Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Global Management Trainee Program for Nigerians 2018

Application Deadline: Unspecified
Job : Talent Programs
Primary Location : Nigeria
Organization : ZONE AFRICA
Schedule : Full-time
The AB InBev Global Management Trainee program is an intensive 10 month rotational training program which attracts the brightest, most driven graduates and nurtures their talent by giving relevant experiences right from the start. The goal is to find people who can take on challenging positions early on in their career and who have the potential to become our future leaders. We achieve this by putting the trainees through an intensive cross functional training program before their first role, where they will gain insight into every aspect of the business.

GMT Program Details:
2 -3 weeks of induction training on the company’s culture, strategy and structure, In this phase, you will get exposure to our CEO, Global Chiefs and the Zone Management Team, and you will meet with all GMTs from around the world
4 months of hands on, in-field training (deep dives) in our sales, marketing, supply and logistics operations, as well as our Business Shared Services across various locations in your Zone. You will develop an understanding of the “real life” of the business by shadowing people who perform the job, from all levels. You will be part of a small group of 3-5 GMTs during this phase
3 weeks of training on the Headquarter Strategy for the Zone (Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Corporate Affairs, People, Logistics & Supply) at the Zone Headquarters, as well as leadership training.

5 months Individual Assignment leading a process improvement project in the operations (sales, supply, trade marketing, marketing or logistics). You will receive clear deliverables and will be given feedback on your performance.
1 graduation week with official certification. You will also present your Innovation project during this week.
Exposure to senior leaders throughout the training period.
Upon successful completion of the 10 month rotational program, you will take on an entry-level management position in any function depending on your profile, interest and results (e.g. sales supervisor, finance analyst, line supervisor, distribution manager, assistant trade marketing manager etc) You will also receive a mentor from the executive team when you start in your first position.
After 12-18 months, if you perform well, we expect you to be ready to take on your next challenge in a more senior management role in any functional area.

Qualifications
You own your future, and the speed of your career growth will depend on your talent, efforts and results. Minimum Requirements:
Current University student or recent university graduate
Bachelors degree required.
Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted
Geographical mobility – you will move to different locations during the 10-month training program, and you should be willing to relocate throughout your career
Fluency in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to new systems

Ideal Profile:
Strong analytical skills
Interest in cross functional experiences
Ambitious and self-driven
Resilient and comfortable with ambiguity
Able to effectively manage several projects at once
Able to thrive in a fast paced environment
Influential and collaborative
Insightful, curious and innovative.
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Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Scholarship Program for International students at the University of Guelph,Canada 2018

Description

The OMAFRA – U of G Partnership funds the Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) Program to support the development of highly skilled graduates who can meet the changing demands of the agri-food and rural sector. The health of these sectors depends on a vibrant talent pool of skilled, forward-thinking learners. The Partnership is dedicated to supporting advanced skill development and learning to enhance the intellectual capacity of our citizens to solve current and future problems.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the HQP Scholarship Program you must:

• be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or studying under an international visa;
• be entering your first semester of a Master's (thesis-based) or PhD program at the University of Guelph;
• not have already started your graduate program;
• not be an OMAFRA employee;
• not concurrently hold other major awards such as NSERC, OGS, SSHRC or CIHR.

Maximum Project Value

Master's students: $21,300 per year (up to $17,300 from HQP Program, plus $4,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor)

Doctoral students: $26,000 per year (up to $21,000 from HQP Program, plus $5,000 annual top-up from Faculty Advisor)

Project Duration

The maximum annual allocation to students will be based on six semesters for completion of the master’s degree and nine semesters for completion of the doctorate.

Special Notes

Master’s and Doctoral students complete research that meets OMAFRA’s research priorities and learn firsthand how forward-thinking research can be mobilized to have a positive impact on society.

OMAFRA’s priorities are contained within the following seven theme areas:

• Agricultural Policy and Rural Development
• Bioeconomy – Industrial Uses
• Emergency Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• Food for Health
• Product Development and Enhancement through Value Chain Collaborations
• Production Systems (Plants and Animals)

Industry partners are integral to the success of the HQP Scholarship Program. We value the role of our industry, government and community partners, who provide valuable experience for the students during work semesters. Some partners who have hosted students include Chicken Farmers of Ontario, OMAFRA, DRDC-CRTI, Martin Mills, BIOMIN Canada, Nutreco, Wallenstein Feed and Supply, C&M Seeds, Pioneer Hi-bred, Rural Ontario Institute, Monsanto, Aqua-Cage Fisheries, Alltech Inc. and Kraft. 

Deadlines

Type	Date
External Deadline	Monday, March 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

How to Apply

The OMAFRA - U of G Research Program uses a web-based software called Research Management System (RMS) for processing HQP scholarship applications and reporting on projects.

You must register in the RMS before you can prepare an application. You do not need to register again if you have previously submitted a letter of intent (LOI) or full proposal to an OMAFRA-U of G Partnership program or an OMAFRA program through the RMS.  

• have an RMS account? Access the login page for RMS to start an application 
• need an RMS account? Visit our RMS registration page to get a username and password 
• student research must address OMAFRA’s research priorities 

For Questions, please contact

About the Program
Al Sullivan, Professor and HQP Scholarship Program Coordinator
University of Guelph
Phone 519-824-4120 Ext 52792
Email:  asulliva@uoguelph.ca

For RMS support
Phone (519) 826-3801
Email: omafhqp@uoguelph.ca

Melissa Watkins, Manager
Office of Research, OMAFRA-UoG Partnership
519-826-3804
watkinsm@uoguelph.ca

British American Tobacco (BAT) Technical Trainee Recruitment 2018 for Nigerians

Application Deadline: March 7th 2018
Job number 20865BR
Job title Technical Trainee
Location/City Ibadan
Appointment type Fixed term

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for 17 Technical Trainees(s) to join our team in Ibadan, in the Production department .

The job purpose is to provide technical support to the Secondary to achieve production targets by ensuring continuous and cost effective operation of machinery through:
– Minimization of unplanned machine related down time
– Minimization of raw materials, finished and semi finished product waste
– Optimization of spare parts and consumables usage
– Implementation and execution of preventative and curative maintenance plan

Main responsibilites :
• Minimising risk by ensuring compliance with BAT, EH&S and local standards
* Ensuring that planed volumes and mixes for the shift are achieved
* Carrying out repairs, settings and adjustments in order to ensure high quality product and optimum machine performance.

* Monitoring and reviewing of machinery performance for safety, out put, down time, quality and waste in order to draw and execute action plans for the correction of deviations.
* Optimise machine performance by proactively executing daily and weekly maintenance according to BAT prescribed policies and procedures.
* Reducing cost by optimizing the usage of machine consumables and spare parts.
* Ensuring that production administration and quality procedures are continuously followed
* Relief Operators and other PTs(APTs) whenever necessary .
* Execution of brand/size/format changeover in the most efficient manner.
* Execute stock taking as prescribed to ensure accurate figures for production planning.
* Execute materials tests in order to ensure that standards will be met in future.


Essential requirements
• Basic technical knowledge
* Technical diploma
* Intermediate level of English
* Availability to work in shifts

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2018 Pan African University (Masters & PhD) Scholarships for Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: April 20th 2018
The Pan African University is an initiative of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union. It is a Premier continental university network whose mission is to provide quality postgraduate education geared towards the achievement of a prosperous, integrated and peaceful Africa. Young, qualified, talented and enterprising applicants from African countries
and the African Diaspora are invited to apply to join Masters or PhD degree programmes at any of the following four PAU institutes listed below.
Candidates with potential, motivation and who desire to play transformative leadership roles as academics, professionals, industrialists, innovators and entrepreneurs are particularly encouraged to apply.

1. Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.
2. Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences – including Health and Agriculture
(PAULESI), at the University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria.
3. Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS), at the University of Yaounde II and the University of Buea, Cameroon.
4. Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences- including climate
change (PAUWES), at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria.

Admission Requirements for Masters Programmes *
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
1. Undergraduate degree from a recognized university,with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant field;
2. Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school), national I.D. card and passport personal details page;
3. Recommendation letters from 2 Professors
4. Clear colored passport size photograph(2cmx2cm);
5. Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants.

*Candidates may be required to undergo a written/oral examination after pre-selection.
Admission Requirements for Doctoral Programmes
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:
1. A Masters degree in a relevant field from PAU or any internationally recognized university;
2. Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts, national I.D. card and passport personal details page;
3. A 3 to 4 page research concept note (tentaive title, research questions, objectives, significance of the research etc…)
4. Recommendation letters from 2 Professors
5. Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);
6. Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants.
Benefits:
The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to the successful African candidates.
Scholarship awardees should be committed to working in Africa after graduation.


Application Procedure
Applications should be completed online at pau-au.net .
Application forms should be downloaded at the following address: pau-au.net.
Closing date for receipt of applications with all supporting documents: 20 APril 2018.
Applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered.
Further enquiries can be made through: pau.scholarships@africa-union.org

Download Call for Application:
Pan African (African Union) University 2018/2019 (Masters & PhD) Scholarships Application Guideline

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Pan African (African Union) University 2018/2019 (Masters & PhD) Scholarships

Is physical health linked to better learning?

by Tracey Burns
Senior Analyst, Directorate for Education and Skills

Mahatma Gandhi once said: "it is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver". And indeed, our physical well-being is key to how we live our lives. But while we don't always make the link between our minds and our bodies, physical health is important for learning, too. 

Children who exercise regularly, have good nutrition and sleep well are more likely to attend school, and do well at school. And the benefits are not just for children: good physical health is associated with enhanced quality of life, increased productivity in the workplace and increased participation in the community and society. 

However, children and young people across the OECD are not engaging enough in the behaviours they need to be healthy. Between 2000 to 2016, PISA data show that children and young people were less likely to reach the minimum recommended daily physical activity levels (>60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity daily). They were also less likely to get enough quality sleep, and more likely to be overweight and obese and have poor dietary habits (including increasing overconsumption of soft drinks, sweets, salty snacks and fast food). 

These trends are extremely concerning. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours are associated with higher rates of cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes, and while historically considered to be diseases of adulthood, these are now evident in children as young as two years old. 

Education is uniquely placed to positively influence the health of students. A newly published paper on recent trends has identified two of the most effective types of school-based interventions:

• Building a healthy school environment: this includes educational interventions, health promotion, counselling and management strategies to promote health and physical fitness. These approaches need to include the whole-school community. Interventions associated with the play environment need to evolve and develop with children and young people as they grow. Building a supportive school culture is also key to effective, sustained behaviour change. For this to work, teachers need supportive school leaders and adequate training, time and resources.

• Changing attitudes towards risky behaviour: for example, universal school-based interventions for preventing drug use. Interventions incorporate knowledge-focussed curricula (teaching the risks associated), social competence curricula and social norms, and usually a component of behavioural modelling. A systematic review of the literature showed that overall, interventions combining social competence and influence approaches had sustained positive benefits. Interventions that focused only on transmitting knowledge, on the other hand, had the effect of improving knowledge, but did not affect behaviour.

In addition to school-based interventions, supporting, encouraging, and modelling healthy lifestyle behaviours in the home environment and in the community are also crucial. In fact, even the best school-based interventions benefit from the involvement of other actors, such as health care practitioners and family and community members. 

The report highlighted that interventions that involve the community, target several behaviours, use multiple behaviour change strategies are most effective. Involving stakeholders in the design and implementation and using technology where appropriate can also help change the behaviour of children and adolescents. This is especially important for disadvantaged communities, because not only is there a greater likelihood to engage in risky lifestyle behaviours in these settings, there is also a higher probability for reduced access to services (due to high cost, location, or lack of transportation), including safe facilities for physical activity such as green spaces. 

Educators, parents and communities and policy makers all have an important role to play in supporting the physical health and well-being of children and adolescents. By working together to embed health in education, we can make a big step in supporting the wealth that is physical health and well-being of children and adolescents in OECD countries.

Links
Working paper No. 170 – Physical health and well-being in children and youth: Review of the literature
Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI)

21st Century Children

Trends Shaping Education

PISA 2015 Results (Volume III) – Students Well-being

OECD Obesity Update 2017
The association of context-specific sitting time and physical activity intensity to working memory capacity and academic achievement in young adults
Universal school-based prevention for illicit drug use
Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among Children

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JOE Foundation for Diabetes Recruitment for Senior Programmes Officer

Job Location: Calabar, Cross River State (Frequent Travel to Ikom)

The Organisation

JOE Foundation was set up as a private, independent, non-partisan and non-religious organization, to contribute to the alleviation of adverse effects of Diabetes Mellitus in Nigeria especially in the Central Region of Cross River State. JOE Foundation was set up to ensure that the prevalence of Diabetes in the target communities is significantly curbed and useful resources are provided through periodic interventions to many individuals and communities.

The Role: Senior Programmes Officer (SPO)

The Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) is a member of staff of JOE Foundation for Diabetes, working in all aspects to include, but not limited to, leadership initiatives, grants management, community engagement, donor stewardship (donor-advised funds), events and general supervision.

Job Description

General Description:

The Senior Programmes Officer will be responsible for supervising and coordinating program/ project management, and evaluation. He or she will work with organisations as needed to develop proposals for possible funding; keep Executive Management and Supervising Trustee informed of organisational activities; maintain close coordination with the Board of Directors, the Programmes officer and other programmes staff as needed to accomplish program goals and objectives.

In the performance of his/her duties, under the overall supervision of the Board of Trustees, the Senior Programmes Officer will ensure the strengthening of the organisation and:

• Serve as the primary contact person for the Foundation on all areas, particularly relating to programmes management, enquiries, funding and proposals,
• Supervise the planning, coordination and development of programmes, events, and meetings (internal & external) that support the organisation’s objectives;
• Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned program areas, including current issues and key resource people and organisations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into the Foundation’s interests.
• Ensure that adequate resource files for assigned program areas are developed and maintained;
• Supervise the development of proposals in assigned initiative programmes area(s), ensure that proposal summaries are coherent and accurate, and that all required information is provided;
• Establish strategic partnerships with key national and international bodies;
• Provide periodical reviews and reports on the overall effectiveness of each program area;
• Develop first class, fundable proposals and reports as necessary for donors and sponsors;
• Establish and meet specific work-related goals as outlined in quarterly work plans and gauged in quarterly and annual statistics;
• Supervise the development of articles, reports, materials, press releases, concept notes for publication in newsletters and online bulletins;
• Conduct research with other members of the programmes team on activities and issues using the internet, library and other information sources;
• Supervise the management of the organisation’s online presence (website and social media platforms)
• Supervise the indexing and filing of all publications received, and circulating the publications received;
• Supervise the development of donors, partners and contacts list and databases and update the information regularly; actively participate in all staff operational/programmes meeting;
• Supervise the preparation of Annual Reports/Budgets by the Foundation’s Account Officer;
• Develop and maintain adequate resource files for assigned program areas;
• Build relationships between the Foundation and possible funders/Partners;
• Support the Foundation’s grant management, donor stewardship and community engagement program functions working with the trustees;
• Manage organisation’s Secretariat & Volunteers;
• Coordinate the implementation of JOE Foundation’s Projects and Programmes.

The selected candidate will be expected to devote his/her full time to this employment and expend best efforts on behalf of the organization.

Supervises:

• Programmes Officer
• Finance/Administrative Officer
• Community Volunteers

Requisite Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skill
• Strong planning, analytical and evaluation skill
• Creativity and ability to multitask efficiently
• Planning and Organizing
• Performance Focus
• Ability to Manage Change
• Teamwork
• High level of composure under pressure
• Versatile and Flexible
• Leadership, Delegation and Negotiation skill
• Conflict & Risk Management
• Good knowledge of the use of major social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Must be a good team player and leader
• Strong analytical skills and a proven track record of leadership and coordinating teams
• Demonstrated success in effectively leading change and organizational growth through strategic planning is a plus
• Personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to the mission of the foundation, respect for diversity and the ability to inspire and motivate team members

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any health service related field. A working knowledge of care and management of diabetes is an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years cumulative experience in a non-profit, in consultancy or as a Programmes Manager or Senior Programmes Officer
• Experience working with a non-profit organisation in the health sector
• Past experience in project management especially in the non-profit sector would be an advantage and applicant should have at least executed/managed two major non-profit initiative from the inception through execution and completion
• Must have an above average proficiency in the use of computer packages (Microsoft office package etc.).
• Should be an indigene of Cross River State from the Central Senatorial District and reside in Calabar
• Must be willing to make frequent within the Central Senatorial District.

Application should include:

1. An application/cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for;
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) clearly indicating requirements referred to above; to be sent to: joefoundation16@gmail.com

YouthActionNet Laureate Global Fellowship social entrepreneurship program 2018

About the Laureate Global Fellowship

Sponsored by Laureate International Universities, the Laureate Global Fellowship annually recognizes 20 young leaders who have pioneered solutions to urgent challenges in their communities and beyond. Fellows develop leadership expertise and deepen their impact through a dynamic, yearlong learning experience, and join a network of over 1,700 changemakers like them who continue to benefit from learning opportunities and connections throughout their social change careers. Learn more about the Fellowship experience and read this blog post about our approach to leadership development.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• 18 – 29 years old as of December 31, 2018
• Founders or co-founders of existing ventures with at least one year of impact*
• Fluent in English (applications must be completed in English)

*Applicants must be founder or co-founder of a venture that has not previously participated in the Laureate Global Fellowship, and only one co-founder per venture may apply.

Key Dates

February 6th
APPLICATION OPENS

• Applicants must complete written and video portions of application, and supply two reference contacts

March 6th
DEADLINE TO APPLY

• Applications must be submitted by March 6, 2018 at 11:59pm EDT

June 29th
APPLICANTS NOTIFIED OF STATUS

• All applicants will be notified of their status by June 29th, 2018

October 2018
LAUREATE GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND RETREAT

• Those selected as Laureate Global Fellows must attend the entirety of the training and fellowship retreat
• Costs including airfare, visa fees, ground transportation, accomodations, and group meals are covered by the International Youth Foundation

How To Apply

Please apply through YouthActionNet's 2018 Laureate Global Fellowship Online Application. Before applying, be sure to read the full Terms & Conditions.

While online applications are preferred, there is a Microsoft Word version of the application for those who require it due to limited internet bandwidth. Click here to access the Word application.

In order to provide our applicants with the opportunity to clearly and thoroughly explain their ventures and personal journey, this application consists of seven core sections, which must be completed in order for an application to be reviewed. There is one additional section which is encouraged but not mandatory.

1. General Information. This section asks for basic information about you, including contact information.
2. You & Your Social Venture. This section focuses on key elements of your involvement with your social venture and core details of what your venture addresses.
3. Video Submission. Using guidelines provided in this application, you will create an original short video and post it online. Your video will be the first opportunity we have to see your passion, knowledge, and unique perspective. We hope you will be specific and succinct in explaining what you do, how you do it, and why you’re passionate about your work. While creativity is encouraged, we care more about content than production quality.
4. Your Work. This section asks for more detailed information on your venture's focus, approaches, beneficiaries, impact, and achievements.
5. Your Business Model. Questions in this section ask you to discuss your venture’s funding structure, revenue generation strategies, and partnerships.
6. Leadership & Learning. This section gives you an opportunity to share some of your background, what kind of leader you are and what your learning needs are.
7. References. You will be asked to enter the contact information for two references who can discuss your eligibility for the fellowship. Family members may not serve as a reference. References must be from two different organizations.
8. Additional Information. Questions in this section are used primarily for statistics and program learning; they do not affect your eligibility for the fellowship.

Click here to apply!