Fellows the opportunity to expand their vision, learn from each other, and grow personally and professionally. World Fellows contribute to Yale’s intellectual life, give talks and participate on panels, collaborate with peers, audit classes, and mentor students.

Program Components

Key components of the Program are:

Weekly Seminars

Good Society: World Fellows present to each other their vision for making the world a better place, what they do professionally, and how they contribute to building the ‘good society.’

Salon: World Fellows host distinguished guests for discussions on key topics, expanding their knowledge and challenging their views.

Personal Development: World Fellows receive individual and group coaching and skills development training. World Fellows can audit many of the 2,000+ courses offered at Yale, work on individual or collaborative projects, and conduct independent research.

Hosting Events: World Fellows give talks and participate on panels across Yale, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students and faculty. Fellows are introduced to the campus during the annual World Fellows Night open house, which draws hundreds of attendees.

Mentoring Students: World Fellows mentor students (both undergraduate and graduate) who apply to be their liaisons. The student liaisons assist World Fellows in putting on events and ensure that they are fully immersed in life at Yale.

Group Travel: Fellows have the opportunity to explore dynamic region, both on their own and during group trips to New York City and Washington, DC, plus a retreat in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.

Benefits

Fellows will receive:

A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven;

A modest, furnished one, or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program;

Medical insurance.

Round-trip travel from home country.

Eligibility

Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.

Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.

Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.

World Fellows are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which runs from mid-August through mid-December.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must have:

An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity.

A commitment to the good society and to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level.

A promise of a future career in leadership and notable global impact.

A special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking.

A likelihood to benefit from participation in the program and to contribute to the global perspective on Yale’s campus.

A commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus.

Application

Before you begin your application, please note the following:

The application is accessible on most mobile, tablet and desktop devices. The preferred web browsers are Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, though most modern browsers will work.

​If you have any problems logging in to the application, please try a different computer or web browser as that solves the majority of technical issues.

The World Fellows Program cannot provide technical support.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit World Fellows Program.

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UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Fellowship Program 2022

Deadline: December 1, 2021

Applications are open for the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Fellowship Program 2022. The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Fellowship Program, funded by the Open Society Foundation, supports researchers who aim to bring a novel perspective to comparative and international education development to aid the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, the global education goal.

We are only nine years away from the end of the 2030 Agenda. The Fellowship offers an opportunity to be part of a select group of scholars and researchers, collaborating with the GEM Report team on one or both aspect of its core objectives:

To monitor and report on progress in the SDG 4 on education and education-related aspects in other SDGs;

To report on the implementation of national and international strategies to help hold all relevant partners to account for their commitments as part of the SDG follow-up and review.

Program Details

Author a Fellow paper, to be published on the GEM Report website. The paper should be based on original, and previously unpublished, analysis. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to address policy-relevant research analyzing core issues related to the SDG 4 agenda’s monitoring, policy or implementation challenges, and suggest policy recommendations. After completion of the paper, the authors are encouraged to further develop the work for academic publication or further policy exploration on the topic.

Learn about specific dimensions of GEM Report work in monitoring quantitative and qualitative indicators and/or reporting on the implementation of national and international strategies; gain access to GEM Report data and expertise; and expand researcher horizons and engagements within the international education community.

Engage with the community of Fellows, participating in peer exchanges, and networking; and participate in monthly meetings and other relevant activities with the GEM Report research team. If relevant, engage on policy dissemination with the GEM Report communications and outreach teams.

Benefits

The work will be carried out remotely, with a two-week-long visit in Paris (with travel allowance) if the sanitary conditions allow. The GEM Report team will provide:

A stipend of US$19,500 for the duration of the fellowship (up to 11 months).

A mentor from the team of GEM Report researchers, to provide regular mentoring, guidance and engagement with the GEM Report work.

Monthly meetings engagement across the research team and Fellows.

Eligibility

GEM Report Fellows would ideally be linked to universities or research institutions, have substantial experience with research methods, in-depth field policy and research analysis, and have produced some relevant research outputs.

The Fellowship is open to fellows at early or advanced stages of their career, and can include senior analysts, advanced doctoral candidates, post-doctoral students, professors, or researchers from non-governmental organization (NGO) and civil society backgrounds.

The Fellowship aims to support candidates from diverse nationalities.

Project Proposal

The research proposal should be placed within the current policy debate on SDG 4 and briefly describe the potential contribution this research will make to the field of education and to policy making. It should include the following elements:

Research abstract (no more than 200 words)

Proposal (maximum 8 pages / 4000 words), including the following elements:

Introduction/Rationale that motivates the topic and its policy relevance

Brief relevant literature and policy relevant research questions

Data and methodology to address research questions

Data utilized for the research could be:

either large-scale quantitative data, such as national or cross-national learning or literacy assessments and household, school or labour force surveys

or mixed methods data, utilizing secondary analysis information as well as qualitative methods (policy document analysis, focus group discussions, interviews) for deep dives into one or a few contexts

Methods – should include a strong focus on descriptive methods, clear statement of empirical estimations or qualitative coding

Timeline and resources: timeframe for data collection, research, and analysis. All analysis for the Fellowship should be concluded within a 10 month period.

GEM Report alignment: Indicate why GEM Report resources and research areas (thematic or geographic) are particularly well suited to address those questions.

Although preference is given to multi-country comparative analyses, in-depth within-country analysis that speak to broader comparative relevance are also eligible.

Selection Criteria

Key criteria for selection include:

Originality – what gaps does it fill in the current educational research landscape?

Potential to influence the global education agenda – are the issues adequately broad and relevant for the larger community?

Analytical rigour, in terms of data, methods, and relevance.

Feasibility of analysis within the time frame.

Research that highlights equity and accountability, such as investigations of human rights challenges, and inequalities in educational progress.

Other criteria could include:

Utilization of the GEM Report’s data resources, such as household and school surveys linked to the World Inequality Database on Education (WIDE) or the GEM Report’s Profiles Enhancing Education Reviews (PEER).

Contribution of new insights on monitoring indicators, implementation and challenges mid-way into the 2030 agenda.

Support for the themes of forthcoming GEM reports, i.e. the 2023 GEM Report on technology and the 2024 GEM Report on education leadership.

Application

Applicants will need to provide the following information:

Cover letter

Project proposal

CV in UNESCO format and full list of publications

To apply, email [email protected]

For more information, visit UNESCO GEM.

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Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2021/2022

Deadline: Ongoing

Applications for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2021/2022 are now open. The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a three-month accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups across the African continent.

The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to startups that leverage machine learning and AI in their company today or plan to in the future. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator also includes deep dives and workshops focused on product design, customer acquisition and leadership development for founders, specialized training, media opportunities and access to Google’s network of engineers and experts.

Benefits

Selected startups are given

Access to Google engineers, resources, and mentors, during and after the program.

Hands-on Google for Startups collaboration and support.

Inclusion in the Google for Startups Accelerator Global Community and network of alumni and mentors.

Google Cloud Credits.

Marketing spotlight opportunities.

Eligibility

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa accepts applications from startups located in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, Côte D’ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

Seed to Series A-stage technology startups are eligible for the program.

The Accelerator program is sector-agnostic and thus welcomes startups leveraging machine learning (or plan to in future) from any vertical.

Application

The CEO and CTO must participate in all three online bootcamps of the program, and a third core team member can also attend, but this is optional. A maximum of three total company representatives can participate in each bootcamp.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Google for Startups Accelerator.

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Startup Kai Pitch Competition 2022 for Nigerian Ventures ($5,000 in prizes)

Deadline: November 28, 2021

Do you want to reach millions of people with your business solution? Do you have a working minimum viable product (MVP)? Do you want to connect with a global team of supporters and gain access to funding? Apply now for the Startup Kai Pitch Competition 2022.

The mission of this pitch competition is to identify, spotlight, connect, reward and give support to the featured scalable startups whose business solutions have the potential to reshape Africa.

At Startup Kai, they aim to create a structural platform required to promote the economic development of Nigeria, and Africa at large. They believe the most efficient and effective means of achieving this goal is to identify, train, invest and connect scalable startups whose solutions are potentially iconic in achieving the same goal, giving them the leverage that ensures they ultimately become unicorns that are easily identified globally.

Prizes

The top 5 teams will receive a cash prize to help you bring your dreams to life! The best teams will have traction, a focus on helping others and a clear go-to-market strategy.

First Place: The grand prize is $2,000 plus an opportunity to pitch investors and gain access into the Startup Kai training program (estimated value ~$100).

Second Place: The next team will receive $1,500 in prize money and a scholarship into the Startup Kai training program (estimated value ~$100)

Third Place: The third best team will receive $1000 plus a scholarship into the Startup Kai training and mentorship program (estimated value ~ $100).

In addition to the prizes above, the fourth and fifth place teams will receive a $300 and $200 cash prize, respectively.

Eligibility

Open to high growth ventures looking to improve the lives of millions of people with their solution.

Ventures should be based in Nigeria.

Application

The pitch competition is scheduled to progress through the following stages:

Application Deadline November 28 at 11:59pm

Applications screening and shortlisting November 29 to December 5

Successful applicants are contacted by December 6

5-days bootcamp from December 13 to December 17

Pitch Competition + Award ceremony – January 15, 2022

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Startup Kai Pitch Competition.

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Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Junior Fellows Program 2021/2022

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Applications are open for the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) Junior Fellows Program 2021/2022. The Junior Fellows Program at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) is a prestigious program for exceptionally qualified early-career scholars to conduct innovative AI research as Assistant Professors in a unique, supportive, and interdisciplinary environment with unparalleled opportunities for impact in research, policy, and education.

Program Details

HAI was established to support innovative AI research that bridges disciplines or fields. For this reason, they aim to appoint and support promising researchers working at intersections often overlooked by traditional academic departments, in addition to outstanding researchers pursuing core disciplinary topics.

HAI Junior Fellows are Assistant Professors (Research) who will be affiliated with both HAI and a traditional department (e.g., Computer Science or Psychology). They will contribute to HAI’s mission by conducting and publishing research, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes, mentoring students, and participating in the rich intellectual life on campus.

Becoming a HAI Fellow will provide an extraordinary springboard to launch a young researcher’s career, including generous research support, access to students, and a low teaching load.

Benefits

Fellows will receive a competitive salary and generous research/start-up package.

Eligibility

Open to applicants from all areas of research related to artificial intelligence, spanning theoretical foundations, systems, software, applications, and social impact.

They are particularly interested in applicants doing research at the frontiers of artificial intelligence with other disciplines, including but not limited to the humanities, business, education, law, medicine, and physical and social sciences.

Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree by the position start date, must have demonstrated the ability to pursue a program of research, and must have a strong commitment to teaching. A successful candidate will be expected to teach one course per year at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels.

Terms of Appointment

HAI Junior Fellow/Assistant Professor (Research) appointments will be for a non-renewable five-year term. They will have academic council status, enabling them to be principal investigators on externally funded grants. 

Fellows will teach one class per year for the appointing academic department. 

Fellows will be expected to participate in HAI community activities, in addition to meeting the expectations of a Stanford faculty member. 

Application

The application materials below must be submitted:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

Teaching Statement

Publication List

Three Reference Letters 

 Apply Now!

For more information, visit Stanford University.

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Apply: E4E Inaugural Tech Policy Fellowship on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Africa 2021

Deadline: November 30, 2021

The call for applications is open for the E4E Inaugural Tech Policy Fellowship on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Africa 2021. Emerging Technologies for Emerging Markets (E4E) is a tech policy advocacy group and Think Tank seeking to toe the path of policy-to-action that ensures emerging markets are not outmaneuvered in the adoption of emerging technologies. For the launch, they are organizing a Fellowship program, and this is the call for applications.

About

The inevitability of digital currencies is a fact supported by the historical evolution of money from cowries of the stone age to today’s paper money. Obviously, the digital age needs money that embodies the characteristics of this era. 

While private digital currencies like bitcoin and Ether appear to be gaining prominence, Central Banks worldwide are considering a countermeasure through a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Apparently, the Battle of the Coins is imminent.

However, with the exception of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bank of Ghana, few CBDC-related activities are seen in Africa. This calls for an examination into the state of CBDC in Africa and the theme for the inaugural Fellowship/Policy Report.

Benefits

Weekly intimate sessions with experts on topics relating to the theme.

Opportunity to collaborate on the creation of the first Africa continent-wide report on CBDC.

Network with other professionals within and outside Africa.

Eligibility

Anyone with an interest in tech policy advocacy.

Anyone with an interest in the theme (CBDC in Africa).

Anyone with experience doing research and writing.

Anyone with a strong command of the English language, writing, and speaking.

Application

Are you interested in taking the road less traveled with E4E? Apply now.

All applicants will be contact by December 15 with the status of their application and the next steps.

Click here to apply.

For more information, visit E4E Inaugural Tech Policy Fellowship.

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PwC Nigeria Advisory Internship 2022 for young Nigerian graduates

Application Deadline: November 7th 2021

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. PwC one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

Requirements:

Candidates should possess a First Degree (2:1) in Human Resource Management related field

Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management related field will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Human Resource (Management) Consulting.

Experience

1 year post NYSC HR expperience.

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent Microsoft office skills.

Eager to learn and work in a fast paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask.

Benefits

An internship at PwC not only offers an opportunity to build your skills and confidence, but also to work on client projects that give you insight into who we are and what we do whether for our clients, the economy, or the wider community.

Working alongside specialists in your chosen business area, you’ll be a valued member of the team, with graduate level responsibility.

You’ll be assigned to client projects to develop your understanding of what we really do and you’ll build networks with your colleagues and peer groups.

Whichever business area you choose, we’re sure you’ll find this a worthwhile investment of your time. Be it the clients; the people; the networks; or the social events, you’ll be surprised at the skills you’ll develop and how much you’ll learn. Opportunity is at the heart of a career at PwC and our Internship offers just that.

As an Intern / Trainee, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PwC Nigeria Advisory Internship 2022

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Roseline Adebimpe Adewuyi from Nigeria is OD Young Person of the Month for November 2021!

Welcome to November!

Our Young Person of the Month is Roseline Adebimpe Adewuyi from Nigeria! Roseline is a social educator, a gender advocate, a French instructor, and a passionate blogger on girl-child issues. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Masters in French from the University of Ibadan.

Read her amazing story below and be inspired!

ROSELINE ADEBIMPE ADEWUYI

Roseline is a social educator, a gender advocate, a French instructor, and a passionate blogger on girl-child issues. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French from Obafemi Awolowo University and a Masters in French from the University of Ibadan. This focus, she says, strengthens her academic knowledge in the field of advocacy.

From 2019 to 2020, Roseline worked as a Translator and Interpreter with the African Union. She has been a public speaker in many platforms mentoring teenagers in gender capacity developments. Her gender equality advocacy, she says, has availed her privileged access to events, conferences, and work-based relationships with various ground breakers and organizations in the USA, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Algeria, among others.

On How She Began

The journey for Roseline began about half a decade ago in Kwara State, Nigeria, where she served as a corps member. She decided to help young females who were constantly told to shut their mouths or go home to stand their ground and always voice their concerns and desires. She is now dedicated to helping the girl child shatter glass ceilings that impede her growth, severs the hold of gender stereotypes that stifles her behavioural makeup, teaches her to abandon societal constructs that are inimical to her personal growth, and re-orients her to break the chains of deeply entrenched indoctrinations.

Her unending quest is to help young girls imbibe the gusto and learning acumen to discard societal-influenced scripts. She also helps them consciously choose to adhere to the paths they have chosen themselves. Her primary target are young females (secondary school girls) because according to her, they have a somewhat pristine mind, untarnished by societal dictates. Her dream is to help them grow out of the stifling spaces boxing them in, preventing them from spreading their wings, and taking to the sky, where they can only soar to the ends of time. Roseline organises workshops, trainings, seminars, and she sets up other educational yet thrilling events often. She actively engages women on social media and via her constant blog posts on her blog roselineadewuyi.com because she is also very particular about re-imaging women in her society.

On Her Successes

Through her work, Roseline has received many honours and awards including being a member of the Commonwealth Youth Gender Equality Network. In 2016, she was privileged to be named a YALI RLC Fellow. And in 2017, she received an Award at the end of her National Youth Service as a distinguished corps member in Kwara State; University of Ilorin, her place of primary assignment. The award recognized her contributions to Sustainable Development Goals, especially Education and Gender Equality, and the Ministry of Education, Kwara State, gave her another Award of Commendation.

In the same year, she was named as a ONE Champion, participated in the Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme, and attended an Open Society Foundation-sponsored, fully funded programme, “West Africa Executive Course on Human Rights and Drug Policy” in Ghana.

In 2018, Roseline became an MCW fellow, attended the Young Leaders Access Program in New York; the Dalai Lama Fellowship Assembly, Virginia, USA and represented Nigeria in a program on Human Rights called LabCitoyen sponsored by the French Embassy in Nigeria in Paris, France.

In 2019, Roseline attended the Kectil Leadership Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, USA and also got an Award for Under 25 years of age Outstanding Social Innovator in Education Category by Ideation Hub Africa. That same year, she got a 12-month long opportunity to further humanity’s cause as an African Union Youth Volunteer as a translator and interpreter.

She says, of most of the opportunities she got, she saw them on Opportunity Desk’s website. She says, if it was not for Opportunity Desk, she may not have had access to most of these opportunities of participations and attendances, which, were fully funded.

In 2020, Roseline was recognized as one of 60 Women Champions in Nigeria by BusinessDay to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day. Some Nigerian dailies, such as Nigerian Tribune and the Guardian Newspaper, and other reputable websites dedicated features to her cause, and she has been a guest for live interviews on national broadcast media, such as the Nigerian Television Authority, (NTA), and RFI (Radio France Internationale). Most recently, in April 2021, Roseline got the Berenice A. Caroll Feminism, Peace, and Social Justice Award for her project titled “Breaking Gender Stereotypes and Reimaging the Woman” by the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Program, Purdue University, USA.

On Her Obstacles and Future Plans

On her obstacles, Roseline says she only has an initiative and implements projects but she does not have an NGO, hence she doesn’t have a group of volunteers working with her. She believes the cumbersome weight on her shoulders may just be alleviated with a team. Her present teaming support system, comprises of friends, family, colleagues and mentors who keep her fires stoked. She also considers collaboration expedient in her line of work because it prevents the reinvention of a wheel.

For the future, Roseline plans to create a structured mentorship programme with streamlined modules, where younger females can connect with established and influential women. In the meantime, though, she is working on teaching young females acquiring and improving on their digital skills. She hopes to set up a physical hub for young girls where they can learn.

Her Word of Advice for the Youth

“When an idea springs into mind, start. Your chances of success do not matter. It is fine if you do not have everything figured out at first. Experience and evolution are products of involvement, engagement and activeness. Along the way, you will evolve because more ideas will come to you and you will experience great insight. With time, there will be room for scaling up what you are doing.”

You can connect with Roseline Adewuyi on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

Learn more about her work on her website!

Who will be the next Young Person of the Month?

You can be the next Opportunity Desk Young Person of the Month! All you have to do is get a friend to recommend your work or fill out the nomination form here.  We want to use the platform to recognize and celebrate the efforts of amazing young people around the world. Oh! And you must be an active Opportunity Desk member, either as a fan, reader or subscriber! Share!

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Grist Environmental Justice Fellow Program 2022 (Paid position)

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Applications are open for the Grist Environmental Justice Fellow Program 2022. Grist is seeking an Environmental Justice Fellow to join their Editorial team. This fellowship will run for six months, beginning January 31, 2022. The fellow will report to the articles editor.

With the mentorship and support of Grist’s editorial staff, the environmental justice fellow will report on the connections between social inequality and the environment. You will explore the ways in which the environmental movement can become more inclusive, especially in the current moment — and how communities of color are developing new ways to fight for cleaner air and water and safer neighborhoods. They are especially interested in journalism that identifies communities and people working on homegrown solutions.

Responsibilities

Identify and pitch ideas for stories that look at the effects of climate change and pollution on marginalized communities — as well as what those communities are doing to protect themselves.

Write multiple stories — quick news or analysis pieces — each week.

Other duties, like research, web production, and fact-checking, may be assigned from time to time.

Pitch and write one enterprise/feature story in the second half of your fellowship.

Contribute periodically to larger projects.

Benefits

This fellowship is a paid, six-month opportunity ($3334/month) for early-career journalists.

Fellows are eligible for Grist health benefits coverage, including medical, vision, and dental.

Fellows come away with six months of solid newsroom experience, a body of clips, and fluency in climate and environmental justice issues.

Fellows across Grist meet regularly as a cohort with members of the editorial staff to develop skills and content knowledge specific to climate journalism.

Through their Newsroom Training Series, fellows are also trained on a range of crucial skills, from filing FOIA requests to audio/video script-writing.

Fellows benefit from full integration into the workings of a busy and exciting nonprofit media organization.

Eligibility

Applicant must possess a four-year degree, or equivalent professional experience;

Fellows can be based anywhere in the United States.

Strong understanding of Grist’s brand;

Demonstrated familiarity with environmental and climate justice;

Demonstrated experience in research or reporting;

Demonstrated comfort with writing on deadline;

Ability to make a full-time, six-month commitment.

Application

Applicants must submit the following application materials. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered.  

Resume

Cover letter, including links to two writing samples. They are looking for a succinct, thoughtful cover letter that explains what you think are the most important environmental news and politics topics and stories to follow in the next six months — and why you’re the right person to cover them for Grist. Please also include links to two writing samples within your cover letter (or alternatively, append them to the end of your cover letter).

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Grist Fellowship.

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Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo, Japan (Fully-funded)

Deadline: December 15, 2021

Applications are invited for the Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2022. The Z Zurich Foundation empowers vulnerable people to better protect themselves from risk, and to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. They aspire for a more equal world where everyone has independence, choice and power over their own futures.

The Z Zurich Foundation’s pillars of adapting to climate change, improving mental wellbeing, and enabling social equity aren’t causes they picked at random. They believe the key to creating a better future is connection – fostering relationships between those in the know and those most in need and together tackling society’s challenges from the ground up. This is why they are committed to supporting impactful leaders to participate in the annual One Young World Summit, the world’s most international forum for young leaders.

The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2022 will enable 16 young leaders working across the Foundation’s pillars to participate in the One Young World Summit 2022 which takes place in Tokyo, Japan from 16 – 19 May. If you are a young leader working to tackle climate change and its impacts on vulnerable people; champion mental wellbeing or create a more equal society, this scholarship could be for you.

Scholarship

Scholars will receive

Access to the One Young World Summit 2022 in Tokyo.

Access to additional scholarship programming organised by Z Zurich Foundation. This programming is likely to include pre and post One Young World Summit including calls and meetings with the wider Zurich Insurance Group delegation, as well as the chance to pitch for funding that can help increase your impact.

Hotel accommodation in Tokyo on a shared basis between 15 and 19 (inclusive) May.

Return air travel.

Catering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Ground transportation between Summit venues in Tokyo.

Eligibility

Applicant should be aged 18 to 30 at the time of the One Young World Summit 2022.

Passion for local and global issues.

Demonstrated commitment to creating positive change.

Willingness to engage and collaborate with fellow scholarship recipients and employees of Zurich who are also attending the Summit.

Demonstrated impact in a field aligned with the work of the Z Zurich Foundation namely:

Adapting to Climate Change

Improving Mental Wellbeing

Enabling Social Equity

Application

Click here to apply

For more information, visit One Young World.

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UNDP Africa YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge 2021

Deadline: November 21, 2021

Applications are open for the UNDP Africa YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge 2021. They are searching for 20 exceptional youth from the Sahel Region who will win an opportunity to pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of judges at the YouthConnekt Sahel Forum.

The Sahel Innovate Challenge is a flagship initiative of the YouthConnekt Sahel Forum designed to promote and showcase the innovation and resilience of young Sahelians driving the region’s transformation. It fosters an association of creativity and innovation with the region, shifting from the overemphasized conflict and poverty-stricken narrative.

Benefits

Selected applicants will receive:

An opportunity to pitch their solution to business leaders and a panel of judges.

Fully funded participation at the forum.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

Are 35 or younger

Have a demonstrable and tested innovative solution (including the number of people impacted) in the Sahel region in any of the following challenge tracks:

Digital Transformation

COVID-19 Response and Recovery

Health

Education

Peace and Security

Cultural and Creative Arts

Agroforestry

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Are a national and currently residing in one of the UNISS Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal).

Application

In less than 120 seconds (2 Minutes), record a video introducing yourself, your solution and its impact in the Sahel region.

Instructions for the Video

It should be shot in “landscape/widescreen” mode.

Provide an introduction of yourself – name, nationality and age.

Provide an introduction of your innovative solution – description and impact so far (including the number of people impacted).

Click here to apply

For more information, visit UNDP Africa.

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Innocent Chukwuma African NGO Leadership Transition Fellowship Program 2022 (Funded)

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Applications are open for the Innocent Chukwuma African NGO Leadership Transition Fellowship Program (ICLTFP) 2022. The program started due to the recognition of the urgent need for an NGO leadership transition program to aid sector leaders – civil society and NGO leaders – who are considering transitioning out of their positions in creating a supportive infrastructure. 

The program’s chief purpose is to help sector leaders prepare and position their NGOs to be sustainable, vibrant, and continue to thrive after their exit from the organisation. It would enable both the leaders and organisations successfully make the shift, and in so doing create spaces for a new generation of leaders in the social sector to not only emerge but also have platforms to apply their creative and youthful energies. Transitioning leaders would develop succession plans within their own organisations, contemplate their personal transition plans, and preserve their knowledge and experience.

Program Objectives

The objectives of LTFP in Africa are to:

Contribute to the process of establishing a supportive infrastructure for leadership transition within the NGO movement in Africa.

Promote creation of leadership spaces for next generation of leaders in African civil society to grown and strive.

Increase documentation of leadership experiences/reflections and renewal processes within civil society in Africa.

Funding

Stipend: $3,000 covering living support and associated expenses for one month in South Africa.

Accommodation: one single furnished bedroom either in a studio/one bedroom, or shared apartment with other fellows for one month in South Africa.

Economy class return ticket from home country to South Africa for in person placements at CAPSI

Visa application fees.

Travel Health Insurance.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a Founder/Executive Director of an NGO in Africa, and from Africa, ‘actively’ seeking to transition away from their NGO/CSO;

Have approval from the board to take a sabbatical from work from March – May 2022;

Be above forty (40) years of age;

Have been in the executive leadership position for at least ten (10) years;

Be a full-time paid staff of the NGO;

Be medically fit, certified by qualified medical doctor..

Application

Applications must include the following:

Completed electronic application forms

Copy of valid international passport (must be valid for six months from March 2022)

Curriculum Vitae

Two letters of recommendation (including one from the NGO Board Chair indicating that the board is aware and approves of the applicant’s participation in the fellowship)

3-5 page (double space, 12pt font with one-inch margins) personal statement that includes, but not limited to, the reason for participating in the fellowship and anticipated fellowship objectives that the applicant seeks to achieve

Click here to apply

For more information, visit ICLTFP.

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Internet4Good Media Capacity Building Workshop 2021 for Journalists in Ghana

Deadline: November 15, 2021

Applications are open for the Internet4Good Media Capacity Building Workshop 2021. The Internet4Good project will engage Ghanaian journalists, media practitioners and freelancers in a 2-day capacity-building workshop to equip local media with the capacity for responsible and nuanced reporting on internet use and abuse.

The rise of negative reporting around internet scams in Africa has contributed to shaping a negative international image, fostered a moral panic around internet use, and, in some cases, deprived young Africans from ethical internet-related opportunities. Moreover, there is an underreporting of not just the social, economic and cultural drivers of internet scam in Africa, but even the numerous positive ways young Africans can use – and are using – the internet.

To counterbalance the effect of this negative narrative, Internet4Good with support from the Bosch Alumni Network seeks to portray a positive narrative about the internet for young Africans while projecting a better image of young Africans within global media. A key insight from the first phase of the project was that local media still faced numerous capacity gaps which contribute to the single story around Africans’ involvement in cybercrime. Some of these gaps include: the lack of local institutions for data verification and fact checking, limited collaborative networking, poor engagement with subject-matter experts and lack of access to, and representation in, global media platforms.

Benefits

An opportunity to access a mini writing grant and to join the Bosch Alumni Network Media Cluster.

Eligibility

Applicant must work as a journalist, media practitioner or freelancer based in Ghana;

Have at least 2 years experience;

Have a demonstrated interest in reporting about the internet-related and youth issues – including cybercrime;

Be committed to attending a 2 day physical workshop in Accra sometime in November;

Willingness to develop and publish an article on a relevant topic after the workshop.

Application

Applications are to be submitted on or before November 15, 2021. Late applications will not be considered.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Internet4Good.

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World Bank Group Recruitment Drive 2022 for Africa

Join the Mission – World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa

Application Deadline: November 18, 2021 

The World Bank’s Western and Central Africa region is looking for dedicated professionals, passionate about international development to join our innovative and diverse staff.   A career with the World Bank Group offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. These positions will be based in our country offices in Western and Central Africa.

The World Bank Group are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, not discriminating based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

In Western and Central Africa, the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 387 projects totaling more than $44.1 billion. We work in various sectors, including agriculture, trade, transport, energy, education, health, water, and many more. We also work on tackling some of the major global challenges of our time, including climate change and global pandemics.

Are you ready to make an impact? Are you a development expert who is seeking new career challenges? Then, please apply online by November 18, 2021.

Can I apply? Yes, if you are:

Interested in a local position in one of the offices of the Western and Central Africa region of the World Bank;

Hold a Master’s and/or PhD Degree(s) with a minimum of 5-8 years of professionally relevant experience;

A technical expert with development experience in the relevant areas;

Fluent in oral and written English. French is also required for some positions.

What is the timeline of the recruitment process?

Timing of the Application Process: October 19 – November 18, 2021 (midnight GMT+4)

Close of the Application Process: November 18

Join the Mission – World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa Event: November 16

Expected start date of new hires: January-February 2022

Do you have any resources to help me prepare for the application?

Join the mission – World Bank Recruitment Drive for Africa.

When: November 16, 2021, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, Washington, DC time / 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm GMT/ Dakar time.

Agenda: The various sectors will feature their work and career opportunities in the region.

Format, language: Virtual meeting in English. More details to follow.

Target audience: Mid-career professionals, technical specialists with at least five years of experience in a sector, professional associations, and faculty and students interested in learning more about the World Bank Group.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Recruitment Drive 2022 for Africa

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AWJP/ICFJ West African Gender-based Violence Reporting Fellowship 2022 (Stipend available)

Deadline: November 5, 2021

Applications for the AWJP/ICFJ West African Gender-based Violence Reporting Fellowship 2022 are now open. Journalists and writers from Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal are invited to apply for a specialised program that aims to examine and expose under-reported topics of violence against women.

The Africa Women Journalism Project, an initiative supported by the International Centre for Journalists in partnership with the Ford Foundation West Africa, has opened a call in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal to increase the capacity of women journalists to understand the complexity of gender-based violence and exploitation and empower them to cover gender-related issues. Through its program, the AWJP is looking for 60 women journalists interested in revealing the scale of gender-based violence in the target countries.

Benefits

Successful participants will be able to apply for a 9-month Fellowship which will begin from January 2022 to September 2022.

Fellows will receive microgrants to produce data-driven and collaborative reporting projects.

Successful Fellows will also be eligible to apply for larger grants to support the production of more complex, data-driven and investigative reporting projects.

Fellows will also be eligible to apply for grants to lead peer-to-peer training sessions in their own newsrooms where they can share their skills and knowledge thereby establishing themselves as experts in the field.

Fellows will be assigned an experienced story mentor and will convene for regular webinars featuring experts in different fields to enable them to examine gender-related issues of relevance to their communities and how the pandemic is impacting development policies.

Fellows’ stories will be shared on partner newsroom websites, with links on the Africa Women’s Journalism Project’s site as well.

Successful Fellows and their newsroom affiliates will commit to publishing the stories on a monthly basis.

Stipend

The 12 selected fellows will receive a stipend of USD$150 per month (dependent on producing a story a month) to support their reporting over the duration of the fellowship.

Eligibility

Open only to women journalists in Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal;

Applicants must be working journalists with at least three years of full-time, professional journalism experience.

Applicants may be affiliated or freelance journalists.

Applicants must speak, read and write English or French fluently in order to fully participate in and benefit from the Fellowship.

All applicants must submit one story about under-explored issues concerning or intersecting with gender-based violence.

Applicants will commit to publishing at least one story which they will produce within a month of completing the information and training sessions.

Applicants must attend all webinars/information/training sessions scheduled during the program.

Applicants who are successful in the Fellows’ selection process will commit to participating in monthly conversations with their assigned mentor.

Successful applicants will be required to submit a blog of a minimum of 250 words about their experience and learnings from the program for publication on the partners’ and the AWJP websites.

Story Requirements

The story must deal with gender-based violence in either of the targeted countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal).

The story must be relevant to these countries and to the West African region.

Must be well-written and compelling

Must abide by the highest journalistic standards, eg multi-sourced

Utilise data to effectively tell the story

Include images/videos/graphics

In-depth, investigative stories that provide new information or have a unique angle on the issue will be an advantage.

Each story must be published within a month of receipt of the story grant and at the end of the information sessions.

Evaluation Criteria

The applications will be evaluated based on the following:

relevance of the presented story

feasibility, originality of the piece

motivation expressed in the application and journalistic approach.

Application

Complete the application form in full no later than November 5, 2021.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AWJP.

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World Bank ‘Plant Trees, Not Plastics’ Photo/Video Competition 2021 ($1,000 prize)

Deadline: November 30, 2021

The World Bank’s Eastern and Southern Africa Region is inviting applications for the ‘Plant Trees, Not Plastics’ Photo/Video Competition 2021. They invite you to tell a story in a 1-minute video, or in a photo or series of photos (three photos maximum) with text detailing innovative actions you or members of your community are taking toward addressing the impacts of plastic waste in your community.

Background

Africa’s ecosystems are increasingly at risk from climate change. Some 20% of Africa’s land surface is estimated to be degraded because of soil erosion, salinization, pollution, and loss of vegetation or soil fertility. This is a result of factors including deforestation, unsustainable agriculture, overgrazing, uncontrolled mining activities, invasive alien species, and, increasingly, climate change.

Simultaneously, plastic waste continues to be a major challenge in the region. It not managed well, it contributes to environmental pollution impacting livelihoods and public health.

Urgent action is needed to tackle these challenges and the World Bank Group is ramping up its support to help countries shape a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery. The World Bank Group’s Climate Change Action Plan, which complements the Africa Climate Business Plan, commits that over the next five years, 35 percent of World Bank Group financing will directly contribute to climate action. Because without rapid deployment of inclusive, climate-informed development throughout the region, 43 million more people could be pushed below the poverty line by 2030.

Prize

The five entries with the most votes will be awarded $1,000 each. The winners will be contacted in February/March 2022 via the email provided with the submission.

Eligibility

Open to individuals between 18 and 35 years old;

Ba a citizen of one of the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sao Tome & Principe, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe

Requirements for Video Submissions:

The video must be original and no more than 1 minute long.

Record in English or French in a quiet place (no music or background noise).

Make sure the video is not shaky, the camera must be still while filming.

Listen to your audio before you upload to ensure good audio quality.

Videos should not be digitally or otherwise altered beyond standard optimization.

Requirements for Photo Submissions:

Submit a maximum of three photos. Photos can also be presented as a montage.

Along with your submission, please include key messages detailing the actions in writing.

Photos that have been digitally or otherwise altered beyond standard optimization or copied from elsewhere will be disqualified.

Selection Criteria

A panel consisting of World Bank staff will judge the entries based on originality, creativity/innovation, and sustainability of solutions. The panel will select 10 entries that will be posted online in January/February 2022 for a global audience to vote on.

Application

Submit your video/photo captions in English or French. Submissions are due on November 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

Click here to submit

For more information, visit ‘Plant Trees, Not Plastics’ Competition.

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