Open Minds 2021 – Young Voices’ Youth Activists Programme For Young Nigerians

Published: 27 Nov 2020 971 views

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)
Gender	Men and Women

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:

1. Between the ages of 18 and 32 by the time of application,
2. Conversant with socio-economic and political issues in Nigeria,
3. Creative, progressive and willing to become change agents,
4. Have the potential to be positive role models,
5. Able to communicate fluently in English and partake in regular group assignments,
6. Resident in Abuja or surroundings and cater for their transportation to/from the training
7. 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

1. 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).
2. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae

Application Deadline

December 6, 2020

How to Apply

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