Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarship 2018/2019 for Study in the University of Oxford, UK

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The AIG Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 & 35, some of whom may have work experience. The scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of the lives.

 

Every year, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) will fund five scholarships for outstanding individuals from Nigeria and Ghana to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. AIG Scholars will be expected, upon graduation, to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.
 

Benefits:

The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses. 

Please Note that:

Candidates who emerge as finalists in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be expected to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford for admissions. Finalists who are offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the School in the final selection of AIG Scholars. 

 

Only applicants selected for the second round of the AIG Scholarships selection process will be notified, and asked to provide further information 

 

Scholarship winners must be prepared to undertake to return to their country of origin and work in the public sector of that country for a minimum period of three years, and be willing to sign a Bond to that effect

 

Requirements:

• You must be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
• You must be between the ages of 25 and 35 years
• You must have achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0

Selection Criteria:

• Academic and analytical excellence
• Strong commitment to public service
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
• Impeccable moral character

Note that: 

Applicants who reach the second stage of selection will be required to furnish the following additional information.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Full Academic Transcripts
• Academic and/or Professional References (four in total). Please note that at least two of the references must be from individuals whom you studied under at university. The references should be sent directly to AIG, and should attest to the character and intellect of the applicant, including academic, personal, extra-curricular and leadership achievements. (References should not be given by people who are related to the applicant.)
• Personal Essay (no more than 1500 words) covering the following:
  1. Why you are interested in public service and public policy; describe the specific issue(s) or problem(s) you care about, your thoughts on how this issue can be resolved and how the resolution of this issue could impact the economy as a whole.
  2. Why the AIG Scholarship and the MPP Programme at BSG-Oxford are important to you and how you would utilise this opportunity.
  3. The description of a personal challenge you have overcome or an achievement that you believe demonstrates your leadership potential, and the impact of that achievement.
• Two passport photographs

Applications for the 2018 AIG Scholarships open Monday, 14 August and close Monday, 2 October, 2017

Sources: AIG Scholarship 2018/2019

A Secretary is needed in a printing/client service company

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JOB SUMMARY:

The secretary will be responsible to support high-level executives, management and the entire department. Provide administrative support and performs numerous duties, including scheduling, writing correspondence, emailing, handling visitors, routing callers, and answering questions and requests.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to departments or individuals.
• Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms.
• Alert manager about cancellations or new meetings.
• Handle information requests.
• Prepare correspondence and stuff mail into envelopes.
• Arrange for outgoing mail and packages to be picked up.
• Prepare statistical reports.
• Manage spreadsheets.
• Greet and receive visitor.
• Prepare confidential and sensitive documents.
• Coordinate office management activities.
• Prepare agenda for meetings.
• Helps prepare office budget.
• Maintain office procedures.
• Coordinate travel arrangements; prepares itineraries; prepares, compiles and maintains travel vouchers and records.
• Operate office equipment, such as photocopy machine and scanner.
• Relay directives, instructions and assignment to executives.
• Receive and relay telephone messages.
• Direct the general public to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• ND/HND in relevant qualification 
• Windows applications, Word, Excel, administrative office procedures and written communications
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and review work for quality and production standards.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area. 
• Ability to transcribe notes into readable memos and reports.
• Candidate's place of residence should be around Ikotun, Egbeda, Isolo, Iyana-Ipaja, and communities around these mentioned areas

 SALARY: N40,000 to N60,000

IF YOU ARE QUALIFIED,  please send your CV to  info@deecla.com.ng