World Bank Young Professionals Program - July 2015

For more than 50 years, the Young Professionals Program has been the preeminent program preparing global development leaders and the starting point of an exciting career at the World Bank Group.

If you are a highly motivated individual who possesses a passion for international development and are skilled in areas relevant to the World Bank’s operations such as economics, finance, education, public health, social sciences, infrastructure, urban planning or natural resource management, we would like to hear from you. 

For more information and to apply, visit worldbank.org/ypp
and submit your application between 15 June and 31 July 2015.

WSD Postgraduate Training Fellowships

Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centres of Excellence in the South. The Fellowship is offered to women scientists to pursue postgraduate research in a field of the natural sciences. 

Eligibility

• Open to qualified women science graduates from countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (see list below).
• If applicants are over 40 years of age, they should include a brief explanation of why their research career has been delayed.
• The minimum qualification is an MSc degree (or equivalent), or an outstanding BSc honours degree in the natural sciences, engineering or information technology disciplines (see list below).
• Host institutions must be located in a developing country. This must be a different country from the applicant's home country.
• Applicants must provide a preliminary acceptance letter from at least one host institute. The letter must be prepared based on the sample on page 10 and be signed by the head of department, potential host supervisor or postgraduate studies coordinator.
• Students from eligible countries already enrolled on a PhD programme in their home country can apply for the sandwich option. This gives them access to expertise and resources that might not be available at the home institute.
• Applicants already on site in the host country will not be considered eligible since this implies that they have already secured sufficient funding for their studies.
• The applicant must be willing to return to her own country after completion of the fellowship.
• Accompanying persons are not eligible for support. 

ELIGIBLE SCIENTIFIC FIELDS:

Agricultural Sciences; Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology; Biological Systems and Organisms; Medical and Health Sciences; Neurosciences; Chemical Sciences; Engineering Sciences; Information Technology; Astronomy, Space and Earth Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physics.

Please note that applications from students in the Basic (or 'pure') Sciences, such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are encouraged.

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES:

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros Islands, Congo Dem. Rep., Congo Rep., Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Niger, Réunion, Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Western Sahara, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Deadline for applications: 31 July 2015.

For details, visit: http://owsd.ictp.it/activities/postgraduate-training-fellowships

IDRC Research Awards 2016

Deadline: August 06, 2015 by 16:00 (04:00 PM) (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Eligibility: This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master's or doctoral degree at a recognized university. These research awards may be part of an academic requirement.

Other eligibility requirements include:

• Your proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries.
• Candidates cannot receive any other Canadian government scholarship, award, subsidy, bursary, or honorarium, or hold any federal government contract in support of a research/work project for the duration of the award.
• If you are a non-Canadian residing, relocating, or studying in Canada and are recommended for an award, you will need a valid work permit before working at IDRC.

Duration: January to December 2016 (12 months). Based in Ottawa, Canada (Select placements may be located in one of IDRC's Regional Offices).

Budget: Salary for one year: CA$39,797-CA$46,070

Scope: For payroll purposes, awardees are considered as full-time employees of IDRC. Benefits include Employer contributions to Employment Insurance, Employer Health Tax, Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave. Some travel and research expenses are also supported, up to a maximum of CA$15,000.

As a research award recipient, you will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic you submitted to the competition and receive hands-on experience in research management; grant administration; and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.

Access the call document and frequently asked questions (FAQs):

• Call for applications (PDF, 337KB)
• General FAQs (PDF, 386KB)
• Checklist of documents to upload (PDF, 120KB)
• Apply online

All additional questions should be addressed to awards@idrc.ca

UNWTO Internship - July 2015

UNWTO may at times consider accepting student trainees, depending on the candidate's qualifications and the demands of the work programme of the Organization.

Traineeship is on a voluntary basis. Consequently the trainee will not be entitled to any remuneration or allowance and will be responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of the training. Also, acceptance of a trainee carries no expectancy of employment at the end of the training period.

Applicants will be requested to submit a medical certificate of good health and will be required to be in possession of an all-risk insurance.

Candidates wishing to be considered for training should complete the on-line UNWTO Internship Application Form. 

If the request is approved, an Agreement will be signed between the Organization and the candidate and, when applicable, the university or educational institution concerned.

Please note that training requests will only be acknowledged in case of a positive reply.

Graduate Job At Etisalat Nigeria - July 2015

Etisalat Nigeria commenced commercial operations on 23 October 2008 with a promise to deliver innovative and quality services in Nigeria. Since then, we have continued to deliver the best possible experience at the most affordable price to our subscribers.

This commitment has led to the growth of our active subscriber base to over 21 million in just six years. Today, Etisalat has network coverage in all 36 states of the federation including Abuja, the federal capital territory as we continue to build our network and expand to new locations.

Job Title: Analyst, Social Media

Qualification – BA/BSc/HND
Experience – 1 year
Location – Lagos

Job Summary
Assist in developing initiatives aimed at enhancing Etisalat Nigeria’s social media engagement activities.

Build links within social media circles; socialize relevant social media communities on Etisalat Nigeria’s online presence.

Principal Functions

Assist in the implementation of all social media strategic initiatives in line with Etisalat Nigeria’s overall business and corporate communications objectives

Conduct research to identify relevant online influencers to enhance Etisalat Nigeria’s media outreach

Collaborate internally on developing and managing online strategic partnerships for all business units/ functional areas and projects

Keep abreast of social media tools, trends and applications in order to apply acquired knowledge towards continuously improving and enhancing Etisalat Nigeria’s use of social media in achieving overall corporate objectives

Measure the impact of social media on overall marketing efforts

Collaborate with other members of the Brand and Experience team to amplify social media activities

Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager

Educational Requirements

First degree in Arts or social sciences or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

Experience,Skills & Competencies

Minimum of one (1) – two (2) years post NYSC work experience.
Experience in creating social media content will be an advantage.
Digital media and website management
Communication
Results Orientation
Personal Effectiveness
Customer Focus
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates click here >>>>>>>http://careers.etisalat.com.ng/

Note: Click or search jobs by date. Choose a suitable time frame e.g. Last 7 Days and then click on Search.

Programme Assistant

Programme Assistant 

Position Level: GSA5

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Head of Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post ofProgramme Assistant.

Under the supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit or his/her delegate, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for project-documentation and to provide administrative and programme management support in the day-to-day management of the PIDA Capacity Building Project (PIDA CAP). He/ She will also work with the ISBU PIDA Core Team for effective delivery of the expected capacity building project implementation results.

Application: Applications should be forwarded utilising “Arial’’ font 11.5

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 20 July 2015 and should be addressed to: 

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; dora.mwaiseghe@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Click on your prefered language for more information:

English [DONWLOAD]

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Arabic [DONWLOAD] 

Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)

Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)

Position Level: P5

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Director, Programme Implementation and Coordination    Division

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).

Under the supervision of the Director of the Programme Implementation and Coordination Directorate, The Head of CAADP will lead and manage the CAADP Programme by taking overall coordination, implementation and delivery responsibility for the effective and efficient implementation of the programme.

Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5. To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 13 July 2015 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 218

Midrand, 1685

Johannesburg, South Africa

Email: hr@nepad.org; dora.mwaiseghe@nepad.org 

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French [DONWLOAD]

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Arabic [DONWLOAD]

RECs Infrastructure Expert

Job Title: RECs Infrastructure Expert

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of RECs Infrastructure Technical Experts.

The recruitment of the Infrastructure Technical Expert has three (3) broad objectives:

• To enhance project preparation and bankability, as well as financing of RECs PIDA PAP priority projects, agreed with NEPAD Agency as executing agency for the PAP.
• To ensure regular data collection, and updating of the PIDA PAP project profiles/files domiciled in AID-VPIC portal located at NEPAD Agency.
• To ensure regular monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the PIDA PAP projects in line with the PIDA M&E framework and templates.

The available positions are as follows:

Infrastructure Technical Expert  EAC – NO.VA/NPCA/15/03: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Infrastructure Technical Expert  COMESA – NO.VA/NPCA/15/04: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Infrastructure Technical Expert  ECOWAS – NO.VA/NPCA/15/05: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Infrastructure Technical Expert  ECCAS – NO.VA/NPCA/15/06: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Infrastructure Technical Expert  IGAD – NO.VA/NPCA/15/07: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Infrastructure Technical Expert  SADC – NO.VA/NPCA/15/08: Download [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Applications: Applications for the Infrastructure Technical Expert should be submitted utilising “Arial” font 11.5. 

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking this vacant position and employment with SADC.
• Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality and gender.
• Three (3) referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone and email addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 29 June 2015, and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685

Johannesburg

South Africa

Email: hr@nepad.org

Transport / Energy / ICT Infrastructure Expert

Transport / Energy / ICT Infrastructure Expert

Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Supervisor: Head of Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit (ISBU)

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Transport / Energy / ICT Infrastructure Expert.

The main objective of the Transport / Energy / ICR Infrastructure expert is to coordinate sector PIDA PAP project preparation and implementation activities, as well as provide lead-support role to RECs Technical Expert - to advance implementation of the PIDA PAP2020 projects, in particular – the “Short-list” of PIDA priority projects.

Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking this vacant position and employment with NEPAD.
• Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality and gender.
• Three (3) referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and email addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, 29 June 2015 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685

Johannesburg

South Africa

Email: hr@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Download the vacancy announcement for more information:

Transport Expert [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

Energy Expert [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

ICT Expert [ENGLISH] [FRENCH] [ARABIC] [PORTUGUESE]

UNITED NATIONS JOBS - END OF JUNE - 2015

UN	Director, Information and Communication Technology Division	D-2
UN	Chief of Staff	D-2
UN	DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT	D-2
UN	Director, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction	D-2
UN	DIRECTOR, HUMAN RIGHTS	D-2
UN	CHIEF OF CELADE – Population Division	D-1
UN	CHIEF OF STAFF	D-1
UN	Director, United Nations Information Service in Geneva	D-1
UN	Coordinator, D1, Biodiversity Ecosystems Branch	D-1
UN	HEAD OF INTEGRATED OFFICE	D-1
UN	Director, Statistics Division	D-1
UN	Chief of Service, Finance	D-1
UN	Chief of the Policy and Analysis Branch	D-1
UN	HEAD OF OFFICE, POLITICAL AFFAIRS	D-1
UN	Deputy Director	D-1
UN	CHIEF OF SERVICE, FIELD SUPPORT	D-1
UN	Chief of NGO Branch	D-1
UN	Principal Coordination Officer [Filled from Roster]	D-1
UN	CHIEF OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS BRANCH, GAEAD/DGACM	D-1
UN	Chief of Service, Strategic Information and Communication Technology Management	D-1
UN	Director, Environment and Development Division	D-1
UN	CHIEF SCIENTIST	D-1
UN	Deputy Director	D-1
UN	PRINCIPAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER	D-1
UN	Principal Technical Adviser	P-6
UN	Coordinator, African Minerals Development Center (AMDC)	P-6
UN	Chief, Interpretation Section	P-5
UN	Senior Human Rights Officer	P-5
UN	Chief, Conference and Documentation Services Section	P-5
UN	Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Chief of Section [Filled from Roster]	P-5
UN	Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Head of Office	P-5
UN	SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER [Filled from Roster]	P-5
UN	SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER	P-5
UN	SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER	P-5
UN	Chief, Dag Hammarskjold Library	P-5
UN	Chief Risk Management and Compliance Section	P-5
UN	CHIEF OF SECTION, POLITICAL AFFAIRS	P-5
UN	Chief, Office of Staff Legal Assistance	P-5
UN	Chief of Section, Regional Desk	P-5
UN	Chief Medical Officer	P-5