Global Health Corps Sub-Saharan Africa Fellowship Program 2024/2025 for young professionals (Fully Funded)
Global Health Corps ( GHC ) recruits and selects highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds to be placed in high-impact organizations for a year-long fellowship. During their fellowship year, fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations and the communities they serve. They also engage in robust leadership training and integrate into GHC’s global network.
Eligibility Requirements
BY THE START OF THE FELLOWSHIP, FELLOWS MUST:
- Be 30 years of age or younger.
- Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university degree.
- Be proficient in English.
- Be a citizen or legal permanent resident of Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
Fellowship Countries
Citizens and legal permanent residents of all 13 eligible countries can apply for up to three total roles in any of our four operating countries.
Malawian citizens are eligible to apply for national roles in Malawi (M-Nat) as well as international roles in Rwanda (R-Int), Uganda (G-Int), and Zambia (Z-Int).
Rwandan citizens are eligible to apply for national roles in Rwanda (R-Nat) as well as international roles in Malawi (M-Int), Uganda (G-Int), and Zambia (Z-Int).
Ugandan citizens are eligible to apply for national roles in Uganda (G-Nat) as well as international roles in Malawi (M-Int), Rwanda (R-Int), and Zambia (Z-Int).
Zambian citizens are eligible to apply for national roles in Zambia (Z-Nat) as well as international roles in Malawi (M-Int), Rwanda (R-Int), Uganda (G-Int).
Citizens or legal permanent residents of Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zimbabwe are eligible to apply for international roles in any of our four placement countries – Malawi (M-Int), Rwanda (R-Int), Uganda (G-Int) and Zambia (Z-Int).
Benefits
GHC fellows receive a living stipend that varies based on location. The stipend takes into consideration the local economic indicators,, and set at a level appropriate for a professional trainee for that location.
In addition, fellows are provided with:
- Housing or a housing allowance;
- Health insurance; and,
- Payment for travel to/from the placement site as well as GHC training and retreats for the duration of the fellowship.
Timeline
- Applications open December 5, 2023
PRIORITY APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JANUARY 2, 2024
For the first time we’re instating a priority deadline for applicants to get priority consideration.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE JANUARY 10, 2024
Applications close at 5pm GMT/ 6pm WAT/ 7pm CAT/ 8pm EAT. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can!
RECOMMENDATION FORMS DUE JANUARY 24, 2024
GHC require one recommendation form submitted directly by your reference by January 24, 2024 at 12:00PM (noon) EST / 7:00PM CAT / 8:00PM EAT. We can’t consider your application without it!
SELECTING OUR NEXT COHORT!
GHC review applications January through February, conduct interviews in March and April, and make offers on a rolling basis starting in late April. The fellowship starts at our Training Institute in July 2024.
DEADLINE: JANUARY 10TH 2024
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBPAGE OF THE GLOBAL HEALTH CORPS AFRICA FELLOWSHIP 2024-2025
Legend Testimony Empower 9 Students with Tech Skills
According to the African Development Bank, Africa’s workforce is anticipated to burgeon to 1.1 billion by 2030, underscoring the pivotal role of skill development in enhancing economic competitiveness. The imperative for African students to acquire pertinent skills cannot be overstated; these skills are paramount in increasing employability upon graduation. Yet, amidst an ever-expanding population, the challenge for African schools lies in equipping students with the essential knowledge and skills required for success in the global market.
In the face of industry transformation driven by automation and technology, Africans are confronted with the urgent need to acquire new skills and adapt to evolving job markets. Empowering the youth with contemporary skills not only amplifies their employability but also nurtures economic resilience, innovation, and social progress across the continent, thereby addressing gender disparities and contributing to Africa’s sustainable development. Regrettably, students in African schools are grappling to keep pace with these advancements, putting them at risk of falling behind global counterparts. Given the constraints of limited resources, the question arises: How can these students ensure competitiveness and success in society?
Thanks to Grassroot Development Champion, Legend Testimony Ebere, who on November 18, 2023, executed the ‘Skill Up’ project, where he taught 9 students Design Intricacies. The project topics like Introduction to Graphic Design, Elements of Design, Typography, Color Theory, Layout and Composition, Image Editing, and more.
The success of the project manifested in its reach to 5 girls and 4 boys, all of whom expressed gratitude for acquiring a valuable tech skill. Individuals like Legend play a pivotal role in ensuring that schoolchildren gain the relevant skills that will undoubtedly prove useful to them in the future.
Be like Legend.
Initiate a project in your community and contribute to shaping the future of Africa’s workforce. Together, we can inspire, educate, and empower the next generation.
#SkillDevelopment #AfricaYouth #Empowerment #FutureOfWork #SustainableDevelopment
What is the Vision for a Climate-Resilient Future?
I am writing you from Dubai which is where – COP28, the world’s largest climate conference, hosted by the United Nations – is happening. This global summit, organised by the United Nations, assembles leaders, educators, scientists, and climate advocates from 200 nations, all seeking to chart a course toward a sustainable and resilient future. Against the backdrop of the conference’s overarching themes,. there is a clarion call for a recalibration of focus on education and government financing as pivotal solutions to the climate crisis.
In a recent opinion piece, I underscored the transformative potential of investing in girls’ education as a formidable climate change solution. Today, we delve deeper into this discourse, channeling our focus on concrete actions within the purview of education and government financing, as essential components in shaping effective climate policies and fostering societal resilience.
Our first endeavor involves a meticulous analysis of Nigeria’s climate action plan, extracting key insights and formulating recommendations that intertwine sustainable development with climate resilience. Recognizing that education is the cornerstone of progress, we advocate for the integration of comprehensive climate education programs within national curricula, fostering a generation of informed and empowered individuals capable of steering the course towards a sustainable future.
Simultaneously, we are diligently gathering pledges for climate action, soliciting commitments from nations to allocate resources towards educational initiatives that cultivate environmental literacy and climate-conscious citizenship. However, the urgency of the matter necessitates not only the rhetoric of commitment but a tangible framework for accountability. The open letter we released emphatically underscores the interconnectedness of climate change and education, calling upon world leaders to acknowledge the disproportionate impact of the actions of affluent nations on marginalized regions.
The letter advocates for making climate education universally accessible, recognizing it as an imperative component of the global strategy to combat climate change. It posits that a world educated on the intricacies of climate science and the environmental consequences of human activities is better equipped to enact meaningful change. By equipping individuals, particularly girls who have historically been marginalized, with the tools to comprehend, adapt, and mitigate climate change, we lay the foundation for a more sustainable future. Moreover, it addresses the pressing need to address the current education crisis as an integral part of the broader climate solution.
In this pursuit, government financing is paramount. Adequate financial support is indispensable for the implementation of educational initiatives that cultivate environmental consciousness and empower communities to contribute meaningfully to the global effort against climate change. Government financing must be directed toward bolstering educational infrastructure, ensuring that vulnerable populations are not left behind. This entails investments in schools, teacher training, and curriculum development that integrates climate education seamlessly.
As the world converges at COP28, the global community must seize this opportunity to shift the narrative. The legacy of COP28 should be one of collective responsibility, where education becomes the catalyst for lasting change. Our commitment to this cause will shape not only the climate actions of the next year but the sustainable future we strive to build.
WORLD BANK LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - SUMMER 2024
The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency
The WORLD BANK LEGAL PRESIDENCY. offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency. The World Bank Legal Internship Program allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas, and latest research experiences into the World Bank’s daily operations and improve their legal skills while working in a multicultural environment.
World Bank Legal Internship Program
The World Bank Legal Internship Program is offered thrice a year for a period of maximum three months at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in certain selected country offices for currently enrolled law school students.
How can you apply?
Please submit the below documents through this LINK:
- Résumé
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of enrollment in a law degree (LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or equivalent) and academic transcript(s).
- Short essay providing a response to a research question posed by the Legal Vice Presidency for the prevailing application period.
DEADLINE:DECEMBER 31
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WORLD BANK INTERNSHIP:
TECH WOMEN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME 2024
ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION
The 2024 TechWomen application is now open and will close on January 10, 2024 at 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00).
Selection Process
TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.
TechWomen Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
- Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
- Be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
- Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
- Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.
Preference will be given to applicants who:
- Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.
- Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
- Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.
- Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
- Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.
TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.
Selection Timeline
The 2024 TechWomen application is now open and will close on January 10, 2024 at 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00). Applicants will be notified of the status of their application (non-select or semi-finalist) no later than April 30, 2024. Final decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2024. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.
Standard Bank Basali Development Program 2024 For Entrepreneurs
Standard Bank Basali Development Program 2024 For Entrepreneurs
Are you an ambitious and dynamic female entrepreneur who is ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now for the Standard Bank Basali Development Program 2024. This is a 12-month program hosted virtually, anchored on business development through a series of structured workshops and masterclasses, each strategically designed for you to build a thriving and resilient business.
Since November 2021, Standard Bank in partnership with Giving Wings launched the Basali Development Programme. The name Basali (pronounced Basadi) is derived from Southern Sotho which means ‘women’. Each year they travel a journey of business development with female entrepreneurs, through practical online workshops and masterclasses led by subject experts to equip entrepreneurs with valuable knowledge and skills that will enable them to build thriving and resilient businesses.
To date, the Basali Development Programme has made significant strides in growing and scaling over 200 participating businesses across South Africa by creating access to funding, markets, and development.
Eligibility
- Open to 51% or more black women-owned business (black as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act).
- The business must be registered with CIPC.
- The beneficiary must be a South African citizen trading in South Africa.
- Total annual revenue of less than R10 million.
- Commercially viable operations with foreseeable growth.
- Not an Alumni of the Basali Development Programme.
- Not a Standard Bank employee.
Benefits
Basali will help you:
- With knowledge, skills and tools that will elevate your business strategy, to enable you to run a sustainable and profitable business.
- With opportunities for financial support through grant funding sponsored by Standard Bank.
- Unleash the power in you to remain inspired, motivated and committed to the entrepreneurial journey.
- Connect with business coaches, subject matter experts and fellow like-minded entrepreneurs who are committed to help you grow.
Deadline: November 30, 2023
NI - Product Marketing Specialist - Jumia (Full Time)
NI - Product Marketing Specialist - Jumia
At Jumia, mobility is at the heart of our people development approach. This job board helps us establish more transparency in available opportunities in the company to promote mobility.
You need to follow simple guidelines:
- Before applying, make sure you discussed the opportunity with your direct manager and both of you agree that this is positive for your development (Direct manager to draft a recommendation letter).
- Please ensure there is a match in level & location.
Job Description: Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
1. Daily Routines:
● Drive experimentation on different communication and segmentation to
drive the most relevant content for each user by using data mining and
SQL
● Run experiment analytics to get the performance and identify similar users
to scale up for the entire user base.
● Planning of communication calendar for all verticals based on user
segmentation and promotional deals available.
● Generate high-quality marketing content, including push notifications,
emails, SMS, and promotional materials.
● Disseminate communications to customers through channels such as
email, push notifications, SMS, in-app messages, and more.
● Drive channel performance through data analysis and content testing to
improve CTR% and conversions.
● Monitor daily performance, assess the situation, and develop action plans
to address any performance gaps.
Skills Required:
● 4/5+ years of experience in CRM, Product Marketing, or relevant marketing
roles involving communication channels.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
● Good skills in Power BI, SQL, and Python.
● Excellent written communication skills in English.
● Copywriting and storytelling skills
● Possess a growth hacking mindset.
● Self-motivated and capable of working with cross-functional teams.
European University Institute (EUI) STG Policy Leader Fellowship 2024/2025 for Early & mid-career professionals
The EUI Policy Fellowship
is a global programme for early and mid-career policy practitioners from around the world to enhance their work and professional skills, whilst participating in workshops, trainings, skills development sessions, conferences and other events. In addition, they get the chance to interact with other fellows, policy-makers and the academic community at the EUI.
The fellowships last for five (fixed term in the first or second semester) or ten months (fixed term from September to the end of June). The candidates can indicate their preference when applying, but once selected for a specific start date and period, no changes or extensions can be granted.
Fellows who come to Florence for five months give a presentation of their work in progress to the School of Transnational Governance (STG) community and later to a broader policy audience; produce at least one publication; may contribute to the School’s training programme, and engage in EUI seminars and workshops with other stakeholders. Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are expected to work on major transnational projects with the potential of breakthrough, having a substantial ‘multiplier’ effect in the given policy field, often in collaboration with other organisations.
Eligibility
THE PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATES:
- Early- or mid-career professionals (e.g. in politics, civil service, media and non-governmental organisations), able to demonstrate both professional experience and potential for future excellence in the policy sphere.
- Genuinely engaged individuals involved in policy issues, especially those related to transnational governance.
- Self-motivated, able to present a clear work plan for the fellowship to show what the applicant will achieve and how this work will have a ‘multiplier’ effect after the fellowship.
- Curious and engaged contributors.
- Fellows are part of the EUI community and participate in peer discussions on topics, which may be beyond their expertise.
DURATION
The fellowships are for a duration of five or ten months between September 2022 and June 2023. Candidates should indicate their choices from the following options:
- Five months: September 2022 – January 2023; February 2023 – June 2023
- Ten months: September 2022 – June 2023
RESIDENCE
Fellows must reside in the area of Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the activities of the EUI/STG and the fellowship programme (with the possibility of short visits outside Florence and Italy). The fellowship cannot be carried out remotely/online.
GRANT
The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €1,750 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
FAMILY ALLOWANCES
A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is paid to a Fellow with a partner if the partner lives with him /her in Florence and on the condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,700, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).
An allowance of € 200 per month is paid for each dependent child. Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they can declare that they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source, and upon submission of relevant supporting documents (i.e. marriage or partner certificate, or proof of cohabitation in Florence; birth certificates).
For dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18, a school or university certificate is required. No allowance is paid for dependent children over the age of 26.
TAXATION
The fellowship is not taxed by the EUI. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Fellows must have adequate medical insurance coverage during their stay at the Institute. They can either provide proof of their own insurance scheme, or subscribe to the EUI’s private sickness and health insurance scheme at their own expense. See the Cigna insurance scheme for condition
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
- First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis)
- Economy class air fare
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement amounts to €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip. Taxi expenses are not reimbursed.
Application
he application deadline for the 2022/2023 fellowship is 25 January 2022 (23:59 CET).
Applications have to be submitted through the Online Application Form. There are no paper forms to complete or to mail – hard copy or e-mail applications will not be accepted.
There are two distinct phases in the application process:
1. Register your application
2. Submit your application by 25 January 2022 (23:59 CET)
Once you have registered your application you may continue to work on the application details and attachments until the deadline. Submit the application only when you have filled in all the information correctly and have successfully uploaded the final version of the attachments.
Media Workshop on Air Pollution in Nairobi, Kenya
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) invites journalists from Nairobi County, Kenya to join a media workshop on air pollution in Nairobi from Feb 8-9, 2024.
This two-day workshop aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of local journalists to report on air pollution, thereby contributing to greater public awareness of the sources, impacts and potential solutions to air pollution in Nairobi. During the workshop, experts will share findings from the Clean Air Catalyst project with participants. Additionally, Internews' EJN will facilitate engagement between journalists, subject experts and communities impacted by air pollution. This unique opportunity will enable journalists to not only deepen their understanding of air quality science but also gain insight into the real-life challenges faced by affected communities.
The workshop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from February 8-9, 2024.
- Applications are open to Kenyan journalists based in Nairobi County from print, online, radio and television media outlets.
- Meals and local travel allowance will be provided.
- We especially encourage women and early- and mid-career journalists to apply.
Deadline: 31 December 2023, 11:59 PM, Africa/Nairobi EAT
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Commit to attending all days of the workshop.
- Have some experience reporting on scientific and/or environmental topics.
- Understand and be able to communicate in English.
- Demonstrate interest in reporting about air pollution and air quality issues.
- Permit republication by the organizers of any stories produced as a result of participation in the workshop.
How to Apply
- Click the 'Apply now' button at the top of the page.
- If you have an existing account, you'll need to be logged in to apply. Since we recently updated our website, you might have to reset your password by clicking the “Forgot password?” link in the log in page. If you don’t have an account, you must register by clicking “Log in” on the top right of the page and click the “Sign up” link at the bottom of the page that opens. Click here for detailed instructions on how to create an account, and here for detailed instructions on how to reset your password.
- If you start the application and want to come back and complete it later, you can click 'Save Draft.' To return to the draft, you'll need to go back to the opportunity and click 'Apply now' again to finalize the application.
- Staffers must provide an approval letter from their editor or media outlet; freelancers may apply without a letter.
- Applicants must submit two published writing samples or links to stories that have appeared online. Story clips related to air pollution are welcome.
If you encounter difficulties with submitting your application or have questions about the grants, please email info.ejn@internews.org Do not contact any other Internews email regarding this opportunity, as we will not receive it.
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY:
Wilson Center Africa PAID Program Internship: Call for Application
Africa Program: Stafford Capacity Building Internship Program
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey in 2024? The Stafford Capacity Building Internship Program, funded generously by Mr. Earl W. Stafford and the Wentworth Group since 2019, aims to cultivate the professional capacities of emerging Africanists and international public policy analysts. This unique opportunity invites a diverse pool of interns from colleges and universities across the United States to join the Africa Program, contributing to its mission and gaining exposure to careers in international public policy and research.
Internship Details:
- Type: Internship
- Semester: Spring 2024
- Open: September 1, 2023 — December 10, 2023
- Deadline: December 10, 2023
About the Internship: This internship offers a unique blend of remote and hybrid (in-person once a week) positions for applicants. Interns, whether local or remote, will collaborate for 20 hours per week with the Africa Program staff, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of day-to-day operations and programming.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Administrative and Logistical Support:
- Assist with event preparations and logistics.
- Research and identify speakers for events.
- Write event and meeting summaries.
- Update and maintain contact databases.
- Research and Writing Support:
- Conduct background research and produce memos on Africa-related topics.
- Copyedit and proofread various documents.
- Social Media and Communications Support:
- Draft posts for social media promotion.
- Conduct web and social media analytics.
- Assist with email campaigns and publications.
- Written Intern Deliverables:
- Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on an Africa-related topic.
- Attend three Africa-focused events.
- Provide a one-page evaluation of the internship impact.
- Produce a resume-ready section capturing internship experience.
Eligibility Requirements: Successful candidates should:
- Have an academic background in Africa and Africa-related issues.
- Possess strong administrative, organizational, and research skills.
- Demonstrate excellent writing skills; copyediting and proofreading experience is a plus.
- Exhibit teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, and good problem-solving skills.
- Have the ability to multitask and adapt to changing tasks and schedules.
How to Apply: Applications should include a resume, cover letter, and completed application form. The cover letter should address what you hope to gain from the internship, what you bring to the Africa Program, and your goals during the internship. Send all materials via email to africa@wilsoncenter.org.
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm (EST) on December 10, 2023.