A $140K prize, an award for women writers, work at Meta, and 121 mentorships in design + tech!
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Hey sis,
This is a reminder that you are so close! All you need is one Yes. And it is coming soon. You’ve got this.
A snapshot of this week’s letter
Dear Yvonne, I’ve never had a real job.
Fully funded scholarships to study in the US, and France.
We found a remote SWE role for our sis.
Over $140K in grants, awards and fellowships for you, sis.
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Dear Yvonne, my name is Joy. I’m 25 years old, finished my undergraduate degree in the year 2018 and truth be told I have never actually gotten a job, like a real job where I get to learn, explore and improve myself. However, I have a business but with the economy of Nigeria, it hasn’t been easy. Recently I have been researching skills I can learn, that will enable me to work remotely and how I can go about it. I’d appreciate it if you could give me some tips, advice or maybe a guideline for choosing a high-demand skill and how to snag a good job online. Thank you.
Yvonne says,
Hi Joy, it’s great that you are considering learning new skills and developing yourself. Remote work opportunities are amazing and you’re right, it takes some level of skill development and professional branding to position yourself for one. You can start by researching high-demand skills and some options are digital marketing, content writing, virtual assistance, and project management.
Also, consider your interests and strengths; what do you enjoy doing? do you prefer technical or soft skills? what past experiences can you leverage? Then consider taking online courses or enrolling in bootcamps to upskill yourself followed by gathering evidence for your development through a portfolio. Personal branding is also a great way to build a career and land opportunities.
Start tailoring your profile to align with your areas of interest and the skills you’re building, and contribute to meaningful conversations online and attend relevant events as well. Finally, stay persistent, and resilient. Have a set of positive affirmations you repeat to yourself daily as these will come in handy when you start experiencing the stress of job search and career development.
FindHer
Our sis is a computer science grad looking for a remote role in software engineering: Open-Source Software Developer at Internews (Remote)
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The Anzisha Prize: An opportunity for African entrepreneurs aged 15 - 22 years to win over $140,000 in business support and prize money.
Operations Lead at Arkose (Remote): At least one year of operations experience in a previous role. $70,000 - $90,000, based on experience and location.
Georgetown University Law Center Leadership & Advocacy for Women in Africa Fellowship Program: The Fellowship provides the tuition for the mandatory Summer courses (a U.S. $5,000 benefit) and the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the Georgetown University Law Center (a U.S. $82,264 benefit).
The 2024 Abebi Award in AfroNonfiction: The award is open to Nigerian women 18 and above who were born in, grew up in, or have significant lived experience within and in proximity to the country. The winner will be awarded N200,000, and the first runner-up will be awarded N120,000. Each notable entry will receive N50,000.
International Product Growth Manager at Meta, Nigeria: 6+ years of experience in product management or a related field. Native fluency in one or more indigenous Nigerian languages.
Mountaintop Fellowship: Fellows receive a $3,600 grant, a fully paid two-week leadership institute hosted at Harvard University's Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics, 1:1 mentorship, additional grant opportunities, and a lifelong community.
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship: Fellows will access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their venture.
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program: Fully funded and provides a monthly allowance of €1,181 - €1,800, assistance with accommodation, round-trip airfare and local transport, health insurance, networking, and opportunities to participate in cultural activities.
Freelance Correspondent - More to Her Story: The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of professional journalism experience, with a commitment to 20-25 hours of work per week. 6-month contract of up to $1,600 per month.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Arizona State University: 30 scholarships are available, which will cover the full tuition fees, expenses for accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program.
Like these? There’s more where they came from. Recently, we’ve added 80 new opportunities to our website!
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Oct 14: Programme Design and Development Manager - Malaria Consortium (Abuja), Research Coordinator - Nigeria at Translators Without Borders, Communications and Events Officer at ODI (Visa Support), Finance Manager - Global Schools Forum (Remote), Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Consultancy - CIVICUS, Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Malaria Consortium (Plateau), UNCCD COP-16 and Youth Forum
Oct 15: World Summit Award Young Innovators Award, University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program, The Carnegie Ethics Fellowship Program, Commonwealth PhD Scholarships, Commonwealth Master's Scholarship, Swarovski Foundation Creatives for Our Future Programme, Conference Organiser - The Degrees Initiative (Remote), Social Media and Design Consultant - Amna (Remote), Short-Term Research Consultancy, Africa Policy Research Institute, MASDAR WiSER Pioneers Program, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, Climate Symposium Pitch Competition, Manager of Advancement at Health Care Without Harm (Remote)
Oct 16: Call for Applications: Dart Documentary Film Fellowship, The International Center for Journalists Solutions Challenge, Corporate Engagement Manager - World Benchmarking Alliance (Remote), Finance Director - Wildlife Conservation Society (Calabar)
Oct 17: State Project Manager - Malaria Consortium (Kogi), Professor J. O. Fabunmi Law Graduate Internship Competition
Oct 18: Commonwealth Youth Awards, Young Professional Internship, QA Engineer - PaidHR (Remote), Operations and Finance Intern - Catalyst 2030, Fundraising Assistant at Open Mapping Hub (Remote), Human Resources Officer, Strategic Workforce Planning at The World Bank
Oct 19: AI Policy Case Study Challenge - DOWA
Oct 20: West African Research Center Travel Grant Program, timbuktoo GreenTech Hub Energy Accelerator Programme, Head of Development & External Engagement - Equal Measures 2030 (Remote), Creative Associate - Value For Women (Remote), The UNEP CTCN Youth Climate Innovation Programme, AfOx/Afrisoc Mentorship Program, Sterling Bank Green Innovation Challenge, Communications Contractor - The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (Remote), Digital Media Officer at Inclusive Peace (Remote), One Young World Academy
Resource Recc
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