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The International Youth Alliance for Family Planning is an alliance of young individuals, youth associations, organizations, and communities with a common mission to support provision of comprehensive reproductive health care services with a particular focus on family planning for youth.
Our aim is to give young people around the world an accessible platform to advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Are you interested in stepping up your involvement with IYAFP? Are you between the ages of 15 and 30 and passionate about family planning as a human right?

Country coordinators lead collectives of youth in their countries and focus on advocacy related to family planning and reproductive health. They are our ears and eyes on the ground and represent IYAFP for two years.
We'd love for you to apply to become a country coordinator! Please fill out this survey by December 16th, 2015.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1079

Application Deadline: 18 December 2015

Australia engages with developing countries at government, business, professional and community levels. Australia Awards Fellowships offer Australian organisations, from all sectors, the opportunity to deepen and broaden their links with leaders and professionals in developing countries. By providing opportunities for Fellows to undertake short term study and professional development in Australia, they aim to:

strengthen partnerships and links between Australian organisations and partner organisations in developing countries, in support of Australia's economic diplomacy and public diplomacy objectives
increase the capacity of developing countries to advance priority foreign affairs and development issues of shared interest at the country, sub-regional and regional levels.

Fellowships are for current and future leaders and mid-career professionals, who will be in a position to advance priority foreign affairs and development issues. Fellowship activities are aimed at providing high-quality training, exchange of expertise, skills and knowledge, and opportunities to enhance networks on issues of shared interest.

Grant funding of up to $35,000 per Fellow is offered on a competitive basis to Australian organisations to support a range of professional development activities in Australia. Fellowship activities can include a combination of short-term study and/or training, professional development, networking and work experience, and are delivered by the Australian host organisation in Australia for Fellows from eligible countries. Australia Awards Fellowship funding is not for Fellows to gain academic qualifications, as these opportunities are provided under the Australia Awards Scholarships.

DFAT invites Australian organisations to submit applications that align with the aims of the Australian Government’s new development policy Australian aid: promoting prosperity, reducing poverty, enhancing stability and the Australia Awards Fellowships program.

Australian organisations applying for a Fellowship must identify the foreign affairs and development policy theme that is the focus of their Fellowship proposal from the following list of aid program priority areas:

Infrastructure
Trade facilitation and international competitiveness
Agriculture, fisheries and water
Effective governance: policies, institutions and functioning economies
Education
Health
Building resilience: humanitarian assistance, disaster risk reduction and social protection
Gender equality and empowering women and girls

Eligible applicants

Only Australian organisations that have on-going linkages with counterpart overseas organisations in eligible countries are eligible to apply for an Australia Awards Fellowship. Australian organisations must be legal entities with an Australian Business Number (ABN). Examples are:

Australian Government departments—(Federal, State/Territory and local), government agencies, statutory authorities, and Government Business Enterprises.
Australian organisations, institutions and businesses—e.g. research centres, higher education providers, vocational education and training providers, peak bodies, Australian chambers of commerce, community groups, non-government organisations, media, professional associations and industry bodies.

Partner country counterpart organisations and individuals are not eligible to apply for Australia Awards Fellowships. They may, however, initiate contact with an Australian organisation to explore the organisation’s interest in applying for fellowship funding. Study opportunities for individuals from developing countries are available under Australia Awards. Information can be found at www.australiaawards.gov.au.

Australian organisations funded under previous rounds and numbers of participating Fellows by country (PDF 163kb)
Australian organisations funded under previous rounds and numbers of participating Fellows by country (Word 87kb)

Profiles of previous fellows

Two fellows attended a three-week intensive program on climate change mitigation in the Pacific.

Find out more about this fellowship
How to apply for Australia Awards Fellowships funding
Before applying

Before applying for a Fellowship, Australian organisations must read:

the Australia Awards Fellowships Guidelines, which provide information on eligibility, the selection criteria and process, and funding arrangements, including Australian Host Organisations’ entitlements and responsibilities. The Round 16 Guidelines will be posted to this website ahead of the opening of the round in early 2016.
the Australian Government’s new development policy Australian aid: promoting prosperity, reducing poverty, enhancing stability
the relevant country-specific and thematic aid program priorities.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged online at http://fellowships.smartygrants.com.au. Applications for Round 16 are expected to open in early 2016 for Fellowships hosted in the 2016-17 financial year. Please continue to check this website for further information and updates.
Supporting documentation

Australian organisations must complete all sections of the application form marked as required to be a complete application. These include:

a detailed Fellowship proposal
Australian organisation capability statement
a detailed budget based on the template provided (Excel template preferred): Fellowships budget template. A sample budget is provided to assist in developing your budget.
details of all nominated and reserve Fellows; and
a letter of support from each overseas counterpart organisation, signed by a senior representative of the organisation and who is not a nominated or reserve Fellow.

Click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1074

Success Capital (formerly Project Success) is a newly registered NGO based in Gaborone, Botswana. Initially starting as a movement in 2012, it has moved towards creating a more professional, diversified and structured outfit.
We are currently experiencing a growth phase and three tiers of volunteers are needed to strengthen its strategic review and streamlining to global initiatives.
The organisation aims to serve as an intellectual capital building platform for young people through social good initiatives, advocacy and other forms of work in the interests of young people’s Social, Economic and Human rights.
We strive to be a representative of the dynamic challenges young people face in Botswana; a middle-income country with high levels of poverty, pockets of injustice and immense potential for global citizenship. As an underrepresented, landlocked country, the experience gained for change agents who would like to contribute is rare, inspiring and can go a long way into exploring future opportunities within the Southern African region through our work.
Immediate needs include a grant funding drive, clarifying the mandate and strategic planning through 2026. If you are prepared to contribute to our cause and work on an ad-hoc basis over a 12 month period, please apply to a maximum of two alternatives and we will get back to you.

Some specifics:
All positions are voluntary
All work and engagements will be carried out virtually
All positions are for a duration of 12 months
All applicants are required to have desktop/laptop internet access for web applications and sharing documents
Individual profiles of all members/contributors will be published on our new website
Letters of Recommendation can be provided on account of contributions during and after the tenure of service
About the three tiers:
1) Advisory Council

2) Steering Committee

3) Global Composition Skills/Exposure needed:

Please ensure to follow instructions properly, no applications will be considered if these are not followed.
Deadline for applications is the 5th of December 2015. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an exercise within 48 hours for further consideration.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1071

Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs Student Association (AYESA) “Entrepreneurship in Education” is not only about having students who start their own businesses, it’s also about students who set their own goals in life and would assist them with means to achieve them. It’s about initiative and proactive attitude to solving problems that matter to people. It’s about the university working closely with the surrounding society and private sector. It’s about understanding what you need to know to achieve something, and how to learn it

Date: December 05, 2015

Location: Sport Complex, University of Lagos

Time: 9:30 am

Click here to register: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1068

YO PEACE is an organization by youth and for youth that aims to empower young people and make them active in their communities. It provides a good orientation with unique ways to help develop these young people’s future skills in order to identify problems within their communities and collaboratively find a solution to them. It assists young people in critical observation of the world around them, as well as provides them with a unique positive perspective on the world.

YO PEACE brings together youth from all social and economical backgrounds, from all types of education and with a wide range of mindsets, to find solutions for sustainable peace in their communities.

If you are a young change-maker, between 15-25 years old, from all around the world, with creative ideas, motivation and thrive to positively impact your community, you can apply to be a YO PEACE Ambassador (worldwide) or Member by filling the following form.

Deadline: 25 November

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: : http://opportuniti.org/?p=1061

Code 4 Impact is an experiential learning program that builds digital literacy, especially coding and analytical skills in 50 female students aged 18-24 in STEM fields in tertiary institutions in Lagos state to create community impact solutions around the new Global Goals.

This program aims to increase the number of young women who are actively involved in STEM fields and the number of secondary school girls who choose STEM fields as a future career.

Applicants must be

- Female
- Between ages 18-24
- Be in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related field
- Currently in a Tertiary institution in Lagos State
- Willing to dedicate 6 hours every Saturday
- Have access to a laptop
- Have regular access to internet


Application Deadline is December 10, 2015

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1057

Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students from ALL states of the Federation.

The scholarship program, funded by Star and its Agbami co-venturers, is a major component of their Social Investment in the strategic development of health and education in Nigeria.

Requirements/Eligibility
Applications are invited from FULL-TIME, 100 and 200 level undergraduates from any state of the Federation, studying any of the under listed courses in universities within Nigeria:

Medicine & Surgery
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
Engineering


How to Apply
Application is open to full-time 100 or 200 level candidates admitted during the 2014/2015 or 2013/2014 academic session only.



QUALIFICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants should click on the "How To Apply" tab to proceed.

Deadline: Application closes Midnight 6th November, 2015

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1051

Application is now open to University students and young professionals in Africa interested in attending the 2015 Tanzania Liberty and Entrepreneurship Camp by Language of Liberty Institute (LLI), USA and African Liberty Organization for Development (ALOD), Nigeria at “Lodge Twitter Lodge” . Temeke Pile, Near Pile Bar/Pile Bus Stop Dar es Salaam- Tanzania. November 21-26, 2015 .

To qualify, write an essay agreeing or disagreeing in 500 words on: “Regulation of trade by government kills employment and development. Discuss”Apply fast to benefit from the limited scholarship available. Application closes by November 15

click here for more details: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1047

Application Deadline : 06-Nov-15

UN Women Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Project Background:

The Nigerian office of UN Women is currently implementing an EU-funded Programme “Promoting Women’s Engagement in Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria”, which supports the Federal Government, three Northern States of Nigeria, and selected constituted Local Government Areas (LGAs) to strengthen women’s leadership, advance gender equality and improve protection for women and children in conflict settings. The three northern states are Plateau, Gombe and Adamawa

The Programme is composed of three inter-locked components, each with their own specific objective:

Strengthening women’s role in conflict prevention, peace-making and peace building;
Mitigating the impact of conflict upon women and girls;
Establishing a conducive environment for the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and monitoring of gender equality commitments in Nigeria.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Deputy Programme Manager for the effective management of the Communications and Visibility component of the programme;
Help and learn how to strengthen the Communication and Visibility partnership with stakeholders (including print and electronic media organizations/ professionals) at all levels on the programme;
Assist in strengthening strategic Visibility and Communication initiatives with Government Officials, Multilateral and Bilateral Donors, Civil Society Organizations, Community Leaders, Private sector and Media Organizations, among others;
Regularly assist in updating the Programme website, linked to the knowledge management platform and WPS Community of Practice to be established;
Assist in publishing and updating Programme information on UN Women and UN Women West and Central Africa websites, as well as on the UN and UNDP blog, the UNICEF country office page, UNICEF connect blog and the EU-UNICEF web portal, and other appropriate platforms;
Help document and widely disseminate success stories, lessons learnt, and best practices from the project in print and electronically, including photos, infographics, small video clips, DVDs and documentaries of selected Programme initiatives;
Assist and learn how to compile Program Reports, including Newsletters and disseminate widely to stakeholders, partners and target beneficiaries;
Perform any other related activity that may be assigned by the Management Team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

The intern must have studies in Mass Communication, Journalism, any Arts or Social Science or other similar subject at the university level;
Be enrolled in a Graduate School Programme (Second University Degree or equivalent);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a First University Degree Programme (minimum Bachelor's Level or equivalent); Have Graduated with a University Degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of Graduation.

Language:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required;
Working knowledge of another UN language a distinct advantage.

Interns are not financially remunerated by UN Women.

Application Information:

UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest;
Selected applicants must provide the internship application, two letters of recommendation, proof of health insurance and school enrollment, passport, and visa (if applicable).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1044

Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, funded by Chief Bode Amao OON, and dedicated to the service of humanity and glory to God. BAF has so far supported 143 students in twenty two (22) Universities from year of award to graduation in all geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Applications are invited from qualified bonafide and registered Nigerian students from the catchment institutions for consideration for the award of scholarships to pursue first degree courses under the Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award.

Applicants are expected to satisfy the following requirements:

ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA
The eligibility of candidates will largely depend on the following criteria:

Attainment of high academic excellence with CGPA as the determinant factor
Undergraduate candidates should be at least at the 200 level of their course of study at the time of completing the forms

The Registrar of their respective Universities must certify the candidates are TRULY INDIGENT

The award is N70,000 per beneficiary per academic session and is active throughout the course of study

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are obtainable free of charge form the Registrar's office of their respective institutions or can be

The printed forms should be completed and supported by the attestation from the Registrar of their institutions, that, they have registered for the current academic year. The attested forms must reach the Secretariat not later than Monday, 16th November, 2015.

Candidates are advised to make ONE ENTRY ONLY, and fill the forms correctly. Any false information will attract automatic disqualification.

Click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1041

Dr. Anita Borg proposed the "50/50 by 2020" initiative, so that women earning computing degrees would be 50% of the graduates by year 2020. However, the percentage of Computer Science degrees earned by women is still far from 50% throughout the world.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders in this field.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a € 7,000 (or equivalent) award for the 2016-2017 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background, passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science, and demonstrated leadership. As an Anita Borg Scholar, you will participate in a unique program that includes professional development as well as outreach in your community which kicks-off at the Scholars Retreat in summer 2016.

Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Be a female student currently enrolled at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year
Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2016-2017 academic year
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical field
Maintain a strong academic record

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2016-2017 academic year, please visit the Anita Borg Scholarships Homepage to learn more about our Anita Borg Scholarships around the world.

Application Process: Deadline to apply: Apply here by 31st December 2015

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1036

Do you care about social, cultural, political and economic issues?

Are you interested in improving your blogging and digital media skills?

This is your chance to apply for a 3 months blogging internship with Voices of Youth - UNICEF's vibrant online youth community.

We are looking for 10-15 young people from across the world - fluent in English - who will blog at least once a week and participate in online discussions on the platform.

During the internship you will receive regular feedback on your writing, get access to tips&tricks on how to write a good blog post and exchange ideas with other blogging interns. At the end of the internship you will have improved your blogging skills, gained new insights into global development issues and been connected to a network of international young bloggers.

REQUIREMENTS

- You are between 14 and 24 years old.

- You are fluent in written English - it's no problem if English is not your first language, but you should be comfortable writing in English.

- You will be able to access the Internet at least once a week to blog, comment and participate in debates.

- You are available to start the internship in December 2015.

Please note that this internship is by remote participation - so you will NOT be required to travel anywhere.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please fill out the Google form below by 30 October 2015.

Click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1033

All is now set for the 2015 Brand Nigeria Symposium organized by Nigeria’s leading brands and business magazine, BrandiQ. According to the planning committee of the symposium, this year’s event, which is the third in the series, will take place on Wednesday, November 4 at the Metropolitan Club in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The theme for this year’s BrandiQ symposium is: “Reinventing Brand Nigeria for the 21st Century Market Economy through Public Accountability and Responsible Citizenship.“ Eminent speakers have been invited to speak at this special forum. Former Minister of Education and Senior Economic Advisor of Open Society Foundation, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili will be the guest speaker at the symposium while the keynote address will be delivered by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

Other speakers invited as discussants who would dissect various issues thrown up by the Guest Speaker include, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State; Prof. Chidi Odinkalu – Chairman, Nigerian Human Rights Commission; Prof. Emevwo Biakolo – Director, PhD Programme, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos; and Prof. Abubakar Momoh – DG, The Electoral Institute, Abuja.

When: Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (WAT)
Where: Metropolitan Club - Kofo Abayomi Street. Victoria Island. Lagos, Lagos NG

The event which is expected to chart a new course for accountability in the new dispensation will kick off at 10am Nigerian Time.

click here to register: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1027

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) invites entries from Nigerian reporters for the 10th Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting from the 4th of October 2015. The award programme, true to its tradition, will honour works that involve reporting on public and or corporate corruption, human rights abuses or on the failure of regulatory agencies.

This year, the award plans to reward outstanding reporters from print, radio, television, online, photography and editorial cartoon categories. The submitted stories must have first been published or broadcast in a Nigerian media between 4th October 2014 and 3rd October 2015.

Entries will be scored by a panel of judges drawn from the media and related professions who are passionate about investigative reporting. Over all, judges will be looking for ethical reporting courage, individual creativity and public benefit.

ELIGIBILITY
The Award is open to any Nigerian professional reporter or team of reporters (full time or freelancers), 18years and above, who have produced a published story whether through print or electronic media (television; radio or online) primarily targeted at and received by a Nigerian audience.

CATEGORIES
Print
Photography
Radio
Online
Television
Editorial Cartoon

Generally

Entry is free

Only a maximum of two entries across all categories of the competition will be allowed per entrant

All submitted works must be in English language

The reporter with the most outstanding work(s) amongst the finalists will be selected as the WSCIJ-Nigerian Investigative Reporter of the year

Entering for this competition commits you to grant WSCIJ a worldwide, perpetual, royalty free licence to use your works for any purpose deemed appropriate for the development of the award initiative, the Centre, as well as the Nigerian and global media.

To enhance the development of media in the country, reporters who have been winners in this competition on three occasions will be ineligible to enter

Employees of the WSCIJ and/or their immediate families are ineligible to participate in the competition

WSCIJ guarantees that there is no connection between any sponsor and the judging process despite possible sponsorship of some categories of the award.

The Competition shall be covered and interpreted with the laws of Nigeria

Deadline - 4PM FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD, 2015

click here for more info: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1018

About the Program
The Mike Omotosho Foundation International Scholarship (MOFIS) is open to all Nigerians who have at least 5 credits in their O Level Examination, seeking to study for their Undergraduate or Masters degree.
This Scholarship is funded by Mike Omotosho Foundation and her partners.
The MOFIS intends to award over 10,000 qualified Nigerian students with tuition waivers to undertake studies in the following countries; United Kingdom, Cyprus, Malaysia, India and Russia, with intakes for January 2016 and June 2016.
We select candidates on the basis of merit from the test which would be conducted before we start collection of documents for admission processing. Tests will be held in Abuja and Kwara States only

Eligibility:
To qualify for this Tuition waiver candidates should:
- Be Citizens of Nigeria
- Be permanently resident in Nigeria
- Have at least 4 Credits in their O Levels result
- Be available to commence their studies by January 2016 or July 2016

Selection Process:
To ensure a competitive process, MOFIS Program organises a simple test for all candidates. Applications are then considered according to the following selection criteria:
- Test Result
- Minimum Academic Certificate – O Levels for Undergraduate and Bachelors/HND for Masters Level

cLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1014

The 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship application has opened. To help you better understand the application process, the Mandela Washington Fellows in Nigeria will be hosting ‪#YALIRollout in 13 cities across the nation.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) is the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that aims to further empower and bolster young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, and follow-on support. MWF is geared towards outstanding young leaders that have several years of professional experience and a proven record of accomplishment in leading and promoting positive change in their organizations, institutions, or communities. So far 86 young Nigerians have participated in the fellowship.

Sign up for #YALIRollout in a city close to you and get a chance to meet and interact with these Mandela Washington Fellows. Learn about their experiences in the United States, their plans for community engagement in Nigeria and how YOU can apply to become a 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow.


The #YALIRollout is your opportunity to learn more about the value of a U.S. exchange program. It is free and open to the public.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1010

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government-issued photo identification to verify eligibility.

Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Individuals residing in Eritrea and Zimbabwe may not apply to the Public Management track. Residents of Sudan may only apply for the Civic Leadership track.

The U.S. Department of State and IREX reserve the right to verify all of the information included in the application. In the event that there is a discrepancy, or information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible.

November 11, 2015: Application closes

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1007

Do you desire to have your voice represented in Paris? Do you crave to take part in the global negotiation for actions against Climate Change?
Then, this is an exciting opportunity for YOU to take part in one of the largest online Climate Mobilization with the Model United Nations Volunteers Network (MUN-VoN) Nigeria, in collaboration with the international organization Care About Climate, Inc. Win $300 and get your voice represented at the 2015 International Conference of Youth on Climate change in the #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest.

Brief Description
'#1000Voices4Climate' Photo Contest is A Social Media Advocacy Project that presents a unique and strategic opportunity through which young men and women can VOICE their opinions about our climate. You will contribute to the various key points in the ongoing discussions and negotiations anticipated during the 21st Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.You will become part of a program through Care About Climate, an international non-profit organization focused on climate change education and advocacy. Utilizing the Climate Symbol as a platform for discussion, you will be an advocate for our climate.


How to Participate
To show they care about Climate, Youths take part in this by:
1. Simply take a photo of yourself with a Placard bearing a message saying what YOU think world leaders should do to prevent climate change.
a. Include the Climate Symbol (Print, Digital, or Drawn) if you would like! But it is not necessary.

2. Upload your picture to the #1000Voices4Climate Photo Contest page and your own social networks (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) and use the hashtags #1000Voices4Climate. #CareAboutClimate, and #RoadToParisCOP21 and hashtag "Your country” (for example, #Nigeria). You must hashtag #1000Voices4Climate or #CareAboutClimate to be submitted for the contest.
3. Encourage your friends to Vote for your picture as the best message on the Care About Climate Facebook Photo Contest Page.

Benefits
1. $300 prize for the Best Photo Message with the highest number of votes as voted from across the Globe.
2. Potential Ambassadorship Position with Care About Climate (USA)
3. Chance to Be Among the Best 1000 that will be showcased in a video documentary at the International Conference of Youth on Climate change.
4.Publication of the Best 100 Picture Messages on the Care About Climate Website.

Duration
October 1st - November 20th, 2015.
The Winner of the Best Photo Message Prize will be announced on November 21st.

click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=1004

Politheor is accepting applications for interns who will be supporting the op-ed team over the course of five months. The internships are online-based, with both training and mentorship offered online. Incentives such as training in op-ed writing, merit-based financial and non-financial awards and networking can all be expected.
Politheor is a European policy platform that brings together policy analysts to help enhance the quality of European public policy discussions. Its goal is to promote and support talent in public policy analysis. Politheor’s Advisory and Editorial board comprise of experts affiliated to some of the top education and policy institutions in Europe. Politheor also organizes trainings in policy writing, and promotes knowledge acquisition among the next generation of policy specialists.

ELIGIBILITY AND PROFILE
We encourage motivated senior students and recent graduates in Public policy, Political Science, International Relations, Media Studies etc. to apply. Graduates in other fields who demonstrate interest in public policy may also be considered.
All candidates must be able to:
– Meet strict deadlines while providing quality content.
– Speak fluent English, with excellent written skills.
– Demonstrate strong analytical capacity and ability to discern policy issues.
– Show willingness to learn and cooperate.
– Prove interest and expertise in one of the relevant policy areas (see below)
Previous experience is a plus, but not a necessary condition.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
– Every intern who successfully finishes the internship will receive an Internship Certificate.
– Interns will enhance their experience and proficiency in writing policy-related op-eds, both through experience, training and mentoring.
– The merit-based awards include the Excellence in Policy Analysis certificate issued by the leading experts of the Politheor Advisory Board, as well as other financial and non-financial awards.
– Those who complete their internships satisfactorily will receive preferential treatment when applying for projects and events organised by Politheor.
– The possibility of future employment in the Politheor network.
– Great opportunity to publish and promote your work.
– Opportunity for networking in a fast-growing European Public Policy Center.

Application Deadline: October 21st 2015

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The WeChat Ideathon, which is a parallel event within the Africabeta conference, will demonstrate outstanding technology and Internet business propositions that are designed to take advantage of the WeChat API.

Startups and developers who apply stand to gain not only early deployment access on the WeChat platform but also an opportunity to demonstrate their ideas on the Africabeta stage as well as go-to-market support for their products and services.

Entry to the Ideathon is free and registration closes by 24th September.

Intending participants should click here to apply: http://opportuniti.org/?p=997

Duration: 10 weeks, from June to August

Minimum eligibility requirement
Candidates should be in their penultimate year of study, expecting to graduate in 2017. Those graduating in 2018 will also be considered.

Language Requirements : Fluent written and spoken English

Job Description
Our Summer Internship programme offers you the chance to discover the world of banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. As a summer analyst you will have the opportunity to gain in depth exposure to a line of business and gain an invaluable insight into the organisation and its culture.


Qualifications
• Strong A-level grades and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)
• Applications are accepted from any degree discipline
• Fluency in English is essential and a second language may also be required for some roles
• You'll need to demonstrate drive, innovation and a genuine interest in the financial markets
• The key qualities of team work, leadership, creativity and problem solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
• Ability to grasp a wide variety of products and to handle more projects simultaneously

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PLEASE NOTE: You will only be able to apply to ONE vacancy. Therefore, please consider your choice of application carefully.

Closing Date 26 Nov 2015

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Samsung Engineering in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme is proud to launch 'The 8th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition,' inviting young people all over the world to raise awareness on the UN's new initiative '2015 time for global action for people and planet'.


As many of you know, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued his Synthesis Report, which presented the vision for the post-2015 sustainable development agenda, in December 2014. Drawing from the experience of two decades of development practice and from input gathered through an open and inclusive process, the report, The Road to Dignity by 2030, charts a road map to achieve dignity in the next 15 years.

Through this essay competition, we would like to provide children and youth a chance to set their action plan for changing their lifestyle affecting our planet, which is the most challenging threat for humans. It also aims to collect inspiring and creative ideas from young people by requiring them to think about what young people can do for our planet, crossing 'Online' and 'Offline'.


Competition details
• Eligibility: Tunza Eco-generation members aged between 13 and 24 (As of October 12)
• Theme: 2015 Time for Global Action for People and Planet - What Young People can do for the People and the Planet at a Local Level
• Schedule
- Submission deadline: October 12th, 2015 (midnight, GMT 0)
- Result announcement: 3rd week of November, 2015
• Submission: Tunza Eco-generation website/Egen Event/Monthly Event

Prize details
UNEP - Certificate & Samsung Tab S (for 1 person);
Samsung Engineering - Certificate & Samsung Tab A (for 1 person);
Eco-generation - Certificate & Samsung 1TB Portable USB (for 3 persons);
Honorable Mentions - Certificate & Eco-generation souvenirs (for 20 persons).

Guideline
• No entry fee is required.
• Samsung Engineering reserves First Serial Rights on all submissions. All other rights to the essay remain the property of the author.
• All entries must be original works, in English. Plagiarism and off topics will result in disqualification.
• Entries may not have been previously published in professional media.
• Entries must be from 600 to 800 words in length.
• Entrants must first register at Tunza.eco-generation.org in order to submit their essay online.
• All entries must be double spaced in 11pt, with numbered pages in one of the following formats. All other formats will be disqualified.
- MS Word
- Word Perfect

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The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas industry through research and training of Nigerians.

To ensure a steadfast To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships. Awards will be granted for studies in the 2016/2017 academic session in the United Kingdom Germany, Australia, USA and France (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.

CRITERIA
MSc (OSS and LSS)
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate.
Applicants must be computer literate.
Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language; At least C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 and above in NECO.
Applicants must not be above 30 years of age.
Applicants for OSS must be in possession of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA).
G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA).
GMAT - for Management related courses (USA).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (UK).
PhD (OSS and LSS)
Applicants must be in the academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching an oil and gas related discipline.
Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a good second degree certificate.
Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, Introduction, Objective, Methodology and Mode of Data Collection.
Applicants must include a valid admission letter.
Applicants must not be over 40 years of age.
Applicants must include their masters degree project.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR LSS MSC & PHD APPLICANTS
RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY.
APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31st OCTOBER 2015.

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The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) seeks outstanding applicants to spearhead its Code for Africa (CfAfrica) data journalism initiative in Nigeria. Applicants should be media or civic technology industry veterans, ideally with experience in managing data journalism teams and building digital news projects that engage audiences. Working as part of a larger pan-African team, the selected Fellow will help teams of CfAfrica data journalists and technologists embedded into partner newsrooms and local CitizenLabs harness data to build compelling journalistic projects, using strong mobile and interactive web components. The goal: to catalyze news media to deliver ongoing, high-quality health and development news that engages audiences and sparks systemic change.


Preferred qualifications:
Significant experience working as a senior journalist or in a leadership position in the media or civic technology industries
Experience in the Global South, especially Sub-Saharan Africa
A deep knowledge of and passion for technology, and a strong track record using technology to tell stories to audiences
Excellent leadership and management skills
Ability to manage several concurrent projects with timely deliverables
Ability to work effectively in a team
Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages spoken in Nigeria is a plus
Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills

The Knight Fellow may be from any country, and will be based in Nigeria for his or her fellowship. The duration of the fellowship is one year, with the possibility of extension for up to two more years.

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An online media platform www..com needs young journalists to be their reporters in all the 37 states of the federation.
Interested person should contact us on 08062264208 or email opportuniti2014@gmail.com

Intel announced last month that it was kicking off its Intel student partnership program in 3 Nigerian universities – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife; Federal University of Technology, Akure and Rivers State University of Technology, Port Harcourt; and now, the multinational company is calling for undergraduate student applications in the field of computer science and engineering of those three Nigerian Universities into its Student Partner Program.

Application deadline is September 25, 2015, and the applicants will be contacted within 7 days of their application.

The program is open to computer science and engineering undergraduates of the universities cited above. Candidates for the program are expected to possess leadership skills and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5/5.0

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DEPARTMENT / DIVISION : All Organizational Units & Field Offices & Regional Centers
REPORT LINE: VP’s Front Offices / Directors / Resident Representatives / Heads of Regional Centers
DUTY STATION: Headquarters, Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire or Bank’s field offices or Regional Centres

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2015

Participants in the program are selected on a competitive basis, based on the needs expressed by user departments.

Objectives:
The broad objectives of the program are to:

Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank.
Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes.


Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, and currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning.
The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above mentioned Degree.
Citizens of one of the Bank’s member countries.
Applicants must be fluent in, at least, one of the Banks’s two working languages (English or French).


Application Procedure:
Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online complete application and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).

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Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) - A President Barak Obama and USAID youth initiative.

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the consortium partners that make up the Regional Leadership Center (RLC) are enthusiastic about establishing the Emerging Leaders Program to provide the tools, opportunities and leadership skills tailored to empowering young African leaders across West Africa.

The Emerging Leaders Program will teach young African leaders about modern leadership over a period of 17 weeks. The program will be broken down into four phases - a 5 week coursework phase delivered in-person in Ghana, or online and the remaining 12 weeks (back home) distributed equally among a mentorship program, internship or community service, and a report writing period.

Focusing on the 5 week coursework phase, it will entail three core courses (Leadership and Accountability, Ethics, and Contemporary issues affecting Africa) and one elective course selected from a sample of three courses covering three themes, namely Entrepreneurship, Public Sector Management, and Civil Society Leadership.

We are committed to achieving the objectives of the Regional Leadership Center that will lead to a long-term sustainable impact in youth development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Why become an Assessor?
Be part of the team recruiting, reviewing applications and shortlisting the best candidates with exceptional leadership capabilities for YALI Accra RLC.

What will Assessor's be tasked to do?
Assessor's will review and evaluate the applications of candidates from their country (and some times from other countries) in the processes of filtering down to secure top candidate applications to join the Accra RLC this July 2015.

Ideally, we are looking for assessors from (or residing) in the following countries:
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Liberia
- Burkina Faso
- Togo
- Sierra Leone
- The Gambia

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9jaMentors Projects is one of the fast rising Nigerian social enterprise whose intervention initiative is set up to provide redemptive solutions with key focus on patriotism and nation building.Our projects are ultimately and strategically targeted at young Nigerians between the age brackets of 15Years to 39Years who are the largest populace of Nigeria.This initiative was birth as a result to help our targeted re-discover and maximize their uniqueness as citizens of this nation.

9jaMentors Conference is a yearly event put together to empower young Nigerians between the age bracket of 15years-39years on the topics of Patriotism.

This year's edition is highly packaged with speakers as

-Dele Momodu [Ovation Magazine],
-Chude Jideonwo [Co-Founder,The Future Award],
-Aralola Olamuyiwa [Nigeria's 1st female Talking Drummer] and
- 12 Panelists discussing the topic:The 21st Century Nigerian Youth [The Past,The Present and the Future]

Date: 0ct 2nd,2015
Venue: Yusuf Grillo Hall,Art Complex. Yabatech ,Lagos
Time: 9am

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Application to attend the Peace Child International 2nd International Youth Job Creation Summit in Rabat, Morocco from 7 to 10 November 2015.


Delegate Information
Delegates will be selected from applicants who are young people aged 18 to 30 with experience in and innovative ideas for youth job creation in the green economy. They must have fluency in English or French.

The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will have simultaneous translation in English, French and Arabic. Workshops and roundtables will mostly be in English, with some arranged in French and Arabic.

There is no registration fee, but all participants are expected to pay for the costs of their travel. Accommodation will be provided at the Bouznika Youth Camp, and all meals will be covered. Closest airports are Rabat-Sale (40 minutes by car or taxi) and Casablanca (one hour by train).

Applications close 17 September. A maximum of 250 delegate places will be available

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Let’s bear in mind that this post isn’t meant to justify that amount of public fund for a website upgrade, we just want to look at the possible lessons for entrepreneurs and startups, not from the website of course, nor on the basis of Mr. Fashola’s response.

Separating personal life from business
The URL of the said website is www.tundefashola.com, which makes it a personal property for the ex-governor, hence not justifiable for public funds. If the URL of the website was www.lagosstategovernor.com, there definitely won’t be the need for this post in the first place, except if we are to analyse the cost.

That you work 18 hours a day on your company doesn’t make it part of your personal life – since the stakeholders or potential investors definitely don’t ask that you show them your personal bank account statement.

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