ONE 2020 Champions Program for Emerging Leaders in Nigeria

Apply to become a ONE Champion in Nigeria. The ONE Champions program is a one-year volunteer program which is entering its 5th year in Nigeria and they’re looking for passionate campaigners to join the 2020 cohort.

This is a voluntary program where ONE will recruit, train, and support 50 emerging leaders approximately between 18-35 years of age who will Champion causes ONE supports at the grassroots, state and federal levels in Nigeria. ONE advocates and campaigns on education, gender, health, agriculture and transparency as a means to fight poverty. The program was launched in 2016 with 20 Champions.

ONE Champions will work closely with the ONE Nigeria Country program, led by the Country Director and will work with the direction and support of the ONE Campaigns team to come up with innovative and exciting ways to engage policymakers to secure policy changes and public investments to address poverty in Nigeria.

• About ONE
• ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme
• Aim and Benefits of ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme
• Requirements for ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About ONE

ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe the fight against poverty isn't about charity, but about justice and equality. Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account. ONE's supporters are crucial to this work. They come from every w... read more

ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme

• Type Entrepreneurs
• OrganisationONE
• Country to study Nigeria
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline April 6, 2020

Aim and Benefits of ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme

1. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact your community, country and the world working with a highly-visible, mission-driven ONE supporters in an incredible, supportive environment.
2. ONE Champions will receive training on how to campaign, pressure decision-makers and engage the media.
3. You will have the opportunity to attend ONE events and put your skills into practice in meetings with high-level decision makers.

All costs encountered for the induction program are covered by the ONE Campaign.

Requirements for ONE Champions Emerging Leaders Programme Qualification

ONE Champions will have:

1. A passion for ONE’s mission to end extreme poverty and an interest in international issues
2. Willingness to attend a programme induction and training in person in Abuja
3. Great communication and teamwork skills
4. Ability to build and maintain relationships
5. Ability to encourage and support others
6. Strong organisational skills with the ability to organise own workload efficiently
7. A clear commitment to integrity
8. A commitment to stay engaged with the ONE Campaign throughout the year
9. Passion for creating change
10. Proven commitment to efforts to end poverty
11. Interest in engaging policymakers on issues of relevance
12. Willingness to dedicate some time to raise awareness and mobilise different people to support ONE’s initiatives

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ONE Champions (Nigeria) website

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