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​Action For Transparency Journalist Media Training Nairobi, Kenya

By
Odewale Abayomi
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Instructing 45 mainstream, citizen, and free-lance journalists, journalism students and bloggers in investigative and data journalism.Deadline: 14th November, 2017

Opportunity for journalist inspiring to gain skills in investigative and data journalist.
Goals:

  • Instructing 45 mainstream, citizen, and free-lance journalists, journalism students and bloggers in investigative and data journalism.
  • Widening the participants’ skills and knowledge in understanding Kenyan budgetary processes (Health and Education)
  • Training participants how to access, assess and communicate information about government budgets and spending, and suspected mismanagement and corruption and on citizens’ rights to education and health care.

Benefits 

A 3-month Grant and mentorship program will be offered for the 10 best journalists after the training.
Training outcomes:

  • Unearth cases of corruption in the health and education sectorInvestigate reported cases of suspected corruption
  • Analyse financial/budgetary information in order to reveal suspected corruption or mismanagement of public funds in the health and education sectors.

Selection Criteria:

  • Present a viable investigative story proposal about health, education or corruption (that will be developed during the training as assignment).
  • Be based in Nairobi or contribute for a publication/outlet in Nairobi
  • Available to attend all the training days
  • Able to clearly demonstrate interest/ability in journalism
  • Attend the training with a personal laptop

Venue and Time 

From 28th to 30th November 2017 from 8am to 5pm At USIU-Africa campus. Thika Road, Nairobi 


Contact email: [email protected]

Click here to apply 

Union Bank Management Trainee Programme For Graduates 

By
Odewale Abayomi
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Union Bank Management Trainee Programme For Graduates 

Deadline: 15th November, 2017.

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, established in 1917, is a full-service commercial bank that caters to the retail and commercial needs of individuals, small and medium sized companies, and major corporations.

The Union Bank of Nigeria has a long and proud history dating back to 1917, when it first opened its doors for business as the Colonial Bank. In 1925 it was bought by Barclays, becoming Barclays Bank Dominion, Colonial and Overseas which it remained until the early 1970s.

In 1971, Barclays incorporated the bank locally in Nigeria as Barclays Bank of Nigeria plc and sold a significant shareholding to the Federal Government and the Nigerian public. In 1979 the banks name was changed to the Union Bank of Nigeria plc, to reflect the change in its ownership structure.

In the early 1990s the Nigerian Government started a policy of privatisation of state owned assets, which resulted in 1993 in both the Government and Barclays selling their remaining stakes in the bank to the public at large, thus creating a truly publically owned bank.

Since the early 1990s the bank has enjoyed a period of unparalleled growth, acquiring Universal Trust Bank plc. Broad Bank Limited and Union Merchant Bank as well as increasing shareholder funds through a rights issue in 2005.

Applications are invited from fresh graduate for the position below:

Location: Nigeria

Summary

Union Bank, Nigeria’s Simpler & Smarter Bank is looking for the best talents for our Management Trainee Programme. These are talents who can thrive in a diverse workplace that drives innovation and collaboration.

At Union Bank, we work with you to build an exciting professional career that matches prospects for our mutual prosperity. We are relentless in the drive to maintain an environment which gives you the freedom to own your work, generate ground-breaking ideas and collaborate with like-minded partners to challenge the status quo and transform our business, operations, culture and productivity.

Requirements

If you are not more than 26 years old by January 2018 with a 2:1 degree in any course from an accredited University and have completed NYSC, apply below.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Europe, Middle East and Africa: 2018 Women Techmakers Scholars Program

By
Odewale Abayomi
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Europe, Middle East and Africa: 2018 Women Techmakers Scholars Program

Deadline: December 11, 2017 at 11:59 pm GMT


Benefits/Award

The 20 best applications, as assessed in accordance with the criteria above shall be selected to receive the scholarship payment of €7,000 (issued in the form of bank transfer) to be spent on tuition fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the applicants’ classes at their primary university. 


Note

No purchase necessary to enter or win. To enter, applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide any supplementary information and/or documentation as may be requested from time to time.


Eligibility criteria. 

Applicants must:

  • Identify as female
  • Currently be enrolled at an accredited university for the 2017-2018 academic year
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time or part time student in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program at a university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2018-2019 academic year
  • Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrate a strong academic record.
  • Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.
  • Applicants must be 18 year of age or older as of October 13th, 2017


Essay Questions:

The four essay questions below are intended to assess your academic excellence, proven leadership abilities, and passion for Computer Science. Please use one document to capture all four essay questions in English and upload to the online application in PDF format.

1. Imagine that as a Women Techmakers scholar, you are given the opportunity to give a 5 minute speech to a group of high school students to encourage them to pursue a degree in Computer Science. Remember, the students want to know what is exciting and interesting about the field. Please prepare a speech to give to the students. (300-500 words)

2. Please write an essay on a technical project you took part in, or on a piece of research you undertook, where your contribution and involvement was key to its success. When writing your essay, please remember that the CS professional reviewing your application may not share the same technical expertise or knowledge of your particular research field. Please make sure to explain all technical terms and processes accordingly. Your essay should include the following sections: The problem your project or research is trying to solve, the solution that was chosen, the technical challenges you faced, your contribution to the success of the project and why you consider this project successful or innovative or both. (400-600 words)

3. Please provide 1-2 examples of a time when you exhibited leadership. Explain what you were trying to achieve and how you were influential. Feel free to examine the ways in which you acted as a role model to the members of your broader community, your technical community, or your university. (400-600 words)

4. Dr. Anita Borg proposed the “50/50 by 2020” initiative, so that women earning computing degrees would be 50% of the graduates by year 2020. The percentage of Computer Science degrees earned by women, however, is still far from 50% in most countries. Please write a 600-1000 word essay which includes the following sections:

● What was the biggest factor for you in deciding to study Computer Science?

● Based on your experience/observation at your university, what percentage of women study Computer Science?

● What is your university doing to encourage women to select technical degrees?

● What cultural factors in your country influence fewer women to select technical degrees?

● If you were the Head of the Computer Science department at your university, what initiatives would you start to reverse the trend and increase the involvement of women in Computer Science?
Each application will be evaluated and scored based on the following criteria:

(i) demonstration of passion to computer science; (ii) academic merit; (iii) demonstration of leadership skills (the “Criteria”). Each application that meets the Criteria will be reviewed by Google in accordance with the Criteria by an internal panel of Google judges and the best 20 applications (as assessed by the panel of judges in their sole discretion against the Criteria) will be successful. 

Notification of successful applicants will take place by no later than April 30th, 2018 by the email address provided at the time of application.
For enquiries:

 [email protected] 


Click here to apply 

Click here to check the essay questions 

The Bank Of England Technology Competition 2017 (Paid Internship)

By
Odewale Abayomi
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The Bank Of England Technology Competition 2017 (Paid Internship)Deadline:12pm GMT on 20 November 2017.

Our mission at the Bank of England is to promote the good of the people of the UK, by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

In order to fulfil our mission, we have to make sure we are resilient to ever-evolving cyber threats – in this fast-moving digital environment, no institution can stand still. We need to continue to raise our game if we are to keep pace.
With recent cyber attacks on high-profile systems and organisations such as the Bank of Bangladesh, it’s more important than ever that our systems, critical infrastructure and highly confidential data are safe from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Benefit/Prize:

  • You could win a paid internship at the Bank of England, during which you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of cyber security.
  • A four to six week paid summer internship at our Threadneedle Street office, during which you’ll work closely with our technology and cyber security teams.
  • Before the internship begins, you will get an exclusive invitation to visit the Bank, where you’ll meet some of the key people in our Technology team.


The challenge

Taking in to account what the Bank has done in recent years, and with the ever-advancing changes in technology, we want you to tell us how you would apply your knowledge of cyber security and technology to help us meet our mission. Think big. Be creative. And showcase the skills you could bring to our technology teams.

What do you need to do


Tell us:

  • What you think the Bank’s primary concerns would be 
  • Your strategy and approach in a nutshell 
  • Using a practical example from your approach: How would you look to implement it? How you’d overcome any technical and practical difficulties? What resources you’d need to get it up and running?

Eligibility 

  • Enter on your own or as a team of up to six people. 
  • The competition is aimed at students aged 16+ studying in the UK; however, we will also consider entries from overseas. 
  • Entries must be in English. 
  • We must be able to open your entry on a standard Windows-build desktop. 
  • Be creative with your entries, but to give you a size guide:
  • Upload your entry through this site by 12pm GMT on 20 November 2017. 
  • Make sure your entry includes the name, phone number and email address of your main contact. 
  • Download and read our Full terms & conditions – pdf file 

    Click here to apply 

    Click to visit their website 

    SEG Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships for International Applicants in USA 2018

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    SEG Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships for International Applicants in USA 2018
    Deadline: 1 November 2017through 1 March​ 2018

    SEG Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences.
    Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the SEG offers a range of different scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to tuition, books, and fees.

    The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is awarding undergraduate and graduate scholarships for the applicants from all over the world. These scholarships are awarded in the fields of geophysics and related geosciences.

    The aim of the scholarships is to encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences.

    The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the science of geophysics and the education of exploration.

    Scholarship Award:

    • Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 USD per academic year; average awards are approximately $3,700.
    • The number of scholarships available depends chiefly upon the number of sponsors and the amounts they contribute.
    • SEG scholarships have been awarded to students all over the world.

    Eligibility

    SEG Scholarships are based on merit. To qualify, you must be a student who:

    • Is a high school senior planning to attend college next year or an undergraduate or graduate college student;
    • Has above average grades;
    • Is intending to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics.

    Mid-March through mid-May a committee of eight professional geophysicists independently review and rank each application. A consensus meeting is held in late May to discuss the applications and establish a final ranking. Top ranked students are matched with available scholarships. Applicants are notified of results in mid-June.

    Timeline

    Nov–Mar: applications accepted

    Mar–May: applications reviewed and scholarships assigned

    June: applicants notified of results

    June–Sep: enrollments verified; acceptance documents completed; funds distributed
    How to apply

    Students must include:

    • current transcripts
    • Must include email addresses for two faculty members who have agreed to serve as references.
    • Submit your application online

    For enquiries

    contact SEG Scholarships at

    [email protected]




    Click here to apply 
    Click here to visit their website 

    RTDNA Journalism scholarships for Students and Professionals (US)

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    RTDNA Journalism scholarships for Students and Professionals (US)

    Deadline: January 15, 2018​

    Since 1970, RTDNF has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and fellowships to more than 500 young journalists as part of its mission as the educational arm of RTDNA.

    The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) offers four fellowships and seven scholarships for undergraduate and graduate journalism students. The awards range from US$1,000 to US$10,000 and seek to reward students and young professionals who plan to pursue careers in digital and broadcast journalism.
    Recipients have gone on enjoy careers from reporter, anchor, and news director to White House speechwriter, media regulatory attorney, and journalism educator. Several have served as RTDNA board members and many are Murrow Award winners.

    Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience. Scholarships are open to college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores. juniors or seniors in good standing. Scholarship and fellowship winners are also invited to attend the Excellence in Journalism conference.

    The application window runs from October 2017 through January 2018. Scholarships will be awarded in May for the 2018-2019 academic year.

    Benefits:

    • Journalism students and young journalists can apply for up to US$10,000 in grants.
    • In addition to cash awards, winners are invited to attend the Excellence in Journalism conference.

    Eligibility:

    • just pursuing a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media 
    • if you are a non-citizen, you must have a US Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
    • Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a university program with one year remaining before they graduate.

    Check  their FAQ for more information 



    How to apply 

    Complete the online application form, including:

    • Contact information
    • Experience URL links to 3-5 work samples Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces
    • Work samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.

    Upload the supplemental materials:

    • Cover letter
    1. Discuss your current and past journalism experience
    2. Describe how you intend to use the funds
    3. Discuss your choice to pursue a career in journalism
    4. Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee
    • Resume
    • Letter of recommendation From a professor, advisor, or supervisor Addressed to RTDNF Scholarship Committee

    Click here to apply 

    Click here to visit their website 

    Diamond Bank Graduate Trainee Programme 

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    Diamond Trainee Scheme For Nigerian Graduates 

    Deadline:November 10, 2017

    Diamond Bank runs a comprehensive Training and Development Programme aimed at harnessing and actualizing the potentials in young graduates. Applicants who successfully conclude the recruitment process are invited for the Intensive Trainee Learning and Development Programme.

    The trainee orientation scheme comprises of 2 parts

    Classroom Training: This lasts for six weeks at a designated DB Plc Training School and participants are exposed to first rate facilitators, consultants and professionals who impart the skills required for optimal functioning in the financial services sector.

    Branch Training: This is training on the job and usually lasts for 4 1/2 months. Here trainees are exposed to the work environment in branches and put their skills and the knowledge garnered to practice.

    At the end of the combined 6 months traineeship period the performance of the participants is evaluated and those who performed creditably are elevated to full staff status.

    Requirements:

    • Maximum age of 27 years
    • Minimum of 5 credits in SSCE (WAEC/NECO) including Mathematics and English Language
    • Full-time university degree with a minimum of second class lower division (2.2) from a reputable institution
    • NYSC discharge certificate

    For Enquiries:

    Contact

    [email protected] 


    Click here to apply 


    Click here to visit their website 

    Bielefeld University International Visiting Fellowships in Germany, 2018

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    Bielefeld University International Visiting Fellowships in Germany, 2018

    Deadline: 15 January 2018.​

    Duration: (1 April to 31 July 2018)

    Every year, the BGHS invites doctoral researchers from other countries to work at the Graduate School for four months to promote international scientific and cultural exchange. Visiting fellows have the opportunity to use their stay at the BGHS to work intensively on their dissertation, visit degree programme courses and build contacts to our scientific community.

    Benefits:

    • Fellows receive a computer work station for the duration of their stipend. 
    • The grant consists of a EUR 1,200 stipend per month. This amount will be supplemented by a child allowance if applicable. 
    • Upon application, travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School.


    Requirements:

    All international doctoral researchers may apply who are matriculated in a doctoral programme abroad and whose dissertation has a historical, sociological, social-anthropological or political science focus. German nationals may also apply if their tertiary education has been at foreign universities.

    The visiting fellowships further networking with scientists at the BGHS, therefore no prolonged archival or research trips should take place within this period.

    The candidates present their project to the BGHS community at the beginning of their stay and submit a final report by the end of their funding period.

    To ensure that your project fits with the BGHS profile, you should take a close look at the areas of research covered by the graduate school. Your project should be relatable to those areas.

    Important dates:

    15 January 2018:  Deadline for applications

    February, 2018: Candidates are informed about the results of the application process

    01 April, 2018: BGHS Visiting Fellowships begin

    31 July, 2018: BGHS Visiting Fellowships end
    Required Documents 

    Please submit the following documents:

    • Curriculum Vitae (1,000 words max.) (guidelines )
    • Covering letter (600 words max.) (guidelines ).
    • Description of your dissertation project(2,000 words max.) (guidelines )
    • Work schedule and timeframe for your stay at the BGHS
    • Letter of recommendation from your supervisor/advisor at your university

    (If preferred, your supervisor/advisor can send the letter directly to the BGHS:

    [email protected]

    • University and college certificates and transcripts (Master’s certificate). Please enclose a certified translation if certificates are not written in English or German.

    Click here to apply 

    Click for more information on their website 

    2018 World Bank/REACH Grant Program For: Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation (KLI) 

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    World Bank/REACH Grant Program For: Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation (KLI) 
    DEADLINE: 6 PM EST, Friday, November 17, 2017

    This is the fifth call for proposals for activities to be financed under the REACH Trust Fund and second REACH for Reading proposal request. A total of up to US$4million (up to US$500,000 per proposal) is available under the Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation (KLI) stream, and will be competitively awarded.

    The objective of the KLI Grants is to strengthen the evidence-base for the impact results-based financing can have on the education system by improving access to, the quality and utilization of textbooks and reading books. The Global Book Alliance and REACH, through REACH for Reading, will fund activities at any of the following stages of development:

    a) Proof of concept: Piloting of a concept that targets beneficiaries in a developing country context to gain an early, real world assessment of the technical and financial viability of the proposed concept.

    b) Testing impact and delivery: Testing a proven concept for social impact, improved outcomes and/or market viability, as well as operational refinement to build paths to sustainability and scale.

    c) Scaling-up: Adaptation of a rigorously evaluated innovation to new contexts, geographical areas.

    This call will only accept applications that transform the quality, availability and utilization of textbooks and reading books through results-based financing models.

    What is Results-Based Financing?

    Results-based financing is an umbrella term that refers to any program that rewards the delivery of one or more outputs or outcomes by one or more incentives, financial or otherwise, upon verification that the agreed-upon result has been delivered. Incentives may be directed to ministries, provinces, districts or service providers such as publishers (supply side), program beneficiaries such as students (demand side), or both. It can refer to donor financing, government financing, or both.

    What type of solutions will be considered?

    REACH for Reading will fund high quality, robust, cost-effective experiments, designed to transform the book supply chain, procurement, quality assurance and utilization of books through results-based financing models.

    Who will we fund?

    REACH for Reading will consider applications from:(1) Non-governmental organizations; (2) Teams within multilateral organizations; (3) Academics; and (4) Civil Society organizations.

    Benefit(s)

    The maximum budget for an activity financed through this call for proposals is expected to be $500,000.

    A World Bank Task Team Leader (TTL) must be identified for each proposal selected for financing. For teams applying within the Bank, the TTL will be responsible for the activity implementation and budget and for delivering the results specified in the proposal. Successful teams from outside the World Bank will be matched with a World Bank task team leader.

    Eligible Expenditures

    For Bank-executed activities, the Trust Fund funds may be used to finance:

    (a) Associated Overheads

    (b) Consultants Fees Individuals with Indirect Costs and Firms

    (c) Contractual Services

    (d) Equipment and Office Premises Lease Cost

    (e) Equipment Purchased

    (f) Extended Term Consultants – with Indirect Costs

    (g) Media, Workshops, Conference and Meeting

    (h) Staff Costs – with Indirect Costs

    (i) Temporary Support Staff Costs – with Indirect Costs

    (j) Travel Expenses

     

    Anticipated Timeline:

    Select applicants will be invited to interview in late January 2018.

    Funding is expected to be available starting March 2018.

    Contact for enquiries: 

    [email protected]



    Click here to apply 
    Click here for FAQ

    International Art Exhibition NordArt Award 2018

    By
    Odewale Abayomi
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    International Art Exhibition NordArt Award 2018

    Deadline: 30 November 2017​

    Kunstwerk Carlshütte is a non-profit cultural initiative and organizes an annual art exhibition NordArt, taking place since 1999, with about 200 selected artists from all over the world. As an internationally established forum for cultural education and exchange, the NordArt has dedicated itself to the task of enhancing mutual understanding through the language of art. Year after year, the exhibition designed by Chief Curator Wolfgang Gramm redefines itself anew, setting new priorities. NordArt ranks among the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe. The vast aisles of the historic iron foundry serve as its stage, with their 22,000 square meters of floor space and the adjacent 80,000 square meters’ large sculpture park. Interacting with the impressive scenery of the industrial architecture the art works develop their own unique atmosphere, taking visitors on an incomparable world trip through art.

    Since 2012, NordArt has been focusing on a country with its own pavilion, and cooperates with embassies, cultural institutions and curators from different countries.
    Application for Participation modes:

    The application for participation in the NordArt is preferably online.

    Alternatively, applications can be submitted by post or by e-mail.

    There are no registration fees.
    Benefits/NordArt-Prize:

    The NordArt-Prize worth 10,000 Euro is being sponsored by Hans-Julius and Johanna Ahlmann (ACO Group) since 2010.

    Public Choice Award:
    Each award is worth 1,000 Euro. The three winners are invited to participate again in next year’s NordArt.
    Online application in 3 steps:

    1. Fill text fields with personal data and upload artist Resume (Word or PDF file).

    2. Select field (painting, sculpture, installation, photo, etc.). Multiple selection possible.

    If you are applying also for the NordArt Symposium in May, please select „yes“ and upload the description of the project (Word or PDF file). Find below information about the NordArt-Symposium.

    3. . Upload images of artworks, which could be shown at NordArt: up to 10 files (1 MB max single file, formats: JPG, GIF, PNG, PDF), fill text fields with information. Field „web link“: link for video work or image file.
    Alternative: Application documents by post or by E-Mail:

    1. Application form

    2. Artist Resume (Vita)

    3. Photos of approx. 10 art works, which could be shown at NordArt.
    Selection of artists:

    • Selection of artists takes place by the end of February 2018
    • A list of the invited artists will be published online by  the beginning of March 2018.

    Opening ceremony and general opening times:

    • Official Pre-Opening with invited guests: Friday 8 June 2018
    • Public Opening ceremony: Saturday 9 June 2018
    • Opening times: till 7 October 2018, Tuesday to Sunday 11 am – 7 pm

    Please send the documents by 30 November 2017 at the latest (postmark)

    Postal Address: Kunstwerk Carlshütte, NordArt office, Am Ahlmannkai, 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany

    E-Mail:

    [email protected]


    Click here to apply 

    Click here to visit their website 

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