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World Bank Group Analyst Program 2016 for Exceptionally Talented Young People

by OFA
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Application Deadline: April 5th 2016

The World Bank Group Analyst Program is a new and unique opportunity for exceptionally talented young people with a passion for international development to contribute to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Through this structured three-year program, you will work in an intellectually challenging and culturally diverse environment within a specific practice, region, or corporate unit in the World Bank Group, which includes the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

You will have the opportunity to contribute and grow your skills in areas ranging from analytics, research, data management, project management, communications, finance, management accounting, and information technology. In addition, the program offers various cohort activities aimed to broaden your exposure to the work of the World Bank Group and develop leadership skills.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizenship of a member country of the World Bank Group
  • Passion to contribute to the World Bank Group mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity
  • 28 years of age or younger (i.e., born on or after January 1st, 1988)
  • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Candidates who are currently pursuing a degree are eligible if the degree will be awarded by December 31, 2016
  • One to three years of work experience in one or more specialty areas (see Application and Selection Process )
  • Analytical thinking, proven academic success, strong written and oral communication skills, and leadership potential
  • Experience working or studying in developing countries is preferred
  • Fluency in English is required. Fluency or proficiency in other languages, in particular Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish or Russian, is preferred.

In addition, successful candidates must demonstrate the World Bank Group Core Competencies (Read more about the selection criteria and cycle):

  • Deliver results for clients
  • Lead and innovate
  • Collaborate within teams and across boundaries
  • Create, apply and share knowledge
  • Make smart decisions

Upon completion of the program, there may be opportunities for you to continue your career in the World Bank Group. Participants holding a Master’s degree who find the opportunity to continue their career at the WBG may also be eligible for advancement opportunities. Alternatively, you may leverage the experience you have gained to pursue further studies or other opportunities in international development.

To be competitive for this highly selective program, you need to demonstrate a commitment to development, analytical thinking, proven academic success, and leadership potential. We value diversity in our workplace, and encourage all qualified individuals, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. Positions may be based in Washington, DC or in a regional office.

Compensation & Benefits

Contract: a three-year local term contract is being offered.

Salary: WBG Analysts are offered a locally-competitive salary, based on their education and professional experience.

Health, Life, Accident and Other Insurance Programs: WBG Analyst and their families (including declared domestic partners) may choose from three comprehensive medical/dental benefit plans. The WBG also provides basic life and accident insurance to all staff at no cost, and staff can elect optional life and accident insurance plans. The WBG also provides disability and Workers’ Compensation coverage to staff at no cost.

Pension Plan: The WBG sponsors a comprehensive pension plan for eligible staff. Upon separation from the WBG, either a lump sum or a pension will become payable to the staff based on eligibility.

Relocation Benefits on Appointment: For WBG Analysts relocating to a new country, a cash allowance at the discretion of their hiring unit may be granted.

Tax Allowance: U.S. staff receive an additional quarterly payment to cover the U.S., state and local income tax liabilities on their World Bank Group income. Expatriates and U.S. permanent residents do not incur U.S. income tax liability and are thus not eligible for this benefit.

Financial Assistance: The World Bank Group offers financial assistance programs, including a two-year interest-free settling-in loan to those who relocate upon appointment.

Timeline

– March 16-April 5, 2016: Application Process

– April 2016:

  • Review of applications against eligibility criteria.
  • Status update to all candidates.

– April 13-20, 2016: Online logical reasoning and behavioral assessment for candidates meeting the eligibility criteria (one week to complete, no extension possible).

– By April 30, 2016: Update to candidates on assessment results (passed or not passed, thus further considered or not).

– May through December 31, 2016:

  • Depending on business needs in recruitment streams, candidates are contacted for interviews/further testing.
  • Candidates who are not selected by a particular business unit can be considered by another business unit in the same recruitment stream.
  • Decisions and offers communicated.
  • Status updates to all candidates.
  • Starting date on the job.

– February 2017: New WBG AP cohort starts development curriculum.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank Group Analyst Program 2016

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World Bank/EDC WomenX Scholarship Programme 2016 for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria.

by OFA
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Application Deadline: January 30th 2016

The World Bank is awarding Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria to learn at the Enterprise Development Centre.

The World Bank in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre is giving Scholarship to Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria through the WomenX Program.

The WomenX program is aimed at providing practical business education through a blended learning approach for 5 months, a 6-month face-to-face and online mentoring, help strengthen their networks and create linkages to access finance. Over a 3 year period, a total number of 500 female entrepreneurs will be awarded this scholarship in Nigeria.

Duration of WomenX program

The program consists of 17 modules, delivered in 28 days (in-class and online) spread over 5 months and includes a mentoring period of about 6 months.

The Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University in collaboration with The World Bank will

  • Provide practical Business Education through a blended learning approach (online and in- class training)
  • Help strengthen Female Entrepreneurs network
  • Offer Mentoring
  • Create linkages between financial institutions and Female Entrepreneurs.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for this program you need to:

1. Own a business in Nigeria.

2. Operate a business in a high-growth sector.

3. Business must be owned/managed by a woman.

4. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation).

Selection criteria will be as follows:

A. Company must be owned / managed by a woman

B. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)

C. The Enterprise must have high growth potential

D. High local content will be an advantage

Application Process:

Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility

Check that you are qualified to apply. See the selection criteria.

Step 2 – Register

Click here to register if you have not already done so

You will receive a confirmation email from “Women X” with all the details you will need to log in.

Step 3 – Complete Application

  • Once you have successfully registered, log in and click the “Start Application” button on the Start Application Tab on this page.
  • To return to your application, click the “save and continue” button and come back to it at any time. Once you are done with your application, click on the “Submit” button at the end of the form to send it to us.

Step 4 – Keep Informed

After the closing date you will be notified if you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the competition. Constantly check the Women X Programme homepage for regular updates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the World Bank/EDC WomenX Scholarship Programme 2016 for Female Entrepreneurs

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2015 HiiL Innovating Justice Forum & Awards -SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge for East & West Africa, Hague Switzerland ($USD70,000 Prize)

by lanredahunsi
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What:  Innovating Justice Forum

When: 3 & 4 December 2015

Where: Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ, the Hague

Eager to shape new justice innovations that help the lives of people and businesses? Join the Forum on the 3rd and 4th of December 2015 at the Peace Palace in The Hague!

The Innovating Justice Forum is a two-day international event in The Hague catering to more than 150 participants. It is held annually by HiiL Innovating Justice to discuss and support innovative ways of approaching justice worldwide.

The Forum has in the past centered on issues such as Living Wages (2014), Human Rights (2013) and Basic Justice Care for Everyone (2012). Other thought-provoking issues are always part of the agenda. This year, HiiL will highlight the State of Innovation and the justice needs of SMEs in East and West Africa.

The Innovating Justice Forum is a unique event that connects innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, private companies, governments, NGOs, academics and foundations. Among the many organisations represented are, for example, national Parliaments, Cordaid, Oxfam, Supreme Courts, Microsoft, Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs, OECD, USAID, World Bank and the World Economic Forum.

Awards:

  • SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge for East and West Africa

  • When?: May – December 2015

    Where? : Lagos, Nairobi and The Hague.

    HiiL Innovating Justice, together with the Global Agenda Council on Justice and the Ford Foundation, has embarked on a pioneering new endeavor to accelerate justice ventures in East and West Africa.

  • The SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge is geared towards finding and strengthening new initiatives that can empower startups and SMEs. The Forum want to support the best innovations and address regulatory hurdles and bureaucratic red tape faced by youth-led startups in East and West Africa.

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  •  Benefits

    The winners of the SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge will be announced at the Innovating Justice Forum on 3 & 4 December 2015. The three winners will receive the Innovating Justice Awards.

    Prior to the Forum, the innovators will be personally prepared to pitch their innovation. HiiL and Next2Company connect the finalists to potential partners to accelerate their business.

    The winners of the SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge can win up to $70,000 in seed funding.

  • The innovators present their innovation to an international audience, gain international recognition, and have the opportunity to win seed investments.

    First place: $40,000
    Second place: $20,000
    Third place: $10,000

Innovating Justice Boostcamp Lagos

In October 2015, HiiL will host an Innovating Justice Boostcamp in Lagos. Speakers will share their insights. Incubation sessions will boost the progress of the attending innovators. Innovators receive coaching and pitch their innovations.

Six innovators will be invited to the Boostcamp – three winners of the online campaign and three wildcard nominations. The six innovators will be hosted in the same accommodation so that they can continue to work together, exchange lessons learned and share opportunities during the rest of their three day stay.

The winners of these challenges receive the Innovating Justice Awards 2015. They will have access to an international network, to build international partnerships and learn from other attendants at the Forum.

Online campaign

From 1 to 17 September 2015 innovations will campaign online on www.innovatingjustice.com. The top three of the online campaign will be invited to the Innovating Justice Boostcamp in Lagos. Three wildcards will also be invited.

 

Submit Your Innovation for the Innovating Justice Challenge

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the HiLL Innovating Justice Challenge 2015

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Youth Employment Network FUND FOR EVALUATION IN EMPLOYMENT.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Deadline: December 10 2013

The Fund is a collaboration between the Youth Employment Network (YEN), an interagency partnership of the International Labour Organization (ILO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Bank, and the ILO’s Small Enterprise Unit (SEED) which supports governments and private actors to provide more and better services to start-ups and existing small enterprises in order to support job creation.

Financial support for the Fund comes from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Market Development for Decent Work (M4P) – the Lab project, the Danish-led Africa Commission, Silatech and the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation.

The Fund was originally launched by YEN in 2010 and has concentrated on building the evidence in the area of youth entrepreneurship in the regions of the Middle East and Sub-saharan Africa. Four requests for proposals have been issued resulting in the initiation of eight impact evaluation and twelve monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Two of the impact evaluations have so far been completed.

This year, with the addition of ILO’s Small Enterprises Unit as a partner, the focus of the Fund will broaden to include all types of micro and small enterprise development interventions not only those who target young people. The regional concentration has also been expanded to include all low, lower and lower-middle income countries.

 

ELIGIBILITY 

The following will be eligible to apply and participate in the selection process:

Applicants have to be directly linked to the project described in the application. They can be either:

i) Members of the organization/institution responsible for the implementation of the project,

ii) M&E partners (from academic institutions, consultancies, international organizations) responsible for designing and carrying out the project’s M&E / evaluation plan.

All applications must be submitted using the online application form found here. 

For questions related to the Fund and the application, write to:

Youth Employment Network

[email protected]

4, route des Morillons CH-1211 Genève 22 Switzerland

Apply Now for the Youth Employment Network Fund for Evaluation in Employment 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth Employment Network Fund

 

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The 2015 Rotary Peace Fellowship

by lanredahunsi
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Deadline: 1st of July

Are you looking to make a significant impact on the world by promoting tolerance and cooperation? Each year, Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at the Rotary Peace Centers. These fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, and often go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank.

WHAT ARE ROTARY PEACE FELLOWSHIPS?

Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the world to receive fully funded academic fellowships at one of our peace centers. These fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship/field study expenses. Two types of peace fellowships are available.

MASTER’S DEGREE

Master’s degree fellowships are offered at premier universities in fields related to peace and conflict resolution and prevention. Programs last 15­–24 months and require a practical internship of 2–3 months during the academic break. Each year we award up to 50 master’s fellowships from these institutions:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

For those with more extensive experience in peace-related fields, 3-month program is offered in peace and conflict resolution at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. This program incorporates 2–3 weeks of field study. We award up to 50 certificates each year.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • A strong commitment to international understanding and peace, demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (at a minimum) with strong academic achievement
  • Relevant work experience:
    • For master’s degree—3 years paid or unpaid
    • For professional development certificate—5 years and current full-time employment in a mid- to upper-level position
  • Proficiency in English for both fellowship types and in a second language for master’s degree

How to Apply:

To apply for a peace fellowship,

  •  download the application, complete the applicant portion, and
  • Submit it to a Rotary club or district for endorsement.
  • The deadline for submitting applications to Rotary International is 1 July, while the deadline for submitting to a local club can vary (generally March–June).

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Rotary Peace Fellowship

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London to host Youth Business International Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2013.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Youth Business International (YBI) has announced that London will host the 2013 Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit between 9-12 September.

The Summit, with lead sponsorship from Accenture and Barclays, will bring together 300 people from 50 countries across the world. Attendees include leaders from private sector, governments and non-profit organizations which are active in the youth entrepreneurship sector. The event is also supported by Goldman Sachs.

Under the theme of Business as Unusual, the Summit aims to demonstrate how to take advantage of the talents young entrepreneurs have to offer, and to catalyze a series of major partnerships that enable more young people to start their own business.

High-profile speakers on the event’s first day include:

  • Pierre Nanterme, Chairman & CEO, Accenture
  • Sir David Walker, Chairman, Barclays
  • Arup Banerji, Global Director for Social Protection and Labor, World Bank
  • Julie Meyer MBE, Founder & CEO, Ariadne Capital
  • Mike Herrington, Executive Director, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
  • JP Rangaswami, Chief Scientist, Salesforce
  • Jacques Attali, President, Planet Finance

The event will then break out into working and specialist sessions in the days that follow.

The Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit will culminate in Youth Business International’s Young Entrepreneur Awards on 12 September, which is a prestigious event recognizing the achievements of young entrepreneurs around the world who have been supported by YBI and its network members. This awards ceremony will be supported by Barclays.

Andrew Devenport, Chief Executive of Youth Business International, said of the event:

“Youth unemployment is a hugely pressing global problem. Yet we know that entrepreneurship not only has the power to create jobs, but also to solve many of the issues currently faced by communities. To give these entrepreneurs the support they deserve, we need to be doing things differently – and that’s what the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit is all about. Over four days we’ll be showing why youth entrepreneurship matters, how young people are being helped to reach their goals and what could happen if we worked together, and we’ll leave with a tangible plan of action. It’s going to be a fantastic event that will have a real impact for years to come.”

“Participating in this important event underscores our commitment to helping young entrepreneurs develop skills,” said Pierre Nanterme, Chairman & CEO, Accenture.

“With YBI, we are providing the improved tools, mentoring and training that create greater economic empowerment for these young people. Our goal is to advance innovation, competitiveness and rising standards of living, ultimately helping to strengthen communities around the world.”

Sir David Walker, Chairman, Barclays, said:

 “Empowering young people means fully equipping them for the world of work and business. With today’s globalized economy so competitive, fast moving and at times complex, it is not enough to rely solely on the education system to produce future entrepreneurs; the private sector has a major role to play. This Summit helps to bridge the gap between education, business and entrepreneurship, and comes at a time of real need in this area.”

This is the sixth Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit, with the last event being held in Mexico City in 2010. Youth Business International, one of HRH The Prince of Wales’ charities, has organized the Summit since its inception in 2000.

Participants for the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit will be selected by the Youth Business International Partners in the select 50 Countries:

Click for More Information on the YBI Partners

For further information,

Visit the Global Youth Entrepreneurship Summit Webpage

contact Lizi Porter or Claire Thomas:
[email protected]/ [email protected]
020 7010 0851/ 020 7010 0834

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Youth Employment Network Project Impact Competition 2013.

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 14 2013

The Youth Employment Network (YEN), an interagency initiative of the United Nations, International Labour Organization, and World Bank, and Making Cents International have partnered to launch a new online competition called Project Impact!

According to the World Bank, as much as 40% of youth employment projects have no impact on labor market outcomes for youth. The Youth Employment Network (YEN) wants to help reduce this percentage and see more projects impact youth positively.

The reality is that even the best program plans will face challenges in successful implementation as they respond to the realities on the ground. Many organizations have learned valuable lessons both when projects succeed and fail. Sharing these lessons from the field could help other projects to increase their impact.

This is why YEN has launched a new online competition called Project Impact! to gather these important lessons and share them with our community of practitioners.

YEN is seeking submissions from any youth employment project anywhere in the world. The projects with the most insightful lessons will receive a cash award and be featured at the 2013 Global Youth Economic Opportunities in Washington DC.

The overarching focus of the competition is on rural youth and increasing opportunities in rural areas. Projects must either be based in rural areas or show that the lessons learnt are relevant to rural youth. The projects with the most insightful lessons will receive a cash award and be featured at the 2013 Global Youth Economic Opportunities in Washington DC.

Who can submit an entry?

The competition is open to anyone working on a youth employment project in any country. The competition is therefore open to all practitioners whether within or outside Making Cents and YEN.

The individual applicant must be personally involved in the youth employment project and they must have the consent of the project manager to submit an entry on that project.

The project that is discussed in the Smart Note must be targeted at young people.

YEN and Making Cents reserve the right for either organization and their partners to verify the authenticity of a
project and their Smart Note before awarding any prize.

Verification may require the organization to provide documents proving the existence and results of the organization, or a field visit conducted by YEN, Making Cents, or its partners in the field.

How long is this competition running?

The competition will have 2 rounds. The deadlines for submitting entries, voting and the date for announcing winners will be shown on the website as each round is launched.

Round 1: September– December 2012

Round 2: May – July 2013

What topics can the entries cover?

The competition entry should highlight a specific approach that has had significant impact on the labour outcomes of young people.

Applications must fit into one of the following categories:

•Workforce Development
•Adolescent Girls and Young Women
•Youth- Inclusive Financial Services and Financial Capabilities
•Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment
•Youth Enterprise Development

How do I submit an entry?

To submit an entry, go to
http://yenmarketplace.org/whats-working-submission-guidelines.

Here you will be able to download the guidelines and submit an entry form. Make sure you have the written agreement of the project manager to before submitting an entry.

What are the awards for the competition?

An award valued at $800 will be offered to the first place winner, $500 to the second place winner, and $300 to the third place winner.

In addition, some entry forms may be recognized with a title of Special Mention. The  entry forms awarded with the first place, second place, third place and special mention awards will be turned into Smart Notes and published on the YEN Marketplace and Making Cents International websites, and feature a short biography of the author.

What is the deadline to enter ?

The deadline to enter is June 14, 2013 at 24:00 GMT and the deadline for voting is June 28, 2013 at 24:00 GMT.

The results will be announced on July 5, 2013.

Please read the Submission Guidelines before you apply.

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