Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung 2021-2022 Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme for Nigerians

The Open Minds - Young Voices Programme is an empowerment programme aimed at developing young, motivated and proactive Nigerians that are working and advocating for social justice and good governance and have great leadership potential. Successful applicants benefit from educational modules that enhance their knowledge on issues of socio-economic and political relevance in Nigeria. Practical sessions include skills training on project management, group facilitation, conflict management, advocacy, and leadership.

If you are actively engaged in any sector of the society including, but not limited to, trade unions, civil society organizations, research institutions, administration, educational institutions and the media; if you have shown commitment to representing the common interest of the Nigerian people – then we are happy to receive your application!

• Table of Content
• About Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
• Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme
• Requirements for Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme

Application Deadline	29 Nov 2021
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
Gender	Men and Women

Requirements for Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme Qualification

• Between the ages of 18 and 32 by the time of application,
• Conversant with socio-economic and political issues in Nigeria,
• Creative, progressive and willing to become change agents,
• Have the potential to be positive role models,
• Able to communicate fluently in English and partake in regular group assignments,
• Resident in Abuja or surroundings and cater for their transportation to/from the training
• Ready to commit to 95% attendance requirement.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Open Minds -Young Voices' Youth Activists Programme

• March to November 2022 at Wuse II, Abuja
• Every second and fourth weekend of the month, for 16 - 18 weekends
• Saturdays from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm; and Sundays from 12.00 pm – 5.00 pm

Documents Required for Application

• an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• a Letter of motivation answering the question “How will the programme improve your work for the common good of the Nigerian society?” (500 - 1000 Words).

Application Deadline

November 29, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) on docs.google.com to apply

For more details,visit FES website