Institute of Infromaton Management (IIM), Africa..From Information To Value.

 

The Institute of Information Management Africa (IIM-Africa) invites all professionals from all walks of life to take this opportunity to be numbered among the Information Management Professionals

The IIM -Africa is an institute that seek to promote access to information, raise public consciousness on the need for proper management and security of records/information, and encourage the overall development of the information management industry in Africa and beyond.

Institute of Information Management (IIM) - Africa also strive to provide leadership to the information management/information security profession and act as a forum for the interchange of ideas.

A membership driven association, created to serve the growing community of Records and Information Management (RIM) professionals who are tasked with managing the dynamic information life cycle within the enterprise.

It's therefore, the goal of the institute to remain completely vendor neutral and to provide her members with objective insights and guidance on their technology options.

This will be the best opportunity ever for you to consider joining the IIM-Africa if you're seeking the followings

1. To learn the best practices in the Information Industry.
2. Network yourself among the top best professionals in the Information Industry.
3. Considering a career change or career in Information Management.
4. Interested in learning best practices in Information Management to enable you manage your business information better.
5. Interested in validating and documenting your records, archives, document, knowledge and information management skills.
6. Looking at taking your career to the next level.
7. Looking for an opportunity to join, contribute and participate in group project execution in the IIM community of experts for Job placement, networking with peers across the globe, consultancy, and business development.
8. Interested in earning an internationally recognized certification.
9. Interested in gaining recognition for prior professional experience and transfer credit.
10. Move up the ladder in your career journey.

Membership is open to professionals in any discipline, including students members.

Available membership grades: Student, Graduate, Associate, Professional, Senior Professional, Fellow & Corporate.
Qualified individual membership grades is determined by IIM Membership Committee.
Forward your resume/CV to: membership@iim-africa.org
or visit the institute website: http://www.iim-africa.org
Registration deadline: October 31st, 2015 for December Induction.

...From Information to Value

ECOWAS Scholarship for African Students 2016

 

The Association of African Universities (AAU) is pleased to announce the 2015 maiden edition of the ECOWAS Fellowship Programme for Masters and PhD (EFP) under the sponsorship of the Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS). The Programme seeks to promote capacity building within the ECOWAS 15-member countries by providing full fellowships for training and education for nationals of ECOWAS member states in higher education institutions of ECOWAS. The deadline is 15th October 2015.

 

Eligibility: The Programme is open to qualified nationals (including graduate students, researchers, lecturers, and staff) of ECOWAS member states who will be admitted for Masters or PhD degree programme at any one of the following three universities:

 

(a). University of Lagos, Nigeria
(b). University of Ibadan, Nigeria
(c). Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal

 

A good first degree (at least second class upper division or its equivalent) is required for Masters degree programme. An MPhil degree or its equivalent is required for PhD programme.

Priority will be given to Anglophone nationals who want admission into Francophone institutions, as well as to Francophone nationals who want admission into Anglophone institutions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Study Disciplines

Applications are invited from all disciplines linked to the fields of strategic importance to the West African region such as:
1.    Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM);
2.    Earth and Life Sciences;
3.    Health including maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, etc.;
4.    Agriculture, Food Security and related disciplines
5.    History of Africa
6.    Information technology; and
7.    Gender issues.

 

Full Scholarship

The ECOWAS Fellowship Programme (EFP) is a full scholarship intended to cater for each fellow’s costs of living, tuition fees, visas, travel, insurance and thesis research. In this respect, ECOWAS will pay the tuition fees directly to the institutions and provide a monthly stipend of US$600 per Masters student and US$800 per PhD student to cover all other expenses for the duration of the degree programme.

 

Application Procedure

Qualified candidates will be admitted to one of the three institutions mentioned above. Please ensure that the institution that you have selected offers the course you have chosen.  All the three universities provide information about their degree programmes on their websites.

Each application must include the following:
1.    A photocopy of the degree and other certificates.
2.    Completed EFP Form. Download the EFP form here
3.    Most recent curriculum vitae.

 

Submission

The 2015 Applications are accepted before October 15, 2015 from eligible students from ECOWAS member institutions.
Applications should be sent electronically to:
The Director, Directorate of Research & Academic Planning
Association of African Universities
Aviation Road Ext., Airport Residential Area,
P.O. Box 5744, Accra-North, GHANA
Email: ecowas@aau.org

Nestlé Scholarship for Women at Switzerland, 2016

IMD, Switzerland is offering Nestlé scholarship for women from around the world (preference given to developing countries).

Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need are eligible for this scholarship. 
Employees of Nestlé and its subsidiaries are not eligible.

The application deadline is September 30.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application 

Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries, 2016

Applications are invited for Czech Government Scholarships available for foreign nationals from developing countries to pursue Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree program at public universities in the Czech Republic. The scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age (the applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest). These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study. The application deadline is 30 September.

Duration of award(s): These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study.
(1) Pursued in the Czech language:
-Bachelor’s study programmes (three- to four-year long);
-Master’s study programmes (comprehensive four- to six-year long programmes);

 (2) Language and preparatory studies (one-year long; only for those who have applied for a scholarship to study in the Czech language) – provided for by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies  (“ILPS”) of Charles University;

 (3) Pursued in the English language:
-Selected follow-up Master’s study programmes (one- to three-year long);
–Selected Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).

What does it cover? The scholarship covers the necessary costs related to staying and studying in the CR. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently the amount paid to students on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK 15,000 per month. The above scholarship amount includes an amount designated for the payment of accommodation costs.Costs of accommodation, food and public transport are covered by scholarship holders from the scholarship under the same conditions that apply to students who are citizens of the CR. Should healthcare exceeding standard care be required by the student, s/he shall cover it at his/her own cost. Travel expenses for travelling to the Czech Republic and back to the student’s home country are paid by the party that nominated the student to study in the CR or by the foreign national at his/her own cost.

Notification: If the application has been accepted and may proceed to the next round of the selection procedure, the Mission shall ask the selected applicants to attend an interview. The most successful applicants shall be asked to submit complete documentation by a given deadline that the Mission shall determine so as to ensure that proposals for scholarships to be granted in a new academic year are at the disposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (Development Cooperation Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “DCD”) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (International Relations Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “IRD”) in Prague by 31 December of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest.

How to Apply: All applicants shall fill in the electronic application form available on the website stated in Chapter 2 and successfully register (i.e., obtain an application identification number upon sending a completed application form to the pertinent authority electronically). The applicant shall send the completed application form to the Mission in electronic form, i.e., by completing online registration. Apply by clicking the Application Form

University of Lagos Sale of PostGraduate Application form for 2015/2016 Session

The School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, University of First Choice and the Nations Pride, a leading, reputable first generation institution for postgraduate education and research in Africa,situated in the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from recognized institutions for admission into Postgraduate programmes of the University in the 2015/2016 Session, namely
Postgraduate Diploma Programmes (PGD)
Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. M.Sc., M.Ed., M.A., LL.M, etc)
Professional Masters Degree Programmes (i.e. MBA, MILD, MILR, MPH, MDSS, MPIA, MPA, MGIS, etc)  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes

There is flexibility in the mode of study with Full-Time, Part-Time, Executive and Sandwich options as applicable.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION
1. Visit the School of Postgraduate Studies website http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng click on the 2015/2016 Application for full information on the Application.
2. Sale of Application Forms commences on Monday, 8th June, 2015 and ends on Monday, 31st August, 2015.
3. Completed Application Forms are to be submitted online not later than Friday, 7 August, 2015
4. Application Form fee: N22,500 (Twenty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira only).
5. Payment can be made through any branch of the designated banks below:

ACCESS BANK Plc
ECOBANK Plc
FIRST BANK Plc
GUARANTY TRUST BANK Plc
UNION BANK Plc
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA Plc
WEMA BANK Plc
ZENITH BANK Plc

6. Kindly note the following:
Candidates are advised to read carefully the requirements for their desired programmes to confirm eligibility.

Applicants are advised to check the available programmes online before applying.

Candidates awaiting Bachelor's degree results, Nigerian citizens who have not completed the National Youth Service Corps assignments or are currently undergoing Postgraduate programmes are not eligible

Holders of Degrees obtained from Outreach/Satellite campuses are not eligible.

Every applicant is required to upload all certificates listed in the application form, such as:

Degree Certificates (Not Statement of Results)
NYSC Certificate
Professional Certificates

All Academic Transcripts must reach the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies on or before the beginning of registration.

All M.Phil/Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant department for availability of Supervisors/vacancies before applying.
Please check for the dates of Qualifying Examinations/Interviews at the University of Lagos, School of Postgraduate Studies Website http://spgs.unilag.edu.ng

7. Applicants will be required to print the completed Application Form and Photo Card. These will be required for submission at the examination/interview venue.

8. Candidates are required to LAMINATE their Photo Card after printing.

Young Professionals Programme @ Commonwealth Secretariat in London

The Young Professionals Programme gives qualified young people the opportunity to contribute to the Commonwealth’s work in international development and democracy, and to build their skills in a culturally diverse, professional environment.
The programme demonstrates our ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and our recognition of young people as partners and leaders in development.

About the programme

Young Professionals will be based at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, taking up two-year positions in areas of work such as economic policy, human resources and youth. During this time, they will provide technical and administrative support to programmes and operations.
In addition to living in one of the world’s leading cities, Young Professionals will benefit from a structured programme of professional development and mentoring, working with  high-level decision-makers and technical experts.

Eligibility

To be considered, a candidate must:

• be aged 27 years or younger at the close of the application
• be a national of a Commonwealth member country
• possess a strong Bachelor degree or higher level degree in a field relevant to the position
• have at least one year of work experience in a field relevant to the position
• have excellent English language and interpersonal skills, and
• be able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Selection process

Recruitment commenced on 28 October 2015 and will be staggered over subsequent months. There are 27 positions currently designated for young professionals – around 10% of the total staff of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
The recruitment process comprises a variety of selection exercises and interviews over two stages. Stage 1 includes written and technology exercises, while Stage 2 is primarily interview-led, via Skype. So get Skype Account.
Candidates will be assessed according to their relevant qualifications and experience. In keeping with Commonwealth Secretariat guidelines, the geographic and gender balance of the total number of Young Professional positions will also be considered.
If successful, a candidate will have two weeks to confirm their intention to take up the position. Contracts cannot be deferred or postponed. Please note that each applicant may submit a maximum of three applications to the Young Professionals Programme.

Contact

Email: hq-recruitment@commonwealth.int

Government Excellence Scholarships 2016-2017

 

The Swiss government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists for the Academic Year 2016-2017. The scheme includes various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers:

• University scholarships (Swiss universities, Federal Institutes of Technology, as well as Universities of Applied Sciences)
• Arts scholarships (schools of music and fine arts, only for a limited number of countries).

These scholarships provide graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution.

Generally the scholarship includes a monthly payment, exemption from tuition fees, insurance, housing allowance, airfare and other benefits, depending on the country of origin and the type of scholarship.

To apply for this scholarship, click
HERE