Open Minds 2021 – Young Voices’ Youth Activists Programme For Young Nigerians
Published: 27 Nov 2020
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.
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!
FES Open Minds Young Voices’ Youth Activists Programme
| Application Deadline | December 6, 2020 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) |
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Benefits of FES Open Minds Young Voices’ Youth Activists Programme
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.
Requirements for FES Open Minds Young Voices’ Youth Activists Programme
Candidates must be:
- 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.
Qualified women and persons living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply!
Selection Process
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Application Documents
- 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).
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
Application Deadline
December 6, 2020How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) on docs.google.com to apply
Interested applicants should either:
- Apply here OR
- Send an application email to info(at)fes-nigeria.org and include the following as a single PDF document as listed above
For more details, visit FES website
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