THE AFRICAN UNION YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME (AU-YVC)

AFRICAN UNION                                                         UNION AFRICAINE

HUMAN RESOURCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Reference: HRST/ED/8/1.09.15

Date: 10 September 2015

THE AFRICAN UNION YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME (AU-YVC)

The African  Union Youth  Volunteer  Corps (AU-YVC),  established  in 2010,  is a continental development  program that promotes volunteering among young professionals  in all Member States of the African Union. The program aims to deepen the status of young people in Africa as key actors in Africa's development targets and goals, enhancing their participation in policy development as well as design and implementation  of relevant interventions towards the AU Vision of ‘the Africa we want’. It brings people together to share skills, knowledge, creativity and  learning  to build  a more  integrated,  prosperous  and  peaceful  Continent  driven  by its citizens. The volunteering opportunities are intended to build professionalism  and a sense of responsibility among the participants, thus enhancing their employability.

Young  African  Professionals  are  recruited  to  serve  for  a  period  of  12  months  as  AU Volunteers in an AU Member States other than their own. The next intake of volunteers for deployment in 2016 will be 10th – 25th September 2015.

Eligibility::

Applicants have to meet the following criteria:

1)  Citizen of AU Member State or African Diaspora;

2)  Aged between 18 and 33 years;

3)  Have at least a post-secondary education certified training and qualifications, from the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree

4)  Available to dedicate 12 (twelve) months for volunteer work;

5)  Willing to live and work in another AU Member State;

6)  Be   proficient   in   at   least   one   official   AU   language   (Arabic,   English,   French, Portuguese);

7)  Have at least one year verifiable experience as a volunteer and or one year of regular work experience

For the next intake of AU Youth Volunteers, the following fields of qualification and experience are required

 Accounting

Agricultural

Communication Studies

Computer Science

Conflict studies

Diverse Natural Science Fields

Economics

Education

Environmental Management

Gender Studies

 Human Resources Management

 Human rights

 International Law

  International relations

  Journalism

  Law

  Political Science

  Space Science

  Statistics

  Translation/Interpretation

Application Process:

Applicants are requested to submit the following

1.   Filled out application form (Download:  www.africa-youth.org/auyvc)

2.   Scanned copy of University degree certificate

3.   Letter of recommendation from place of volunteer/work experience

4.   Scanned copy of identity page on your passport

5.   Curriculum Vitae

The listed documents should reach before 25th September 2015 to:  youth@africa-union.org

*Late applications and applications that do not contain all requested documents will not be considered

*THOSE WHO HAD APPLIED BEFORE ARE REQUESTED TO RE-APPLY

Recruitment Process:

1)  30th September: Shortlisting

2)  15th October: Successful applicants will be notified

3)  7th – 21st November: Successful candidates will undergo pre-deployment training;

4)  2016: Successful applicants will be deployed to relevant organizations.

Volunteer Entitlements:

For the successful candidates, the African Union Commission will cover the full costs of their pre-deployment training, at a venue to be communicated.

On deployment, the African Union Youth Volunteers receive the following:

1)  Economy return air ticket from home town to place of deployment

2)  A modest monthly stipend

3)  Health insurance cover

4)  Separation allowance on successful completion of twelve months

More Information:

For more information, please contact Dr Beatrice Njenga (Head of Youth Division); Mr Daniel

Adugna (AU-YVC program manager)

youth@africa-union.org www.africa-youth.org/auyvc www.facebook.org/auyvc

2016 Akili Dada Fellowship Application Now Open

It's that time of the year when, Akili Dada, need your help finding young African women leaders between the ages of 23-30 who are driving transformative change in their communities and are looking to grow their projects to scale and sustainability.

Akili Dada is looking for:

·  Young women between the ages of 23-30

·  From East Africa (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania or Uganda)

·  From economically disadvantaged backgrounds

·  Running Social Enterprises (businesses with a social impact) or a Social Innovations (initiatives that have social impact).

·  With demonstrated previous leadership initiative and experience

The Akili Dada fellowship is an opportunity these young women to design and implement solutions to the challenges faced by their communities. The fellowship provides opportunities for dynamic young women leaders to learn essential skills and apply those skills in the context of their communities.

Application also available via this this link.

AKILI DADA IS HIRING!

AKILI DADA IS HIRING!

Program Associate (Nairobi, Kenya)

Position: Full time

Applications Due: Wednesday, September 23rd 2015 by 5 pm

Start: October 2015

Location: Based in Nairobi, Kenya

About Akili Dada

Akili Dada is an international award-winning leadership incubator nurturing a generation of young African women from underprivileged backgrounds whose commitment to the underserved will transform their communities. Founded in 2006, our leadership development curriculum creates the foundation on which young women ages 13-35 build their skills and earn the essential qualifications they need to access key decision-making roles and leadership positions. Read more about Akili Dada here

About the role

We are looking to recruit a young, dynamic, energetic woman who is passionate about girls and young women’s issues. This person will provide support to the Program Director in the Young Changemakers Program (YCP). This role is vital in ensuring that the objectives of the Young Changemakers Program are met and that the Program Director receives the much-needed support in achieving the program’s goals.

You are a perfect fit for this job if you:

·         Are self-driven, energetic and motivated.

·         Have a heart for girls’ and young women’s empowerment and your values closely align with those of Akili Dada.

·         Work with limited supervision.

·         Are a Kenyan citizen or are already legally allowed to work in Kenya.

·         Have at least administrative work experience, specifically in the development sector.

·         Possess excellent writing and communication skills.

·         Have an eye for detail.

·         Possess strong analytical and organizational skills

·         Have the ability to be on top of issues and deliver quality work on time.

·         Have experience in event planning.

·         Hold at least a diploma or a university degree in a relevant field.

·         Capacity to work in a multicultural workforce, including sensitivity and competency in working with individuals and groups of diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and lifestyle backgrounds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Performing all logistical arrangements for program activities while adhering to organization’s procurement procedures.

·         Preparing all program activity reports and documenting all program activities including through multimedia platforms.

·         In-charge of filing all program documents and maintaining up to date database.

·         Supporting in the organization and coordination of program events/activities.

·         Working with other Program Associate to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed.

·         Supporting the monitoring and evaluation of projects and other program activities as assigned by Program Director.

·         Preparing training kits or information packages with support from Program Director and send materials to participants in a timely manner.

·         Supporting in the accounting of funds allocated to program activities; ensure timely and good quality reports of all program expenditures and activities.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week) with a competitive remuneration package which includes health and life insurance, retirement benefits as well as an allowance for your own professional development. True to our mission, Akili Dada believes in investing in the leadership development of our own staff in a nurturing, collaborative and supportive environment.

To apply, please submit your CV including a cover letter detailing your interests/motivation to work for Akili Dada and names of 3 references addressed to the Program Director -YCP to apply@akilidada.org.

Please be sure to include “Program Associate” in the subject line of your email.

Young women are especially encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline is Wednesday, September 23rd 2015.

The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme

Applications for the 2016 International Law Fellowship Programme are currently being accepted.

The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.

The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations and its associated bodies.

The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 21 participants.

The Program
The Fellowship Programme consists of an annual six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. The participants attend lectures and seminars in international law organized by the Codification Division as well as the public international law session at The Hague Academy of International Law.

The lectures and seminars organized by the Codification Division are given by prominent international law scholars and practitioners from different regions and legal systems.

Eligibility

• Candidate must have a legal background and professional experience in the field of formal law
• Candidates must be in good health and certify that able to attend the entire course period
• Candidates must be from developing countries with emerging economies
• Fluency in spoken and written English or French

Deadline: December 1, 2015

For More Information And To Apply Visit Here

Diary of a ksl student…

Part two…

I can’t believe am just about to begin the last learning semester at the School of Law. Time, I have noted with age seems to be less of a big deal... A year now goes by faster than I ever recall. I remember thinking in high school especially that Jesus had to come before I graduated…that is how long four years felt like to me back then. Anyhow I digress… So this is what my ksl journey has been thus far.

The long anticipated and overly hyped oral exams came and went last term. I am happy to report that no one died during this process. I am not sure why the school or their administration is so secretive about this process. Till the morning of the exam day, I was not too sure what the expectations were to ace that exam. The marking outline is not shared with the student prior to, during or after the exam and the examination scope is not well defined either. Reading for an exam covering anything and everything in law is definitely a bit tasking and almost impossible to adequately prepare for. Why you should be standing during the 5-20 minute exercise is another mind boggling think I can’t really wrap my head around. I am particular keen to see how the examiners will justify scores to students especially when the duration, complexity of the question and circumstances are not constant factors in every panel! My best advice to myself in hindsight or to future examinees would be to dress like a real lawyer going to court and not for arbitration…be confident but not corky…and just be you. Trying to be different on that day based on others advice will just make you more nervous that you already need to be. No writing material is required for this exam and there will be a safe place to deposit your handbag for the lasses. (I wish someone shared this insight with me before then.)Not knowing what the examiners are really testing is a challenge but the best advice I can give is to actively listen to the question. It could be something as easy as singing the National Anthem (true story) or something along the lines of explaining what a derivative suit is (yours truly was asked this).

I am happy to report that almost all project work is in. Working with ten other people on the same write-up is not only extremely exhausting but also really difficult. When done well, this process can be tremendously rewarding and the output very comprehensive with the appreciation of multiple views on the subject matter. Project work is unsurprisingly where individuals’ true characters are unleashed. It will take you a week tops on working on these exams to appreciate the group busy bees, the downright lazy and the absurd folks. I am constantly in bewilderment at how self-righteous some members can be and let others slave for a shared grade! The excuses you will here for this unacceptable behavior can make any genuinely industrious member blow a gasket but this process just reaffirms why and how every profession, law included, has a pyramid with the exceptional folks (not unexpected the fewest) at the apex and the majority of the rest at the base. If you are keen to start a law firm after graduation, perhaps you may want to consider and reflect on an individual’ contributions during their course work…this may be a good indication of their work ethics and most importantly on their team spirit/work capabilities!

Here’s to third term…to less drama and more work in preparation for the final exam!