Opportunities For Women #6
Compiled by Chizulu Uwolloh, Mosopefoluwa Amao, and Maryam Awesu
Why do you want to procrastinate on your dreams? Why don’t we all be like the Nike shoe brand and just…… do it?
Definitely, we have all had our rough days. Days that we don’t feel motivated to get out of bed and live this ‘adulting’ life. But always have the Nike motto at the back of your mind. Life is way too short to have doubts about the abilities you clearly have. Always stay motivated and just DO IT! To get you started, here’s a list of jobs and opportunities that are curated with love, just for YOU!
Jobs, Apprenticeships, and Internships
CcHUB Internship Programme
For this 6-month programme, we are on the hunt for graduates with a keen interest in technology and a desire to transform the landscape of Africa as a continent. If you are tech-savvy, confident, driven and willing to roll up your sleeves to get work done, you are just who we are looking for!
Deadline: November 21, 2021
Morgan Stanley Technology Full Time Analyst Programme
This 15-week global program includes an orientation to the Firm, intensive technology training and an introduction to proprietary technologies, and culminates with a four-week group project. The Program allows graduates to build a strong network among their peers and build the comprehensive skills required to prepare them for a full-time role and a long-term career.
Deadline: December 20, 2021
Movement Law Lab Training Programme Associate
Movement Law Lab seeks a full-time Training Program Associate to ensure MLL’s training programs are seamlessly administered; to recruit and cultivate purposeful relationships with organizational clients and trainees; and to shepherd MLL’s digital learning initiatives.
Deadline: December 20, 2021
Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation Intern on UN Special Procedures and Sustaining Peace
The intern will support the implementation of the Foundation’s project on UN Special Procedures and Sustaining Peace but will have the opportunity to support various other projects related to the Foundation’s programmatic work on building and sustaining peace, human rights, and inclusivity in peacebuilding.
Deadline: December 20, 2021
Deloitte Graduate Recruitment: Tax & Regulatory Services for Young Nigerians
Deloitte is looking to hire a person in its Tax & Regulatory Services Department that meets the following requirements;
● Be willing to live our purpose of making an impact that matters
● Have graduated from a recognized University/ Polytechnic with a minimum of a 2.1 or its equivalent in any discipline
● Have minimum of a credit in five (5) O ’levels subjects including Mathematics and English in one sitting only
● Be 26 years old or younger as at date of application
● Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
● Not have written the Deloitte aptitude test before
Deadline: December 20, 2021
OECD Internship Programme
OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General and to support the corporate functions of the Organisation. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their analytical and technical skills in an international environment.
Deadline: February 28, 2022
World Bank Junior Professional Associate Programme
The Junior Professional Associate (JPA) program is a unique opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience and first-hand exposure to the challenges — and rewards — of international development.
Deadline: Not Stated
ILGA International Junior Professionals Programme
ILGA World seeks four Junior Professional Consultants in the areas of:
- UN Programme: Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures and SDGs
- UN Programme: Human Rights Council, UPR and national engagement
- Research
- Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics
Deadline: December 6, 2021
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards
DELL Technologies Graduation Project Competition for the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Turkey
Dell Technologies has launched the annual graduation project competition for senior undergraduate students from universities in the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Turkey. The competition is intended to spark the creativity of students for their graduation projects to play an active role in the Transformation of IT. The targeted topics: IoT, AI, Multi-cloud, and 5G.
Deadline: December 30, 2021
African Peacebuilding Network: Individual Research Fellowships
The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites research fellowship applications from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, governmental, and non-governmental agencies or organizations based in Africa.
Deadline: February 1, 2022.
Reckitt- Fight For Access Scholarship 2022 To Attend One Young World Conference
Reckitt exists to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world, Reckitt’s social impact investment focuses on areas where we can make the most impact and where we identify the greatest unmet needs. These priorities are: Clean Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Sexual Rights & Equality, Maternal & Child Health.
Deadline: December 20, 2021.
TECH Women Fall 2022 Emerging Leaders Program For Women In STEM
TechWomen brings emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa, Central, and South Asia, and the Middle East together with their professional counterparts in the United States for a mentorship and exchange program. TechWomen provides participants access to networks, resources, and knowledge to empower them to reach their full potential.
Deadline: January 5, 2022
IBM Great Minds Internship 2022 For Students Worldwide
The Great Minds initiative is a competition for 3 to 6-month internships at one of the IBM Research Labs in Zurich, Nairobi, or Johannesburg for students from central and eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It provides students with the unique opportunity to work alongside world-class scientists in the leading industrial IT research organization.
Deadline: December 15, 2021
UK-Nigeria Design, Product & Developer School Program 2021 For Nigerians
The goal of the program is to identify, equip and mentor aspiring designers, product managers, and software developers with world-class design, product, and development skills, soft skills, entrepreneurial skills and the leadership skills that are required to compete globally in the 21st century and enable them to kick-start their careers in Technology while also helping them gain economic opportunities.
Deadline: November 30, 2021
Youth In Development Fellowship
The Youth in Development Fellowship provides emerging civic leaders and social entrepreneurs with the skills and tools to lead social change initiatives effectively. Alumni of this program have gone ahead to create viable and highly impactful social ventures and lead programs that are transforming their communities’ social and economic landscapes.
Deadline: December 8, 2021
Contests, Grants, and Campaigns
Helmut Veith Stipend 2021 for Women in Computer Science
The Helmut Veith Stipend is awarded annually to exceptionally talented and motivated female students in the field of Computer Science who plan to pursue a master’s program in Computer Science at TU Wien taught in English. Students who are awarded the Helmut Veith Stipend, receive EUR 6000 annually for a duration of up to two years and a waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien. Please read the application carefully
Deadline: November 30, 2021
QSR International Grant for Early Career Researchers
We are thrilled to be supporting the next generation of qualitative research innovation and we have QSR has established this grant for early career researchers. The Grant will allow for $25,000 USD in funding over two years to an Early Career Researcher with a project that shows promise and contribution to knowledge.
Deadline: 11:00 PM EST, November 30, 2021.
Free Creative Arts Competition for Young People 2021/22
We are asking young people aged 9–18 to reflect on the theme of ‘Life after Conflict’, through one of the following mediums: Poetry, Art, Speech, and Song. NSI wants young people to share their thoughts on how people, communities, and countries recover, resolve, rebuild, reflect and remember. The prizes vary across each age category. Please read the guidelines correctly.
Deadline: 18th March 2022
Savvy Prize 2022 for Impact-driven Entrepreneurs
Savvy is calling all entrepreneurs from around the world, with high-impact for-profit or non-profit projects, to apply for the Savvy Prize 2022 for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs, which seeks to recognize and support the efforts of impact-driven entrepreneurs working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovative and sustainable ways. To be eligible to apply, you have to be a Savvy Fellow first, a 12-weeks e-learning program.
Deadline: December 31, 2021.
Youth Opportunities Global Ambassador Program 2022
The ambassador will represent his/her country, collaborate and forge partnerships with different student bodies, youth groups, and social organizations to organize mutually beneficial programs.
An online program where you will work for 12 months with Youth Opportunities. A certificate would be awarded by Youth Opportunities upon successful completion. Please, read the application carefully.
Deadline: December 2, 2021 at 6:59 PM +01:00
ETH Student Summer Research Fellowship
The Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) program offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain their first research experience in an area of their choice. The fellowship provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH takes place during two summer months where you will gain two months of research experience in Computer Science.
Deadline: December 15, 2021, at 12 noon (Central European Time).
U.S. Department of State TechGirls Program 2022
The program is scheduled to hold for 27 days in the United States in partnership with Virginia Tech University. The TechGirls program yields a multiplier effect as participants return home to educate their peers and create community-based projects.
Deadline: January 15, 2022, at 12 PM EST.
Alan Turing Institute Postdoctoral Enrichment Awards 2021
The program offers small awards to facilitate postdoctoral activity throughout the UK with the aim of building the foundation for an engaged postdoctoral community working on topics relating to Data Science and AI. Participants would receive an award of 2000 pounds upon completion.
Deadline: December 14, 2021.
Resources
McKinsey Forward Program
Designed for young professionals with one to five years of work experience. Forward focuses on practical skills needed to thrive today and in the future. These include problem-solving, communication, digital, and emotional intelligence skills. Forward is delivered through highly interactive digital content, immersive virtual learning events, and support from a global network of peers.
Deadline: December 1, 2021
The Strategy Skills Podcast
The Strategy Skills Podcast is the channel where strategy partners teach you the tools and techniques to solve mankind’s greatest problems. Learn all the skills of McKinsey and BCG consultants without having to work at a consulting firm. The podcast teaches both technical analyses and soft skills like communication.
Happen To Your Career Podcast
This is the show that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
STEM from Scratch Newsletter (STEM Resources)
They are also hiring! Positions for writers, the newsletter team, and editors are open! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR6ryoWtGogxDFHuswEzgM6hDQMbAH52-_hG-5HA3zlyorfw/viewform)
Their regional resources for Africa (https://stemfromscratch.org/regional-resources/4/
Twitter Thread on Marketing, that will teach you more than any Marketing class will (@alexgarcia_atx on Twitter)
https://twitter.com/alexgarcia_atx/status/1391404461004840960
Clever Girl Finance
https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/
Clever Girl Finance is one of the largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S. Clever Girl Finance was founded by Bukola Sokunbi and its mission is to provide women with the right education to become financially successful through various resources ranging from courses, podcasts, YouTube videos to its best selling book.
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 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.
Maryam Awesu is a 400 level law student at the University of Lagos. She is a Technology enthusiast looking towards inspiring young women into the space, a Tech podcaster, and an SDG 4 advocate. Maryam owns a Technical blog Hashnode and a lifestyle blog on Medium. Connect with her on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Edited by Chiamaka Dike
Chiamaka Dike is a content writer, podcaster, and editorial assistant at The Republic, with a strong passion for culture, politics, and gender equality. Connect with Chiamaka on Instagram and Twitter.
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.
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