Empowerment and Opportunities

Microsoft Internship Opportunity - Nigeria (4 Months - Start Date March 2019). Are you insatiably curious? Do you collaborate well with others, knowing that better solutions come from working together? Are you motivated every day to empower others to achieve more through technology and innovation? If yes - our Intern Program is designed for you. Even the greatest were once beginners. Internship at Microsoft is looking for committed people with initiative and drive. Our applicants should have a genuine passion for technology, analytical thinking, interest towards communication skills and team projects. Passion is the common ingredient among our colleagues, and if you’ve got it, then whatever your particular skills are, we’ll find the perfect home for them! Microsoft Intern Program Our Intern Program offers you the opportunity to join Microsoft on a real job role in various job families. On top of your role, you’ll have the chance to join our dynamic community of i...

                                                      Program Overview The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) seeks to develop a select group of young Nigerians into ethical and impactful leaders by connecting them with mentorship, networking, training and funding opportunities over the course of an intensive fellowship year. The CYFI fellowship is built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with CYFI and the U.S. Consulate through the CYFI Alumni Program. What we’re looking for: Passion You are committed to making a significant contribution to your community and country Skill & Experience You have a unique set of skills and experiences that you ca...

The United Nations Information Service’s Graduate Study Programme provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system through first-hand observation and study. The Graduate Study Programme is held at the United Nations Office at Geneva each year during the month of July. Each year, as part of the educational outreach programmes undertaken by the United Nations, the Information Service at Geneva organizes the Graduate Study Programme. This seminar provides an opportunity for outstanding graduate and postgraduate students from all over the world to deepen their understanding of the principles, purposes and activities of the United Nations and its related agencies through first-hand observation and study at the United Nations Office at Geneva.  The 57th Graduate Study Programme will be held at the Palais des Nations from  1 to 12 July 2019 . It will comprise lectures given by senior members of the United Nations and the Genev...

Judicial Fellows Programme  (formerly known as the University Traineeship Programme) Call for applications for the 2019-2020 Judicial Fellows Programme of the International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice (ICJ) invites applications for the 2019-2020 Judicial Fellows Programme. The Programme was established in 1999 to enable recent law graduates to gain experience working at the ICJ. It aims to improve participants’ understanding of international law and of the Court’s procedures by actively involving them in the work of the Court and allowing them to build on their experience under the supervision of a judge. The deadline for the submission of applications is 8 February 2019. The Court is expected to reach its final decision in March/April 2019. Nominating universities will be notified accordingly. Submission of applications and selection of candidates While it is possible to nominate a single candidate, the Court encourages univer...

St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, in partnership with the international integrated energy company  Eni , is offering up to three students from Angola, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, or the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) the opportunity to study for a fully funded degree in 2019/20. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of both  academic merit and potential and financial need . Preference will be given to applicants who have clear ambitions to use their accumulated learning to benefit their home country after graduation. Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including English language requirements. See the University's course guide for more information. Applicants must apply for admission to one of the following eligible courses: 1 year Master’s courses MSc African Studies MSc Economic & Social History MSc Economics for Development MSc Global Governance and Diplomacy  W...

Opportunity for international teachers: Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA) General Pedagogy and Media Literacy tracks.  The  Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (Fulbright TEA)  brings international teachers to the United States for a six-week program that offers academic seminars for professional development at a host university. Participants observe classrooms and share their expertise with teachers and students at the host university and at local secondary schools. Depending on country of origin, international teachers have the opportunity to apply to either the Fulbright TEA General Pedagogy track or the Media Literacy track. The Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program, General Pedagogy track, will provide approximately 170 fellowships to international secondary school teachers from around the world to participate in a six-week non-degree, non-credit academic program at a U.S. univ...

                                                        An Initiative of German Industry for Future Leaders from Sub-saharan Africa AFRIKA KOMMT! offers more than the chance to acquire further training Nineteen of Germany’s leading businesses have committed themselves to a common cause. In 2008, they launched the AFRIKA KOMMT! initiative for economic and capacity development. The programme trains young, future managers from Sub-Saharan Africa on-site with German companies. The main idea behind the initiative is to create a win-win-situation for the programme participants and the partnering companies. Thus, the initiative lays the foundation stone for sustainable economic cooperation with Africa and aims at forming stable cooperative partnerships for the future. After five successful programme years, the results are very positive: Some of ...