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Dear young person, invest in your own development, be willing to pay for that book or training that will cause a mindset shift and catapult your life and career. Make a deliberate choice to be a better version of you every day.
I have found a global internship opportunity for students and recent graduates. It’s paid and it’s with the UN.
Interested?
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The girl God has helped!
The woman God has elevated!
The vessel God is using for His glory!
A lighthouse and game changer!
I am deeply grateful for the gift of a new year. Happy birthday to me 🎉
I am incredibly honored to celebrate it while participating in the UN General
I’ve curated 23 fully-funded Global Fellowships for Africans currently open!
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, changemaker, early or mid-career professional or researcher, there’s something for you.
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12 things to take more seriously in 2020
- Your personal development
- Making time for yourself
- Showing gratitude
- Your sleep
- Traveling locally
- Making new connections
- Your passion
- Investing
- The Word of God
- Prayers
- Reading good books
- Opportunities
One opportunity can change your life dramatically!
This opportunity could be a phone call, a fellowship or scholarship, a job, a connection!
Keep your eyes open so you don’t miss out.
6 things organizations look for in applicants!
1. People with value to offer
2. Ability to demonstrate leadership
3. Effective communication skill
4. Experience/background in their thematic areas
5. Those who meet the criteria
6. People who will pay it forward
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If you’re a student and you’ve ever wanted a Paid Internship with UNDP in a foreign country, I have something for you.
I’ll be sharing this shortly.
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5 things every young professional should have up-to-date and ready to go, at all times:
1. A current resume
2. A LinkedIn profile
3. A headshot
4. An updated professional bio
5. An organized schedule
Any more to add?
I’ve been asked many times about opportunities to work with the United Nations. Tomorrow, I’ll be sharing 8 job opportunities I’ve come across for Africans.
Top 50 Fully-funded Global Opportunities currently Open to Africans including:
Fellowships ✅
Conferences ✅
Scholarships ✅
Competitions ✅
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Interested in a career with the UN?
Applications for the 2020 Young Professionals Programme Exams are open!
- Work experience is not required
- Be under 32 years from an eligible country
- Fluent in English or French
- Have a bachelor degree
Details:
Feeling so grateful and pumped! God did it!
#MWBOD
Career Accelerator kicks off in less than 2 hours with 45 participants from across the world.
I’ll be back to share this story. For now, please pray for us, for God’s Grace, Favour and success, we need it over the next 5 days.
My life wouldn't have been this beautiful if I neglected the power of prayers.
It's surprising that not many people are comfortable talking about faith in the social space.
Society has set a standard where sharing your career journey is acceptable, but discussing spirituality
There is only a 1% chance you will get that opportunity if you apply, but a 100% chance you won’t if you don’t.
The odds are in your favour, if you take the leap.
8 United Nations Job Opportunities in Africa!
Are you looking to start a career with the UN? Consider applying to one of these positions.
All the best ✌️
20 Platforms for Free Online Learning & Certifications
1. Google Digital Garage
2. Google Skillshop
3. Philanthropy University
4. Khan Academy
5. Stanford Online
6. edX
7. Udacity
8. CodeAcademy
9. Alison
10. Cousera
11. Udemy
12. University of the People (UoPeople)
Dear young person, there are 5 important people you need in your life:
1. A Mentor or Coach
2. A Role Model
3. A Critic
4. A Champion
5. An Accountability Partner
Find them and thrive.
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Last Friday, I sat before my committee of four supervisors for an intense, hour-long session that resulted in the approval of my dissertation proposal.
This means I can now move on to the final phase of my PhD journey.
After the drill, I received this heartwarming message from
10 things to do when in self-quarantine!
1. Learn a new skill
2. Make a schedule & stick to it
3. Catch up on reading
4. Update your CV
5. Reassess your budget
6. Organize your email
7. Grow your social media account
8. Relax and meditate
9. Pray
10. Start/listen to a podcast
UNICEF Internship Programme!
Open to students & recent graduates looking for opportunities to gain hands-on experience with the UN.
✅ All interns get a monthly stipend.
✅ A one-time lump sum for travel & visa costs, may also be granted
Details: 📌
Personal development is about taking actionable steps toward becoming a better version of yourself.
It involves:
🔘 Fine-tuning your skills,
🔘 Honing your strengths,
🔘 And facing your weaknesses.
So
@OpportunityDesk
is 7 years today.
I’m simply grateful for the journey, growth, people & platforms so far.
We’re not where we want to be yet, so we’ll stay on the grind & keep pushing till billions of people around the world can access & leverage global 🌍
#opportunities
!
Dear young person,
Having a PLAN is essential to achieving your goals. But don’t just plan, PREPARE. The man who is prepared has his battle half fought.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship application is open!
Learn more & apply:
PS: I’m considering hosting a free live session to discuss how to navigate the application.
Dear young person,
Always remember that your online behaviour can impact your offline reputation.
Strive to keep a good reputation online so that your Search Engine Results will be reflective of a person with integrity.
Dear Young Person,
Your reputation is your passport to opportunity!
No matter how skilled you are, your character and how you connect with people will pave the way to rooms you've never entered.
If your reputation could speak for you, will it land you opportunities?
As you
Happy birthday to my beautiful mum!
Thank you for being so strong, resilient, courageous, caring, selfless, prayerful and more! I pray that your heart desires will be fulfilled and you will live very long to reap the fruits of your labor of love.
Loads of 💗
On the sidelines of the UNGA78, I participated in the Mandela Washington Fellowship - IREX Program in partnership with the Africa Center.
We had the opportunity to meet with the U.S. Department of States representatives and to share our collective stories of impact.
Very rich
6 Steps to winning a Fully-funded International Opportunity
I understand the difficulty in getting an all-expense paid offer to attend a conference or fellowship. It is usually difficult and extremely competitive. Nonetheless, this should not deter you from trying.
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You must have heard the phrase that opportunity comes only once.
But I need to tell you something else today…
Opportunities will always come to you regardless of your age and position.
Good opportunities are everywhere and as long as you live, you'll always be presented with
African Union CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2023 (Fully-funded)
This is a fully-funded training program that is open to all who wish to upskill their capacities in Digital skills, Entrepreneurial skills, and financial literacy.
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Dear young person,
When I was 17, they told me I was too young to be concerned about solving the world's problems. But I refused to let their doubts hold me back.
So, armed with passion and a burning desire to create change, I embarked on my own journey…
Be one of 50 Global Changemakers to attend the fully funded African Youth Summit 2023 in South Africa!
This is a life-changing experience of learning, networking and fun alongside Africa’s most inspiring young leaders like you.
Details:
Deadline: Jun 10
I’m so grateful for your warm wishes and prayers.
Yesterday was filled with so much joy, and your messages, tags and comments were a big part of that.
May you also find yourself surrounded by love and blessings when your special day comes around.
🙏🏾
Listen,
5 years from now, your current interests might change into something entirely new. The opportunities you're looking for today might not align with your passions down the line.
So take your chances now and put your best foot forward.
What to do when you feel nothing is working for you?
Have you ever felt like everyone around you is living "The Life" but you?
Are you at that point where you're almost losing faith in yourself because you have tried several things and nothing seems to be working?
Well, I'd
Your CONGRATULATIONS is on its way to your mailbox.
It’s going to sound like a lie.
It’s going to be magical
It’s going to blow your mind.
Wait for it. ✌️
Dear young person,
It's okay to be ambitious…
It's okay to be interested in several things,
But it's not okay to spread yourself too thin by trying to be involved in too many things at the same time.
Dear young person with dreams,
Train your mind to see opportunities and know when to grab them.
It's so easy to feel as though the world is against you because "nothing seems to be working".
But have you stopped to think that just maybe, you've been missing opportunities
There’s a one-year fully sponsored program in tech entrepreneurship for Africans. An opportunity to relocate and receive full scholarship covering housing, transportation and meals.
Interested?
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10 Tips for achieving Personal Development
1. Self-acceptance
2. Set realistic short term Goals
3. Know yourself
4. Expand your circles
5. Meditation
6. Get a mentor
7. Keep learning
8. Be grateful
9. Discover your passion
10. Surround yourself with like-minds
Technovation called and I answered.
Happy to share that I've joined Technovation's Program Advisory Group for 2025!
Today, we kicked off our series of meetings, and I'm already inspired by the caliber of the people around the virtual table.
We are a global team of advisors,
At the SDG Action Weekend at the UN Headquarters.
A powerful start to a weekend dedicated to turning global goals into local actions.
I am pleased to be among young leaders taking action for meaningful change.
Since 2015, the SDGs have been widely adopted by governments,
I get a warm slushy feeling everytime someone reaches out to say they got their first international travel or job opportunity from Opportunity Desk.
It’s humbling to see how much impact we’ve made and I’m thankful to God for His grace so far.
Most organizations that offer global opportunities look for people who are making positive impact in their communities through their work or volunteer efforts.
If you want to increase your chances of being selected for a fellowship, internship or scholarship, do these 6 things:
Are you applying to the Mandela Washington Fellowship and need help navigating the application questions?
I have put together a FREE live session happening on Wednesday, September 6!
Details coming shortly.
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If you want to make social impact, then you need to read this!
Small actions make a lot of difference.
Sometimes you are held back from making impact because you feel you have to do so much from the onset.
But in reality, all you need is to begin from your immediate
Dear Young Person,
Start taking action towards your goal today.
Work on that project. Take that course. Go on that trip. Volunteer at that event. Apply for that opportunity. Start that business.
You don't have to wait for everything to be perfect and in place. Plans will be
By all means, refuse to be mediocre.
✅Go for that training
✅Read that book
✅Pray
✅Start that project
✅Send that email
Do that thing that will increase your grace, value, knowledge, skill, network, chances.
Kill mediocrity. Get up and do what you have to.
Rooting for
Academic excellence is no longer sufficient to guarantee you a seat at the table of career success. Get the out-of-classroom skills and experience needed to standout and thrive in this competitive world.
I’m enjoying the 1st
#MWBOD
Career Accelerator with such a vibrant cohort.
Have you dreamed of winning full funding to study abroad?
Truth is, after
#COVID19
, a lot of schools would be generous with admissions. Some are waving GRE/GMAT and others will even beg students to apply.
But the real Koko is winning scholarship to fund your studies.
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Today, I am excited to announce the launch of MWB-OD Career Accelerator.
This is an immersive professional and career development program to prepare and position high-impact youth for the global workplace.
Designed by
@OpportunityDesk
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@MomentsWB
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Top 12 Fully-funded Opportunities for
#Africans
Only - with deadlines in January 2020!
The new year is upon us and this is a good time to start bookmarking and applying to opportunities that could transform your life. Deadlines wait for no one, so so it now!
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#retweet
@eldivyn
If you’re switching to a MacBook Pro, go for a second-hand first. It would work just as great. Used mine for 5 years before I bought a brand new one. Saved me tons of money.
A lot of people ask me about international communities they can join and benefit from.
Well, I just found an opportunity that is currently open for those who would like to join a global network of young leaders and changemakers.
Who is interested?
I started out my career as a full time volunteer. Worked 2 years for one of my mentors without pay. Today, I run a successful social enterprise and one of the largest online global platforms.
Let’s talk about practical ways to use volunteering to jumpstart your career.
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Every day has 24 hours filled with opportunities to learn, grow, serve and be productive.
Don’t let life slip from your grasp. You can choose to use your time productively.
Cheers to a new week!
5 BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING!
Volunteering is a good way to create social impact, learn new skills and meet new people.
And if you are looking for a global opportunity, your volunteering experiences can set you apart.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FELLOWSHIPS
Are you team "immediately apply for fellowships" or team "What's that even about?"
I have posted many fellowship opportunities here, and so I thought it wise to share some interesting facts about these opportunities for those who are
The work you do today prepares you for the doors that will open for you tomorrow.
So whether you are a student, graduate, entrepreneur, employee, or young professional, start working towards making your life more meaningful through disciplined and proactive preparation.
Happy Easter, fam!
Jesus paid it all, so I could stand tall. In His resurrection, we find the ultimate expression of love and redemption.
Have a blessed Easter 🙏
Has someone helped you, sent down the ladder for you, taught you, shown you the way, recommended you, given you an opportunity, a voice, some sort of support?
As we move along life’s path, may we not forget to appreciate the sacrifices they have made for us.
When it comes to applying for global opportunities, having strong recommendation letters can make a big difference in getting noticed by reviewers.
Here are some tips to help you get the best letters of recommendation:
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There is a Global Youth Dialogue taking place in Cotonou, Benin, this April 4-5 with full sponsorship available.
Are you interested?
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Dear young person, you don’t have to be a “founder” to win opportunities and become globally recognized.
Your capacity and results speak louder than your title.