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Location: Abuja
Position Grade: FSN-7
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position
As Secretary, the incumbent will also serve as the Administrative Assistant in the Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) Office. S/he provides a wide range of administrative assistance, secretarial, and other support services to the entire HPN Office of 24 staff and USAID/Washington staff who work in Nigeria on short term technical visits.
The job holder has an assigned workload consisting of a mix of administrative assistance, program/project support, financial support, and backstopping work in the HPN Office.
Minimum of (2) two years progressively responsible experience in office management or assistance, which includes information collection and analysis, or related work experience with an international donor organization, private or Nigeria Government entity is required.
A good understanding of record management, administrative and financial procedures and internal controls relevant to the position is required.
Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required.
Thorough knowledge of planning, coordination and execution of business and administrative functions; strong customer service, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft office is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

Remuneration
Salary: Or – Ordinarily Resident - N3,459,393.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary); Position Grade: FSN-7

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position Must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

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Course Description
The course Business Communication - Fundamentals of Business Writing introduces you to the theory and practice of writing in the modern business environment. In this free online course you will be introduced to the principles of written communication so that you will be able to express your thoughts and ideas through writing in a clear, concise, and efficient manner.


Certification
To qualify for your official ALISON Diploma, Certificate or PDF you must study and complete all modules and score 80% or more in each of the course assessments. A link to your Diploma certificate will then appear under the My Certificates heading of your My Account page.
Learning Outcomes

Having completed this course you will be able to: - List and describe the rules that govern written language; - Describe the planning process and essential elements of a business document; - Demonstrate your ability to prepare and present information using a writing style that will increase understanding, retention, and motivation to act; - Discuss the legal implications of business writing; - Explain the need for writing effective business letters; - List the elements of a business letter; - Describe the three basic layouts of business letters.

Course Features
Duration
2-3 Hours

Yes
Certification

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Voices of Youth is happy to announce that applications for the VOY blogging

internship are now open.

The 4-month internship offers you (young people aged 14-24) an opportunity to develop

your writing, research and critical thinking skills and allows you to connect with

other engaged young people around the world in global dialogue. During the internship,

you are supervised by VOY Community Managers, who will provide tips and tricks on how

to write good blog posts. Please note that this internship is by remote participation

- so you will NOT be required to travel anywhere.

Upon successful completion of the internship, you will receive a certificate of merit

by UNICEF - definitely a great addition to your CV!

Due to popular demand, we decided to offer the internship twice this year - once

starting in April and once starting around September.
In total, about 30-40 interns will be selected to participate in the April

internship. Due to the high demand and limited number of spaces available, Voices of

Youth will only contact candidates that were selected for the internship.

In case you are not selected for the internship - don’t worry! The Voices of Youth

community is open to everyone - submit a blog post, comment on posts, participate in

our discussions or simply browse through the inspiring articles on our website. Also,

don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

APPLY HERE: http://opportuniti.org/?p=500

The Global Shapers Community Ibadan Hub (GSC Ibadan), under the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of World Economic Forum and the largest network of exceptional young people in the world which identifies talented young people who are passionate about development causes and interested in shaping the world, starting from their communities, is recruiting.

At GSC Ibadan Hub, we have the foresight of shaping our tomorrow from today by seizing opportunities to grow in our areas of interests and build our community, contributing to global change by working with other global shapers hubs, and laying stepping stones that allows us reach our desired future.

Shapers are selected on the basis of their exceptional achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to making a difference. Care is taken to ensure a diverse composition of professional and personal interests, as well as gender, social, economic, and other forms of diversity. Shapers come from all walks of life but share a spirit of entrepreneurship in the public interest. All members of the Community adhere to the highest standards of moral and intellectual integrity.

To join our hub, connect with other Global Shapers around the world, and identify with the Global Shapers Community, please follow these steps;

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=497

Companies like P&G are a force in the world. Our market capitalization is greater than the GDP of many countries, and we market our products in more than 180 countries. With this stature comes both responsibility and opportunity. Our responsibility is to be an ethical corporate citizen—but our opportunity is something far greater, and is embodied in our Purpose.


The Internship drive is for final year OAU students . Our aim is to pre-select exceptional under graduates for future internship openings in Procter and Gamble.
This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only graduates with second class upper degree and above will be considered this time. The job openings cover departments like Customer Business Development (Sales), Supply Network Organization, Marketing, Customer Market Knowledge, Human Resources e.t.c. Successful candidates will be considered for openings across Procter & Gamble departments in Lagos, Ibadan, and Agbara. Note that no specific field of study is required for any particular department.
Candidates successful with this online application will be invited for a test. Practice questions will be available for you to download on our facebook page to help you prepare in time for the test.

Procter and Gamble is the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 176 years globally and 21 years in Nigeria. We wish you all the best with your application!

Qualifications
This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only OAU students with second class upper degree and above will be considered this time.

Apply here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=494

Conciliation Resources is an independent organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace. There are three vacancies at present:

Mindanao Project Officer
Partnerships and Development Manager
Head of Communications

Mindanao Project Officer

PHP 40,000 (inclusive of 13th month) plus 9% employer pension contribution.
Fixed Term contract ending 31 July 2016
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas + local public holidays
Closing date 23.00 UK Time, 13 March 2015
Interview date: 25 March 2015

The Projects Officer will assist the Mindanao Projects Manager in the implementation of projects that promote public participation in the peace process; assist the 10 project partners in producing their narrative and financial reports; ensuring that financial requirements are submitted in a timely manner. The Projects Officer will also assist the Projects Manager and Philippines Programme Director in doing secretarial work such as documentation and facilitation during partner meetings.



Partnerships and Development Manager
Full Time (37.5 hours), based in London with the potential to travel.
£36,636 plus 9% employer pension contribution
Permanent contract
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas office closure days + 8 UK bank holidays
Closing date: 09.00 (UK time) Monday 23 March 2015
Interviews: week commencing 06 April 2015

Conciliation Resources is currently recruiting a Partnerships and Development Manager to join the Fundraising team during a period of development, change and growth.



Head of Communications (Maternity cover)

£42,488 plus 9% employer pension contribution
Fixed term contract, ten months with possibility of extension
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas office closure days + 8 UK bank holidays
Closing date: 17.00 (UK time) Monday 30 March 2015
Interviews: week commencing 06 April 2015

Communications is a vital and central function, which impacts all areas of the organisation. The Head of Communications will lead on the development, implementation and management of Conciliation Resources’ organisational communications strategies and activities. S/he will ensure that the organisation is clear in its messages and priority audiences, and is communicating with them effectively.


click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=490

Conciliation Resources is an independent organisation working with people in conflict to prevent violence and build peace. There are three vacancies at present:
Mindanao Project Officer
Partnerships and Development Manager
Head of Communications

Mindanao Project Officer
PHP 40,000 (inclusive of 13th month) plus 9% employer pension contribution.
Fixed Term contract ending 31 July 2016
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas + local public holidays
Closing date 23.00 UK Time, 13 March 2015
Interview date: 25 March 2015
The Projects Officer will assist the Mindanao Projects Manager in the implementation of projects that promote public participation in the peace process; assist the 10 project partners in producing their narrative and financial reports; ensuring that financial requirements are submitted in a timely manner. The Projects Officer will also assist the Projects Manager and Philippines Programme Director in doing secretarial work such as documentation and facilitation during partner meetings.


Partnerships and Development Manager
Full Time (37.5 hours), based in London with the potential to travel.
£36,636 plus 9% employer pension contribution
Permanent contract
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas office closure days + 8 UK bank holidays
Closing date: 09.00 (UK time) Monday 23 March 2015
Interviews: week commencing 06 April 2015
Conciliation Resources is currently recruiting a Partnerships and Development Manager to join the Fundraising team during a period of development, change and growth.



Head of Communications (Maternity cover)
£42,488 plus 9% employer pension contribution
Fixed term contract, ten months with possibility of extension
25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas office closure days + 8 UK bank holidays
Closing date: 17.00 (UK time) Monday 30 March 2015
Interviews: week commencing 06 April 2015
Communications is a vital and central function, which impacts all areas of the organisation. The Head of Communications will lead on the development, implementation and management of Conciliation Resources’ organisational communications strategies and activities. S/he will ensure that the organisation is clear in its messages and priority audiences, and is communicating with them effectively.

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=490

Do you dream of becoming a software developer?
Do you have a passion for technology? Consider applying to the Andela Fellowship, a 4-year, paid opportunity to master the craft of professional software development while working for leading technology companies around the globe.

Successful applicants are invited to participate in a free, two-week-long Boot Camp led by senior developers hailing from some of the world’s top engineering schools. It's one of the most rigorous training experiences in the world and you'll learn fundamentals of programming. Impress us during your Boot Camp experience, and you'll be invited to become an Andela Fellow. If you accept, you'll begin our paid software developer training program and receive at least 1000 hours of hands-on training in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web and mobile software development skills.

Andela is a new kind of academic experience. It’s sort of like a university, except instead of paying tuition, you earn a healthy income and benefits. Once you're done with basic training and ready to advance, usually within 3-5 months, we place you as a remote member of a team with one of our partner companies around the globe. You'll get to apply your new knowledge to real work, while Andela provides you with ongoing professional development and coaching to ensure that you evolve with the industry and graduate with maximum potential for long term succes.

Simply put, the Andela Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity. But don’t take our word for it. “I’ve been in school for 24 years,” says 'Solo' Solomon, an Andela Fellow, about our Boot Camp, “...but this was the most valuable and interactive two weeks of my life!”

Recruitment Schedule for Andela Class VII

Interview Dates : March 23rd - March 27th
In anticipation of an interview, we advice that you study and complete the Home Study curriculum as you will be tested on it.


Bootcamp : April 6th - April 17th

This is a free two-week-long training where you will gain valuable programming skills. When it’s over, the highest-performing participants will receive job offers to join Andela full-time as Andela Fellows.

Application Deadline : March 15th

Apply now: http://opportuniti.org/?p=487

Young Package is a competition in packaging design. It is meant for young designers of up to 30 years of age. Since its foundation in 1996, the Young Package competition has achieved an international reputation and a distinctive position among competitions for young designers. Every year, several hundred participants from the whole world send their entries.


For twenty years the Young Package competition has been giving hundreds of students from all over the world an annual opportunity to present their original ideas. Manyrespected designers took part in this competition in the early careers: Jan Čtvrtník was the first winner ever and few years later he worked for NASA, IKEA and Elektrolux. In subsequent years winners included: Ladislav Škoda, chief designer of Tescoma, Jaroslav Juřica, author of the award-winning 002 chairs for TON company and well-known young designer Karel Vránek.

The competition is aimed at young designers up to 30 years of age. It is divided into two groups: the first is for university students and young designers up to 30 years of age; the other one is for high-school students. The winner of the first group will receive 1100 €. One of the winners will be also chosen for three-week remunerated internship at the Innovative Centre of the Model Obaly company. Others winners will also be rewarded financially and by other prizes donated by the competition partners. This year a special prize from the Model Obaly innovation centre will also be awarded.

Awards for the Winners

University students and young designers of up to 30 years of age

1st prize 1100 EUR

2nd prize 370 EUR

3rd prize 250 EUR

In this group the Prize of Slovak Design Centre will be awarded.

High-school students

1st prize 800 EUR

2nd prize 180 EUR

3rd prize 110 EUR

One of the winners will be chosen for three weeks remunerated internship in innovation center of Model Obaly company. The rest of prize-winning will be awarded by another financial bonus or other prizes donated by the competition partners.

Deadline: 14 March 2015

Register here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=484

The Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change is a chance for you to share how you spark change in your world, or how you want to! Whether you’re already creating change in your school or community, or if you’re ready to start, we want to hear from you! No idea is too small or too big – real change comes in all shapes and sizes.
Challenge for Change is back for a third year, tapping into the next generation of big ideas!
Those ages 13-25 are encouraged to submit an idea designed to spark change for good in their community or around the world for a chance to win amazing prizes. Everyone starts somewhere. Sparking change can be big or small – volunteering as a tutor or mentor, organizing campus events, or starting an organization to support a favorite cause. Entries for this online contest will be accepted through March 25.

Entering is easy. Simply answer a few questions about your idea and how Microsoft technology can help make it a reality.

Fifteen finalists from each age group (13-17 years old and 18-25 years old) will win a Surface Pro 3 with Office 365. Five grand prize winners from each age group will go on to win:

An amazing, leadership-development trip to Nicaragua learn about creating change
$2,500 cash to help turn their ideas into a reality
A Microsoft Windows Phone
The opportunity to serve as a Microsoft YouthSpark Advocate for the year

Challenge for Change is part of Microsoft YouthSpark, a company-wide commitment to create education, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people around the world.


Note: Entries must be submitted in English only. You must be 13-25 years of age at the time of entry to be eligible*. Please do not include logos or copyrighted materials in your photo or essay submission without permission, or your entry may be disqualified.

Deadline: March 25, 2015 at 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

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Submit your photos inspired by the EC+15 slogan: One Earth Community, One Common Destiny
The contest is open to people of all ages in two age categories, under 18 and over 18.
The contest's main sponsors are YES! Magazine, The Greenhouse of the Future project, and the Journey of the Universe Documentary and educational series. YES! Magazine is donating a year's subscription and books, Journey of the Universe is donating its film and learning materials, and Greenhouse of the Future is donating DVDs and e-Books of its project.

Submission Guidelines:
The EC+15 Photo Contest is held under the EC+15 slogan: “One Earth Community, One Common Destiny”.
Please, submit your entry to the wall of one of the Earth Charter Facebook pages.

The contest will consider entries in two age categories: under 18 and over 18. Submissions by under-18 participants must not have turned 18 by the time of the end of the competition, and those who are under 18 who win prizes will be required to provide a proof of age to claim prizes.

All submissions must include an accompanying description of the photo. Please start the description of your photo with #ECplus15 and indicate the category to which you submit your image, using Under 18 or Over 18. Then, include a brief summary of no more than 300 words of how your photo relates to the EC+15 theme: “One Earth Community, One Common Destiny”.

All winners will be notified by 15 May 2015.


Terms and Conditions

By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the terms and conditions outlined below. Submissions failing to comply with the terms and conditions will be excluded from the contest without further notice.

o The contest is open for submissions from 25 February 2015 00:00 (UTC -06:00) till 22 April 2015 23:59 (UTC -06:00). Submissions outside the term will not be considered under any circumstances.
o Only individuals younger than 18 years are eligible for submissions in the Under 18category. Submission to the Over 18 category is open to all individuals. Winners in the under 18 category will be required to provide proof of age in order to claim prizes.
o There is a limit of five (5) submissions per person.
o There is no entry fee.

Deadline: 22 April 2015 23:59 (UTC -06:00)

Apply here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=476

Be part of an international forum in South America organized by and for university students during 3 days in Buenos Aires with the objective of contributing to the sustainable development of the World.
The SABF is an event that takes place annually in Buenos Aires for 3 days in the month of August. Each year the forum receives 100 outstanding university students from around the world together with 40 leaders of business, political and academic areas.


In order to apply, you need to meet the following requirements:
Being born after January 1st, 1989.
Be a regular undergraduate or graduate student, or have graduated in 2014 or 2015.
Complete the application process before May 3rd, 2015.



In the 2015 SABF edition, all selected participants will enjoy the benefits detailed below:

Meals during the 6th, 7th and 8th of August.
Entrance to a night event on the 7th of August.
For participants from other countries and other cities of Argentina (other cities apart from Buenos Aires):
Accommodation in a hotel during the nights of the 5th, 6th and 7th of August.
Transfers from the hotel to the different places where activities are carried out.


Deadline: Apply now until May 3rd

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1. Indeed.com: The number one job search site in the world.

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3. Glassdoor.com: Where you can find out how companies treat their employees

4. Thepminterview.com: Practice interview questions

5. freeyourresume.com: Provides free resume templates

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Description
With a distinctly global perspective and a reputation for insightful analysis, The Economist is one of the most widely read current affairs publications in the world. From politics to business to science and technology, the paper has become the go-to source for those seeking to learn more about the world around them. Today, The Economist is looking to bring that content to life through a variety of short videos geared towards teenagers.

We are looking for filmmakers who can tackle the complex subjects and issues covered within the publication in a way that appeals to 14 to 17-year-olds. Filmmakers can use animation, live feeds, graphics, documentary style and more to create content that would engage a high-school student.

Videos should be 3 to 5-minutes long and must focus on a subject covered by The Economist in one of the following areas: politics, finance, international relations or technology. Entries must be in English or have English sub-titles, and no Economist branding should be contained within the submission.

The contest runs from January 16th through March 15th and is open to filmmakers around the globe and across genres.

Prizes

First place: $2,000 USD
Second place: $1000 USD
Third place: $500 USD

Application

In order to enter the competition you should submit your video online after registering for the contest. Entries must be in English or have English sub-titles, and no Economist branding should be contained within the submission.


Rules & Terms

We will only accept digital submissions. Filmmakers must have secured the rights to any third-party material contained within their entry. Entries must be in English or have English sub-titles.



The deadline is 15 March 2015.

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The United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), in collaboration with ELS Educational Services, Inc., (ELS) organizes the “Many Languages, One World” Essay Contest, which will decide the winning delegates to be invited to a Global Youth Forum and preparatory conference to be held in New York in July of 2015.

The essay should relate to the post-2015 global development agenda, in the context of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, and the definition of new goals reflecting the imperative of global sustainable development that recognises, and is enriched by, cultural and linguistic diversity. Entries of up to 2000 words in length must be in an official language of the United Nations that is not the entrant’s first language or language of instruction in his or her primary or secondary education. The official languages of the United Nations are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Eligibility
The contest is open to full-time college or university students, 18 years of age or older by March 25, 2015. A University Faculty Member or Authorized Representative must sponsor your participation in the contest and must attest that you are a full time student in good standing and that you are submitting an essay in an official language of the United Nations that is not your first language or principal language of instruction in your primary or secondary education.



Prize

ELS will pay for the Winners’ roundtrip economy class airfares in carriers of its choosing between the commercial airport nearest the Winner’s home city and New York, and be responsible for their travel, room and meals for the duration of the conference.

Application

In order to enter the contest you must follow the next steps:

Write your essay according to the contest rules and eligibility guidelines.
Show your essay to a University Faculty Member or Authorized Representative who can attest to the fact that you have followed the contest rules. Have that Faculty Member or University Administrator complete the Faculty/University Reference Form in support of your participation in the contest.
Once the Reference Form has been received and verified by Many Languages, One World, you will receive an email with further information, and a link where you can complete your Student Entry Form and upload your essay to the contest website.

The deadline is Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 11:59pm EST

Apply here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=459

In the framework of the European Development Days 2015, the European Commission has launched the Future Leaders Programme. Young leaders playing an active role in the fight against poverty or involved in innovative projects to address global challenges in their community are invited to apply for the Programme and get the chance to win an invitation to the 2015 edition of European Development Days, taking place in Brussels, Belgium on 3-4 June.


Eligibility
Applications are open to young adults aged 21-26 from all around the world, without restriction of nationality. Applications must be submitted in one of the following official European Commission languages: English / French / Spanish / German / Portuguese. The candidate must be able to speak clearly and comprehensively in one of these languages. Passive translation will be provided if necessary during EDD15 for those languages.

Costs
The 12 finalists will be invited to speak alongside key political leaders at EDD15 in Brussels and all costs will be covered.
Application

Interested candidates should apply online. The application process will involve three key stages:

A profile stage, where you will be asked to fill in personal details and submit a Curriculum Vitae detailing your skills, with special emphasis on leadership and public speaking skills. You will be required to present yourself and your engagement, in a short 2min video and explain why you are a good representative for your chosen topic.
A leadership stage, where you will be asked to state which group or organisation you will be representing during EDD15.
An involvement stage, where you will be asked to submit up to two examples of active commitment to a cause related to your topic of choice.

The deadline for applications is 18 March 2015.

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Connectnigeria.com hosts a FREE business fair every year in Lagos. Launched in 2011, the business fair gathers businesses to showcase their products and services to potential customers. This year’s business fair is aimed at promoting the use of electronic technologies in business operations across Nigeria.

ConnectNigeria’s E-Business Fair is a premier technology event for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Top Brands in Nigeria.
The E-Business Fair is set to empower over 5,000 MSMEs and SMEs across Nigeria with the necessary skills, knowledge and insights to build and grow their business using technology. The primary objective of the E-Business Fair is to teach entrepreneurs and business owners how to grow their businesses using technology and to build strong business networks.
The E-Business Fair is a platform for fast-growing businesses to promote their brand and engage with their customers. The E-Business Fair is powered by ConnectNigeria, Nigeria’s information portal.

When
Saturday February 21, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM WAST

Where
Eko Hotel & Suites,Adetokunbo Ademola Street,Lagos 234,Nigeria.

Register Now: http://opportuniti.org/?p=451

Do you have a blog? Or would you love to start one soon? Then tell us why you started your blog or why you would love to start a blog, and you could win one of our amazing prizes.

My Dream Blog Writing Contest by HowToStartABlogOnline.net is open to anyone of any age and nationality. There are 2 topics and you’re to write on only one:

1. “Why I started my blog” (write on this if you already have a blog)

2. “Why I would love to start a blog” (write on this if you don’t have a blog yet)

All entries MUST quote at least one sentence from this article: 29 Reasons To Start A Blog. In responding to the contest question, you can provide just one reason or many reasons. The choice is yours.

Seriously, let your imagination take over. Write the piece you want. Just make sure you read the above article on 29 reasons to start a blog and quote at least one sentence from it. You’re welcome to agree with or disagree with the quoted sentence from the article.

Here are the prizes you could win…

First place: A self-hosted WordPress blog with a premium theme and professional design (value: $354)

Second place: A self-hosted WordPress blog (value: $137)

Third place: Honourable mention

There are a few rules to note…

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Under the theme of Digital Africa: ICTs enriching communities , the eLearning Africa "Through your Lens" Photo Competition is back this year for its sixth edition.
How has the connection between you, your friends and families changed due to technology?

How has ICT changed your daily life and the ways in which you participate in your community? Submit your photo, along with a brief description, and show us how communication tools and information technologies are revolutionising how you learn, work and share information, ideas and projects.

Whether you are a photography student or an ICT enthusiast, amateur or professional, all contributors are welcome.

Photos can be submitted via the eLearning Africa "Through your Lens" Facebook application from now until May 1st 2015. Three winners will be picked by the public vote and one by an expert panel of judges. Prizes include a tablet PC, a smartphone and a digital camera. Participation is free and a selection of the submitted photos, including the winners, will feature in an exhibition at this year's eLearning Africa conference.

All eligible photos submitted to the competition can be viewed and voted on via the dedicated Facebook application or by visiting the gallery.

Deadline: May 1st 2015

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OpenDataDay is a global community initiative to make and spread open data. People from all around the world gather together on-line or in person to make things with and around open data.

The #ODDAbuja will be organized by Connected Development [CODE], Enspire Hub, Devnovate, and Digital Media Development Initiative, as a follow up to our 2014 Open Data Day, and our last Open Data Party in Abuja and you can Join us at CODE, Bassan Plaza, 10th Street, 2nd Floor, F Wing, Behind Total House, Central Business District Abuja on Saturday, February 21, 2015 between 11 am - 1 pm.

The 2015 OpenDataDay in Abuja will focus on a Data Expedition Class [Training on Data and its use] and a whole lot of skill shares [Data Scraping, Data Journalism, Data Analysis, Mapping tools, Advocacy and Communication Skills, Facilitation Skills, Funding Mechanisms, Collaboration Tools] while having fun - Bring your laptops, coffee mugs, and power extension cords. This year - we have Open Drinks, Badges and Certificates!

To join us, kindly register on or before Thursday, February 19, 2015 at http://opportuniti.org/?p=439

The GIST Tech-I Competition is an annual competition for science and technology entrepreneurs from emerging economies worldwide. Aspiring innovators submit their ideas and startups online in an application consisting of an executive summary and promotional video. Their applications are then reviewed by experts and voted on by the global voting public in order to determine the finalists. Thirty finalists receive an all-expense paid trip to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), this year in sub-Saharan Africa, to showcase their ventures and to receive intensive training. Tech-I winners, selected by experts at the GES, win mini-grants, and receive one-on-one mentorship and training.

Since 2011, innovators from over 86 countries have showcased their science and technology ventures to the world through GIST Tech-I Competitions.

How to Apply

Are you interested in applying to compete in the GIST Tech-I 2015 competition? The process is simple and this page will help guide you through.

Before you apply, you should first confirm that you are eligible to compete. The basic eligibility requirements are that:

You must be a citizen of a GIST eligible country; and
You must be between the ages of 18-40 years old on March 20, 2015.

For a full list of the eligibility criteria including rules on teams, please consult the Program Announcement. For translated versions please see the bottom of this page.

Once you have established that you are eligible to apply, you will next need to get together a few promotional materials for your application including:

An Executive Summary The Executive Summary narrative must be completed online in the application tool, must not exceed 750 words, and must be written in English. It should include the information outlined in the Program Announcement which includes significance of idea, scientific and technical merit, and commercial potential.

A 90 Second Promotional Video Each application must include a 90 second promotional video, which should highlight the value and purpose of the product or service to customers. The video must be presented by the applicant in English or include English subtitles. The video should focus on the concept, product, or service being promoted and its potential market value. This is your opportunity to really sell your idea so your video should be both engaging and creative. Videos from last year's startup and idea stage winners are also available to use as examples.

During the application, you will be asked several questions including whether you are submitting an Idea or Startup science and technology product, research, or service. The following criteria should be applied to help you to decide which category you fit in:

Idea Stage Application
The entrepreneur has research or a technology with commercialization potential and is willing to start a business.
The entrepreneur has started thinking about the qualifications of the management team necessary to execute the idea.
The entrepreneur has started to identify advisors.
The entrepreneur has started market research.
Startup Stage Application
Venture is for-profit and less than three years old from date of launching startup.
Product or service is currently in a testing or pilot stage and not yet available for commercial release.
Venture is either self-funded (revenue) or has external financing (either from public or private sources).

DEADLINE: March 20, 2015

Apply here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=436

Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs enable thousands of learners to access high quality

education in a single offering. India is a nation with a massive need for upgradation of

skills and knowledge at various levels from landless workers to professionals in a large

number of sectors. MOOCs seem to be very appropriate to meet this need.

Agriculture is a critical sector on which India’s well-being is built. It is also the

sector where the need for improved skills is the greatest and most massive. The agMOOCs

has been created to address a part of this challenge.

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become fundamental to the

functioning of our society, quite like electricity and roads. There are a variety of

ways agriculture domain harnesses the power of ICT. In order to appreciate how ICT can

be used in agriculture, it is important to understand the basic concepts in this space,

their functionality and their limitations.

This course on ICT Basics will cover the fundamentals of ICT. It will deal with how

information is gathered from the real world, stored in the machines, transmitted from

machine to machine. It will talk about how the system figures out your location and your

identity. Management of servers and services over the Cloud is another fundamental

ability, which will be discussed.



Who should attend this course?

Being a basic course this should be of interest to everybody who use Cellphones,

Computers and various computer based services. In particular, they should be useful to

Students of Agriculture Universities
Faculty of SAU
Agriculture Scientists in ARS
NGOs in Agriculture


Course content

The course content will cover the basic aspects of ICT, especially with a view to their

application in agriculture.
Voice and Data Communication Data and Content Management
Location Recognition Knowledge Representation
Identity Management Data Analytics
Parameter Sensing Social Networking
Internet Technologies Cloud Computing

At the end of the course, a participant should know about

Website, Web Application
Read/write Web, Semantic Web
Server Side: Web servers, Search Engines
Client side: Browsers, Apps
Basics of Cloud Computing
Access Devices: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smart Phone
Communication Technologies: Voice and Data, 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, CDMA
Identity and Location: Who are you and where are you, GPRS, Cell towers, Wifi
Data Storage: DBMS, Content management, Knowledge representation and storage


Certificates

agMOOCs are offered under the umbrella of NPTEL. Participation certificate and

Competency certificate will be given to qualifying students based on their engagement

and performance.

Duration
6 Weeks
Course Team


Start Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Register here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=433

Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs enable thousands of learners to access high quality

education in a single offering. India is a nation with a massive need for upgradation of

skills and knowledge at various levels from landless workers to professionals in a large

number of sectors. MOOCs seem to be very appropriate to meet this need.

Agriculture is a critical sector on which India’s well-being is built. It is also the

sector where the need for improved skills is the greatest and most massive. The agMOOCs

has been created to address a part of this challenge.

Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become fundamental to the

functioning of our society, quite like electricity and roads. There are a variety of

ways agriculture domain harnesses the power of ICT. In order to appreciate how ICT can

be used in agriculture, it is important to understand the basic concepts in this space,

their functionality and their limitations.

This course on ICT Basics will cover the fundamentals of ICT. It will deal with how

information is gathered from the real world, stored in the machines, transmitted from

machine to machine. It will talk about how the system figures out your location and your

identity. Management of servers and services over the Cloud is another fundamental

ability, which will be discussed.



Who should attend this course?

Being a basic course this should be of interest to everybody who use Cellphones,

Computers and various computer based services. In particular, they should be useful to

Students of Agriculture Universities
Faculty of SAU
Agriculture Scientists in ARS
NGOs in Agriculture


Course content

The course content will cover the basic aspects of ICT, especially with a view to their

application in agriculture.
Voice and Data Communication Data and Content Management
Location Recognition Knowledge Representation
Identity Management Data Analytics
Parameter Sensing Social Networking
Internet Technologies Cloud Computing

At the end of the course, a participant should know about

Website, Web Application
Read/write Web, Semantic Web
Server Side: Web servers, Search Engines
Client side: Browsers, Apps
Basics of Cloud Computing
Access Devices: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smart Phone
Communication Technologies: Voice and Data, 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, CDMA
Identity and Location: Who are you and where are you, GPRS, Cell towers, Wifi
Data Storage: DBMS, Content management, Knowledge representation and storage


Certificates

agMOOCs are offered under the umbrella of NPTEL. Participation certificate and

Competency certificate will be given to qualifying students based on their engagement

and performance.

Duration
6 Weeks
Course Team


Start Date
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Register here: http://opportuniti.org/?p=433

About the CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship for Educators
CIAPS is very pleased to announce the establishment of these awards, as part of the CIAPS Scholars schemes for 2015 entry. CIAPS is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and understanding in the service of society. We look for students who are pursuing higher learning so that they can play a part in making their societies and the world a better place.


Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply students must:

Hold a first degree of at least lower second-class standard, or higher qualification.
Have been offered and accepted his or her offer of a place at CIAPS, 2015 International Postgraduate Certificate in School Management programme.
Be Commonwealth citizens or be residents in a developing Commonwealth country.
Refugees or people working with organisations linked with developing Commonwealth countries are also considered.

Selection Criteria
Students will be selected on the basis of a Personal Statement and Interview. A good personal statement must not exceed 1000 words and it will be a chance to tell us about yourself, why you think you deserve this scholarship and how you think it will help you serve yourself and society once you graduate.



Deadline
All applications should be submitted by Saturday 21 February 2015


For more information visit: http://opportuniti.org/ciaps-postgraduate-commonwealth-2015-scholarship-for-school-leaders/

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