CSOPrep Newsletter

Friday, September 6, 2024

Practical Suggestions for Mobilising Local Resources.

When mobilizing local resources for a project or initiative, it’s essential to engage and leverage the support of individuals, organizations, and institutions within the community. In this resource, we will see some tips to help you effectively mobilize local resources.

Click the link below to learn more; 

https://howtoapplyforgrants.com/continue/practical-suggestions-for-mobilising-local-resources/

 

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International Day of Charity

Yesterday, the world came together in an inspiring display of generosity for the International Day of Charity. People united across borders to support vital causes, from alleviating poverty to enhancing education and healthcare. The collective efforts and acts of kindness demonstrated how powerful our shared humanity can be.

Looking back, it’s a reminder that even the smallest actions can create ripples of change. The spirit of giving transcends a single day, urging us to keep this momentum alive and continue making a positive impact in our communities and beyond.

 


Capacity Building and Training

Smithsonian Climate Change Fellowships: Advancing Life on a Sustainable Planet

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking applications for its Climate Change Fellowship to support up to five fellows as they conduct independent research in the spirit of the Smithsonian’s wide-ranging research effort and in support of the Smithsonian’s goals to understand and inform solutions to climate change.

Apply here

Deadline: October 15, 2024


 

Call for Applications: AIAS-AUFF Fellowships

The AIAS-AUFF Junior and Senior Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented researchers worldwide and within all research disciplines.

Apply here

Deadline: November 5, 2024

 

Intellectual Property (IP) Labs Acceleration Program 2.0 - Nigeria

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is seeking applications for its acceleration program designed and launched to address the identified need for capacity building within the tech, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystem, focusing on the relevance of intellectual property.

Apply here

Deadline: September 20, 2024

 

TWAS Fellowships for Research and Advanced Training

The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is offering a fellowship program to young scientists in developing countries to enable them to spend three to 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own.

These fellowships enhance the research capacity of promising scientists, especially those at the beginning of their research careers, helping them foster links for further collaboration.

Apply here

Deadline: October 7, 2024

 

Call for Applications: Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance

The Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance is a pioneering program that positions refugees and migrants who are combining arts and activism to utilize their resilient life experiences as potential for leadership, igniting action and driving meaningful societal change!

Apply here

Deadline: October 6, 2024
 

 


Funding and Grants

 

2024 SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant. 

The grant assists PhD candidates who are conducting primary data collection for impact-oriented research projects. Each grant awardee will receive a $2,000 one-time cash grant to support fieldwork in the 2024-2025 academic year, a one-year subscription to SurveyCTO, access to our expert support team, and visibility plus co-marketing for their research projects. 

Apply here

Deadline: September 30, 2024

 

Apply for the AMPP Diversity and Inclusion Grant

Program Goals

Apply here

Deadline: September 30, 2024

 

CFAs: Timbuktoo HealthTech Startup Accelerator Programme

This initiative fosters startups developing groundbreaking solutions in deep tech, hardware, and advanced technologies. Key areas include AI-driven diagnostics, locally manufactured medical devices, and biotechnology tailored to African needs.  The hub can provide a foundation for building a flourishing full stack HealthTech industry.

Apply here

Deadline: October 6, 2024

 

2024 Call for Proposals: Decolonise! Grant

The Children's Rights Innovation Fund (CPIF) invites children and youth activists to apply for the second iteration of decolonize!, CRIF’s first grant portfolio. This funding stream focuses on racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness as root harms and continued threats to the well-being of children and youth globally. 

Apply here

Deadline: September 24, 2024

 

Call for Proposals: Gender Equality Partnerships

The Going Global Partnerships Gender Equality Partnerships supports higher and further education collaborations between the UK and other countries to address priority gender equality themes.

Apply here

Deadline: September 16, 2024

 


 

Event Spotlight

Conversations on AI-Driven Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions for NGOs| September 17, 2024, 2:30 PM WAT

This session is for professionals in NGOs interested in learning more about the intersection of cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as cyber enthusiasts and professionals in different sectors looking to exchange knowledge and learn from more about the speakers and their organisations.

Register here

 


Register Now! The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Bootcamp Abuja | November 4 - 8, 2024

The Cloneshouse Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Bootcamp is an intensive five-day certification program that enhances participants' expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This boot camp offers practical tools, methodologies, and techniques for effectively assessing and analyzing the impact of various projects, programs, or initiatives.

The program also delves into areas such as conducting and managing baseline assessments, using storytelling for communication, developing strategies for responding to grant proposals, and writing comprehensive evaluation reports. Led by seasoned instructors, participants will learn to:

Bootcamp Information: 

Venue: Eval Lab, Central Area, Abuja

Date: November 4 - November 8, 2024

Course Fee: 

For more details

https://www.cloneshouse.com/bootcamppage/ 

 


Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB) for Equitable and Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement: A Mixed Methods Cross-Examination Study of Nigeria and the United States

This study examines equity and inclusivity issues within existing evaluation capacity building (ECB) initiatives in Nigeria and the United States. It aims to explore equity and inclusivity in ECB design and implementation, frameworks, strategies, and engagement with diverse stakeholders' values.

Procedures: You are eligible for this study if you are at least 18 years old and have been involved in evaluation capacity-building initiatives executed in Nigeria and/or the United States. Your participation will involve completing a survey, which will take approximately 10-15 minutes to share your experiences and perspectives. Depending on your survey responses and willingness, a follow-up interview lasting about 30-45 minutes may be conducted to further elaborate on your experiences and perceptions related to the study's objectives.  

Read more to apply

 


Using Artificial Intelligence to Support Nonprofits | September 10, 2024, 6 PM WAT.

AI can help and support non-profit organizations in a range of activities, including grant applications, human resource management, research, financial and administration, grant applications, and many other things. This practical webinar will share tools, techniques, and ideas to help your organization increase its capacity. We will also look at the limitations and concerns.

Register here

 


Proven Strategies for Successful NGO Fundraising| September 18, 2024, 8 PM WAT

For many nonprofits, fundraising is hard work and can be overwhelming. The resources required to fundraise successfully can distract from core work. But this does not have to be the case.

This session will introduce the basics of fundraising, emphasising practical tools, tactics, and strategies that smaller organizations can utilize to build capacity and sustainability for their organization. 

Register here

 


 Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations| November 6, 2024, 9 PM WAT

Effective nonprofit leadership is an ongoing journey and intentional practice. Whether you are working on systems-level community change, running a nonprofit organization, or leading a team, impactful leadership requires an understanding of self and an openness to learning. 


Register here

 


Opportunity Hub

Program Manager at FINDEF

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead a critical project aimed at combating food insecurity and malnutrition in Zamfara State. The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of food and nutrition assistance programs targeting pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children aged 0-23 months. This role requires a strong background in project management, nutrition, food security, and experience in conflict-affected areas.

Apply here

Deadline: September 13, 2024

 

Associate Manager, Program Delivery at eHealth Systems Africa

The Associate Manager of programs Delivery will coordinate the planning and implementation of the daily operations of the projects in accordance with company and project-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, budget, timeliness, and contracts. Other responsibilities include supporting communications activities, attending meetings, and establishing and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders and partner agencies.

Apply here

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Adolescent Development Specialist (U-Report), NO-3 at UNICEF

Under the supervision of the Chief of Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, the Adolescent Development Specialist (U-Report) will support the scaling up of the U-Report programme, including U-Report communities, and make it meaningfully used for programming for children by UNICEF, Government, and implementing partners.

Apply here

Deadline: September 10, 2024

 

Program Optimizers at Jhpiego – John Hopkins University

Responsibilities

 

Apply here

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Deputy Director At Sightsavers

The Deputy Director NTD PMU's role is to be accountable for the on-time and budget, quality delivery of NTD projects in Nigeria, and the management of the relevant NTD PDU team programme managers and officers and other Sightsavers resources.

Apply here

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Technical Advisor, PSM at Management Sciences For Health – MSH

The incumbent will work in close coordination with the Technical Director, PSM, to build/strengthen the capacity of the state malaria program’s (State, LGA, and facility levels) supply chain management system to support quality service delivery and LMIS reporting by GF-supported facilities.

Apply here

Deadline: Ongoing

 

Information Management Officer at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The incumbent will support the development of data collection methodology and tools, as well as actual data collection as needed; Support the digitalization of data collection tools and electronic warehousing of data, and perform other tasks as are important.

Apply here

Deadline: September 11, 2024
 

 

Project and Programme Management Specialist at Plan International

This position will lead and continue to develop the Programme Quality Procedure for project management, which will have a major impact on all of Plan’s Country Offices. The position will work as part of a programme support unit working directly with countries to strengthen project cycle management, generate good practice, and coordinate resources to meet needs.

Apply here

Deadline: September 19, 2024

 

Gender-Based Violence Management Specialist at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Based in the Country Offices (CO) in Abuja, the Gender/GBV Management Specialist will provide programmatic and technical leadership within UNFPA as well as externally in coordination and collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the UN, CSOs, Government and regional & international entities.  The Gender/GBV Management Specialist will have oversight responsibility of the Gender and Adolescent/Youth Unit as well as gender mainstreaming across the thematic areas in the Country Office. 

Apply here

Deadline: September 19, 2024

 

Project Manager at Save the Slum Initiative

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the implementation of an innovative project aimed at revolutionizing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring that it meets its goals of enhancing employability and productivity through a gender-responsive and inclusive approach.

Apply here

Deadline: September 20, 2024


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