Category: Careers & Opportunities

Deadline: May 31, 2024 The African tech industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with the continent’s startup ecosystem attracting over $5 billion in investments in 2022 alone. However, despite this growth, women’s participation in the African tech industry remains disproportionately low as only 20% of tech startups funded in Africa in 2022 had a female founder, highlighting the persistent gender imbalance in the sector. To address this disparity, the FIT4Mentorship Program was started. This program is implemented by SPARK, BongoHive, and Zanga Metrics . SPARK is a project implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry…

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is pleased to announce the WACSI Research Fellowship Programme 2024. This fellowship program is a great opportunity for young researchers from West Africa, and others interested in civil society in West Africa, to conduct research on documenting indigenous knowledge practices within civil society. What is the WACSI Research Fellowship Programme? The WACSI Research Fellowship Programme is a competitive program that provides financial support, mentorship, and publication opportunities to young researchers. The program is designed to support research that will contribute to a better understanding of civil society in West Africa. Who is eligible…

Application are now open for the ImpactHER/Fidelity Bank Free Digital Skills Training For Women. Understanding essential business concepts and tools can be of great benefit to both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, which is why we have partnered with ImpactHER to provide business management education to female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Course Outline Training Time-Table Topic: The green market opportunity Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Click HERE to Apply

Application are now open for the Business Incubator and Accelerator Program. Mountains and islands make up 30 percent of the earth’s surface area and are home to approximately 1.3 billion people. Mountain and island communities are among the worst hit by climate change, suffering from high rates of poverty and hunger and struggling to cope with natural disasters. The Mountain Partnership Secretariat (MPS) at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), are launching a new grant programme to…

Are you a faculty member at a Nigerian university looking to pursue research abroad? Look no further than the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Fellowships 2024! This program offers grants of up to £5,000 to support research visits by university staff at other ACU member universities. What are the benefits of the ACU Fellowships? Who is eligible to apply? How to apply The application process for the ACU Fellowships is online. For more details on the eligibility criteria and application procedures, please visit the official ACU website. See more on Application Guidance Here. Create Your Account And Begin your application…

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a global leader in public health, and an internship with them is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field. Whether you’re a student or a recent graduate, the WHO internship program offers a chance to learn from experts, contribute to meaningful work, and make a real difference in the world. Benefits of a WHO Internship Eligibility To be eligible for the WHO internship program, you must: How to Apply For more information on the WHO internship program and how to apply, visit the WHO website, visit here for internships. The application…

Deadline: May 31, 2024 Digital Innovations for Business Resilience in the EAC – Innovators Sprint up Programme” is part of the East African Community (EAC) project, “Digital Skills for an Innovative East African Industry” (dSkills@EA) implemented by GIZ and IUCEA  across all EAC Partner States. Objectives of the Digital Skills for an Innovative East African Industry (dSkills@EA) Program The overall objective of this program is to train and equip young innovators and budding entrepreneurs at universities and recent graduates across seven (7) EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, and Uganda)…

Deadline: June 15, 2024 Application are now open for the BOOST Accelerator Program 2024. BOOST is an intensive 8-week program designed to ignite growth and equip pioneering built-world startups with the right tools to transform the industry. BOOST surrounds founders with design, engineering, and construction experts, successfully built world entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and leading academics. Startups will be launched into the built environment with direct access to job sites, unparalleled operational knowledge, and an influential network of industry leaders. You can join the BOOST ecosystem and reimagine the way we design, build, and operate buildings. Benefits Eligibility Application NOTE that…

At EnterpriseNGR, we decided to not just point out the problem of unemployment but to bring a solution to it. That is why we created the Youth of Enterprise (YOE) Internship Programme. Youth of Enterprise (YOE) Internship Programme is one of EnterpriseNGR’s immediate developmental initiatives that aims to address the national youth unemployment and under-employment trends as well as build capacity in the private sector. The National Population Commission places Nigeria’s population at about 220 million with 50% of the population comprising youth. Unfortunately, over 42% of Nigerian youth remain unemployed and a larger percentage are underemployed (Source: Nigerian Bureau…