APPLY for United Nations Young Professionals Programme

The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination and professional development programmes once successful candidates start their career with the UN.

WORTH

• A chance for placement on the roaster of qualified candidates who can be selected for available positions appointment at the UN Secretariat

ELIGIBILITY

• You must have the nationality of a participating country.
• You must hold at least a first-level university degree relevant for the exam area you are applying for.
• You must be 32 or younger by the end of the examination.
• You must be fluent in either English or French.

DEADLINE: August 23, 2015

To apply and for more information visit here

Source: YouthHub Africa

APPLY FOR 9TH UNESCO YOUTH FORUM

The 9th UNESCO Youth Forum – Young Global Citizens for a Sustainable Planet – will take place in Paris, France on the 26th to the 28th October 2015. The forum will bring together over 500 young women and men from all over the world to focus on issues related to sustainable development and global citizenship and ensure that the voices of future generations remain front and centre of the new development agenda.

Discussions at this years forum will focus on how young people, committing themselves as global citizens, can contribute to the creation of a sustainable planet.  

Check out the application criteria here for the English version and here for the French one. Click here to apply in English and here to apply in French.           

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY CELEBRATION

NEW CENTURY INITIATIVE invites you to YOUTH DAY celebration organized along with Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
Venue: Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Ogui Road Enugu.
Date: 12th August, 2015.
Time: 9am
Please join us, invite others.

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A THREE DAYS NATIONAL YOUTH REFORM CONFERENCE HELD AT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT, ABUJA. BETWEEN 25TH- 27TH JULY, 2015

Preamble
The National Youth Reform Conference is a platform organised by coalition of various progressive youth organizations in Nigeria, (National Youth Reform Group) with participants drawn from organisation in the 36 states of the Federation and FCT. About 500 Youths participated and engaged in thorough deliberations and debates on the numerous challenges confronting the Nigerian Youth, as well as proffer solutions to them in a bid to reposition Nigerian Youth towards a progressive and prosperous Nation.
The Group felt the need for consolidation, unity and stability among Youth organisations and also to redirect our focus towards creativity and innovation.
Observations:
 Youth are not assigned as Ministers, Commissioners, DGs, SAs to the Youth-related portfolios
 Low level of Youth participation in governance
 High rate of Youth unemployment across the Nation.
 Lack of effective laws and policies to promote the growth of the Nigerian Youth.
 Low standard of education system.
 Absence of core ethical values to promote cultural and National unity amongst the Youth.
 Absence and Neglect of the Youth development centres across the six (6) geographical zones of Nigeria.
Recommendations:
After a three (3) days deliberation and exchange of ideas, the following recommendations were made to the Government:
1. The appointment of Youth between 25 to 35 years as Youth Minister, Commissioners, DGs, SAs to Youth related portfolios should be made at all the level Government.
2. Enhance Youth participation in governance and leadership trainings for political offices.
3. Policies on youth employment and entrepreneurship should be reviewed and implemented.
4. The National Youth Policy should be a major priority of the Government at all levels and more awareness should be created for Youth organizations Nationwide.
5. Increase budgetary allocation on education to 26% in line with United Nations affirmative action plan for Education sector at all level of Government (Federal, State and Local Government Areas) in Nigeria.

TWITTER AND FACEBOOK CONFERENCE

Please join our twitter and facebook conference on THE YOUTH CAVE platform.
Topic: what are the consequences and costs for men on violence against women?
Guest: Catherine Nyambura.
Time: 3pm to 5pm (GMT+1).
Date: 27th May 2015.
Twitter: @theyouthcave.
Facebook: The Youth Cave.
Hashtag: ‪#‎theyouthcave‬.
Powered by: New Century Initiative and African Union Youth Working Group (AUYWG).

New Century Initiative 2015 General Election Report

2015 general elections in Nigeria marked another democratic change in government. Democracy in Nigeria has come to stay and this time around all the major stakeholders in the election process demonstrated full commitment to ensure that 2015 election in Nigeria was a success as it serves as a guide, motivation and model for other African nations. New Century Initiative as an organization working on election process, democracy, development and good governance in Nigeria and also as INEC domestic observer during the 2015 elections has come up with this observation report which we believe can contribute positively to future elections in Nigeria.

Kindly click the link below to download the report.

https://app.box.com/s/vdyy4f5bmfjbjfens9ean1goqav9btq2

Vacancy Announcement

The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) is an organization of, and for persons with disabilities that is committed to independent living, participation and social inclusion of Nigerians with disabilities and their families in development works.
Position: Programme Officer
Reporting to: Head of Programmes
Station: Ikeja, Lagos

Responsible for:
- Fundraising: Preparation of proposals, meeting of funders, etc.
- Conduct research, policy analysis and advocacy on issues the Centre is working on
- Preparation of reports to donor agencies and report for CCD Annual report
- Management of projects
- Organize events, conferences, workshops and seminars.
- Ensure timely completion of programmes according to work plan
- Network with other organizations as identified by the Centre from time to time.
- Represent the Centre at meetings, networks and coalitions
- Carry out other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time
Person Specification:
- The suitable candidate must have a degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or related field, an M.Sc will give added advantage
- Experience in post-conflict or transition environment
- Excellent IT and administrative skills
- Adaptability to new demands and changing circumstances
- Sound analytical and report writing skills,
- Ability to translate strategic aims into practical plans
- Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines as well as demonstrable experience of project management and multi-tasking.
- Strong inter-personal and communication qualities coupled with teamwork skills
- Good understanding of Disability, democratisation, international development and human rights issues
- Minimum of five years experience.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a suitability statement with a copy of their CV through this email address: ccdprogram@gmail.com
CCD believes in equal opportunity. Women and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary is negotiable based on experience.
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Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
Tel: +234 (0)1 874 5979, (0)805 1977 606
E-mail: cforcd@yahoo.com, info@ccdnigeria.org
Website: www.ccdnigeria.org
Address: #8, Ladipo Kuku Street Ikeja, Lagos, NIGERIA.