Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2021 Call for Applications
Empowering 20,000 Nigerian graduates Across the 36 States + FCT with opportunities.

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is a youth empowerment partnership initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and it is launched on 31st of August 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
To be an eligible fellow, you must
1. Be a Nigerian citizen.
2. Be a fresh graduate (Bachelor's Degree) from any discipline and graduated not earlier than 2017.
3. Be at most 30 years old.
4. Not currently engaged in any employment.
5. Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) OR have a certificate of exemption from the NYSC.
6. Demonstrate interest/commitment in chosen career field.
7. Demonstrate interest/commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
8. Have excellent time management and a professional attitude.
9. Have good verbal and written communication skills.

HOW LONG IS THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM?
12 months.

IS THE WORK PLACEMENT A FULLTIME EMPLOYMENT?
No. The work placement is a 12-month work opportunity that provides the jubilee fellow an opportunity to acquire ‘on-the-job’ skills and gain work experience with the aim of improving employability and competitiveness for the job market.

WHAT NEXT AFTER THE 12-MONTH WORK PLACEMENT?
3 clear pathways are available for the Jubilee Fellow at the end of their active engagement in the fellowship.
1. High performing Jubilee Fellows may go on to be retained by their respective host organisations.
2. Fellows with interest in entrepreneurship would have garnered sufficient skills and knowledge on the job which will be invaluable as they pursue other opportunities
3. With newly acquired on-the-job skills & competencies, experience. exposure and a formidable alumni network which can be leveraged, fellows are better positioned and equipped to compete and access future jobs and employment opportunities.

WHERE WILL I WORK?
Private sector organisations, research institutions, public sector and development agencies

DO I GET TO CHOOSE WHICH ORGANIZATION I WANT TO BE DEPLOYED TO?
No, you get matched. Fellows will be matched with host organisations based on their interests as well as those aligned to the organization.

DO I GET A CHANCE TO SELECT A PREFERRED LOCATION FOR MY WORK PLACEMENT?
Yes, but it is not guaranteed.

IS THIS A PAID OPPORTUNITY?
Yes. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend from NJFP.

I HAVE NYSC CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION. CAN I APPLY?
Yes, you can.

Application Form opens 6th September, 2021 to 20th October, 2021

Samuel Lawrence
https://www.njfp.ng/

Is it an internship?