Opportunities for Women #36
Compiled by Zulu Uwolloh, Mosopefoluwa Amao and Toluwanimi Ademola-Sunday
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JOBS, APPRENTICESHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS
Video Editor Intern at Workcity
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3157512987
The Role:
Do you have a passion for photography and video production? Do you understand how to capture moments and tell compelling stories that engage a digital audience?
You will have a chance to practice multimedia skills and learn how to apply them practically in a business setting. As a video intern, you will assist the photographer/videographer who captures, edits, and produces photos and videos for internal and external purposes.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Sales Graduate Trainee at Union Bank
Link: https://www.jobberman.com/job-seeker/union-bank
The Role:
Requirements for the Graduate Trainee Program:
- No previous work experience is required
- Minimum of B.Sc (2nd Class) or HND (Upper Credit) in any discipline
- NYSC Discharge certificate
- Sales experience is an added advantage
- Candidates must not be more than 27 years old by December 2022.
Deadline: 17th July, 2022
Project Officer at Plan International
Link: https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Maiduguri-and-Damaturu-Project-Officer/823439301/
The Role:
The post holder will directly implement the project and also document lessons learnt, support assessments and monitoring and evaluation of the Education in Emergencies components of Plan International’s emergency response. He/she is responsible for assessment, response analysis, design, capacity building. The post holder will also contribute towards the capacity building of Plan Internationals implementing partners.
Deadline: Not Stated.
Communications Content Creator at European Partnership for Justice
Link: https://epd.eu/vacancies/
The Role:
We are looking for a Communications Content Creator Service Provider to join the team in August 2022. The Communications Content Creator is expected to develop online content for the EPD projects implemented across the African continent.
Interested candidates should send a brief description of their interest, a financial offer (hourly rate), accompanied by an updated CV to jobs@epd.eu
We are looking for a Communications Content Creator Service Provider to join the team in August 2022. The Communications Content Creator is expected to develop online content for the EPD projects implemented across the African continent.
Interested candidates should send a brief description of their interest, a financial offer (hourly rate), accompanied by an updated CV to jobs@epd.eu
Deadline: 10th July 2022.
West Africa Account Manager at Honeywell
The Role:
Be the lead account manager, who drives sales, identifying and generating opportunities for different kinds of customers. You will foster client satisfaction. You will develop customer relationships through coordinating and/or attending trade shows, seminars, etc. You will provide education on Honeywell products through technical presentations, seminars and workshops. You will manage, maintain, and provide reports and opportunity status using our customer relationship management system. You will analyze competitive intelligence and market trends. You will work with Sales Inventory Operations Planning (SIOP) to strategically align sellers and customer accounts.
Deadline: Not Stated.
SEO Content Writer at Kibadl
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3148582859
The Role:
We are looking for driven self-starters to join Kidadl as Content Writers. The ideal candidates will be responsible for working alongside our Content and SEO teams on a daily basis, writing and researching quality articles for Kidadl.com that align with our SEO, style and tone of voice requirements. This is a fast-paced role suited to those who love research and writing and are able to work to a target whilst delivering high-quality articles on a weekly basis.
Deadline: Not stated.
Relationship Account Manager at Lenovo
Link: https://jobs.lenovo.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Relationship-Account-Manager/41931
The Role:
Lenovo is looking for a passionate, articulate, and enthusiastic Relationship Account Manager to bring in net new customers to Lenovo while supporting and driving end-user customers for Nigeria. The chosen Relationship Account Manager will create positive business outcomes for his/her clients and Lenovo by reaching out to our prospects using inbound/outbound sales techniques including extensive teaming with channel partners. The chosen Relationship Account Manager will work in an entrepreneurial start-up environment and perform activities including those outlined below.
Deadline: Not Stated.
SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND AWARDS
Kader Amal Fellowship Programme 2023/2024 for Postgraduate Study in Ireland
Link: https://www.irishaidfellowships.ie/strands/kader-asmal-fellowship
Key Information:
The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme is a fully-funded scholarship opportunity offered to South African students to study at Master’s level in Ireland’s world-renowned Higher Education Institutions. The Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme is targeted at early career professionals in South Africa with leadership potential.
Deadline: 3rd August, 2022
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) Program 2023
Link: https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html
Key Information:
Named after Major-General Georges P. Vanier, the first francophone Governor General of Canada, the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS) program helps Canadian institutions attract highly qualified doctoral students. It is valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies.
Deadline: 1st November, 2022
Lagos African Cluster Nigeria — call for Visiting Research Fellowship 2023
Link: https://iads.unilag.edu.ng/lacc/?page_id=4885
Key Information:
The Lagos African Cluster Centre calls for applications for a short Visiting Fellowship, between one and three months, from January 2023. Scholars interested in the major theme of ‘Reconfiguring African Studies’ through multidisciplinary engagement are welcome. The aim of the Fellowship is to expose scholars to a process of reconfiguring African Studies within the African context and realities.
Deadline: 30th November, 2022
Harvard University Academy Scholars Programme 2022 for International PhD students
Link: https://academy.wcfia.harvard.edu/programs/academy_scholar
Key Information:
These awards are open to recipients of PhD or comparable doctoral degree (within two years of the August 1, 2023, start date) and advanced doctoral candidates in the social sciences.
Deadline: 23rd September, 2022
Miles Morland Foundation 2022 Writing Scholarships for African writers
Link: http://milesmorlandfoundation.com/about/
Key Information:
Scholars writing fiction will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of twelve months. At the discretion of the Foundation, Scholars writing non-fiction, who require additional research time, could receive an additional grant, paid over a period of up to eighteen months.
Deadline: 18th September, 2022
Legislative Mentorship Initiative Fellowship Programme 2022 for young Nigerians
Link: https://lmi.ng/fellowship-programme/
Key Information:
The LMI programme is designed and targeted at equipping and empowering dynamic young leaders interested in public sector leadership especially in legislative by providing them with necessary hands-on training and engagement in governance and public service through collaborative and inclusive leadership. The Fellowship Programme will consist of 3 weeks residential training, 1 month internship, and 1 month virtual training & community interactions.
Deadline: Not stated.
Call for Readers for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Program 2023
Link: https://www.mandelawashingtonfellowship.org/2022/06/29/2022-readers-fellowship-applications/
Key Information:
Department of State and IREX seek academic, professional, and regional experts to read and score applications for the 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship. Readers will be responsible for evaluating program applications based on set guidelines and a scoring rubric. This is a great volunteer professional development and résumé -building opportunity for professionals or degree-seeking individuals.
Deadline: 2 September, 2022
Google SSA Developers Machine Learning Bootcamp 2022 for young Africans
Link: https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/google-machine-learning-bootcamp_c2f384/
Key Information:
The SSA Google Developers Machine Learning Bootcamp> is a program for those that want to become machine learning developers. The goal of this program is for the participants to study machine learning theories and eventually become able to solve engineering problems in actual job situations. We will provide an environment for self-study and various opportunities to whet your motivation.
Deadline: 16 July, 2022
UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Programme 2022 for Nigerian-based cleantech startups
Link: https://cchubnigeria.com/unido-gcip/
Key Information:
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) is a United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)-led programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), promoting cleantech innovation and entrepreneurship to address the most pressing climate and environmental challenges.
Deadline: 21st July, 2022
PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme (YFP)
Date: August
2022 TFF Agri-food Innovator Challenge (Win $30,000)
Link: https://tffdigitallabs.org/challenges/tff-challenge-2022
Date: not specified.
AWIEF-AfDB Initiative for Women-owned small and medium enterprises (WSMEs) In Africa
Link: https://www.awieforum.org/solutions-catalysing-access-capital-success-women-entrepreneurs/
Date 18th July, 2022
MTH Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2022 for Nigerian female entrepreneurs
Link: https://www.mtn.ng/yellopreneur/
Deadline: 8th July, 2022
Commonwealth Youth Climate Change Network
Deadline: not stated.
Fellowship for Latina and Black Women Entrepreneurs 2022
Link: https://www.digitalundivided.com/fellowship
Deadline: not stated.
2022 Alx/Udacity Tech Scholarships for Young Africans
Link: https://www.alx-t.com/
Deadline: 31st July, 2022
RESOURCES
Career Masterclass 1.0
A 4-week programme that will cover all the elements of job search. 7 topics for 4 weeks, with weekly deliverables, accountability partners and support systems.
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkeauFhSso_0AxWAHBC1e4l-100BlmNc6H0gNANHFrg3oQDA/viewform
Social Impact Jobs 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.
Mosopefoluwa Amao
Mosopefoluwa is a Lawyer and a Cybersecurity Analyst with an interest in Cloud Security. She likes to share knowledge, hence, her role as an Opportunities and Resources Writer. In her free time, you would find her restaurant hopping, trying out recipes or seeing a movie. Connect with Mosopefoluwa on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
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 and social media manager. She combines all of these roles effortlessly and looks forward to becoming an amazing lawyer. Connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Published by Akinsipe Temitope
Temitope is a young storyteller who thinks all stories are worth telling. She loves to inspire people to do what they love and follow their passions, tell their stories, and live in the present moment. Connect with Temitope on Instagram, and Twitter.
