Femi Akindele
- Conferences
- June 11, 2025
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Call for Nominations: Nigeria Green Academy 2025 – Empowering Young Leaders for Sustainable Development
Call for Nominations: Nigeria Green Academy 2025 – Empowering Young Leaders for Sustainable Development The Nigeria Green Academy, an annual program presented by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) Abuja Office, offers a transformative opportunity for young and aspiring civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists, and social entrepreneurs to enhance their knowledge, skills, and networks, enabling them to effectively address Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges. About the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs): The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) is a distinguished political foundation affiliated with the Green Party in Germany. As an international network with over 35 offices worldwide and operations in more than 60 countries, hbs is committed to fostering democratic, socially just, gender equitable, and environmentally sustainable societies. The hbs Abuja Office serves as a people-centric green think-tank and dialogue platform, collaborating with activists and thinkers in civil society, business, and politics to stimulate public debate and action for a more inclusive and sustainable Nigeria. About the Green Academy: The Green Academy is a highly selective annual program designed for young civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists, and social entrepreneurs who, in alignment with the foundation’s core values, are dedicated to strengthening participatory democracy, promoting human rights for all, advancing gender equality, fostering social justice, and advocating for an environmentally sustainable Nigeria. Through a dynamic blend of formats, including visioning exercises, fireside chats, and advocacy skill sessions, the Green Academy provides participants with invaluable insights on socially relevant topics. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and refine their vision for Nigeria’s future, explore innovative approaches to achieving their goals, and enrich their knowledge, skills, and professional networks. The Green Academy serves as a powerful vehicle for building a vibrant community of young Nigerians who are deeply committed to the foundation’s agenda and actively working towards a more just and sustainable society. Program Details: • Dates: Mid-October 2025 (specific dates to be confirmed with selected candidates) • Location: Abuja, Nigeria • Duration: Five days Who Should Be Nominated: We are seeking nominations for outstanding individuals who demonstrate determination, passion, innovation, and resilience in their pursuit of societal and political change, particularly in relation to the economic, social, and political development of Nigeria. Candidates should be civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists, or social entrepreneurs between the ages of 20 and 35 years old. The Green Academy is committed to ensuring a balanced mix of participants, representing the diversity of Nigeria in terms of gender, geography, and identity. We strongly encourage the nomination of female candidates. HBS will select a total of 20 participants for the 2025 Green Academy. How to Nominate: To nominate a candidate, please send their name, phone number, email address, and a short bio (maximum 250 words) to [email protected]. If the nomination is accepted, we will contact the nominee directly to request additional information. Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2025 Important Notes: • Nominees must be fully committed to attending the entire duration of the Green Academy program. • There are no fees charged to participants. All program-related travel, catering, and accommodation costs will be covered by hbs. • If your nominee(s) is/are staff member(s) of your organization, you will be required to release them from their duties throughout the duration of the academy. • Please provide all required information for your nominee(s) as outlined in this call for nominations. Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we may not be able to follow up on incompl ete information. For Further Information: • You can send any questions to [email protected]. • For more information about the Nigeria Green Academy, please visit: https://ng.boell.org/en/nigeriagreenacademy We encourage you to nominate exceptional individuals who are poised to become the next generation of leaders shaping a more democratic, just, and sustainable Nigeria. Please send all nominations to [email protected] by June 30, 2025. We look forward to receiving your nominations!
- Jobs
- June 11, 2025
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Program Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)
Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Nongovernmental, Non-profit Organization with its head office in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection. Program Officer Job Details Requirements Competencies: Corporate Competencies Values: Note: Women are strongly encouraged to apply Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) on forms.gle to apply
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- June 11, 2025
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Drug Dispenser Mobile Clinic at Medecins Du Monde
Medecins Du Monde – For more than 30 years, Medecins Du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Drug Dispenser Mobile Clinic Context Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to always seek to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Under the supervision of the Medical Doctor, the Drug Dispenser will be responsible for the following main activities in order to ensure the quality of care in the mobile clinics: TASKS DESCRIPTION: Stock management in link with mobile clinics Distribution of drugs during the mobile clinics Collection and analysis of weekly drugs consumption Reporting and attendance to different meetings OTHERS: PROFILE REQUIRED: He/she works under the supervision of the Pharmacist. The employee shall respect Médecins du Monde – France’s schedule and Terms and Conditions of Engagement for National Staff and is expected to be available anytime in order to answer to an emergency situation and be flexible and available beyond normal working hours if requested. This job description can be modified according to changes in MDM activities or in the context. It can be amended at any time after mutual consultation, in order to fit the requirements of the programs. DISCLAIMER: Please note that MdM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.” Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and cover lrtter in one document to [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
