The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

 

 

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

 

Deadline: 31 January 2021 (2359 CET – Vienna time)

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 30 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment

Our programme aims to attract talented students from around the world, creating a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. It is the perfect preparation for those students who are interested in graduate study in the life sciences arena. Applicants who are successful are provided with accommodation, a travel allowance and a stipend for the duration of the scholarship. The programme, starts on the last Friday in June and finishes on the the last Friday of August each year.

The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CEMM), Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Max Perutz Labs (Max Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Requirements

    Applications from students (BA (Hons), Master, MSc) from all around the world who are undergraduates/master students, and have completed at least two years of university study

To apply you need to have one of the following:

    Completed at least 2 years of a University study (e.g. 2-3 years of a Bachelor Hons study or 1 year of a Master study – by 30 June) as follows:
    (i) In Year 3 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
    (ii) In Year 4 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject WITH an acceptance or intention to apply to a Master program (this will be checked later)
    (iii) In Year 1 of a 2-year Master course, MSc in a Life Science related subject
    (iv) In Year 2 of a US undergraduate Bachelor in a Life Science related subject
    (v) In Year 2 of a 4-Year BTech (india) in a Life Science related subject

    3-months research experience
    Good academic record
    High level of English language
    Evidence of enrolment in a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)

Benefits

Scholars will be housed free of charge in student accommodation.

The complex features modern rooms that are internet enabled, fully furnished, and have a shared bathroom and kitchen.
Benefits

    Free student accommodation
    Each student will be awarded a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme
    Medical insurance is included in the contract for the nine weeks
    A free travel pass providing unlimited use of public transport within Vienna for the duration of the scholarship
    Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna
    Numerous social events

The programme consists of several components:

Research Project

Each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. A diverse range of research projects are available in: Molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry. The research project will focus on a current topic in the allocated lab. Supported by a member of the laboratory the scholar will be expected to perform experiments, analyse data, generate ideas, and discuss their results. In addition to practical laboratory work the scholar will also take part in lab meetings and journal clubs.

Lecture Series

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School includes a series of lectures given by faculty members on recent discoveries and state-of-the-art techniques in their respective field. Covering a broad range of topics the lectures will include the latest on small regulatory RNAs, the cell division apparatus and neuronal circuitry. These exclusive lectures will be held in an informal atmosphere to encourage interaction between scholars and faculty.

Scientific Symposium

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School concludes with a scientific symposium. In a short talk each scholar will present her/his findings to students and faculty. Prizes are awarded to the students that give the best presentations.

Summer in Vienna

Vienna offers a rich cultural heritage, splendid museums, a plethora of art galleries, and a vibrant nightlife. With over 120,000 students, and hosting many international organisations the city is both diverse and eclectic. With its low rate of crime, superb public transport, and access to beautiful surrounding regions it is easy to see why Vienna is regularly ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

 

Social Programme

Applicants will be pleased to hear that the scientific program is complemented by an energetic social calendar. This includes: An opening dinner, visits to famous sites in Vienna, a trip to a heurigen, a final Summer School celebration and our regular Friday evening social hours and other campus activities.

For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2021

 

 

The Vienna Biocenter Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2021 for Undergraduate Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)

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Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

 Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

Verification or sign up Issues ? Do this

Are you having issues accessing the Npower Nexit Portal? The Npower NEXIT Portal seems to be working better than when it was launched. But some people have problems with verification, so we will show you how to verify, our understanding, a lot  Volunteers that have registered via Npower Nexit Portal are yet to receive a verification link to their email. According to Minister for humanitarian affairs, only those who have successfully verified their email after registration will gain access to the Nexit portal.

As you must have noticed, the Nexit portal is still in its construction phase. Remember the Honorable Minister of Humanitarian affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq stated in her latest update that the portal will be up and running before or on Sunday after the portal went on Maintenance mode.

Our recommendation is that when you Successfully register on the Nexit portal and you don’t receive a verification email, you should remain calm because hands are on deck to rectify the issue.

Exited NPOWER VOLUNTEERS are to use THE SAME EMAIL they used in registering for Npower and which is recorded on their Npower profile to register on the NEXIT PORTAL. It is not necessary you use NPVN password for NEXIT but mandatory to use NPVN email for NEXIT.

For those that can not access that same email, reasons been that it has been blocked or suspended, endeavor to direct your enquiries to the support team email: support@n-sip.gov.ng.

If you don’t have access to your Npower email anymore or you encounter problem while registering in the NEXIT portal, especially for those with the defunct Mail@naij.com, you should kindly send the issues to support@n-sip.gov.ng clearly indication the following:

Your former email address and your new email address
Npower ID/Program
You should properly indicate in the subject of your email the problem when sending an inquiry mail to the NSIP Support team.

Are you an Npower batch A or B beneficiary ? login to Npower Nexit Portal here > https://nexit-fmhds.cbn.gov.ng/

Npower Nexit Portal Verification or Sign up Issues ? Do this To Verify

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Apply: 2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

 

 

2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

 

Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Plc (Ikeja Electric), Nigeria's largest power distribution network powers lives and businesses with innovation and unwavering drive for excellence. The company began its new phase of growth and expansion on November 1s...  

 

 

2021 Young Engineers Programme

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience - 2 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Graduate Jobs

 

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will be expected to work within the power distribution sector with experienced engineers, developing skills and experience in order to become a competent and effective professional Engineer within the Power Sector and provided with challenging job opportunities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferably fresh from the university but certainly with not more than 2 years’ experience
• Must be highly intelligent, hardworking, having the ability to apply common sense in analyzing and resolving problems and who value integrity more than wealth.
• Minimum B.Sc. or, preferably, M.Sc. Degree in Engineering, in one of the following disciplines Electrical Engineering and Electronics Engineering from reputable Universities with a minimum of 2nd class upper
• Must have completed NYSC
• Maximum age of 27 years as of December 2020.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company on 104.248.56.38 to apply

 

 Apply: 2021 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

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Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers

 Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers

 

 

Deadline: January 14, 2021

Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 for Emerging & Sophomore Doc-makers

Doc Accelerator fellows will participate in a bespoke private lab where they will learn from industry experts and engage in indepth workshops. Fellows will also participate in Hot Docs Festival’s online industry programming. The program will focus on skills training and career advancement with a goal to foster an inclusive new generation of Canadian documentary filmmakers. Select fellows will also take part in a paid professional development mentorship in the year following the Festival.

Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application ELIGIBILITY

Ten to 12 Doc Accelerator fellows will be selected via an open application process. Applicants to the program must be:

• Of at least one of the following priority groups: Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, Francophone, Deaf, or living with a disability
• A Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada legally entitled to work
• An emerging or sophomore storyteller (i.e. three or fewer professional audio-visual production credits as a director or producer)
• NOT currently enrolled as a student
• Available flexible hours for the paid mentorship program that will take place at a mutually agreed time between April 2021-April 2022
• Able to participate in the Hot Docs Festival and Emerging Filmmaker Lab, which will take place between April 2021 and September 2021

BENEFITS

• Enrollment in the Doc Accelerator Emerging Filmmaker Lab
• Hot Docs industry pass, with access to the Hot Docs Forum, films, networking, conference sessions, programs and services.
• Private intensive creative, professional development, career planning, and skill development sessions
• Specialized lab workshops on fundamentals, including storytelling, funding and producing, the art of pitching, and promotion and distribution
• Access to the Hot Docs Online Community for one year

Festival and Lab
Fellows will participate in a private online lab taking place from April through September 2021. During the lab, fellows will hear from a variety of industry experts and will engage in indepth workshops.

Please note that the lab and all festival events are held in English, applicants should be comfortably fluent in English in order to participate.

Paid Professional Development Work Placement
Fellows will be matched with a successful Canadian documentary professional for a paid mentorship opportunity. The fellows will work remotely with their mentor, with significant focus placed on reaching the participant’s personal goals and outcomes for the experience. The work schedule will be determined by each individual placement and production schedule.

Accessibility Support
Hot Docs will work with selected applicants to ensure they are able to fully participate in the program. Resources such as personal support workers or ASL interpreters can be available as needed on an individual basis.

For more Information: Visit the webpage for Doc Accelerator Lab 2021 Application for Emerging & sophomore doc-makers 

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All India Council for Technical Education Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 for Students in India

 

 

All India Council for Technical Education Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 for Students in India

Application for All India Council for Technical Education Pragati scholarship scheme for India girls & Saksham scholarship for specially-abled students in India is now open.

The Mission Mode Project (MMP) of National Scholarships Portal under the National e-Governance Plan aims at providing common electronic portal for implementing various Scholarships schemes launched by Union Government, State Government and Union Territories across India.

The last date for the submission of online applications under AICTE Pragati scholarship scheme for girl students & AICTE Saksham scholarship scheme for specially-abled students (Fresh and Renewal cases) has been extended till 31. December, 2020.

 

Scheme – Portal Address

AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme (Fresh Applications) – Portal Address – National Scholarship Portal https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Renewal Applications) Portal Address-  AICTE web Portal at-https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme (Fresh Applications) – National Scholarship Portal at- https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Saksham Scholarship (Renewal Applications) AICTE web Portal at-https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in

The guidelines of the above schemes may be accessed at AICTE website. The students who are eligible and are admitted in the AICTE approved institutions and AICTE approved courses, as per scheme guidelines, may submit their applications for fresh and renewal cases at the respective portal. The students are advised to submit their online applications well in time so that their institutions are able to verify applications within the prescribed timelines.
The last date for first level of verification of applications by institutions of students including re-submitted defective applications and second level of verification by respective State Nodal Officer has been extended till 15th January 2021 and 31st  January 2021 respectively.

The details of online portal for institutions for first level of verification of online applications are as follows:

Pragati/Saksham Scholarship Scheme 2020-2021 Portal Address

AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship schemes (Fresh Applications) – National Scholarship Portal at- https://scholarships.gov.in

AICTE Pragati & Saksham Scholarship Schemes (Renewal Applications) – AICTE web Portal at- https://www.aicte-oragati-saksham-gov.in/institutes/login.php .

The eligible institutions are also advised to verify applications of their students immediately after receiving the applications on the portal.

 

 

 

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Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 is a worldwide search for early-stage technology-enabled solutions and services that can enable economic development and/or benefit society and/or the environment.

Register to Participate FOR Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021

You can participate as an individual, as part of a team, or as a business entity. Teams may have a maximum of 5 members. If you are registering as part of a team, your team leader will need to register first and then can invite you to register as a member of the team, using your email address. For detailed eligibility requirements, please visit our Rules page. Once you are ready, click here to register.

Round one opens October 27, 2020 and closes January 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm PST. To prepare your submission you will need to complete an online questionnaire, which will cover the following topics:

Defining the problem you are solving

Explaining the solution, including:

Its benefits and how it uses IoT or digital technologies

How it is unique and will be taken to market

Risks associated with the solution

90-second pitch video explaining the solution

Once you are ready, click here to register (or log in) and prepare your submission.

Submit Your Solution

Once you’ve prepared and double-checked all your materials, have your team leader log onto the Challenge website here. You must upload all materials and submit them before January 29, 2021 at 5pm PT. Remember, you must click submit before the deadline in order for your entry to be considered.

Please check your entry for completeness and ensure your video does not exceed 90 seconds. Also, do not use unlicensed images, music, or video content in your submission.

Judges evaluate submissions and are looking for ideas that are especially innovative and clearly articulate the use of technology, feasibility, and scale of impact.

On March 30, 2021, Semi-Finalists will be invited via email to submit a more detailed proposal.

The round two application window opens March 30, 2021 and closes April 23, 2021 at 5pm PT. Finalists will be announced on June 2, 2021.

In addition to the information provided in round one, the online round two questionnaire for Semi-Finalists will include the following sections:

• Problem and solution summary explanation
• Detailed technical overview of solution
• Dependencies
• Timeline for the next 12-24 months
• Addressable market
• Financial model
• Team bios

If you are selected as a Semi-Finalist, be sure that your team leader logs in to the Challenge website before the April 23, 2021 5pm PT deadline to double check all of the materials and click submit in order to be considered for the final round.

Be sure to check that your content meets the submission guidelines, or your entry may be disqualified. It’s also important to check for completeness, appropriate content, video length, and unlicensed images, music, or video. If your round two application is not submitted by the deadline, it will not be considered.

Vote and Promote

If you are selected as a Finalist, we recommend that you share your participation in the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 with your supporters and invite them to vote for their favorite entries. Voting for the People’s Choice Award takes place from June 2 – 18, 2021.

Celebrate the Winners

Once the submission period closes our judges will begin evaluating the submissions, looking for solutions that are especially innovative and which clearly articulate their use of technology, feasibility and scale of impact. Winners will be announced on June 29, 2021!

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 SPECIAL PRIZES

• $50,000 USD Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Ethical AI Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Digital Inclusivity Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD HBCU Startup Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.
• $50,000 USD Pandemic Response Prize
  A single team will be designated as the winner of this prize.

Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize

The Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize will be awarded to a startup using technology to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) in the Earth’s atmosphere. This GHG reduction may come from:

• reductions in GHG emissions released during a product or process life cycle,

• direct removal of GHG emissions from the atmosphere,

• economic use of removed emissions or byproducts,

• implementation of already proposed solutions (such as from Project Drawdown®),

or other innovations to stop the increase—or even reverse—GHG concentrations in the Earth’s atmosphere. The winner of the Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD to accelerate the development of their solution.

Ethical AI Prize

The Ethical AI Prize will be awarded to a startup designing artificial intelligence in an inherently ethical manner so that the solution addresses social, environmental, or technological challenges. We believe the ethical use of AI and machine learning can radically accelerate social impact while also reducing unintended societal harm. This $50,000 USD prize is being offered by Cisco’s Emerging Technologies and Incubation Group. The winner of the Ethical AI Prize will also be offered the chance to present their solution and get feedback from the Emerging Technologies and Incubation team. This exclusive opportunity will include up to five hours of technical mentorship in an area of the winner’s choice, plus a session with our engineering team to help expand the solution’s technical scope.

Digital Inclusivity Prize

The Digital Inclusivity Prize will be awarded to a startup using technology to ensure that no one is left behind, and that underserved communities are enabled to thrive in an increasingly digital word. The winning solution will be focused on closing the digital divide by addressing issues such as accessibility, affordability, and digital literacy to build a more inclusive digital world. This $50,000 USD prize is offered by Cisco’s Emerging Technologies and Incubation Group in the spirit of our new purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.  The winner of the Digital Inclusivity Prize will also be offered the chance to present their solution and get feedback from the Emerging Technologies and Incubation team. This exclusive opportunity will include up to five hours of technical mentorship in an area of the winner’s choice, plus a session with our engineering team to help expand the solution’s technical scope.

HBCU Startup Prize

Cisco’s Social Justice Beliefs and Actions framework commits to the strategic recovery, sustainability and legacy of historically Black colleges and universities, post-COVID and beyond. We believe in the importance of investing in African American/Black-owned startups. The HBCU Startup Prize will be awarded to a team with at least one founder who is a student or alumni of an HBCU, with an innovative technology solution that addresses a social or environmental problem. The winner of the HBCU Startup Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD to accelerate their solution.

Pandemic Response Prize

The Pandemic Response Prize will be awarded to a startup responding to COVID-19 or future pandemic crises. The winning team will have an innovative technology solution that accelerates the response to, or recovery from, COVID-19 and its physical, social, or economic impact. The winner of the Pandemic Response Prize will be awarded $50,000 USD

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 APPLICATION

APPLY HERE

For more Information: Visit the webpage for Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

 

Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 for Early-stage Innovative Startups ($1 Million USD in Prizes)

 

 

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Apply: How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020 is the overarching initiative of the ITU Youth Strategy on the journey to World Telecommunication Development Conference 2021 (WTDC-21) and the WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit. The three pillars of the Youth Strategy are: Empower, Engage and Participate.

The Generation Connect Visionaries Board will be assembled as part of the efforts related to the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy to further champion the voices of youth to advance digital development. Two ITU representatives, six nominated high-level appointees and six nominated youth experts/young people, will work together on a voluntary basis¹, over a period of a year – 2021, to achieve the board’s strategic objectives.

 

• r strategic guidance on youth participation and empowerment.
• To identify and invite strategic partners to ensure youth engagement and youth participation in digital cooperation.
• To advocate for meaningful youth engagement in digital cooperation, through different promotional activities, such as active social media campaigning and inspirational role model talks.

Deliverables

The key deliverables expected of the Generation Connect Visionaries Board include the following:.

• Clear strategic guidance to the ITU on the implementation of the ITU Youth Strategy.
• New partnerships with high-level partners, youth organisations and boards.
• Strong awareness of WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit amongst board members’ own networks.
• Successful and meaningful youth engagement before and during the WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit.

Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020 Selection Criteria

The ITU will select board members for the Generation Connect Visionaries Board, based on the following criteria:

• Active champion for youth engagement, empowerment, and participation.
• Passionate and active involvement in digital cooperation and youth engagement.
• Ability to offer strategic guidance and collaborate with the ITU for one year and support in the review after the one year has been completed.
• Affiliated with at least one youth related organisation, network and/or initiative (local, national or international).
• In 2021, willing to participate in promotional activities such as interviews, social media, webinars, and panel sessions.
• Commitment to attend the four board meetings that will take place in 2021, before the November WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit.
• At least one nominee should come from WTDC-21 host country – Ethiopia.

Key Dates

9th Nov 2020	Generation Connect Announcement and Application Launch
6th Dec 2020	Application Deadline
TBC Jan 2021	Press Release to Announce Board Members
TBC Jan/Feb 2021	First Inaugural Meeting
TBC Apr 2021	2nd Meeting
TBC Jul 2021	3rd Meeting
TBC Sept 2021	4th Meeting
Nov 2021	WTDC-21 Generation Connect Global Youth Summit and WTDC-21

 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE

For more Information: Visit the webpage on How to Join the Generation Connect Visionaries Board 2020

 

 

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Apply: MSME Survival Fund Payroll Support Scheme Portal Reopened

 

Apply: MSME Survival Fund Payroll Support Scheme Portal Reopened

 

many people has asking question about this opportunity and we are here to inform them of the latest opportunities they can apply on.

 

Deadline: 4th December 2020

Hello MSME Survival Fund Payroll Support Scheme Applicants.

This is to inform those who could not complete their application before the portal was closed that the portal has been reopened to enable them complete their application and benefit from the Scheme.

 

Login to your profile on http://survivalfund.gov.ng and complete your application.
The portal will be closed by 5pm on Friday 4th December 2020

 

Company Registration details required for the application are

• RC No. of the business
• Year of Registration
• Business Name
• Type of Business
• Employee Account Numbers and BVNs
• Proof of last three (3) salaries paid to your employees

YOU MUST SUPPLY COMPANY INFORMATION AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR CAC CERTIFICATE, AND YOUR BANK DETAILS AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR BANK STATEMENT.

Note: This information is for ONLY those who could not complete their information before the portal was closed. An email to this effect has been sent by the survival fund team to those affected.

The Payroll Support Grant portal will be opened for everyone that didn’t apply, to apply in the coming weeks.

Thank you.

 

 

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Apply: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover at The International Rescue Committee

 

 

Apply: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover at The International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in over 40 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Travel Assistant – Maternity Cover (4 Months)

Requisition ID: req11356
Location: Abuja, Federal Capital, Nigeria
Sector: Operations

Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

 

Background / IRC Summary
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. Since then, the IRC has expanded its scope and size of the programs as new areas became accessible after prolonged conflict and insecurity, in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. The IRC’s response to the humanitarian situation includes integrated health and nutrition services, reproductive health care and women protection services, Environmental Health, Child Protection, Economic Recovery and Development, Education and General Protection. The country program has a five-year strategy action plan, 2015 to 2020, that is reviewed on an annual basis. IRC’s programming in Northeast Nigeria is supported by a team of more than 650 staff.

Scope of Work:

• The Travel Assistant, under the supervision of the Senior Admin Officer, is responsible for all aspects of travel administration and supports IRC staff and visitors on travel services / bookings, visa and other related duties.

Major Responsibilities
Bookings:

• Responsible for booking of both local and international commercial flights for IRC staff and visitor through IRC registered travel agents.
• A focal person for UNHAS flight and cargo bookings.
• Liaising with the travel agents in booking of accommodation outside Nigeria for staff going for conferences.
• To update travelers on any change regarding Airline travel policy during ticket booking
• As part of UNHAS flight booking requirement, prepare introduction letters for IRC visitors and IRC staff without ID cards.
• Booking of hotel accommodation for IRC staff and visitors in Abuja.

Visa:

• Assist the Snr. Admin Officer in processing visa application for IRC staff.
• Support staff in getting visa application information.
• Sending of Pre-Arrival information /Accommodation (Covid-19) isolation policy to new hires and visitors.
• Sending of Covid-19 and Travel Protocols to all expats returning from leave and new hires

Payment and Reconciliation:

 

• Processing payments of both local and international flight tickets issued by travel agents.
• Liaise with the Administrative Assistant in reconciling of the Hotel payments
• Reconciliation of payments made with both travel agents and Finance.
• Reconciliation of UNHAS prepayment account and processing of replenishment after reaching spending / booking limit

Movement Plan:

• Compile movement plan on daily basis (to cover weekends and holidays) and share with Supply Chain Focal Person by COB.

Tracking and Reporting:

• To update trackers for all commercial flight bookings, and UNHAS bookings and Store same on Box.
• Using reporting journal, send monthly report on UNHAS bookings to Finance.
• Send monthly report on flight and accommodation payments to the Snr. Admin Officer.

Other Duties:

• Any other duty as may be assigned by Supervisor.

Other Internal and / or external contacts.

• Internal: IRC Staff and Visitors

• External: UNHAS, Hotels, Embassies and Travel Agents

Qualifications
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field.
• Administrative & Logistics / Supply Chain qualifications highly desirable.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Prior experience of travel services & bookings, domestic and international flights desirable
• Ability to adapt to changing work system and processes
• Ability to work under pressure with  minimum supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide superior customer services.
• Computer literacy to enable updating of computerized databases and tracking sheets
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and competing workloads
• Knowledge of IRC systems and processes an advantage

 

Working Environment:

• The IRC is a team-work environment and requires a person who will work with colleagues from many cultural backgrounds, understand and contribute to the organization’s goals, work well as a member of a group / team, and respect the thoughts and opinions of others in the team.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

• The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

 

 

 

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Apply: Job Opportunities at ICS Outsourcing

 

 

Apply: Job Opportunities at ICS Outsourcing 

 

ICS Outsourcing – Our client is a key player in the entertainment industry providing services such as content production, stage plays and general entertainment.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Description

• We are currently looking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to work as an Office Assistant for our client in the entertainment industry. Our client is a key player in the entertainment industry providing services such as content production, stage plays and general entertainment.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of SSCE qualification with a minimum of 1 year work experience.
• Must be resident in either Lekki or it’s environ
• Deep sense of honesty and integrity.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn ways of operating.

 

Job Title: Waiter
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently looking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to work as a Waiter for our client in the entertainment industry.
• Our client is a key player in the entertainment industry providing services such as content production, stage plays and general entertainment.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of SSCE qualification.
• Minimum of 1-year experience.
• Must be resident in either Lekki or it’s environ
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn ways of operating.
• Deep sense of honesty and integrity.
• Good organization and planning skills.

 

Job Title: Marketer
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently looking to hire suitably qualified candidates to work as Marketers for our client in the entertainment industry. Our client is a key player in the entertainment industry providing services such as content production, stage plays and general entertainment.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of SSCE qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Must be resident in either Lekki or it’s environ
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn ways of operating.
• Deep sense of honesty and integrity.
• Good organization and planning skills.

Job Title: Cashier
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently looking to hire a suitably qualified candidate to work as a Cashier for our client in the entertainment industry. Our client is a key player in the entertainment industry providing services such as content production, stage plays and general entertainment.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of SSCE qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience.
• Must be resident in either Lekki or it’s environ
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn ways of operating.
• Deep sense of honesty and integrity.
• Good organization and planning skills.

 

 

How To Apply: Job Opportunities at ICS Outsourcing
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@icsoutsourcing.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email

 

Application Deadline  31st December, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apply: USAID Project Management Specialist at US Embassy

 

 

Apply: USAID Project Management Specialist at US Embassy

 

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: USAID Project Management Specialist – Education – All Interested Candidates (72062021R10004)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2020-059
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade:  LE – 4005 11
Promotion Potential: LE-11
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Telework Eligible: No

 

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency: For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary. Open to Cooperating Country Nationals (Nigerians Only)
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details:  Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after May 2021.

 

Marketing Statement

• USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.

 

 

Summary

• The incumbent will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Agreement Officer Representative (AOR) and / or Activity Manager, upon USAID certification, for selected instruments within the education portfolio that align to components of USAID / Nigeria’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy.  
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: 25% or less
• The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the U.S., or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

 

 

Duties
Program / Project Leadership and Management (40%):

• Perform the full range of program management functions from activity startup to closure including but not limited to ensuring grantees / contractors meet the full objectives of their project descriptions or scopes of work, advising and participating in ongoing evaluations of performance and ensuring program compliance with all USAID policies.
• The incumbent must ensure technical content and activity objectives are consistent with the strategic priorities of the USAID Mission and the Government of Nigeria (GON), with an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and adaptability.

 

 

• As part of her / his A / COR responsibilities, s / he conducts site visits as an official representative of USAID / Nigeria to monitor implementation and progress, identifies delays or difficulties requiring resolution, engages counterparts internally and externally to identify executable resolutions and ensures follow through on requisite actions for seamless program delivery.
• S / he also ensures that all official approvals are obtained from GON partners as required, as well as provides financial oversight of assigned implementation activities. – The incumbent provides technical leadership during in-briefs and out-briefs for short-term technical assistance on activities as well as actively liaises with donor counterparts and non-USAID activity leads, where needed.

 

Program Policy and Analysis and Reporting (20%):

• The incumbent provides direction and support in the planning, development, and evaluation of policies contributing toward the education component of the Mission’s portfolio.
• Coordinates with the Education Office Director, the Deputy Office Director, and other Program Managers to ensure thoroughness and consistency of data submitted on activities.
• Tracks political and policy developments, legislative changes, and technical developments in the field that affect USAID’s activities and / or objectives regarding primary education, provides advice and recommendations on appropriate USAID positions and provides briefing as needed.
• S / he will be involved in annual Mission portfolio reviews as well as ad-hoc proposal reviews submitted to the Mission or Washington for field concurrence.
• The incumbent ensures that the indicators for measuring the impact of education activities are accurately tracked and are used to revise strategy, as necessary.

Activity Development and Design (20%):

• Conceptualizes and articulates evidence-based activity design or delivery components in accordance with the education sector strategy, the Nigerian political economy, the institutional capabilities of potential USAID recipients, resource availability and funding sources.
• Contributes technical expertise and creative ideas to other technical teams in the Mission developing new interventions to support the social and economic development of Nigeria.
• Explores ways and strategies for integrating education into those interventions, identifying synergies, and leveraging resources among those teams for maximum impact and results.
• Researches the social and economic factors affecting the education system in Nigeria for input into design development.
• S / he contributes to the development of conceptual frameworks and formulates plans for required implementation documentation.

 

Education Team Administrative Work and External Engagement (20%):

• S / he is responsible for the management of assigned technical and administrative aspects of USAID / Nigeria’s education program.
• Drafts reports, correspondence, cables, GLAAS actions, scopes of work, implementation letters, acquisition and assistance plan and accruals in collaboration with the Program Office and the Office of Financial Management, and any other documents necessary for the implementation of assigned activities.
• S / he acts as liaison with senior leaders in Nigerian NGOs and the civil society community to cultivate and maintain support for the USAID education sector program.
• Represents the Education team in conferences, workshops, donor coordination subgroup / committee meetings, local staff committee meetings, project design and briefing meetings and other meetings deemed appropriate.
• Develops necessary materials for presentations by the Education Office Director and other Program Managers, as well as other USAID / Nigeria senior staff
• Negotiates the clearance and approval of documents required for proper implementation of activities.
• Collaborates and coordinates various actions with senior GON officials, development partners, local and international organizations, donor community partners and civil society groups.
• The incumbent organizes the participation of these officials in special meetings and events, especially with high-level visitors or Embassy representatives.

 

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
• Post Entry Training: Introduction to the Program Cycle; Project Design and Management; Contracting Officers Representative /  Agreement Officers Representative (COR/AOR) training; Education sector related training. Timing of courses is subject to availability of funds.

 

Education Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s Degree in Education, Education Management, or related field is required.

 

Evaluations:

• Education (as stated above) 10 points
• Prior Work Experience (as stated above) 20 points
• Job Knowledge (as stated above) 30 points
• Language Proficiency (as stated above) 10 points
• Skills and abilities (as stated above) 30 points

Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top-ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.

 

Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

 

 

USAID is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

Qualifications

• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in program implementation of large donor-funded activities within the education sector in Nigeria, including in-depth experience in the collection, analysis, dissemination and presentation of information related to progress in achieving sector objectives and recommend actions and detailed understanding of the structure and procedures inherent to the Nigerian government is required.

Job Knowledge:

• In depth knowledge of the major issues affecting education in all geographic regions in Nigeria, including technical, social and cultural aspects;
• Knowledge of specific issues facing education in Northern Nigeria, such mitigating conflict in the education sector, education policy, curriculum implementation, combating school-based violence, basic literacy and numeracy acquisition, school based management, education in emergencies, special needs education, and youth development; and,
• Familiarity with topics related to education reform, religious institutions, girls’ access to education, use of language of the environment and mother-tongue instruction, education financing, and systems strengthening.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrable skills in prudent decision-making, project management and implementation oversight of education activities in Nigeria.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, especially in multi-cultural settings.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
• Ability to process and critically analyze information quickly from a wide variety of sources is expected.
• Advanced ability to adapt in a fast paced and evolving environment as well as sound competencies in problem-solving and organization.

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent Level IV (fluency) speaking, writing, and editing skills in English are required. Oral Level III (working ability) in a local Nigerian language (e.g., Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba) is required.

 

Other Information:

• USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at: https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
• Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at: https://www.usaid.gov/forms
• Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives / Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs / CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at: http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
• Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See: https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

 

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.  Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

 

Salary
NGN15,890,203 / USD $58,186 annually

Benefits
Agency Benefits:
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

• Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
  • Annual and Sick leave
  • Annual Bonus
• Allowances: [as applicable]
  • Transportation Allowance
  • Meal Allowance
  • Miscellaneous Allowance
  • Housing Allowance

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Required Documents

• Current Resume
• Relevant Certificates
• NYSC Certificates
• University Degree Certificate
• List of References

Important Information

• Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by 11:59 p.m. GMT on the closing date of this announcement.
• Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date online, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.

 

Next Steps:

• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• For More Info: HR Section 09-461-4000 Email: HRNigeria@state.gov

 

Application Deadline  10th December, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. GMT

 

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