Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships for study in the Univeristy of Oxford(2019/2020)

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Application Deadline: September 14, 2018 

The AIG Scholarship Programme is targeted at graduates between the age of 25 and 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 their lives.

Every Year, Africa Initiative for Governance 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 countries public sector.

The AIG Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding individuals from Nigeria or Ghana to undertake the master of public policy(MPP) programme at the Blavatnik School of Government(BSG), University of Oxford. Upon graduation, AIG Scholars will be expected to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their countries public sector.

BENEFITS:

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
• Age between 25 and 35years
• Achieve an academy standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first class or a strong upper second -class undergraduate degree with honours(or equivalent to international Qualification), 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.
• Strong commitment to public service and a willingness to commit to working a fixed number of years in your country's public sector.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
• Impeccable moral character

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 Transcripts
• Academics 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 applicants.) 
• 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 passports photographs

For More Information click on this link: aigafrica.org

SOURCE:  Opportunities for Africans (August 14,2017)

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

Graphic Designer needed in a printing/client service company

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Graphic designer will be responsible for  creating  visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.  He/She will also develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.

DUTIES:

• Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
• Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience
• Determine the message the design should portray
• Create images that identify a product or convey a message
• Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present the design to clients or the art director
• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design
• Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION:

• B.SC/HND in graphic design or a related field is required
• Must be able to use Corel Draw, vector format and other design softwares
• Should be able to demonstrate creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs.
• Should posses time-management skills
• Computer knowledge,good team player and can lead with supervisory ability
• Able to write  good report and coordinate well.
• Candidate's place of residence should be around Ikotun, Egbeda, Isolo, Iyana-Ipaja, and communities around these mentioned areas

SALARY: Salary is 40k-60k

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