MainOne Graduate Trainee Program 2021 for young Nigerian graduates.

 MainOne is a leading facilitator and preferred provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions such as Connectivity and Data Center Solutions to Telecom operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), other businesses and Government institutions across West Africa.

Program Structure

The MainOne Graduate Trainee Program is a 9-week intensive experience designed to provide a robust foundation for smart Graduates who desire to build careers in the Technical, Marketing, Information Technology and Finance fields.  The Program combines classroom and practical training including role plays, to equip participants with the tools and knowledge required to succeed in MainOne.

An offer of full-time employment with MainOne is guaranteed for candidates who successfully complete the Graduate Trainee Program.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

Eligibility Requirements

A First Class or Second-Class Upper in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, or other related fields (For Technical applicants), Social Sciences and Finance degree(s)

0 – 2 years’ work experience post- National Youth Service

Relevant certification(s) such as CCNA/CCNP Certifications (for Technical applicants) or a relevant post-graduate degree would be an advantage.

Relevant certification(s) such as ACCA or ICAN is compulsory for all Finance applicants.

Candidates must have graduated with an undergraduate or post graduate degree within the last three years.

Candidates must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with basic computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Willingness to learn new skills and display a high level of integrity

Drive and passion for excellence

Acumen/IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator Program 2021 for young Social Entrepreneurs.

 Application Deadline: June 8th 2021 

In partnership with IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, Acumen packaged an accelerator program designed to support social entrepreneurs to develop a scalable business model. This 19-week program will strengthen the capacity of social enterprises in East Africa to scale and improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable.

IKEA Social Entrepreneurship is an initiative within IKEA that’s all about making a positive impact. It works with pioneers and pathfinders who use their business as a way to make everyday life better for those who need it most and strives towards a more equal and inclusive society.

Requirements

Run a social enterprise (nonprofit or for-profit) based in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, or Ethiopia

Have proven customer demand and demonstrate increasing annual revenue

Have a team equivalent to 3 full-time staff

Focus on promoting livelihoods, equality and inclusion

Benefits

6 Peer Learning Labs

At least 6 sessions with an IKEA coach

Video tutorials

Case studies from East African social enterprises

Interviews that package IKEA’s business knowledge

Eligibility to compete for $25k per startup in seed funding

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3qg4nXX

EPFL/UM6P Excellence in Africa 100 PhDs for Africa Programme 2021 for young African graduates. (Funded)

 Application Deadline: 20th of April 2021

As part of the EPFL-UM6P’s Excellence in Africa initiative, the EXAF centre has launched the first call for proposals of the ‘100 PhDs for Africa’ programme: Outstanding students, who wish to benefit from this fellowship to complete a PhD at an African institution, are encouraged to apply.

UM6P and EPFLhave launched the Excellence in Africa initiative (EXAF) to support the rise of the next generation of researchers in Africa. This ground-breaking initiative aims to enhance their research skills through collaboration with EPFL professors. It is based on the premise that it will contribute to building their career and enable them to heighten their economic and societal impact in Africa.

The programme ‘100 PhDs for Africa’ is one of three pillars of the EXAF initiative. It is designed to fund science and engineering graduates intending to complete a PhD at an African higher education institution.

Requiremrents

To be a national of an African country

To hold a Master’s degree awarded after the 1st of January 2018 or to be enrolled in the final year of the master study 

To have an outstanding academic track record

To be enrolled in an African academic institution and reside in an African country for the duration of the PhD

To have the endorsement of a professor of an African institution willing to supervise the doctoral thesis for its full duration

Benefits

The programme awards funding of a maximum of 80’000 Swiss francs in total for a period of at most 54 months. Eligible costs include and are limited to:

Living allowance

A living allowance for the PhD fellow, which must be in line with the standard documented practices of the home institution

Click here to apply:  https://bit.ly/3c3vZdO

ABB South Africa Graduate Internship Program 2021 for young South African graduates.

 Application Deadline: Unspecified 

ABB South Africa understands that the young talents are the future, hence we do our best to recruit, select, develop, place, and retain young talent by providing the best working and learning environment that allows us to write the future together. Working as a Graduate for ABB South Africa you will receive hands on experience in one of the leading Engineering, Technology and Innovation companies in the world as well an opportunity to develop your skills beyond what you have learned in classrooms.

Your responsibilities

All our young talent programmes are based on the 70:20:10 model of Learning and Development which are based on three types of learning, such as:

Hands-on (70%)

Asking questions (20%)

Classroom (10%)

We understand the corporate world has changed and will continue to have changes. To keep with the pace and progress within the organization, a candidate should not only have hard skills (technical) but also should be equipped with soft skills. Hence during your tenure with ABB we provide you the opportunity of soft skills improvement which will enable you to connect and create an identity and promote yourself in any working environment. We are looking for individuals with tertiary degrees in the following fields for the internship opportunity :

Supply Chain Management or Logistics: You will be supporting the department that handles ABB’s transport, trade, logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Legal and Integrity: You will be supporting the Legal function that handles all of ABB’s legality matters.

Electrical Engineering: You will be supporting the Electrical Engineering department in the daily execution.

Mechanical Engineering: You will be supporting the Mechanical Engineering department in it’s daily execution.

Click here to apply:https://bit.ly/30drvvA

Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) Graduate Programme 2021 for young South African graduates.

 Application Deadline: March 19th 2021 

From March 1st, you have an opportunity to apply for the 2021 DBSA Graduate Programme. The two-year programme will award you an opportunity to take that first leap into your career with the guidance and support of experts in their field and a well-rounded programme focused on personal and professional development. There is an opportunity during the programme, for exposure to the government and the private sector which will provide you a niche experience in the world of work.

Criteria for selection:

Students who have completed their final year degree or a post-graduation programme in one of the following specialisations:

• Marketing/ Communications/ Journalism/ Media Studies

• Business Studies/ Continuity Management/ Strategy/ Risk Management/ Supply Chain Management

• Economics/ Development Finance/ GIS/ Econometrics

• Finance/ Accounting/ CA(SA)/ CFA

• Social Sciences/ Environmental Science/ Sustainability /Gender/ Developmental Studies/ Innovation

Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3qgesE5

Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarships 2021/2022 for International students (Funded to study in Italy)

 Application Deadline: March 26th, 2021 

Recognizing the importance of international students as a fundamental instrument for the internationalization of the Country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation - Directorate General for Cultural and Economic Promotion and Innovation, ITA – Italian Trade Agency, and

Uni-Italia, with the support of Unioncamere (Italian Chambers of Commerce), and Confindustria (Confederation of Italian Industries), will award scholarships for academic year 2021-2022 in favor of international students interested in attending higher education courses in Italy within the framework of the

“ Invest Your Talent in Italy” Program. Scholarships are awarded for courses of Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale or Master universitario) at Italian Higher Education Institutes (state-owned institutions or institutions legally recognized by the relevant State authorities) that are part of the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” Program.

The Program is aimed at increasing cooperation between Italian universities and companies so as to boost their level of internationalization. It also allows young foreigner talents, formed in Italy in their respective operational sector, to access the Italian businesses that are part of the Program.

Age requirements

Applicants must have been born on or after January 1st, 1995, except those applying for a scholarship renewal

TUITION FEES

Candidates who are granted a scholarship under the “Invest Your Talent in Italy” Program are exempted from the payment of tuition fees except for the Regional Tax for “Diritto allo Studio”, stampduty, any expense regarding accident insurance and/or civil liability, as well as the health insurance policy.

PAYMENT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Grantees will receive a 900,00 € monthly allowance on a quarterly basis

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/2PFqfzb

Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program 2022 for mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to study in Harvard, USA)

 Application Deadline: April 30th 2021

Harvard University President Derek Bok established the Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program in 1979 to address the needs of South Africans denied access to advanced education by the apartheid system. The creation of this program was a direct response to the strong movement by Harvard students and faculty during the divestment campaigns of the 1970s. The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program continues to serve as an intellectual resource for talented South Africans, with the goal of providing a “transformational experience” at Harvard University during the fellowship year.

The program was established, and is still intended, for mid-career professionals educationally disadvantaged by past laws and resource allocations in South Africa. Today, HSAFP seeks to expand its reach to institutions and organizations across South Africa in a continued effort to draw the broadest possible range of candidates for the program. The program is open to all South Africans who qualify. Priority will be extended to mid-career applicants from historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, including applicants from rural areas outside urban centers.

Benefits:

The fellowship provides for payment of all tuition for the full period of enrollment at Harvard. 

The fellowship also funds round-trip airfare between the fellow’s city of residence and Boston.

 A monthly stipend is provided to fellows, with the exception of those enrolled in the Executive Education Programs, to cover the cost of housing and other living expenses. Housing is usually in university graduate dormitories.

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/3cfse4W

We are online with Global Peace Chain. Celebrating the International woman's day

Women are building a future that's sustainable, peaceful, inclusive and equitable. Celebrate the women and girls shaping the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Global Peace Chain organized a "𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑊𝑒𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟 𝑜𝑛 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝐷𝑎𝑦" 

This year, the theme for International Women’s Day (8 March), was “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. ”

We celebrated the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted the gaps that remain.

The GPC  offered their female Country Directors, Asst. Country Directors and their female Ambassadors (equally) such as Sofonie Dala to avail online appearance opportunity and to create influence in their community by sharing their voice and vision on its ''Online Facebook Webinar'' covering up Women's Day Celebration. 

Sofonie Dala - Global Peace Ambassador 2020 - 2022

The webinar featured a lively discussion. Below are topics covered on the webinar (the preferences of GPC):

Inspiration for Women's Day Internationally/Globally!

Is One Day Enough for Women's Day?

Celebrating Strength and Resilience

Let's Inspire, Empower and Change

Women's Day, Every Day

Culture-Shifters

Here is the attached link of today's webinar:https://m.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2504289749875490&ref=watch_permalink&_rdr

Click here: Sofonie Dala leading Angola during the COVID-19 pandemic time