Opportunities For Women #34
Compiled by Zulu Uwolloh, Toluwanimi Ademola-Sunday and Nkem Adigwe
Hello Bestie! Good to see you again! I hope you would agree with me that June has been a cool month. I mean, some days have been rough and bumpy, but somehow, you and I have managed to make it through, and Guess what? We have not given up. As you read through this week’s OR, I hope that you are enlightened and informed. Enjoy!
JOBS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS
2022 SEO Africa In-Country Career Programme
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoBR9dxIg92VfciT_CF9JCyPV0V2Occ5eMlPj4PvqY57XHnw/viewform
The Role:
We are looking for talented graduates with interests in working in the Investment Banking, Private Equity Industry or Global Markets Fields.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Nigerian who has completed their NYSE by May 2022 (Graduation Years: 2020 and 2021)
- Must have an academic standing of First Class or Second Upper Division
Deadline: Not Stated.
Analytic & Sales Programme at Bloomberg
Link: https://careers.bloomberg.com/job/detail/10469
The Role:
You will start by completing our comprehensive Analytics & Sales training program, covering all aspects of the financial markets: industry principles, market players and asset classes — while teaching you all there is to know about the functionality and analytical tools Bloomberg has to offer!
You will join one of our Analytics teams, delivering exceptional customer support to our clients by providing fast and accurate solutions to their queries, while continuing to develop your knowledge through asset class and workflow specialist training.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Media Partnerships Specialist at TikTok (Lagos)
Link: https://careers.tiktok.com/position/7090843025723148551/detail?spread=5MWH5CQ
The Role:
As the Media Partnerships Specialist — Sports for West Africa, you will develop innovative approaches and tactics, for different Sports public figures and partners in West Africa (existing and new), to foster an enticing ecosystem of diverse video content on TikTok.
Ideal candidates for this role will have a passion for sports, great content, an extensive understanding of both traditional and digital media, as well as TikTok’s unique value proposition, and a proven background of working with relevant partners to find success and generate data-driven experiences.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Talent Acquisition Manager at Olam
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3087532190
The Role:
The Talent Acquisition Manager is a senior role, responsible for accomplishing results to drive the end-to-end execution, of the recruitment process. The overall objective of this role is to develop, implement and provide recruiting support to the business.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Junior Project Manager at Reliance Health
Link: https://healthtech.snaphunt.com/job/6WBU329BZ3-NG-144?source=linkedin
The Role:
You will be responsible for:
- Working on strategic projects to grow our product capability and ensure we are user-focused.
- Managing projects and monitor certain smaller projects to ensure that they are completed and report back to key stakeholders from product, tech and the executive team.
- Help to coordinate the product team and ensure they can do their roles to the best of their ability. That would include arranging workshops and monitoring the progress of existing delivery.
- Attend meetings on behalf of the CPO and report back any important findings. You will also be attending some meetings with the CPO and ensure that follow on activities are undertaken.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Regional Director, West Africa at Binance
Link: https://jobs.lever.co/binance/044093c9-4e9d-46ee-b891-3f988c35b19f?lever-source=LinkedInJobs
The Role:
- Define and lead expansion plans for the market and shape the plan for launching new services while ensuring strong coordination with Government Relations, Marketing and Tech teams along the way.
- Act as a business owner: develop new strategies relentlessly to push operational standards to the next level, shape the business model, and execute accordingly.
- Manage, grow, and lead a high-performing team. You will be responsible for shaping the organization and defining hiring needs in your market, while also setting the future strategy.
- Oversee and steer budgeting, P&L performance, and financial milestones to reach trading and user targets.
- Lead local key marketing activities, such as developing new partnerships and organizing key events.
- Represent Binance in the local events, media, and in communication with external stakeholders.
Deadline: Not stated.
Graduate Application Engineer at Schneider Electric
Link: https://careers.se.com/global/jobs/007ZD9?lang=en-us&iis=Job%20Board&iisn=linkedin&src=linkedin
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Division for a Graduate Engineer to report to the Engineering Manager. He/she will be responsible for providing application, configuration and system engineering during the design, build, and test phase of automated control system projects.
Deadline: Not Stated.
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS
Chevening Scholarship 2023
Link: https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/nigeria/
Key Information:
Applications for 2023/2024 Chevening Scholarships open on 2 August 2022.
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships programme. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, we offer awards to study in the UK for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
Deadline: Not Specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship
Key Information:
Students at master’s level from all over the world can apply. You must have a bachelor’s degree (first degree) or be in your last year of bachelor studies and graduate before the master’s programme starts.
You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognized, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are high-level and integrated study programmes, at master level. They are designed and delivered by an international partnership of higher education institutions (HEI). They involve at least three HEI from three different countries, of which at least two must be EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme (previously called Programme Countries).
Deadline: Not Specified.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Link: https://gmsp.org/a-gates-millennium-scholars-program/#1521250133122-b46231c7-9dd7
Key Information:
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, established in 1999, is a 1.6 billion dollar initiative funded by grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Goal:
The goal of the GMS program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential by:
Reducing financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need.
Increasing the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where these groups are severely underrepresented.
Developing a diversified cadre of future leaders for America by facilitating successful completion of bachelor’s, masters and doctoral degrees.
Providing seamless support from undergraduate through doctoral programs for students selected as Gates Millennium Scholars entering target disciplines.
Deadline: Not Specified.
The Ford Fund Fellowship 2022 for social Entrepreneurs and community leaders
Link: https://watson.is/ford-fund/
Key Information: The Ford Fund Fellowship is a virtual program designed to equip 25 advanced social entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and experience to scale the ventures and community initiatives they are building. Each Ford Fund Fellow will learn advanced skills in entrepreneurship and leadership, garner experience, and build a global network of Mentors, Master Course Teachers, and peers, as they lay the foundation to empower many more youth and transform their communities.
$25,000 in seed funding will be distributed among the 25 Ford Fund Fellows based on progress and impact throughout the Fellowship. Ford Fund applicants must be able to commit to be part of the 16-week program from October 17th, 2022, to February 24th, 2023
Deadline: 15th September, 2022
The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) at the University of Cape Town 2022 Curatorial Fellowship
Link: http://www.ica.uct.ac.za/ica/news/CuratorialFellowshipLANA2023
Key Information:
The Institute for Creative Arts (ICA) at the University of Cape Town invites applications for the 2022 Curatorial Fellowship. Applicants should have an interest in Live Art and its development on the African continent.
Deadline: August, 2022
PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS
Acumen West Africa Fellows Programme 2023 for emerging Leaders in West Africa (Fully Funded)
Link: https://bit.ly/3t9H2v7
Date: July 12, 2022
TED fellows program 2022
Link: https://fellow-applications.ted.com/tedcom/applications/new
Date: June 30, 2022
Community Leadership Program 2022
Link: www.theusawainstitute.org/clp
Date: 1 June — 8 July, 2022
RESOURCES
Social Impact Jobs Round-Up
This is an online site used to build a portfolio as a Writer, Illustrator, Journalist or Photographer.
Social Impact Job List
List of social impact job openings
The Writers
Chizulu Uwulloh
Zulu, named after Zulu Shofola, is a writer, avid movie watcher, and self-proclaimed bibliophile. She is proud to call herself a feminist and when she’s not editing for Sisterly HQ and watching travel vlogs on YouTube, she’s trying to save the world in her own little way. Connect with Zulu on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Toluwanimi Ademola-Sunday
Toluwanimi Ademola-Sunday is a law student at the University of Lagos, keen on international law and diplomacy. She is also a mental health advocate and an avid promoter of the SDGs. She is a devoted Christian who loves writing and a steward of a faith blog. Asides from being a wide reader keen on impact, she is attracted by the simple things of life and hopes to be able to represent African fashion brands later on. Connect with Toluwanimi on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Edited by Nkem Adigwe
Nkem is a final year law student. On the side, she is a research writer, content writer, legal research analyst, MC/host and content creator. She combines all of these roles effortlessly and looks forward to becoming an amazing lawyer. Connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Published by Yetunde Onafuye
Yetunde is a storyteller, podcaster, and a graduate student with interest in the social and political history of post-independence Africa. She’s also the co-lead editor at Sisterly HQ. In her free time, she reads and reviews books, engages in social volunteering, and watches tons of dramas and TV shows. Connect with Yetunde on LinkedIn and Instagram.
