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2015 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,

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Application Deadline: May 8th 2015

Future Leaders Programme – East Africa Cluster
Requisition ID:    111857
Position:    Graduate Development Programs
Open date:    Apr 23, 2015 3:10:38 PM
Functional area:    Commercial
Location:    Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Required degrees:
Relocation:    Not Indicated

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is seeking graduates to join both our Pharmaceutical Commercial Graduate Programme commencing in September 2015.

The aim of the GSK Future Leaders programme is clear. GSK expects you to become a leader – both within its business and in your own professional field. GSK will give you the structured training, differentiated development, experiences and opportunities you need to succeed at the very top. So you can help us to make a bigger, more positive impact on the world.

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research based pharmaceutical and health-care companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

  • Academic excellence with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven leadership ability and initiative.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
  • Fluent in English (Written & Spoken)

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy

What will the programme be like?

  • The commercial programmes will stimulate your early career development through broad-ranging experiences.
  • Your development will come through challenging job rotations, supported by formal learning and coaching.
  • GSK give you a breadth of experience across the key areas of our commercial business, including marketing, sales and customer management.
  • You will attend a number of ‘core’ training courses and also have the opportunity to shape your development and attend courses that are specific to your needs and interests.
  • From the start, our challenging rotations will help you deliver the standards of commercial excellence we’d expect from a future leader.

Where can I work?

  • The successful candidate will be highly mobile as they will support the East Africa Cluster markets including, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and  Djibouti.What do I need to succeed?Whatever your degree, you’ll need ambition, commercial awareness and a self-motivated, proactive approach.
  • GSK is looking for clear, effective communicators who can quickly build a rapport with a wide range of people.
  • It’s also important that you can adapt to change and keep focused when the pressure is on. While you have the drive and confidence to trust your own judgement, you’re a real team player who actively collaborates with others.
  • In addition, you’ll need an analytical mind, a talent for multi-tasking and the ability to influence othersApplication Advice:Essential programme criteria.
  • Please ensure before submitting your application that you meet the essential criteria for the programme that you are applying to and that you provide this information accurately.
  • Please note that if you do not meet the essential requirements of the programme that you may receive an automatic response declining your application.Online Testing
  • As part of our selection process, we may ask you to complete between one and four online assessments.
  • You will receive an email from us with a link to a personalized ‘my assessment’ homepage where you can access your first assessment.
  • Please note you will be given 3 days from receipt of this email to complete your first assessment.
  • If you don’t complete the assessment with the three days, it will expire and your participation in our selection process will come to an end.

Apply Now for the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate East Africa Future Leaders Programme

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Scholarships

2015 Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD) Scholarship Programme for Africans to study in Germany.

by lanredahunsi
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Application Deadline: June 30 2015

The KAAD Scholarship Programme for sub-Saharan Africa is geared towards development of African countries and societies as well as development of qualified individuals.

Young university graduates, who have already taken over responsibility in church and society, should be empowered to continue along this line and do it in an even more qualified way.

Beneficiaries of KAAD-scholarships are predominantly from needy families and display academic excellence. The ultimate aim of our scholarship policy is the promotion of so-called “Agents of Change”.

The focus countries in Africa today are: Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Kenya. Uganda and Tanzania are counted to be part of the focus region East Africa, apart from Kenya.

Who can apply?

For the scholarship programme 1 of KAAD you can apply if you:

  • come from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there
  • have a university degree and professional experience from your home country
  • want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university
  • are a Catholic Christian (or general belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue
  • possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

What does KAAD expect from you?

  • Above-average performance in studies and research
  • The orientation of your studies or research towards permanent reintegration in your home region (otherwise the scholarship is turned into a loan),
  • Religious and social commitment (activities) and willingness to inter-religious dialogue.

How to Apply:

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KAAD Scholarship Programme for Africans

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Fellowships

2015/2016 EASST Visiting Scholar Fellowship for East Africans -University of California Berkeley, USA

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Applications are due on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time.
The EASST Collaborative invites East African researchers to apply for a 4-month fellowship (sabbatical) at the University of California Berkeley, to be completed during the 2015-16 academic year.
The EASST Visiting Fellowship seeks to equip East African social scientists with the skills needed to
carry out rigorous evaluations of economic development programs. During a four-month fellowship,researchers will be based at the University of California Berkeley.
Fellows may visit either during the Fall semester ( approximately August 20- December 20, 2015) or the Spring semester (approximately January 20- May 20, 2016)
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible candidates for all EASST programs must:
  • Be a resident of an East African country participating in EASST (i.e. Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, or Uganda);
  • Have a PhD or Master’s degree (completed within the last 8 years) or be enrolled in a graduate program in economics, statistics, epidemiology/public health, or another social science discipline;
  • Hold a staff position at a research institution , university or other organization in East Africa, preferably one that supports policy- relevant, quantitative social science research;
  • Have participated in or have familiarity with impact evaluation research (either randomized or quasi-experimental studies);
  • Have participated in field-based data collection and rigorous empirical research/analysis;
  • Be computer literate,fluent in English, and a strong public speaker ;
  • Plan to return to a research institute in East Africa for at least 1 year after the fellowship; and
  • Demonstrate a commitment to building the capacity of African research institutions/universities
Benefits:
  • The fellowship program will pay for room and board in Berkeley, health insurance, monthly stipend, visa fees, and roundtrip economy air travel for the selected Fellow.
  • CEGA staff will provide mentorship not only throughout the semester, but also once the scholar returns home. Please note that the fellowship does NOT include financial provisions or support for any additional family members or spouses.
  • Upon completing the fellowship, scholars are expected to return to a university or research institute in East Africa and assume a leading role in the global effort to use rigorous evaluation and evidence for economic development.
  • Small grants of up to $8,000 will be provided to scholars who return to their home institution,to hold trainings in impact evaluation, build institutional capacity, or to forge new linkages with government policymaker
SELECTION CRITERIA
Successful candidates must:
• Demonstrate strong analytic skills, with past course work in economics or statistics.
• Demonstrate an interest in rigorous program evaluation, policy analysis, and micro-level field data collection.
• Submit a clear and innovative research proposal to evaluate a specific public policy or program, using randomized controlled trial or quasi-experimental methodologies.
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Call for ApplicationsFellowships

The Acumen EAST AFRICA FELLOWS PROGRAM 2013.

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Application Deadline: August 2013

Acumen’s East Africa Fellows Program is providing the opportunity for emerging leaders to receive world-class training and collaborate with like-minded individuals so that they can be the change that East Africa needs.

During the fellowship year, Fellows remain in their jobs and meet every 6-8 weeks throughout the year for 4 seminars and 2 collaborative projects, each about a week long. In addition to the three core areas of Acumen’s leadership model, Fellows also meet with prominent leaders from across sectors, and create strong relationships with their cohort and Acumen Fellows Alumni around the world.

Hundreds of NGOs exist in East Africa, and millions of dollars in foreign assistance reach the region each year, yet many are still living in poverty. 75% of East Africa’s population lives in rural areas, most of whom are smallholder farmers living on less than $2 per day. In urban areas, 60% of the population live in slums and lack basic services like water, sanitation, and electricity.

The next phase of development in East Africa must take a drastically different direction, a direction guided by a new generation of East African leaders who are willing to challenge broken systems, who possess an unwavering moral compass, and who can see opportunity where others see only challenges.

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FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

Fellows learn about Acumen’s model and leadership philosophy, explore the philosophical roots of a just society through discussions based on the Socratic method, and set leadership goals for the fellowship year.

MORAL IMAGINATION SEMINAR

The core of this seminar is a multi-day workshop focused on adaptive leadership facilitated by the Cambridge Leadership Associates. Through this training, Fellows evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, clarify their purpose in life, and apply the concept of adaptive leadership to changing the world.

FINANCIAL SKILLS SEMINAR

Fellows learn key financial tools for social impact leaders – including personal finance, basic business economics, and ethics. During this seminar, Income/Outcome leads a business simulation designed to engage individuals at any level of financial skill.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE SEMINAR

This seminar features a design thinking workshop facilitated by IDEO.org in which Fellows apply the human-centered design process to a real-life social problem. Fellows also learn about project management, organizational structure, and best practices in scaling social impact organizations.

HOW TO APPLY

Each year, the East Africa Fellows Program brings together up to 20 emerging leaders from different regions, sectors, and socio-economic backgrounds in East Africa.

WHO BECOMES A REGIONAL FELLOW?

  • Entrepreneurs and leaders within organizations (for-profit, non-profit, and government) with a compelling social change project that has been operating for the last 2-3 years
  • Individuals who plan to continue developing their initiative for the duration of the program
  • Individuals with a deep passion and commitment to East Africa
  • Individuals with a proven track record of leadership and management responsibilities
  • Individuals with unrelenting perseverance, personal integrity and critical thinking skills

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this program is very rigorous and highly competitive. Here is a general timeline of the process:

  • Online Applications: July to August 2013
  • Telephone Interviews: September to October 2013
  • In-Person Interviews: November 2013
  • Final Selection: December 2013

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The online application consists of:

  • Background information
  • Resume/CV
  • Two references
  • Short & long answer questions

Application Instructions: For more guidance on how to answer the application questions, please click here.

Downloadable Application Form: If you are unable to submit an application online because of internet connectivity issues, you may send us a paper application.The application form and mailing instructions will be available in July 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions: For a list of Frequently Asked Questions and their answers, please click here.

Click here to Apply Now for the 2013 Acumen East Africa Fellowship Programme

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