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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme 2025 for young Cameroonians.

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Application Deadline: December 15, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2025 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme. The Young Leaders Training Program is a program that aims to strengthen the political participation of young men and women involved in civil society, unions and political parties in Cameroon and to promote the values ​​of social democracy, notably freedom, justice and solidarity.

Since 2012, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung has been training young people and committed people in Yaoundé. First as a regional program and since 2018 with a focus on Cameroonian participants. FES is looking for 25 young women and men who will participate in 2-day trainings (Thursday to Friday) at the end of each month from March to October with 8 sessions. During this period, we will address different themes relating to the values ​​of political leadership, communication and operational management tools, in person or via Zoom.

Eligibility criteria:

  • Be between 18 and 35 years old when submitting your application
  • Reside in Cameroon
  • Be available to participate in all sessions of the program
  • Have a university degree or be in the process of obtaining a first degree at the time of application
  • Being politically active
  • Being involved in a project or initiative and/or active in civil society, a political party or a union

Application Procedure:

Please send your application, consisting of a two-page cover letter and your detailed CV (2 pages max.) in PDF format by email before December 15, 2024 at 4 p.m. to the following address: youngleaders(at)fes-kamerun.org .

Your cover letter should refer to your commitment to Cameroonian society, explain what you expect from the program and develop the contribution of young people to the transformation of Cameroon.

To better assess the application, the following questions should be answered:

  1. Why are you applying to this program? How will your participation help fuel your commitment and transform your community (or organization)?
  2. What would be your contribution to the young leaders training program?
  3. What do you think is one of the pressing challenges facing Cameroon and how can young people help solve it?

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme

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Defyhatenow Technical Peace-Builder (Tech4Peace) Fellowship 2024 for young Cameroonians.

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Application Deadline: June 5, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Defyhatenow Technical Peace-Builder (Tech4Peace) Fellowship. The #defyhatenow initiative works at mobilizing civic action and digital action to counter hate speech and violent extremism online and offline. In an effort to provide data-based solutions, the initiative uses the #Tech4Peace programs as a problem-solving tool in conflict-hit zones.

#defyhatenow believes that training students in using technology to build peace is a great way of bringing communities together since the internet has made the world a global village. As technical peacebuilders, fellows will be introduced and taught how to change narratives in a community through communication and information sharing, digital storytelling, and online education and training. This will allow technical students and professionals to support community action programs in conflict zones and enhance their involvement efforts.

Objective of the fellowship

The #Tech4Peace fellowship aims to build a network of technical peace builders by enabling recently graduated university students and young technical experts to engage with #defyhatenow communities through technical community outreach opportunities in design, tech development, AI and digital content creation, and hardware. 

Conditions

  • Be available throughout the training
  • Understand English and French
  • Own a working smartphone and laptop
  • Be computer literate.

Timelines

June, July, August & September 2024

Recent graduates and professionals  who poses skills in either of the following areas and would like to engage by supporting community impact projects:

  • Creative & Graphics Design
  • Website development
  • AI & digital content creation.
  • Hardware design and development.

Age

  • 17-22
  • 23-28
  • 29-40

Location

Be located in or able to access either of the following regions:

  • North-West region
  • South-West region
  • Extreme North region
  • Centre region

The fellowship will involve partly physical engagement in either of our select hubs located in; Bamenda, Buea, Maroua, or Yaounde. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Defyhatenow Technical Peace-Builder (Tech4Peace) Fellowship.

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DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Programme 2024 for West and Central Africans (Fully Funded study in Germany)

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Application Deadline: June 7th, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Programme. The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Mauritania at higher education institutions in Germany. In times of conflicts and displacement in various African countries, this programme intends to contribute to the education of future leaders, who will be essential for the further development of their home countries.

“Leadership for Africa” offers scholarships for Master’s studies in Germany to qualified applicants in all fields of study except for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Fine Arts and Architecture. All “Leadership for Africa” scholarship holders benefit from a complementary training programme in good governance, civil society and career development. The mandatory programme must be completed in addition to the regular studies.

The programme targets two groups:
1) Highly qualified refugees who hold refugee status and fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

  • Holding refugee status in their host countries, being granted before 2nd of April, 2023
  • Country of asylum must be either Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, or Mauritania
  • Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application

2) Highly qualified graduates from Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, or Mauritania who fulfil the necessary qualifications for Master’s studies in Germany.
Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

  • Citizenship of either Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, or Mauritania
  • Country of residence is Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, or Mauritania
  • Completed Bachelor’s degree at the time of application

Please note:

  • With a Degree in Medicine, you can apply for Public Health or Biomedical Master related programmes only. A Master programme in Medicine is not eligible for funding.
  • For applicants from artistic disciplines and the field of architecture, the DAAD offers subject-specific scholarship programmes (see separate DAAD scholarship offers in the scholarship database).

Application Requirements

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree at the time of application which meets the requirements of German universities for entering a Master’s degree.
  • A Bachelor’s degree of at least 2nd class upper division level is required
  • As a rule, not more than 6 years should have passed since the completion of the last academic degree (see important information for scholarship applicants / Section A, point 2)
  • Good English or good German language skills
  • For Refugees: Copy of Refugee ID card issued before 02.04.2023.

Value

  • German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the study programme, including the coverage of the test fees for a German language certificate (TestDaF or DSH test), pocket money and accommodation (only during the language course). The DAAD decides whether to fund participation and for how long depending on German language skills and study requirements. Participation in a language course is compulsory.
  • Monthly scholarship rate payments of 934 EURO
  • Adequate health, accident, and private/personal liability insurance in Germany
  • Travel allowance
  • Yearly study allowance
  • Additional mandatory training programme LEAD!
  • If applicable, monthly rent subsidy and monthly allowance for accompanying family members (spouse and/or children)
    Please note that family reunions may be time-delayed or even not be possible during the duration of the scholarship, due to the duration of the visa processes for some home or host countries.


Benefits

  • The scholarship includes:
  • German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies
  • Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree programme at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting in winter term 2025 (September/October 2025)
  • Additional mandatory training programme LEAD!

Funding Duration

  • Generally, selected candidates will start their German language course in April 2025 at the earliest and take up their studies at a German institution of higher education by approx. October 1st, 2025. The duration of funding is determined by the standard period of study of the chosen programme. In general, eligible Master’s programmes require two years of full-time study.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the DAAD Leadership for Africa Master’s Scholarship Programme

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The Goethe-Institut Visual Arts Residency Program 2024 for young Cameroonian artists. (Fully Funded to Residency exchange in Leipzig Germany)

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Application Deadline: 10th April 2024, 12 pm noon European Central Time

Applications are now open for the Goethe-Institut Visual Arts Residency Program. The Goethe-Institut Cameroon and LIA-Leipzig International Art Programme would like to invite an artist from Cameroon to apply for a three months residency exchange in Leipzig Germany August to October 2024.

The Leipzig International Art Programme (LIA) is an international artist in residency programme located at the Spinnerei Leipzig (www.spinnerei.de), a former cotton mill and now cultural hub. LIA focuses on being a place for experiment and learning within a strong local artist community and a city rich of traditions. Local and international artists have an impact on each other while exchanging cultural experiences they are shifting the gaze. The founder of LIA, Anna-Louise Rolland, states, “at LIA, we believe that moving outside of our comfort zone leads to new perspectives opening up. International visual artists working together with professional musicians, public space and institutions like museums fits perfectly into this philosophy and this type of collaboration leads to new approaches being developed and new kinds of artistic exchanges taking place”.

Benefits

  • Free accommodation in an 83 square meter furnished studio incl. curated group show in the residency
  • coverage of travel and flight, visa and health insurance costs
  • fellowship 760,00 € per month
  • curatorial advice by LIA director Anna-Louise Rolland
  • group show in mid-September 2024 during the Spinnerei Gallery Tour
  • residency dates: August 1st – October 31st 2024

Application Procedure:

Applications must comprise the following and be wrapped into one pdf file only:

  • An expression of interest (500 words max.) explaining for example the project you wish to develop during the residency or research you would like to do and what interests you about working at the Spinnerei Leipzig, important notice: The project must have a reference to the current debate on colonial past and/or restitution. Please also express how you would like to reference your stay in Leipzig to the Cameroon public when you have returned.
  • A CV or biography stating the number of years of professional art practice, your exhibitions and educational background
  • Up to 6 images of your work or video/audio links 
  • The specification of the subject matter line of your e-mail so we can file you correctly: Open Call Cameroon

Applications must be in English and sent it one single pdf file to: [email protected], [email protected], application deadline: 10th April 2024, 12 pm noon European Central Time,  successful applicants will be notified latest by 24th April 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe-Institut Visual Arts Residency Program

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The Pierre Castel Prize 2024 for Green Entrepreneurs (€25,000 in Prizes)

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Application Deadline: APRIL 15 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Pierre Castel Prize. The Pierre Castel Fund and its partners Castel El Djazaïr , Brakina , Boissons du Cameroun , Solibra , Star and Bracongo SA , are organizing the 7th edition of the PIERRE CASTEL PRIZE, from March 1 to July 10, 2024 .  6 African countries are concerned by this edition: 
Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Eligibility Requirements

  • You are an agricultural entrepreneur;
  • You are between 18 and 45 years old;
  • You have the nationality of one of the countries concerned by this edition and you reside there;
  • Your business exists legally and has been in operation for at least one year;
  • You have a development project including a measurable social, economic and environmental impact on your ecosystem.

Prizes

The 2024 Pierre Castel Prize rewards 36 entrepreneurs (6 per country).

The grants awarded as part of this competition aim to promote the growth of the selected companies and increase their impact within the value chains . These awards also aim to promote the development of skills of entrepreneurs, to facilitate and encourage the sharing of knowledge, and finally, to stimulate the creation of pan-African synergies.

AWARDS

  • 1st winners : €15,000, sponsorship and a coaching program
  • 2nd winners : €10,000, a coaching program
  • Finalists : Access to certified entrepreneurial e-learning training with the Geneva International Trade Center (ITC) and participation in the Young Hopes Prize – For sustainable agriculture and food

Timeline:

  • FROM MARCH 1 TO APRIL 15:  Call for applications: Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo
  • FROM MARCH 10 TO APRIL 15:  Call for applications: Ivory Coast
  • FROM APRIL 16 TO 30:  Examination of applications and selection of 36 entrepreneurs (6 per country)
  • FROM MAY 2 TO 14:  Field visits
  • FROM MAY 21 TO 31:  Auditions of candidates by local juries and selection of 12 winners (2 per country)
  • FROM JUNE 3 TO 14:  Creation of provisional plans for the use of endowment
  • JUNE 21:  Grand Jury
  • JULY 10:  Pan-African awards ceremony in Algiers

IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

  • FROM APRIL 17 TO 18:  Examination of applications and preselections
  • FROM APRIL 22 TO MAY 5:  Field visits
  • MAY 6:  Selection of the 6 finalists
  • MAY 17:  Local jury
  • FROM MAY 27 TO 31:  Creation of provisional plans for the use of endowment

Application Document

  • Application form *
  • Presentation file *
  • resume
  • Copy of your identity document (passport recommended)
  • Accounting balance sheet or operating account for the 2023 financial year
  • Official document certifying the legal existence of your business

(*) The application form and presentation file are available on the platform dedicated to registrations for the 2024 Pierre Castel Prize.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Pierre Castel Prize 2024

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Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program 2024 for Women SMEs.

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Application Deadline: 4 March 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program. Growth4Her is a 6-month Investor Readiness Accelerator Program, open to women in West and Central Africa. G4Her seeks to bridge the gender financing gap in Africa by providing women entrepreneurs with the capacity and tools which enables them to transition from small to high potential fundable growth stage businesses. Cohort 3 is open for applications from women in Nigeria and Cameroon and those selected for the cohort will be contacted.

Eligibility
  • ≥ 51% owned by a woman or, 
  •  ≥ 20% owned by a woman and have ≥ one woman as CEO/COO (President/Vice President); and
  •  have ≥ 30% of the board of directors comprised of women, where a board exists.
  • Between 5 and 300 employees 
  • Sales between US$35,000 and US$15 million 
  • Assets between US$100,000 and US$15 million
  • Can dedicate 1 week to an intense virtual/ physical Bootcamp
  • Can dedicate 3 hours for mentorship engagement for a period of 8 weeks
  • Must be a C-Level executive in the organization

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program

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2024 UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange (German international cultural voluntary) Program for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: March 10, 2024 (12 p.m. cet)!

Applications are now open for the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program. From 12.02. Until March 10, 2024 (12 p.m. CET), women* from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia as well as young people from Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia and Togo can apply online for kulturweit incoming. The stay in Germany will take place from the end of August to November 2024.

The international cultural voluntary service as part of the German UNESCO commission offers young people from Germany aged 18 through 26 the opportunity to get involved in the foreign culture and education policy for the duration of six or twelve months. During the course, all volunteers are financially supported and accompanied by seminars – this way kulturweit is open to all young people!

Formal Prerequisites

  • the participants must be at least 18 years and not older than 26 years during the entire time of the voluntary service, i.e. they are not allowed to turn 27 during their assignment period
  • the primary place of residence must be Germany (i.e. volunteers should have spent the majority of the past two to three years in Germany, however, German citizenship is not a prerequisite)
  • German native or excellent knowledge of the German language (proficiency level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • good basic knowledge of the English language, as well as ideally some basic knowledge of a language spoken in the host country
  • a good health and physical condition that is adequate for the stay abroad
  • a passport that is valid until at least six months after the scheduled return

Personal Prerequisites

  • open-mindedness
  • sense of responsibility
  • analytical skills
  • demonstrate interest in and commitment to cultural relations and educational policy
  • demonstrate commitment and enjoy project work
  • adaptability to different living conditions

Benefits

  • Organisation and implementation of the accompanying pedagogic programme.
  • Enrolment for and payment of travel health insurance, liability and accident insurance as well as German social securities.
  • Other programme expenses such as the payment of allowances and travel contributions, language class as well as room and board.

selection process

After a preliminary selection by the German Commission for UNESCO, the application documents are submitted to the respective partner organisations for final selection. After the final selection of applications is completed, applicants will receive an assignment offer.
 

assignment proposal

About six months before the scheduled departure, all future volunteers receive an assignment proposal.
 

assignment location

The applicants who received an assignment proposal will have about one week to decide whether to accept or decline the assignment offer. Assignments that are declined will be offered to the next applicant on the wait list.

Selection Process:

  • The kulturweit team of the German Commission for UNESCO is carrying out a preliminary selection process within the next four to six weeks.
  • After the preliminary selection phase, all applicants will receive a notification about the status of their application by email.
  • At this time, rejections or positive intermediate notifications are being sent to the applicants, which will be taken into account in the second phase of the selection process.
  • Then all remaining applications will be handed over to one of kulturweit’s partner organisations for final selection. The selection process will be completed within ten to twelve weeks.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program

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GOETHE-DECOUVERTE 2024 for young Cameroonian artists (500,000 F CFA)

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Application Deadline: January 31st, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 GOETHE-DECOUVERTE Program. Applications are made exclusively online on the Goethe-Institut Kamerun website. The results of the first selection phase of the three finalists will be displayed at the Goethe-Institut and available on the website of the Goethe-Institut Kamerun (www.goethe.de/kamerun) as well as on its Facebook page on 16.02.2024. The 3 finalists will take part in the in-person auditions which will take place on February 24, 2024 at the Goethe-Institut in Yaoundé

Requirements

  • The competition is aimed at Cameroonian artists, residing in Cameroon and aged 30 years at most on 28.02.2024 (born after 28.02.1994) and 18 years at least (born before 28.02 .2006). 
  • Winners of previous editions in any category cannot apply.

The prize
If selected, the winner benefits from the following advantages:

  • Personalized coaching from established professionals
  • The organization of a show during the period May-December 2024 (communication, technical and logistical organization, scenography, costumes)**
  • Support for the presentation of the work outside Yaoundé
  • A bonus of 500,000 F CFA
  • A digital photo album of the show
  • A video of the show

Dance

This call for applications is aimed at dancers and/or choreographers who have designed an original choreographic work that can be presented solo, in a duo or in a group*

Comic

This call for applications is aimed at artists, authors and comic artists who have designed an original work, preferably unpublished*.

Music: Sound

This call for applications is aimed at instrumental musicians as well as beatmakers or sound artists who have created original works*.

Music: Voice

This call for applications is aimed at singers and vocalists*.

Theatre

This call for applications is aimed at artists wishing to train or improve in the field of theater directing. Exceptionally, this edition does not recognize a single winner but rewards 5 candidates by granting them a series of training courses with a view to their professionalization.

Visual Arts

This call for applications is aimed at artists in the following disciplines: photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, video art, performance art, digital arts, VJing, graphics, graffiti, installation, etc.)*

Words on Stage

This call for applications is aimed at storytellers, slam artists or comedians who have created an original work*.

The selection criteria
The choice of the winner is made by an independent jury of arts and culture professionals and related professions. He/she is selected on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Originality, creativity and innovativeness of the proposed work
  • Quality of presentation of the file
  • Technical, artistic and professional qualities of the candidate
  • Relevance of the proposed work in relation to the local and/or international context

Application
Any application must include:

  • A CV of the dancer and/or choreographer (in PDF format, max 1 page, Times New Roman, font 12, single spacing)
  • Scanning the National Identity Card or passport (in JPG or PDF format)
  • A photo of the dancer and/or choreographer (in JPG format)
  • A link to a video (still shot without editing) of the dance performance lasting between 2 and 4 min.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the GOETHE-DECOUVERTE

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MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2024 for young graduates across Africa.

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2023

MTN’s Global Graduate Development Programme seeks to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East. The programme offers a privileged experience that fast-tracks talented individuals into critical roles at MTN. The MTN Graduate Development Programme combines both formal development through the MTN Academy, as well as on-the-job development through full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role. The formal component includes modules at MTN’s 3 regional learning centres, located in Southern, Northern and Western Africa.

These will include blended learning experiences such as metaphoric immersive experiences, multiple digital and media channels, and connection to social media platforms. On-the-job development will take place locally where graduates are employed in MTN’s operating companies, and through job rotation. This will include in-role experience, varied interactions with the executive committees, mentoring, and coaching. The MTN Graduate Development Programme offers top graduates a bespoke development and significant employment experience in a company that has and continues to shape this continent.

Requirements

  • Profile requirements: < 27 yrs old
  • Work rights: Qualification or study programme requirements 65 %
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 30 Mar 2024
  • 8 Disciplines: Experience requirements
  • Full-time work: 25 months

Key Offerings

  • Community Development
  • International Exchange/Secondment Opportunity
  • Mentorship
  • Structured personal development
  • Structured training

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2024

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Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon 9th Cohort: Call for Applications.

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Application Deadline: October 8, 2023

The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon is designed to track and map viral trends on social media related to current challenges of ‘fake news’ in Cameroon. Through its different cohorts, #AFFCameroon aims to enhance the skills of experienced professionals to effectively contribute to peace building and social cohesion through combating disinformation and hate speech.It intends to promote fact-checking, data journalism and digital rights towards journalists, bloggers and content creators in Africa.

The program is based on a blended learning model using webinars, practical lessons, peer-to-peer learning and on-the-ground practical work. Fellows will have access to a rich set of online tools and resources as well as a network of experts and professionals from around the world.

Since 2016, the Anglophone conflict in the North West and South West Regions and the 2018 post-election crisis in the country have crystallised public debates and increased consumption and spread of ‘fake news’ online and in traditional media. Despite the efforts of various actors, the situation is taking alarming proportions in the context of tribalist attacks and their offshoots.

Yet fact-checking is not new in the newsroom.  In recent years, there has been an increase in the verification of online information and public claims due to the proliferation of fake news on social media. This desire to combat the proliferation of dis/misinformation online is underreported in online and offline media.

It is in this context that #defyhatenow Cameroon has, for the past three years, run the Africa Fact-checking Fellowship- #AFFCameroon program, which aims to equip professionals with fact-checking skills to recognise misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation online.   Eight cohorts of approximately 145 professionals from the Centre, Littoral, South-West, North-West, Adamawa, North, Far-North, and West Regions have benefited directly from the fellowship.

Following this, #defyhatenow Cameroon is initiating a call for applications for its ninth cohort of professionals from October to December 2023. The objective is to establish a critical mass of fact-checkers, right information advocates, on/offline hate speech and digital rights defenders.

Requirements

  • Journalists
  • Bloggers
  • Digital Content creators
  • Digital rights activists and/defenders
  • Community-based organisation
  • Opinion and community leaders

Age

  • Between 20 and 40 years old

Place of residence

  • All regions of Cameroon

Conditions

  • Be available throughout the training
  • Understand English and French
  • Own a working smartphone and laptop
  •  Be computer literate,
  • Active on social media handles.


N.B.: Selected applicants will be notified by email of their selection for the program by 13 October 2023.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon 9th Cohort

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UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024 for young Africans (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: September 15, 2023

kulturweit is the international voluntary service for german cultural and educational foreign policy.

With kulturweit-Incoming, the German Commission for UNESCO invites young people from Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo to spend three months from the end of February to the end of May 2024for culture and nature, education and sport in Germany. The places where the participants sit in for three months include UNESCO project schools, biosphere reserves and world heritage sites, theatres, museums and foundations, sports and cultural clubs, universities and Goethe Institutes. The project is carried out subject to the allocation of funds by the donor. During their internship, the participants support their assignment locations, for example in event organization, in public relations or implement projects with children and young people.

Eligibility Requirements

  • People can participate who – are of legal age in their home country at the time of the internship (18 years or older), – have their center of life in one of these countries: Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania and Togo,
  • Proven good knowledge of German (min . Language level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference),
  • Are in good health for the stay abroad,
  • Have a valid passport to apply for a Schengen visa, – and want to volunteer in the areas of culture, nature, education or sport

selection process

The kulturweit team of the German UNESCO Commission carries out a pre-selection within four to six weeks. After this first stage of selection, all candidates receive an email concerning the progress of their application. At this time, refusals or positive intermediate decisions are sent to the candidates who will be taken into account in the second phase of the selection process.

Apply Now for the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Kulturweit Tandem Exchange Program 2024

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Maliyo Games Design Academy 2023 for aspiring game artists

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Application Deadline:   10th May 2023

Maliyo Games has created a 3-month training programme for aspiring game artists. The programme is designed to create a talent pipeline for the growing games industry in Africa, turning raw talent into industry-ready professionals.  

This is achieved by identifying individuals with the required skills, through a competitive selection process. We then provide qualifying candidates with a focused game-arts training programme. 

You will benefit from a diverse learning community, experience tutors, and mentors from the games industry.

At the end of the programme, we will award certificates of completion to all participants who successfully complete their final project and top participants from the programme can apply for a 3-month paid internship at Maliyo Games.

Requirements

  • You are a resident of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, or Uganda
  • You have access to a personal laptop or graphics tablet
  • You have experience working with Blender, Clip Studio, and/or Adobe Photoshop
  • You have a background in technical drawing and painting
  • You are available to begin training from May 2023.

Programme Details

The art programme will operate in 2 levels. Students who successfully complete level 1 will progress to level 2. 

Level 1 

  • Learning Phase
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Start Date: 31st May 2023
  • End Date: 26th July 2023

Level 2

  • Project Phase
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Start Date: 27th July
  • End Date: 24th August

Learnings

  • Character Design
  • Promotional Art Design
  • Art Collaboration
  • Environment Design
  • Scene Visualisation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Character Animation
  • Storyboarding

What You’ll Need

  • Passion for Art & Design
  • Computer or graphic tablet
  • Photoshop, Blender, Clip Studio
  • Availability for 3 months

Benefits

  • 2D & 3D Production
  • Free Online Training
  • Certificate Of Completion
  • Experienced Mentor/Tutor

Timeline:

  • Apply by 10th May 2023
  • Submit the assignment by 19th May 2023
  • Training Commences on 31st May 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Maliyo Games Design Academy 2023

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Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon 8th Cohort: Call for Applications.

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Application Deadline:   April 20th, 2023

Since 2017 the Anglophone conflict and the 2018 post-election crisis crystallize the public debate and increase consumption and spread of ‘fake news’ online and in traditional media. Despite the efforts of various actors, the situation is taking alarming proportions in the context of tribalist attacks and their offshoots.

Yet fact-checking is not new in the newsroom.  In recent years, there has been an increase in the verification of online information and public claims due to the proliferation of fake news on social media. This desire to combat the proliferation of ‘fake’ news online is underreported in online and offline media.

It is in this context that #defyhatenow Cameroon has for the past three years, run the “Africa Fact-checking Fellowship” #AFFCameroon programme, which aims to equip professionals with fact-checking skills to recognise misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation online.   To date, seven cohorts of approximately 115 professionals from the Centre, Littoral, South-West, North-West, Adamawa, North, Far-North, and West have directly benefited from the fellowship.

Following this, #defyhatenow Cameroon is initiating a call for applications for its eighth cohort of professionals from April to June 2023. The objective is to establish a critical mass of fact-checkers, right information advocates, online and offline hate speech, and digital rights defenders.

The Africa Fact-checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon is designed to track and map viral trends on social media related to current challenges of ‘fake news’ in Cameroon. Through its different cohorts, #AFFCameroon aims to enhance the skills of experienced professionals to effectively contribute to peace building and social cohesion through combating disinformation and hate speech.It intends to promote fact-checking, data journalism and digital rights towards journalists, bloggers and content creators in Africa. The program is based on a blended learning model using webinars, practical lessons, peer-to-peer learning and on-the-ground practical work. Fellows will have access to a rich set of online tools and resources as well as a network of experts and professionals from around the world.

Requirements

  • Journalists
  • Content creators
  • Digital rights activists
  • Bloggers
  • Opinion and community leaders

Age

  • Between 20 and 40 years old

Place of residence

  • Cameroon

Conditions

  • Be fully available, understand English and French, computer literate, and active on social media.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Fact Checking Fellowship – #AFFCameroon

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 Bridge for Billions’ Women Innovators in WASH Incubation Program for Women Entrepreneurs.

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Application Deadline: October, 23rd 2022

The “Women Innovators in WASH” is an incubation program aiming to support women entrepreneurs in Africa and Latin America with an innovative business project in the water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Women Innovators in WASH Incubation Program’s overall goal is to sustainably improve access to safe and affordable Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) products and services for communities living in Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Tanzania, South Africa as well as Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.

The program will support 50 women-led startups in the target countries with high-growth potential businesses in any of the WASH sectors and position them to scale their impact and reach more underserved communities by the end of the program. 

WASH is an acronym that stands for “water, sanitation, and hygiene”. Together, we want to support you to develop and scale your innovative solutions to any of the following WASH challenges:

  • (SAFE) WATER
  • SANITATION
  • HYGIENE

Eligibility Requirements

  • You are or identify as a woman and your business is women-led (or at least 50% of the founding team is female).
  • You are based in and your venture impacts Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Tanzania, South Africa) or Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia).
  • You have an early-stage innovation-based business (you have a business concept developed or an MVP recently launched) and your business is either a for-profit or a social enterprise.
  • You can dedicate at least 6-8 hours per week during the duration of the program (4 months) to work on the platform and have online meetings with your mentor.
  • You have access to a computer or tablet and a reliable and stable internet connection, as all the program will be online.
  • You speak fluent English (keep in mind the whole program and all activities related will be in this language).

Benefits

  • As a selected entrepreneur, you will benefit from a 4-month incubation and business mentoring program to further develop the viability of your venture, take part in sessions led by experts in the WASH sector, and pitch your business in front of a high-level jury for a chance to win a seed grant for your business.
  • Throughout the program, you will create your own executive summary business plan to present to potential investors or new co-founders while receiving the necessary support from a personalized mentor, and having the certainty that you are building a business validated by your potential clients.

METHODOLOGY AND STRUCTURE

You will follow our step-by-step methodology, working directly on your business and making the most important decisions. You will also be able to visualize your financial projections, growth, and impact plan for the next years.

FIND YOUR MENTOR

You’ll be partnered with a professional to personally guide you in weekly mentoring sessions so that your project grows in the right direction.

SEED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Pitch your business in front of a top-level jury and win a seed capital prize, granted to the finalists of our final Demo Day event ($15K in total divided for the top 4 entrepreneurs: $5K each for the first two and  $2.5K each for the other two).

EXPERIENCE ACTIVE LEARNING

The platform offers a learn-by-doing approach inspired by MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship and you’ll get to generate a business plan in PDF.

ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

Collaborate from anywhere at any time through our online platform; no barriers, limits, or excuses; just an internet connection.

GLOBAL NETWORK

Become a part of a supportive community of founders from 89 countries that share resources and harness challenges together. So far, 3000+ entrepreneurs from 126 countries have gone through the programs!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Women Innovators in WASH Incubation Program

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Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program for Women SMEs

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Application Deadline: October 7, 2022

Growth4Her is a 6-month Investor Readiness Accelerator Program, open to women in West and Central Africa. Growth4Her is currently running cohorts in Cameroon and Nigeria. While our application portal is always open, selected candidates will only be contacted when they have been selected for a new cohort. Each Cohort is open to at least 15 and at most 25 women.

Eligibility Requirements
  • ≥ 51% owned by a woman or, 
  •  ≥ 20% owned by a woman and have ≥ one woman as CEO/COO (President/Vice President); and
  •  have ≥ 30% of the board of directors comprised of women, where a board exists.
  • Loan size between US$5,000 and US$1 million (Loans must not be from traditional financial institutions, loans from other sources such as associations, cooperatives  e.g. “tontine/njangi”  “esusu”, family loans may be considered)
  • Between 5 and 300 employees 
  • Sales between US$35,000 and US$15 million 
  • Assets between US$100,000 and US$15 million
  • Can dedicate 1 week to an intense virtual/ physical Bootcamp 
  • Can dedicate 3 hours for mentorship engagement for a period of 8 weeks
  • Must be a C-Level executive in the organization

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program

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6th African World Heritage Regional Youth Forum 2022 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Cameroon)

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Application Deadline: September 4, 2022

Applications are open for the 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum, a capacity building exercise focusing on Celebrating 50 Years of the 1972 World Heritage Convention and the African Youth in the Next 50: The Heritage We Want through African young professionals. The Forum places an emphasis on the youth perspective of the World Heritage Convention towards promoting and increasing African youth participation in the stewardship and promotion of World Heritage in Africa in a creative and innovative approach. The forum aims to:

The African World Heritage Fund, UNESCO and ICCROM, are pleased to announce the call for Participants for the 6th African World Heritage Youth Forum, to be held from 10 to 15 October in the Dja Faunal Reserve, Cameroon.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Twenty-five (25) young heritage champions from African countries (including 10 from Central Africa countries) will be selected for the forum. Applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
    • African citizen between the ages: 21 – 35;
    • Minimum requirements: a post-secondary certified training and/or qualification;
    • Fluency in French (being the working language of the Forum) and ability to communicate in at least one of the other four official languages of the African Union (English, Portuguese, Arabic and Swahili);
    • Available for the entire duration of the Forum
  • Experienced in the field of World Heritage; working on conservation and promotion of heritage in their regular activities, along with other young people.
  • Active on online media and digital platforms (social media e.g. Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc).
  • Personal attributes: motivated, active and driven individuals interested in learning how to assess the viability, feasibility, and desirability of social business ideas while engaging in a World Heritage network of young Africans eager to implement the outcomes of the forum in their home countries.
  • Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

  • The costs for the forum participation (return airfare, accommodation, meals, local transportation) in the Republic of Cameroon will be covered by AWHF, ICCROM and the Ministry of Arts and Culture of Cameroon.
  • Selected participants shall meet their own local costs in the country of origin, as well as visa application costs to enter the Republic of Cameroon.

FORMAT

  • The Forum will consist of interactive presentations from youth participants and experts from different fields (e.g. business, leadership, heritage, etc.) combined with hands-on activities, group discussions, workshops as well as guided visits to the Dja Faunal Reserve in Cameroon.
  • A group of 10 young participants/resource persons will be selected to attend the subregional conference to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from 17 to 19 October 2022 in the framework of the 50th Anniversary of the World Heritage Convention. Among criteria, the coordination team will consider individual commitment during the forum, past experience, leadership skill, geographical representation and gender aspects.

Application Procedure:

Each applicant should submit the following application package:

  • The completed application form;
  • Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum);
  • Motivational letter and
  • One (1) minute video of your current engagement in World Heritage.
  • The complete application package should be submitted at the latest on the 4 September 2022 (1pm GMT). Late applications will not be considered. Application form should be completed in word document (handwritten applications will not be accepted).
  • For any queries, please contact Roxanne Skosana [email protected] with cc [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to these emails will not be accepted, kindly submit your application to [email protected] .
  • Successful applicants will be informed by 23 September 2022 at the latest

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African World Heritage Regional Youth Forum 2022

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CFI Talk Peace project Call for Cameroonian media practitioners.

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Application Deadline: 2 August 2022

Talk Peace project Call for applications for the selection of 10 Cameroonian media to benefit from training programs and a support in producing interactive programs.

The French media development agency, CFI, is looking for 10 Cameroonian media to strengthen their capacity to produce pluralist, reliable and inclusive information in the framework of the Talk Peace project: media and citizens for peace-keeping in Cameroon!

“Talk Peace” will be implemented in Cameroon for two years and will aim to train professionals of 10 Cameroonian media in the production of reliable and verified information, as well as in the production of interactive content promoting dialogue. It will also aim to teach young people living in crisis regions about media and information literacy and digital citizenship through workshops.

The project will be executed by CFI and two Cameroonian civil society organizations : the Association for Integrated Development and Interactive Solidarity (ADISI) and the Youth Council Foundation (FCJ).

Project content

The program will run from September 2022 to May 2024.

It will be structured around three key activity components:

  • Component 1 – Training on information verification and journalism in sensitive contexts for 10 written press, online or broadcasting (radio and television) media outlets.
  • Component 2 – Training and support to produce interactive programs for the broadcasting media selected as part of component 1.
  • Component 3 – Media and digital citizenship education workshops for young people from crisis regions, half of whom will be women.

Requirements

Among the 10 media that will be selected: 5 will be print or online media and 5 will be broadcasting media (radio or television)

  • All media outlets selected will all benefit from the activities under component 1.
  • The five broadcasting media will also benefit from the activities under component 2
  1. Cameroonian popular media outlets with correspondents in the crisis regions (Northwest, Southwest and Far North) or with editorial offices located in those regions:

 Radio, TV, online and written press media outlets are eligible (providing they have an internet or social media presence).

Applicant must meet the following conditions:

  • Be based in Cameroon;
  • Have an independent editorial policy;
  • The editorial department must have at least eight permanent journalists;
  • The media must have been operating for at least two years;
  • The media must have a national audience (or an audience across several regions) or correspondents in the crisis regions (Southwest, Northwest and Far North) or be based in one of those regions.
  • The media have to nominate two available journalists to participate in the training program for component 1 (information verification and journalism in sensitive contexts). The media can nominate four journalists : two for the first training session (information verification) and two for the second (journalism in sensitive contexts). However, the pairs nominated must be the same throughout the project.

Applicant broadcasting media must also:

  • Have the equipment to produce and broadcast programs.
  • Commit to nominate two journalists and one technician to participate in the training program for component 2 (regional consultation meeting with civil society and local authorities, and creation/production of interactive programs)

Applications from media outlets putting forward female journalists (for components 1 and 2) will be considered with particular interest.

  1. . A media with an editorial manager (editor-in-chief, producer, programme director) involved in the training programme :
  • The managers will participate in peer-to-peer seminars lasting two days and one 4-day workshop focusing on raising awareness of journalism in sensitive contexts and information verification.
  • The editorial managers will also participate in the closing forum.

Timeline:

  • Friday, 1st July 2022: opening of the call for applications
  • Tuesday, 2 August 2022: deadline for receiving application (18:00 UT)
  • August 2022: selection of journalists
  • October-November 2022: start of training cycle

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CFI Talk Peace project

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 Goethe-Institut’s 10 DAYS FOR 1 FILM Program 2022 for Cameroon screenwriter 

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Application Deadline: July 15th, 2022

As part of the 26th edition of the International Ecrans Noirs film festival (2022), the Goethe-Institut Kamerun and the Association Ecrans Noirs are organizing a short film fiction script competition as part of the operation “10 days for 1 film “.

The objective of the competition is to encourage writing, directing and film production that can contribute to awareness.

  • The competition is open to young Cameroonians aged 30 at most, and who intend to work in the cinema.
  • The duration of the films should not exceed 10 min.
  • The theme chosen for the 2022 edition is “Beauty”.
  • Each contestant can only submit one script;
  • Registration open from June 06 to July 15, 2022.

Admission requirements

  • The subject of writing is free, provided that it revolves around the theme of the competition.
  • Candidates must be Cameroonians and aged 30 or less on 06.06.2022 .
  • Authors can only submit one script.
  • The duration of the film envisaged must not exceed 10 min.
  • Although the short film can be shot in a Cameroonian national language, the script must be written in French or English.
  • Filming must take place in the Center region.
  • Applicants must be the authors of the proposed project. Any plagiarism will lead to elimination from the competition.

COMPETITION RULES

  • Following an initial selection phase, the authors of the 10 most relevant projects will take part in a rewriting workshop. 
  • At the end of this workshop, the three best selected projects will benefit from a technical team for the production of their film. However, post-production remains the responsibility of the laureate. 
  • They will then be broadcast during the 26th edition of the Ecrans Noirs festival during the month of October 2022 (Final dates to be determined.)

Selection Criteria:

  • The results of the first selection phase of the 10 most relevant projects will be published on 26.07.2022 and available on the Facebook pages of the Goethe-Institut and the Ecrans Noirs. They will also be displayed at the Goethe-Institut and at the headquarters of the Association Ecrans Noirs.
  • Following this publication, the authors of the 10 selected projects will be invited to participate in a rewriting workshop from July 29 to August 12, 2022 in Yaoundé.
  • Following this workshop, the jury will select the 3 (three) best projects and the results will be communicated no later than 19.08.2022.

Applications Procedure
All applications must be made online only via: www.goethe.de/cameroun no later than 15.07.2022 at 3:00 p.m. and must include:

  • A CV of the candidate (in PDF format, Times New Roman, font 12, single spaced)
  • The scan of the National Identity Card or passport (in PDF format)
  • A Synopsis (10 lines maximum; pdf format)
  • A note of intent (1/2 page maximum; pdf format)
  • A dialogued continuity (of 8 pages max, Font: Mail, Size: 12, pdf format).

NB  : No part of your screenplay should bear your name. The latter must not bear any distinctive sign.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe-Institut’s 10 DAYS FOR 1 FILM Program

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ActivSpaces Blue Seed pre-incubation Program 2022 for Cameroonian Techpreneurs

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Application Deadline: May 31, 2022

Blue Seed is a pre-incubation program destined to support entrepreneurs in the Cameroonian ecosystem seeking to build innovative tech solutions to real-world problems. Through this program, ActivSpaces ambitions to take entrepreneurs from the step of ideation to the of proof of concept in 03 months. With a minimum viable product (MVP) to show for.

The main goal will be to provide entrepreneurs with the tools, skills, and resources they would need to build a story behind their business solutions, based on fact and data.

To achieve this work, ActivSpaces is looking to provide participants with the basic necessities of every entrepreneur. These necessities will be a dedicated workspace, internet connection and access to an online resource center. Blue Seed is a combination of work sessions, practical activities, support in crowdfunding and access to events. All these, free of charge.

The first cohort will be opening this June 2022 with applications opening on May 23rd through May 31st. Applicants will go through an accelerated selection process that will land them in one of the 03 hubs of ActivSpaces; Bangangté, Buea, Douala.

Eligibility:

The Blue Seed program is open to all willing entrepreneurs residing in Cameroon and who have an innovative solution. Of course, there are some conditions that will guide eligibility :

  • Technology is at the core of the solution.
  • Reside in an area close to one of our hubs.
  • The solution should be in one of our chosen sectors. 

How to Apply:


The application process is simple and happens in 03 simple steps.

Step1. Application Form

Interested applicants are welcome to fill out their application form online, here.

Once the form has been filled and submitted, the reviewing committee will review the status of applications and preselect the top fifteen applications that will move on to the next stage.

All applicants will be notified of their status via email on or before the 3rd of June 2022.

Step 2. Interview

Selected candidates are required to book an appointment for an interview with the team at Blue Seed. This interview will allow the team to have a better appreciation of the applicant’s passion, value, and drive.

Step 3. Admission

Following these interviews, candidates will be notified of their status via an email and a call. They will be required to complete their registration before the deadline.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ActivSpaces Blue Seed Program 2022

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MEET Africa Entrepreneurship Programme 2022 for diasporan Africans.

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Application Deadline: June 15, 2022

MEET Africa (Mobilisation Européenne pour l’Entrepreneuriat en Afrique) is a diaspora entrepreneurship development project between Europe and Africa implemented by Expertise France, co-financed with 8.5 million euros by the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement. 

The MEET Africa 2 programme aims to support and accompany inspiring projects led by actors from the African diaspora. The mobilisation of support networks in Europe and Africa is one of the conditions for the success of the projects that will be developed.

The MEET Africa programme was born of an observation and a desire shared by two continents. Africa is a continent bubbling with potential and innovation and its European diaspora is a dynamic and legitimate relay.

The programme is part of the continuity of actions carried out for years by the European Union and the Member States, in particular France and Germany, to promote the dynamics of wealth and job creation in Africa. Thus, we believe in the animation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem between this diaspora and the European and African support actors.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants from MEET Africa partner countries
  • Applicants must belong to the diaspora of one of the following six countries and set up their project there:
    • Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, or Cameroon.
    • Applicants from other countries.
    • Pre-registered candidates from other African countries can also submit their project. (Only one project per candidate).
    • They will benefit from an orientation that will allow them to identify the weak points of their project, to deepen their entrepreneurial ideas, to be informed about the different stages of business creation, or to be oriented towards the existing tools to support the emergence of projects.


MEET Africa 2: scaling up

The objective of MEET Africa 2 is to renew, strengthen and expand the mobilisation of the talents and financial resources of the African diaspora in Europe and/or newly resettled on the African continent.

MEET Africa has the following specific objectives to :

  1. Strengthen the skills and ecosystem of entrepreneurship support actors
  2. Building diaspora entrepreneurs’ skills and equity

The main expected results are :

  • The creation of a digital platform to facilitate access to the service offer available to diasporas
  • Strengthening of technical support actors for entrepreneurship: coaching, networking, financial support
  • Technical support for the creation or development of business projects
  • The strengthening of companies’ equity and the identification of complementary financial arrangements.

Benefits

MEET Africa is part of the common law support systems, supports and reinforces them around the support of the diaspora.
MEET Africa’ssupport offers 3 services:

Creating the Network

The MEET Africa Hub offers you:
– contact with support organisations in France and in Africa

– access to best practices, relay of opportunities, organisation of events with a personalised news feed

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MEET Africa Entrepreneurship Programme 2022

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Design Forward Program 2022 for 3D Digital Creators and Fashion Entrepreneurs in West Africa

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Application Deadline: April 21st, 2022

The DSNFWD is a four-month residency program designed by The Assembly in collaboration with Ravensbourne University for 3D digital creators, fashion entrepreneurs and university students looking to create innovative digital fashion products and experiences in collaboration with international peers.

DSNFWD is aimed at West African 3D digital creators and fashion entrepreneurs working in garment, textile and accessory design, styling, merchandising and brand management.

The goal of the program is to build the capacity and competitiveness of creators and entrepreneurs in fashion and digital services, showcase cross-cultural design and how African fashion creatives are embracing the versatility of digital design to increase efficiency and decrease waste.

A first of its kind, the digital fashion residency is calling fashion creatives running a commercially viable creative practice or brand, and digital creators who are skilled in the use of design software such as Clo3D, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

The program will set you up with:

  • Training support facilitated by a global Faculty of thought leaders and creative industry practitioners
  • Access to an international community of innovative creators
  • Digital infrastructure for the duration of the program

Selection Criteria

For 3D Digital Creators

Be a national of any country in West Africa

Must be skilled in the use of design software such as Clo3D, Rhino and Adobe Creative Suite.

Must have been in existence for 1-5 years

Must possess experiential knowledge of the African-global fashion market

Must be experienced in developing collaborative work briefs

Must be available to participate in full for the entire duration of the programme (13 weeks)

For Fashion Entrepreneurs

Be a national of any country in West Africa

Must have been operating a fashion business or individual practice for 2-5 years

Must possess experiential knowledge of the African-global fashion market

Must be experienced in developing collaborative work briefs

Must be available to participate in full for the entire duration of the programme (13 weeks)

The program is open to digital creatives and fashion entrepreneurs from any country in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo).

Benefits

  • Once matched with students from Ravensbourne, resident teams will work collaboratively to an open brief by engaging in in-depth research into each other’s brands and practice. Using the findings of their research, each resident team will develop an independent and innovative digital fashion product, service or experience that involves the use of 3D Techniques, high-tech design and fabrication.
  • The program will provide training support and digital infrastructure for resident creatives throughout its duration. Training modules will be facilitated by a global faculty and include NFTs, Partnerships and Collaborations, Creative Direction, Pitching, Pricing, Profitability and Marketing.

As a digital / fashion brand, the programme will provide you the opportunity to:

  • Develop your skill in fashion Innovation and collaboration
  • Develop confidence when dealing with cross cultural collaborations, approaching open creative briefs and working with creative industry professionals.
  • Gain access to a global Faculty of thought leaders and creative industry practitioners dedicated to the growth of your brand
  • Grow your network across borders and cultures
  • Access to an international community of innovative creators
  • Access to digital infrastructure for the duration of the program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Design Forward Program 2022

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The GIZ Accelerator Program for Climate Change Innovations

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Application Deadline: March 25th, 2022

The GIZ Accelerator program for Climate Change Innovations is looking for early-stage companies in Benin, Cameroon, and Niger that deliver digital solutions to combat climate change. We are looking for innovative and impactful tech-based solutions to either tackle the adverse effects or minimize the negative impact of climate change.

This program is open to startups using and leveraging digital technologies directly in their solution or in their operations in the following fields:

Countries thematicsBeninCameroonNiger
Water & soil management for agriculture & WASH
in relation to agricultural production and to access to essential services such as health, sanitation and/or hygiene services		YesYesYes
Agritech solutions to deal with the consequences of climate change, to support farmers thanks to weather forecasting services/alertsYesYesYes
Clean energy solar or bio gas energy for private or business use, digital solutions enabling access to energy in the most remote areasYesYesYes
Last-mile distribution of essential goods & services
(energy, water, health)		YesYesYes
Protection of biodiversity & natural resources
(coastline, wetland, mangroves, savannah, forests)		YesYesNo
Access to markets for agricultural goods transport solutions, farming as a service for large buyers (retailers, restaurants, ..)YesNoNo
Air, land and water pollution (due to transportation, wood-burning, garbage burning, indoors fuel or wood stoves, but also plastic or e-waste pollution)YesNoNo

Eligibility Criteria

This program is open to climate-focused technology startups meeting the following criteria:

  • Officially incorporated, registered with the local chamber of commerce in the country or in the process of being registered
  • Delivering a technology and/or digital solution to accelerate the deployment of climate solutions at scale
  • Existing solution on the market (at least proof of concept, minimum viable product) on one of the above mentioned themes which has the capacity to scale
  • The product or service attracts its first customers and shows initial interest from clients (BtoB or BtoC) or investors/donors.
  • Founder and its core team members must be available and committed to join all program elements (including monitoring and evaluation questionnaires)
  • At least one of the founders is originated from Benin, Cameroon, Niger
  • Although this is not a selection criteria, attention will be given to teams committed to promote diversity and inclusion in their venture

Benefits:

  • The major component of this program  will be thementorship and technical project supportwith
    • The involvement of anexperienced business mentor for a period of 6 months
    • Learningbest practices from business experts to grow your business and your team
  • The selected companies will beexposed to corporate partners and investors to attract potentialbusiness opportunities and investments. 
  • Collaboration with the in-country GIZ’s Digital Transformation Centers will help the foundersto further grow their business and scale at local and regional levels
  • Finalists will have ampleopportunities to network with local and regional startup founders
  • During a closing program event, 10.000 euro in grant funding will be shared across the 3 finalists per country.

Companies should be able to demonstrate at least a proof of concept, a prototype and first traction in the market.This call for applications is not open to companies who are still in the idea stage.

In each of the three countries, a maximum of three early-stage companies will be selected to join the program, making a cohort of nine companies in total. After a needs assessment, these companies will receive tailor-made technical support, coordinated by our in-country partners Etrilabs (Benin), ActivSpaces (Cameroon), and CIPMEN (Niger).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the GIZ Accelerator Program for Climate Change Innovations

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UNOY call for Consultancy: Lead Researchers in Cameroon and Nigeria (Paid)

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Application Deadline: 27 February 2022,

UNOY is looking for two lead researchers for a baseline study on the national implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda in Nigeria and Cameroon.

The United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY Peacebuilders) is currently recruiting Two Lead Researchers for a baseline study as part of the National Implementation of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda in Nigeria and Cameroon. Building on years of successful advocacy for Youth, Peace and Security on the global and regional levels, the United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY) aims to support the
implementation of UNSCR 2250 and the African Union Continental Framework on Youth, 1 Peace and Security (YPS) at the national level.

This baseline study is part of a larger project currently implemented by UNOY and member organizations in Nigeria and Cameroon aimed at promoting an environment which enables young people to contribute to peacebuilding and work towards a world free from violence through partnerships with YPS stakeholders, including national governments, youth-led organizations and CSOs.

By piloting the national implementation of these frameworks with strong youth leadership, UNOY will foster best practices for locally owned intergenerational approaches to peace processes.

How to Apply
First, check out the Vacancy Description for more information on the role, responsibilities, and profile we’re looking for. Important: only applicants based in Nigeria or Cameroon are eligible to apply. If you think you’re a good match, please express your interest by sending:

  1. CV (max 2 pages);
  2. Motivation letter (max 1 page);
  3. An indication of your availability for March and April 2022; and
  4. Previous research work conducted;

Please send your application to [email protected] latest by 27 February, 2022, 23:59 CET. If you have any questions, please contact Lawal <[email protected]> in Nigeria or Cynthia <[email protected]> in Cameroon.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNOY call for Consultancy: Lead Researchers in Cameroon and Nigeria

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ARES Belgian Government Masters and Training Scholarships 2022/2023 for study in Belgium (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 28, 2022 at 12 noon

The ARES scholarships offer you the opportunity to follow a one-year advanced bachelor’s or master’s degree program or a 2-to-6-month continuing education program within a higher education institution of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Belgium. 

Do you come from an ARES partner country, hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree, have professional experience and would like to specialize by pursuing studies in Belgium? Student of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation? How can ARES help you in your development cooperation projects?

Are you a national of an ARES partner country? Do you have a higher education degree? Do you have professional experience and would you like to deepen your skills in a development-related topic?

Eligibility Requirements

In order to be eligible, the applicant must:

  1. Be national, reside and work in one of the following countries: Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.
  2. Hold a diploma comparable to a graduate level degree (300 credits ECTS) from Belgian university studies for advanced masters and countinuing education courses (equivalent to Bac+5); Hold a diploma comparable to a undergraduate level degree (180 credits ECTS) for advanced bachelors (equivalent to Bac+3). The candidate must have held the relevant academic degree for a maximum of 20 years at the time of the start of the course. This maximum period is increased by one year by childbirth and/or adoption.
  3. Possess relevant professional experience in a ARES partner country of at least two years after graduate studies for advanced bachelors, after postgraduate studies for advanced masters and countinuing education courses.
  4. Complete the application in the language in which the training is given and can attest a good written and spoken knowledge of it. Moreover, knowing a minimum of French allows for a good integration into daily life in Belgium.
  5. Apply for only one training course.

Please note that compliance with the admissibility criteria does not guarantee selection and eligibility for the course (see Selection Criteria).

Applicants should not obtain prior admission to one of the French-speaking institution in Belgium in order to be considered for ARES scholarship.

Application files will not be considered if they:

  • are not completed in their entirety and are not accompanied by the required documents (certified copy of the diploma, etc.). A certified copy is a copy of the document on which it is stated that it is “a true copy of the original” with the stamp and signature of the competent authority (notary, town hall, municipal administration, etc.) ;
  • do not clearly mention compliance with the admissibility criteria specified above (certified copy of diploma, age, professional experience, etc.).

Applying for an ARES scholarship is completely free. ARES does not charge fees at any stage of the application nor selection process. You may inform us via e-mail at [email protected] of any problems with individuals or companies claiming to represent ARES and request any payment.

Which training courses are available?

Within the framework of the ARES 2022-2027 cooperation program, three types of training are offered through the international training scholarships:

  • Advanced bachelor’s and master’s degrees are inter-institutional training programmes organised in one academic year and at the end of which an academic degree is awarded.
  • Continuing education programs are more practical and of shorter duration (2 to 6 months). They deliver a certificate.

01/ Advanced Bachelor’s programs for 2022-2023

02/ Advanced Master’s programs for 2022-2023

03/ Continuing education programs 2022-2023

Benefits

Each year, The ARES awards an average of 130 scholarships Master’s and Bachelor’s scholarship and 70 Countinuing education scholarships to nationals of its partner countries.01/ Amounts for a Bachelor’s or Master’s scholarship

International travel costsReceipts must be providedEconomy-class travel on an IATA-approved airline, with a maximum of one round-trip ticket per academic year.
Living allowanceLump sumFor a duration of 12 months.
Indirect mission costsLump sumThis amount is given once per stay, upon arrival of the scholarship holder.
Registration fees At the current rate for DGD scholars.
Insurance costs Directly paid by ARES.

Amounts for a Continuing education scholarship

International travel costsReceipts must be providedEconomy-class travel on an IATA-approved airline, one round-trip ticket.
Living allowanceLump sumFor the duration of the course.
Indirect mission costsLump sumThis amount is given once per stay, upon arrival of the scholar.
Insurance costs Directly paid by ARES.

How to Apply:


Applications for scholarships must be submitted in accordance with the application procedure and meet the eligibility criteria described below. The selection of scholarship holders is made by a selection panel for each training course after analysis of their administrative admissibility by ARES.

All applications received between the first and last day of the call will be treated equally. ARES encourages applications from women. For equal quality, women will be given preference.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the ARES Belgian Government Masters and Training Scholarships 2022/2023

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TechWomen Fall 2022 Emerging Leaders Program for Women in STEM to study in the United States of America (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

TechWomen aims to empower, connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities. TechWomen supports the United States’ global commitment toward advancing the rights and participation of women and girls around the world by enabling them to reach their full potential in the tech industry.

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.

During the five-week program, participants engage in project-based mentorships at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, participate in professional development workshops and networking events, and travel to Washington, DC. for targeted meetings and special events to conclude the program.

Over the past nine years, more than 800 women from Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Zimbabwe have participated in TechWomen.

Benefits

Covered Costs

The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:

  • Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
  • Domestic airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
  • Housing in San Francisco or Sunnyvale, California during the mentorship period
  • Meals and incidentals
  • Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
  • Public transportation to the participant’s host company
  • Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

Participants are responsible for the cost of any non program activities such as independent sightseeing and cultural events, as well as any non program-related domestic or international travel.

Housing

TechWomen participants will be housed in San Francisco or Sunnyvale, California, depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.

The TechWomen program is unable to accommodate participants’ spouses, children, or other dependents.

Please note that details are subject to change. Due to the fast-paced nature of the program, arrival and departure dates for selected participants are not flexible.

Selection Process

TechWomen participants are selected based on the eligibility requirements below. Applications are reviewed by independent selection committees composed of industry leaders and regional experts. Semifinalists may be interviewed by United States Embassy personnel in their country of permanent residence.

TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
  • Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
  • Be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
  • Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
  • Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
  • Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

  • Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.
  • Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
  • Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.
  • Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
  • Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

TechWomen encourages people with diverse backgrounds and skills to apply, including individuals with disabilities.

To apply, complete the Fall TechWomen 2022 application below and submit electronically by 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00), Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

Important Dates for Participants

February 23, 2022 – March 31, 2022: U.S. Spring 2022 TechWomen program

November 2021: Fall 2022 program application opens
January 2022: Fall 2022 program application closes
April 2022: Semifinalists are contacted
May 2022: Final selection decisions are made
September 2022 – October 2022: U.S. Fall 2022 TechWomen program

Selection Timeline

  • The Fall 2022 TechWomen application will close on 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00), Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
  • Applicants will be notified of the status of their application (non-select or semi-finalist) no later than April 30, 2022.
  • Semi-finalists will be contacted for an in-country interview no later than April 2022.
  • Final decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2022. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the U.S Government Fall 2022 TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program

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UNDP Africa YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge 2021 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Dakar, Senegal)

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Application Deadline: 21st November 2021

UNDP Africa is searching for 20 exceptional youth from the Sahel Region who will win an opportunity to pitch their innovative solutions to a panel of judges at the YouthConnekt Sahel Forum.

#SahelInnovateChallenge is a flagship initiative of the YouthConnekt Sahel Forum designed to promote and showcase the innovation and resilience of young Sahelians driving the region’s transformation. It fosters an association of creativity and innovation with the region, shifting from the overemphasized conflict and poverty-stricken narrative.

The Youth Connekt Sahel Forum is an extension of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit that convenes youth from across the Sahel – Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal.

It provides opportunities for Sahelian youth to engage with policy influencers, business and political leaders and development institutions. It also emboldens young people in the region to own their development narrative – discuss, design, accelerate youth empowerment efforts, and ultimately rebrand the Sahel as a land of opportunities and investment.

The YouthConnekt Sahel Forum will hold from 30 November – 2 December 2021  in Dakar, Senegal.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

  • Are 35 or younger
  • Have a demonstrable and tested innovative solution (including the number of people impacted) in the Sahel region in any of the following challenge tracks:
  1. Digital Transformation
  2. COVID-19 Response and Recovery
  3. Health
  4. Education
  5. Peace and Security
  6. Cultural and Creative Arts
  7. Agroforestry
  8. Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
  • Are a national and currently residing in one of the UNISS Sahel countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal).

Selected applicants will receive:

  • An opportunity to pitch your solution to business leaders and a panel of judges.
  • Fully funded participation at the forum

How to apply?

  • In less than 120 seconds (2 Minutes), record a video introducing yourself, your solution and its impact in the Sahel region.
  • Fill out the form @ https://forms.gle/9VYg6xm4w4nsNy9x9.

Note that your video can be submitted in English or French.

Instructions for the Video

  • It should be shot in “landscape/widescreen” mode.
  • Provide an introduction of yourself – name, nationality and age.
  • Provide an introduction of your innovative solution – description and impact so far (including the number of people impacted).

The deadline for applications is 21st November 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UNDP Africa YouthConnekt Sahel Forum: Sahel Innovate Challenge 2021

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NESCAFÉ One Song Competition 2021 for West African Musicians

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Application Deadline: November 7th 2021

One Song is a NESCAFÉ activation aimed at providing a platform for contestants to share messages of inspiration through music. The winning songs/entries from each participating country will be used to compose ONE SONG to inspire Africa.

Requirements

Competition is open to residents and/or citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroun, Cote D’Ivoire and Burkina Faso aged eighteen (18) years or over.

Participation

To participate or enter into this Competition, Participants are required to create and submit their own original lyrics over the NESCAFÉ One Song (“Song”) instrumental. The Participants shall submit their Songs through their own pages with a video recording of their song and the hashtags #NESCAFÉOneSong2 and #NESCAFÉOneSong2[Insert Name of Country]. Participants with private accounts must also message their NESCAFÉ country-specific Instagram and Facebook accounts to share their entries.

Shortlisitng

 Five (5) Songs will be shortlisted from each country to enter into the final stage of the Competition. The shortlisting process will be done by a panel made up of the Producer, last year’s winners and the NESCAFÉ team.

The Winning Songs will be selected by a popular vote, conducted on the One Song 2 website.

The top entries with the highest number of votes from each of the six (6) countries will be selected as Overall Prize Winners.

Prizees:

Prizes shall be awarded as follows:

The six (6) Overall Prize Winners will be given a cash prize of Three Thousand United States Dollars (US$3,000.00). The cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in their respective countries in the local currency equivalents, based on prevailing exchange rate on the date of winner selection.

The Overall Winning Songs will be made into one (1) inspiring thematic, anthemic tune for NESCAFÉ and named the NESCAFÉ One Song.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NESCAFÉ One Song Competition 2021

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The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program 2021 for early-stage African Startups ($3 million in funding)

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Application Deadline: July 7th 2021

A Google for Startups program giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Africa.

Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, we are supporting early-stage Black-founded startups and startups that are benefitting the Black community on the continent. We want to bridge the existing fundraising gap for Black startup founders in Africa’s fast-growing technology landscape. This non-dilutive $3 million fund is allocated across a pipeline of 50 investable startups in Africa. The fund is open to all startups that meet the criteria, with priority given to Google for Startups Accelerator and Partner program alumni. This fund will be given along with mentorship support and Google platform credits to help the startups grow.

Requirements

  • The Black Founders Fund is intended for startups with self-identifying Black leaders or companies directly supporting the Black community.
  • Google encourage established startups based in Africa who are seeking seed-stage funding to apply. 
  • Currently accepting applicants from the following countries in Africa: Botswana, Cameroun, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. 

Eligibility

A startup that is:

  • Headquartered in Africa or has a legal presence on the continent
  • Building for Africa and a global market
  • Creating jobs, has growth potential to raise more funding, and making an impact

With a founding team that is:

  • Diverse, with at least one Black C-level founding member
  • Directly supporting the Black community

Technical requirements:

  • Technology startups with a live product in market or business where technology is core to their ability to scale (not for consultancies or not-for-profits)
  • Compatibility with Google products—our products can accelerate their growth

Funding

  • – Each startup will receive either $50,000 or $100,000. Funding varies according to each startup’s product development stage, current needs, and how much they’ve already raised.
  • – This $3M non-dilutive fund will be allocated across a pipeline of 50 investable startups in Africa, with each firm receiving up to $100,000 in cash awards.
  • – Each selected company will also receive $220,000 in Google Cloud Credits and Ad Grants, as well as mentoring, technical and scaling assistance from the best of Google. The equity-free fund is available to entrepreneurs developing for Africa, on the continent.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa

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MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2021 for young graduates across Africa.

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Application Deadline: unspecified

Are you a young, energetic and enthusiastic person aged between 22-26 years? If the answer is a resounding YES, then we are looking for you!

Recruitment for the Global Graduate Programme for 2021 has officially kicked off and we are excited to meet graduates who have ambition, drive and ideas to join the MTN family.

This programme will provide you with an accelerated career path and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in your community. Through this programme we will grant you high-level business exposure from day one where you will have an opportunity to experience rotations in different areas of our organisation. This challenging and rewarding adventure will see you work alongside some of the industry’s leading experts where you will develop future solutions that will shape not only the future of our customers but yours too.

The MTN Global Graduate Development Programme combines both formal development in partnership with the MTN Global Leadership & Career team, as well as on-the-job development through placement into strategically aligned roles. The formal component includes modules at MTN’s 3 regional learning centres, located in South & East Africa, West Africa, and the Middle East. The blended learning experiences will include critical experiences, immersive experiences coupled with coaching and mentorship.

Professional areas available:

Business Intelligence:

Business Intelligence in MTN is one of the most important departments that provide analytics and MIS enablement to the rest of the business functions. The Business Intelligence team is the custodian of all data analytics, business reporting and market research actions that help every single business vertical like Sales, Marketing, Mobile Financial Services to be able to monitor and measure their business performances and plan their strategic and tactical goals for the future. This team of analytics experts continuously strive to provide better visibility, deeper insights and closer knowledge about our customers’ choices and preferences thus ensuring MTN deliver meaningful products, promotions and value for money tariff offerings. From developing simple performance reports to building complex data models or deploying analytical capabilities of tomorrow like BIG DATA platforms, MTN Business Intelligence team is the team that makes them happen.

Digital Services

Today the mobile phone is perhaps the single most omnipresent device and accessory in the lives of our customers; no longer used just for making calls but for shopping, entertainment, banking, etc. Indeed under digital services we take advantage of emerging technologies to build mobile applications and services that leverage our high-speed internet to enrich the MTN value proposition by allowing customers to do more with their Mobile devices. There has never been a more exciting time than now to tap into the Innovation DNA of MTN to me the lives of our customers brighter.

Requirements

  • Energetic and enthusiastic individuals aged between 22-26 years with a 1st class or Upper Second university degree completed not later than 2018.

You should have qualified in any of the following disciplines:

  • Bachelors in Digital Marketing
  • BSc.Marketing
  • BSc. Commerce
  • BSc. Economics
  • Business Administration

Cameroun:

MTN Global Graduate Development Programme – Cameroon 2021

South Africa

MTN Global Graduate Development Programme – RSA 2021

Swaziland

MTN Global Graduate Development Programme – eSwatini 2021

Uganda

MTN Global Graduate Development Programme – Uganda 2021

Zambia

MTN Global Graduate Development Programme – Zambia 2021

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Global Graduate Development Programme 2021

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Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship 2021 for young Africans

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Application Deadline: 30 October 2020.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) welcomes applications for its Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL). The successful applicants will work full time with Paradigm Initiative team members for 9 months starting from 1 March 2021 to 31 November 2021. As a mid-career fellowship, potential candidates will be expected to have had a minimum of 5 years’ experience as technology or social innovators, researchers, policy experts, and/or entrepreneurs. Fellows must have a relevant postgraduate qualification, be exceptional individuals who will bring new learnings and innovations as well as gain exposure to the digital ecosystem.

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is a social enterprise that builds ICT-enabled support systems and advocates for digital rights in order to improve the livelihoods of under-served young Africans. Our digital inclusion programs include a digital readiness school for young people living in under-served communities (LIFE) and a software engineering school targeting high potential young Nigerians (Dufuna).

Through DRILL, PIN seeks to host innovative learning around digital rights and inclusion in Africa, and serve as a space for enhanced capacity, practice and reflection aimed to involve and connect different stakeholders and create dialogue amongst researchers, social innovators, policymakers and actors, the private sector, as well as civil society. 

Fellows’ Responsibilities 

Applicants will be required to briefly discuss their intended focus for the fellowship period during the application process. Paradigm Initiative will expect to receive a cutting edge project proposal that will benefit from the exposure to the African digital rights and inclusion community. If your proposal is big, innovative and addressing a real issue in the digital ecosystem, we look forward to reviewing your submission. 

The successful fellows will be expected to work full time within any of the PIN offices. 

  • The successful fellows will propose and work on an innovative project which will be completed during the fellowship ( i.e cutting edge research/technology-centric project that seeks to address digital rights or digital inclusion issues in Africa)
  • The fellows will be expected to host monthly ecosystem/sector meetings with the PIN Team to engage the ecosystem on critical issues arising or existing.
  • The fellows will conduct biweekly presentations and prepare content to share with the PIN team on their project and to feature a monthly DRILL podcast to be recorded with the PIN Executive Director. 
  • Each Fellow will have the opportunity to host a Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) – Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab in April 2021. 
  • The last month of the fellowship will feature a final meeting, final presentation and final podcasts from the selected fellows. 

There will be a closing event with PIN’s leadership team to reflect on what has been achieved in the fellowship month period and to award the Fellow with certification for completion.

The fellowship is open to potential fellows living within the following countries – Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 

Fellowship Benefits

  • PIN will provide a monthly stipend to the selected fellows which will cover participation in the Fellowship. 
  • PIN will provide a research project grant to support an approved project and budget. 
  • PIN will cover costs associated with activities at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Lab and provide an opportunity to be embedded within our team, access to the ecosystem and feedback on projects throughout the duration of the fellowship. 
  • A possible opportunity to travel to an international platform to showcase the finished project. 

Application and Timeline

  • This call for applications is open from 6 October 2020 until 30 October 2020.
  • The selection process will be finalised in November  2020 with the fellow of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Lab expected to resume on 1 March 2021.

Apply Now for the Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Paradigm Initiative’s Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship

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Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship (CAMFF) 2021 for mid-senior level African Professionals (Fully Funded to the United Kingdom)

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Application Deadline: 3 November 2020

The Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship (CAMFF) is aimed at mid-senior level African professionals with demonstrable leadership skills in their fields, which may include public servants working in areas of media policy and regulatory frameworks, or media professionals such as journalists.  Selected fellows will be from the following Sub-Sahara African countries: Ethiopia, Burundi, Cameroon, Gambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

The fellowship is hosted by the University of Westminster. This fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Course/programme structure

Fellows will undertake a bespoke 8-week fellowship programme titled ‘New Media for a New Africa: Freedom of Speech, Economic Prosperity and Good Governance’.  The programme will combine professional development of the values of good journalism (curiosity, rigour, challenge, storytelling, research, doing no harm, and freedom of speech) with an understanding of new opportunities to make reporting more effective and to use new ways to enhance its reach and impact.

This programme will bring together 12 leading media and information practitioners and regulators from 11 countries. The course is designed to promote vigorous exchange of ideas and experience, and constructive learning, between participants and course leaders, with both seminars and speaker talks, off-site visits and fieldwork. Fellows will be challenged to discuss evidence-based context for key policy debates, understand international positions (including appreciation of UK approaches), supply practical experience, and encourage dialogue on key issues.

Participants will be expected to participate in individual and group coursework projects, take an active role in their professional and career development, and engage actively throughout the programme and as part of the network.

The curriculum focuses on the ways in which the media are held responsible, and the wider context within which political institutions operate. The ethics of reporting are at the heart of all debates.

Fellows will participate in six intensive weeks of lectures, visits, and discussions that introduce them to key UK academics, media, and political figures in the field, followed by two weeks of fieldwork research and professional practice. This will culminate in an interactive day of news events focused on Africa and the UK.

This fellowship programme will commence in September/October 2021.

Eligibility 

To be eligible for a Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship (CAMFF), you must:

  • Be a citizen of Ethiopia, Burundi, Cameroon, Gambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
  • Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
  • Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
  • Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying
  • Be a mid-senior level African professionals with demonstrable leadership skills in fields which may include public servants working in areas of media policy and regulatory frameworks, or media professionals such as journalists
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English
  • Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
  • Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship

Benefits

Each fellowship includes:

  • Full programme fees
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
  • Return economy airfare from your country of residence to the UK

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship (CAMFF) 2021

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Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2021 for young African Leaders ( £2,295 monthly stipend)

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Application Deadline:20th September 2020 at 11:59pm UK Time

Applications for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship in the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs are now open.

Eligibility criteria

Citizenship

The fellowship is open to citizens of Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Zambia.

Applications will also be accepted from applicants holding dual nationality which includes one of these countries.

Education

It is required that the applicant holds a completed BA degree or equivalent, Masters degree with an international focus is preferred.

Career

The fellowship is aimed at candidates at the mid-stage of their career and who come from academia, NGOs, business, government departments, civil society or the media. They should possess knowledge of, and an interest in, the policy challenges related to global governance laid out on the Fellowships page.

Remuneration and benefits

The fellow will receive a monthly stipend of £2,365. Modest provision is made for the costs of relocation, fieldwork, and possible publication costs.

Fellowship structure

A fellow’s time will be split between three key areas: 

  • Completing a personal research project of the fellow’s own design undertaken with the guidance of a Chatham House expert, (approximately 50%).
  • Contributing to the ongoing research activities of their host research team and other Chatham House teams as appropriate (approximately 20%).
  • Participation in the Academy’s Leadership Programme (approximately 30%). The Leadership Programme is a key part of the Academy fellowships. It provides fellows with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, network and self-awareness, which they can then draw upon in their future careers as effective leaders in their field. 

Leadership Programme

All Academy fellows participate in, and contribute to, the Academy’s Leadership Programme which encompasses the following components:

  • Intensive induction week
    Academy fellowships begin with an intensive five-day induction week at Chatham House to become familiarized with the elements of the fellowships and the Leadership Programme, meet their host research programme, and have their first personal development coaching session.
  • Weekly discussion seminars
    These sessions highlight the principal substantive and skills-based areas the Academy believes vital for informed and effective international leadership. Fellows are expected to contribute to and learn from one another’s experience.
  • Global Introductions off-site visits
    These half-day visits take place approximately every two months and allow fellows to meet with leaders and senior decision-makers from a variety of sectors. Previous visits have included the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International Development, Standard Chartered, and Thomson Reuters.
  • Leadership workshops
    Every two months fellows participate in half-day workshops focusing on specific aspects of leadership such as ‘Leadership in a new role’ and ‘Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship’
  • Project presentations
    Fellows present updates on their research projects which  help fellow develop presentation skills, provide a valuable forum for peer-review and to think about and analyse issues outside their own area of expertise.
  • Personal development coaching
    Fellows join the Academy seeking to grow their self-awareness through monthly one-on-one sessions with a dedicated coach, with whom they set personal development objectives which they work to meet during their fellowship and beyond.
  • Media training
    Fellows learn how to interview effectively on television and radio, culminating in a mock interview from which they receive feedback on their presentation style and any areas of improvement
  • ‘Leadership in the 21st Century’ Breakfast Briefings
    Academy fellows will have priority in participating in the ‘Leadership in the 21st Century’ Breakfast Briefings series, giving them the opportunity to discuss leadership experiences and lessons in an informal setting with acknowledged leaders from government, business, media and the non-profit sectors.
  • Career mentors
    Fellows have the option to have an external career mentor during their fellowship. Mentors are independent of the Academy and Chatham House and are picked individually for each fellow based on their career objectives.

How long is the fellowship?

Academy fellows spend ten months at Chatham House, starting from January 2021.

How to Apply

Please complete the online form via the link below and submit with your application the following information:

  • CV/resumé
  • Names of two referees
  • Scanned copy of the photo page of your passport (to confirm you meet the nationality requirements)

Where will I be based?

The fellow will be based full-time at Chatham House, London. Please note that our residential fellowships will resume in January 2021, with the expectation that fellows will be based in London. However, working patterns will be flexible and some aspects of the programme may be held online in line with safe Covid-19 working practices.

Contact

Should you have any further queries please contact us at [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2021

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Queen Elizabeth (QECS) Distance Learning Scholarship Awards 2020 for Young Africans

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Application Deadline: July 9th 2020

The University of South Africa will be hosting a Distance Learning award. This means that you will be studying for a Masters degree with the University of South Africa, but in your home country.

The following courses are available to apply for a QECS;

  • MSc in Agriculture at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES)
  • MSc Flotation, MSc Comminution, MSc Biogas, MSc Bio remediation, MSc Fischer Tropsch, MSc Gasification, MSc Process Synthesis at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET)
  • MEd in Open Distance Learning at the College of Education (CEDU)
  • All two year distance learning Masters courses in the College of Economics and Management Sciences (CEMS)
  • All two year distance learning Masters courses College of Human Sciences (CHS)

Please note that the course title included in the application form must match the course listed on the University of South Africa’s website in order to be considered.

Eligibility

  • To apply you must be a citizen of (or hold refugee status in) of one of the following countries; Antigua and Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini , Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 equivalent level.

Please note, universities may have their own specific eligibility requirements for admissions – please contact the university for more details.

How to apply for a distance learning QECS at the University of South Africa

Make sure that you have the following documentation to upload to your application:

  • High school certificate
  • Undergraduate transcript (and graduation certificate)
  • Two references – preferably academic
  • Scan of passport or national ID card
  • Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language

To apply for a QECS at the University of South Africa, complete an online application form.

Applications will close at 4pm (UTC +1) on 9 July.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Queen Elizabeth Distance Learning QECS Awards 2020

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Y+ Global HER Voice Fund Ambassadors Program 2020 for young African Women

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Application Deadline: 8th of June 2020.

Are you an adolescent girl or young women (AGYW) aged 18-29? Do you reside in Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia or South Africa? Are you passionate about advocating for the greater involvement of AGYW in decision-making processes and spaces at country and regional level?

The Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+ Global) seeks to recruit the HER Voice Fund Ambassadors from the above-mentioned countries.

HER Voice Fund

It is a grant scheme funded by ViiV Healthcare and The Global Fund to support adolescent girls and young women in 13 priority countries to engage in the decisions affecting their lives. HER Voice Fund grants amplifies the voices of adolescent girls and young women within the Global Fund and other national processes for health. Each of the priority countries will have an Ambassador who will work closely with the Country Lead and the HER Voice Fund project management unit.

Eligibility

  • Must be an adolescent girl or young women
  • Between the age of 18-29
  • Living within the country which they will be representing
  • English proficiency required
  • Solid communication skills, including easing in using Skype, Zoom e.t.c
  • Experience in working with and advocating for adolescent girls and young women at national or regional level

Key responsibilities and tasks

  • Be the face of the HER Voice Fund in country- representing the fund and its objectives at key meetings and events
  • Lead advocacy activities around HER Voice Fund- attending events to talk about the Fund
  • Work with the Country Lead to monitor high-level country plans, including country-specific advocacy objectives
  • Meet with grantees and find out what activities are going on in country
  • Promote the Fund in the media and share implementation stories on various communication platforms
  • Potential to participate in the Project Advisory Group in the selection of grantees
  • Potential to participate in regional and global meetings to represent priorities of adolescent girls and young women in the HIV response
  • Reporting on grantee organisation activities and contributing to reports on progress of the HER Voice Fund.

  • A letter of interest not exceeding 300 words clearly explaining why you want to be the HER Voice Fund Ambassador and your experience in advocating or engaging with AGYW at local or country level.
  • A curriculum vitae (3 pages maximum)
  • A recommendation letter from a reputable local organization working with AGYW in the country
  • Copy of your international passport data page

Submit the requested documents through email, [email protected] by the 8th of June 2020.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Y+ Global HER Voice Fund Ambassadors Program 2020

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University of Salford Africa Scholarships 2020/2021 for young African Students

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Application Deadline: Ongoing

University of Salford Africa Scholarships 2020/2021

University of Salford is pleased to offer scholarships to high-achieving students from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, based on academic merit. Find out more about this scholarship and how you can apply. This scholarship is open for 2019/20 and 2020/21.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

This scholarship is worth £3000. 

Undergraduate applicants

Undergraduate applicants must achieve A level grades ABB or equivalent. Please see the table below for equivalent qualifications:

Nigeria

OND with a grade of distinction

A recognised foundation year scoring 70% or higher

The first year of a university degree with a grade point average of 3/4 or higher

Ghana

A recognised foundation year at 70%

The first year of a university degree with a grade point average of 3/4 or higher

Cameroon

Baccalaureat scoring a minimum of 14/20

The first year of a university degree with a grade point average of 3/4 or higher

Zimbabwe

A recognised foundation year at 70%

Kenya

Ordinary diploma at 60%

University diploma at 60%

Uganda

UACE with three subjects at BBB or above

Tanzania

ACSE/EAACE with three subjects at BBB or above

Postgraduate applicants

If you are a postgraduate applicant you must achieve a minimum of a second class upper degree and meet the conditions of your offer by the admissions deadline. For applicants from Cameroon, the equivalent is a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (anglophone and francophone systems).

HOW TO APPLY

There is no separate application process for this scholarship. You will be assessed when you apply for your chosen programme of study. If you are successfully offered this scholarship, to receive the funding you must accept your offer of admission and pay your tuition fee deposit by the deadline specified. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Salford Africa Scholarships 2020/2021

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Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2019 – Online Cohort 11

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Application Deadline: June 7th 2019

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government, to train the next generation of African Leaders who will shape the future of African business and entrepreneurship, civil society leadership, and public sector management.

The YALI Regional Leadership Centre (RLC) West Africa, Accra, offers you an innovative and game changing Online Emerging Leaders training program in the following courses:

  1. Business and Entrepreneurship
  2. Civil Society Leadership
  3. Public Sector Management

The program is hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

Applicants must be:

  • Between the ages of 18 and 35
  • From the countries below:

o    Sierra Leone

o    Ghana

o    Nigeria

o    Togo

o    Ivory Coast

o    Gambia

o    Burkina Faso

o    Liberia

o    Cameroon

You must be able to read and write in English

You must have a valid ID (passport if you are outside Ghana)

Benefits:

  •   Improve your leadership skills
  • Obtain a certificate of completion

Outstanding leadership training through global collaboration – The YALI RLC West Africa exceptional Emerging Leaders Online Program is created through the collaboration of leading universities and partners – ensuring that innovative, high quality and peer-reviewed courses can help you become a real Leader.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2019

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Alibaba Group eFounders Fellowship Program 2019 for young African Entrepreneurs – Hangzhou,China

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Application Deadline: March 17th 2019

The Alibaba Group is excited to introduce Class 5 of the eFounders Fellowship, which will be open to founders/co-founders of digital ventures from Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda.

The eFounders Fellowship program provides first-hand exposure to ecommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and China, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded, leading entrepreneurs in your region. The fellowship is a community of passionate and successful “Champions for the New Economy” looking to inspire and create a more inclusive development model for all.

The eFounders Fellowship program is jointly organized by Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

The key factors in Alibaba’s long-term success.

• The defining moments and failures that have shaped Alibaba’s journey (including the early stages of development).

• An understanding of Alibaba’s ecosystem.

Class 5 welcomes entrepreneurs who are:

• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the ‘new economy’.

• Building enterprises for long-term success, not for short-term profit.

• Mission-driven and have a strong sense of purpose, integrity, vision and drive.

• Willing to learn and share their experiences and ideas.

Class 5 enrollment criteria:

• You MUST be a founder or co-founder of an officially registered digital venture that has been in operation for at least 2 years.

• Your venture MUST be headquartered, located in or operates in one of the following countries: Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda.

• You MUST provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer/eFounders Fellow are preferred).

• You MUST provide your official business license when requested during the application process.

• Entrepreneurs below 40 years old, female entrepreneurs, and target country locals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program costs:

Covered:

    • Hotel accommodation (shared room).

    • Daily meal allowance for breakfast (included in the hotel), lunch and dinner.

    • Field trip and site visit transportation costs

Not covered (costs you must personally cover):

    • Air tickets and transportation/pick-up services to and from Hangzhou, China.

    • Single hotel room requests (if you would like to stay in a single room you will be required to cover the full cost yourself).

    • Additional food or personal expenses.

Apply Now for the eFounders Fellowship – Class 5 – Africa

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Alibaba Group eFounders Fellowship Program 2019

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The Maersk Line internship program 2019 for young Cameroonians

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Application Deadline: February 27th 2019

The Maersk Line internship program will provide you with the opportunity to learn and apply your knowledge, gain commercial awareness and enhance competencies/ skills that will prepare you for future career.

The Internship program is open throughout the year within various departments such including Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Trade and Marketing.

Applications are strictly online and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Requirements:

– Undergraduate or Masters students
– Advanced use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
– Strong willingness and ability to learn
– Sense of urgency
– Excellent communication skills
– Competitive drive to get things done
– Fluency in English

Benefits:

You will gain industry knowledge, international experience, and communication skills and techniques. This will equip you with the competencies required for customer-facing roles, deepen your potential and career development as well as contribute to your team’s and organisation’s success.

Key responsibilities

– Build strong and lasting relationships with customers/ stakeholders and provide second-to-none customer service.
– Take full responsibilities and end-to-end ownership of assigned tasks
– Engage in constructive problem resolution and provide solutions.
– Act and communicate proactively and keep customers /stakeholders informed of any challenges or changes.
– Address root causes and seek continuous improvements – constantly look for ways to improve work processes.
– Work independently and assist the team in realizing goals and standards – share knowledge and best practices.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Maersk Line internship program 2019

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TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program 2019 for Women in STEM to study in the United States of America (Fully Funded)

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Application Deadline: January 16th 2019

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.

During the five-week program, participants engage in project-based mentorships at leading companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley, participate in professional development workshops and networking events, and travel to Washington, DC. for targeted meetings and special events to conclude the program.

TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). TechWomen, launched in 2011, supports the United States’ global commitment toward advancing the rights and participation of women and girls around the world by enabling them to reach their full potential in the tech industry.

TechWomen is managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

2019 TechWomen Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be women with, at minimum, two years full-time professional experience in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. Please note that internships and other unpaid work experience does not count toward the two-year professional experience requirement.
  • Have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree/four-year university degree or equivalent.
  • Be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Be citizens and permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan or Zimbabwe at the time of application and while participating in the program.
  • Be eligible to obtain a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa.
  • Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States (other than the Diversity Immigrant Visa, also known as the “visa lottery”) in the past five years.
  • Not hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

  • Demonstrate themselves as emerging leaders in their chosen professional track through their work experience, volunteer experience, community activities and education.
  • Are committed to return to their home countries to share what they have learned and mentor women and girls.
  • Have limited or no prior experience in the United States.
  • Have a proven record of voluntary or public service in their communities.
  • Have a demonstrated track record of entrepreneurialism and commitment to innovation.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity.

Benefits:

Covered Costs

The following costs are covered by the TechWomen program:

  • Roundtrip international airfare from participant home country to the United States
  • Domestic airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
  • Housing in San Francisco or Sunnyvale, California during the mentorship period
  • Meals and incidentals
  • Hotel stay in Washington, D.C.
  • Public transportation to the participant’s host company
  • Local transportation to group program events in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

Participants are responsible for the cost of any non program activities such as independent sightseeing and cultural events, as well as any non program-related domestic or international travel.

Housing

TechWomen participants will be housed in San Francisco or Mountain View, California, depending on the location of the participant’s host company. Participants will share an apartment with a fellow Emerging Leader. Each participant will have her own private bedroom, while the living room and kitchen will be shared.

The TechWomen program is unable to accommodate participants’ spouses, children, or other dependents.

Please note that details are subject to change. Due to the fast-paced nature of the program, arrival and departure dates for selected participants are not flexible.

Selection Timeline

The 2019 TechWomen application will open on November 20, 2018 and close at 09:00AM PST (GMT-08:00) on January 16, 2019. Semifinalists will be contacted via email in/around March 2019. Final decisions will be made no later than May 17, 2019. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application.

Important Dates

November 20, 2018: 2019 program application opens
January 16, 2019: 2019 program application closes
March 2018: Semifinalists are contacted
May 2018: Final selection decisions are made
September – October 2019: U.S. TechWomen program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the TechWomen Emerging Leaders Program 2019

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Call for Proposals: World Bank Group/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA)

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Application Deadline: November 30, 2018

The governments of six African countries, the World Bank Group, and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are calling for proposals from eligible higher education institutions to become a Regional Anchor University (RAU) with a focus of addressing skills and knowledge gaps in agriculture facing Sub-Saharan Africa.

The proposals are part of the preparations for the Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA) project, which aims to strengthen linkages between selected African universities and regional agricultural sector needs for developing required human resources needed to accelerate agri-food system transformation in Africa in six countries across the continent.

The six participating countries are Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique. With an expected $190 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA), the project will support the selected universities to become RAUs designed to meet regional agricultural sector needs in human resource development required for accelerating this transformation through partnerships with other tertiary education institutions, including post-secondary agricultural vocational institutions, and key agricultural sector actors both public and private.

SHAEA complements the Africa Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project with a focus exclusively on agricultural higher education, and particularly emphasizes its integration with the agricultural sector. The project aligns with the region’s development priorities as outlined in: Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want; the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024; the 2014 Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth and Transformation; and the global Sustainable Development Goals.

All proposals must also address at least two of the following six regional key gap areas:

  • Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
  • Agri-food Systems and Nutrition
  • Rural Innovation and Agricultural Extension
  • Agricultural Risk Management and Climate Change Proofing
  • Agricultural Policy Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis, Foresight and Data Management

How to Apply:

As a regional project, SHAEA will be governed by its Regional Steering Committee (RSC), including government representatives from participating countries, and facilitated by its Regional Facilitation Unit (RFU) – RUFORUM.

All proposals must be submitted to the RFU through their respective governments.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA)

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