February 13, 2018

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Finance and Audit Trainee Programme for Nigerians 2018

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Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria’s largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Ikeja Electric has over 600,000 customers who the company is committed to serve with a New Spirit, New Drive and New Energy. This resolve continues to elicit a passion for service excellence and new thinking on how to empower lives and businesses across the IE network.

Responsibilities
In order for Ikeja Electric to retain its vision “to be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed” it is important to harness potential talent from an early age to enable them grow and sustain successful careers while also ensuring continuity of the business.
The Ikeja Electric Finance and Audit Trainee Programme seeks to attract young, innovative, vibrant and self-motivated graduates with a view to nurturing their talent through relevant experiences, learning and development opportunities and coaching and mentoring programs that will shape their careers and the future of the organisation .The programme is deliberately designed to :

1. Steer and support the career and capability development of talented recent graduates. It aims to develop a healthy pipeline of young graduates with strong potential to become future business leaders in Ikeja Electric.
2. Provide our Trainees with the opportunity to develop the skills and professional expertise necessary to establish a solid foundation for developing successful careers in Ikeja Electric through an intensive and comprehensive talent management programme.
3. Equip our Trainees with the knowledge, skill set and tools to anticipate and solve complex problems, manage projects, build strong networks, and design creative sustainable solutions to the challenges in the energy industry.
The Finance and Audit Trainee Programme duration is for 18 months. During that time, each Trainee will:
1. Go through a carefully designed and customized training curriculum in specific business, technical, management and personal development areas
2. Undertake job rotations across major business functions to ensure familiarization and deep understanding of business processes and overall strategy.
3. Receive coaching and mentoring as a developmental tool for ongoing professional and personal career guidance.
4. Demonstrate his/her potential and capability by undertaking various projects and delivering regular presentations/recommendations to the management
5. Be expected to write the ICAN/ACCA professional exams and must attain significant milestones in this professional qualification journey within the period.

Minimum qualifications
University degree (B.Sc.) with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper division in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance, or Business Administration
Applicants with other university degrees apart from those mentioned above must have completed their professional qualification (ACA/ACCA)
Must have completed NYSC
0-2 years Post NYSC experience.
Maximum age of 26 years as at December 2018.
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February 13, 2018

100 Mandela Centennial Scholarship Programme for African Students to study at ALU in Kigali, Rwanda

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Application Deadline: 15th May 2018
African Leadership University (ALU) is proud to partner with the Graça Machel Trust and the Mandela Institute of Development Studies (MINDS) to launch the Mandela Centennial Scholarship Programme, a landmark scholarship that will celebrate the 100th birthday of one of the greatest African leaders of the last century – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, fondly known as Madiba.

President Mandela firmly believed in the transformative power of education and its ability to bring dignity, self-actualization, and prosperity to Africans. Throughout his presidency and after, he dedicated much of his efforts to ensure that children from all walks of life had equal access to education, regardless of their economic background. The objective of the Mandela Centennial Scholars Programme is to honor President Mandela’s legacy and carry forward the important work he began in education by identifying 100 outstanding young Africans from disadvantaged backgrounds to attend ALU. These students will benefit from a scholarship and unparalleled opportunities for leadership development.

Eligibility: Candidates should have approval to study at ALU in Rwanda for any degree programme, and should be an African national.

Selection:
The Mandela Centennial Scholarship selection process strives to understand candidates as individuals and to assess them within their own academic, professional and cultural contexts.
ALU will look at your application essay as a key tool in understanding your personal experience and approach to leadership.

Once admitted, eligible candidates can access and submit their application for the Mandela Centennial Scholarship on the ALU Admitted Student Portal. Candidates for the scholarship will be required to take an Artificial Intelligence admissions simulation called Knack, and submit a 500-1000 word essay for review by the scholarship committee.
Value of Award: The scholarship covers full tuition,  travel, housing, and a stipend to cover food and other living expenses. For Rwandans living in Kigali, it will only cover tuition fees.

Duration of Program: 4 years
How to Apply: The scholarship application will be made available on the ALU Admitted Student Portal under the Finance section. Access is only granted to candidates who have applied, have been accepted to ALU and are approved for study at ALU in Rwanda.

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February 12, 2018

Apply for 2018 Safaricom Discover Graduate Management Trainee program for emerging leaders.

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Application Deadline: February 14th 2018

The Safaricom Graduate Management Trainee program delivers a truly global proposition in the employment market and enabling greater talent mobility within the business. This was developed to identify the future generation of Safaricom leaders by hiring today’s best young talent coming fresh from the universities across the globe. It ensures that we continuously build a strong flow of home grown local talent who will lead our business in delivering our future growth ambitions. The program draws from its rich heritage to move towards a sustainable future with people who want to have an impact and leave a lasting impression by finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
Description
This is an 18 months program designed to prepare future leaders to assume challenging responsibilities and prepare them for business leadership roles. The program encompasses rotations within and across functions in an accelerated learning environment. We aspire to grow our talent pipeline to have more diversity that challenges perspective by individuals with the potential and capability to drive Safaricom to new era of telecoms.
Detailed Description

• To work with other managers to plan and direct the work of divisions.
* To receive on-the-job training and formal training related to the rotational experience.
* To work in different divisions to gain perspective of the business as a whole.
* To attend periodic evaluations.
* To prepare reports for management as and when required.
* To identify trends and recommends proactive or remedial action to manage business situations.
* To work with and through management to develop and implement actions that protect company assets and promote profitability.

Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (Second Upper) from a recognized university.
First class will be an added advantage.
Fresh graduate or MUST have graduated within the last 1 year from the date of advert.
Excellent communication skills;
An exceptional achiever in extracurricular activities will be of added advantage.

Additional Details

• Fresh graduate or MUST have graduated within the last 1 year from the date of advert.

How to Apply:
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button.
Remember to attach your resume.
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February 11, 2018

Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) 2018 3D Africa Internship Program for Undergraduate Students

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Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) seeks for brilliant and innovative undergraduate students willing to carry out their academic internship (SIWES) in the organization.
The interns should be part of the YTF team and also will be among the prestigious 3D Africa ambassadors. They will learn from the 3D Africa programs and from the entire YTF team on 21st-century engineering/technology skills and organizational behaviours. They will be able to translate the skills they learned to tackle their immediate community challenges, gain a successful pathway into entrepreneurship and civic leadership.

Classroom Training: Interns will attend structured classes and workshops during the placement period.
Training: Support trainer for 3D Africa (for University Students) and 3D Africa Clubs in Secondary Schools.

Design: Support program officers to implement organization-wide programs. Involvement in program design, implementation and measuring results.
Program Planning: Organize and support the implementation of #HackforGood2018, 3D Africa’s annual hackathon.

Ambassador: Actively engage with 3D Africa stakeholders and supporters on social media to share impact stories and YTF’s work.

Final Project: Implement final project based on learning acquired and internship related activities. The project must be approved by 3D Africa at the beginning of the internship and implemented satisfactorily at the conclusion of your internship after which sign off will be provided to your university.

Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students in higher institutions in Nigeria

BENEFITS: 
Successful candidates will learn from the 3D Africa programs and from the entire YTF team on 21st-century engineering/technology skills and organizational behaviours.
They will be able to translate the skills they learned to tackle their immediate community challenges, gain a successful pathway into entrepreneurship and civic leadership.

Duration of Program: 6 months
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February 10, 2018

Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarships to Study in the USA 2018

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Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years.

Application Deadline: 1st March 2018

Requirements

To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:
  • Be a high-school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, or Ethiopian).
  • Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high-school graduation.
  • Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing).
  • Demonstrate a passion for technology.
  • Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
  • Require financial assistance to attend college.

How to Apply

To apply for a BAM Scholarship, print and fill out the application. Enclose it in an envelope with the following items:
  • Two letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. (Letters must be on letterhead.)
  • Résumé. Your résumé should include the following information:
  • —Extracurricular activities (school and community related)
  • —Honors and awards that you have received (if possible, include awards that are technology related)
  • —Work experience
  • Picture of yourself.
  • Transcript. Include an official "sealed" copy of your current academic transcript. (Unofficial copies will not be accepted.)
  • Two essays.
  • 1. In no more than 500 words, describe how you plan to engage in the technology industry in your future career. (If you have done exemplary work using technology during high school, please describe that also.)
  • 2. In no more than 250 words, demonstrate your financial need for this scholarship.
Mail your completed application to the following address by March 1. You will receive a response by April 15.
  • The Seattle Foundation
  • c/o BAM Scholarship
  • 1200 5th Avenue, Ste. 1300
  • Seattle, WA 98101
Download the BAM Scholarship application (Microsoft Word document, 88 KB)


February 10, 2018

FOUNDATION FOR PARTNERS INITIATIVE (PIND) GRADUATE TRAINEES PROGRAME FOR NIGER DELTA STATES YOUTHS 2018

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February 09, 2018

British American Tobacco Nigeria Global Graduate Operations Program 2018

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