The Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP) is a youth empowerment partnership initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme.
President Muhammadu Buhari led administration launched the Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP) with the aim of creating new opportunities for 20,000 recent graduates annually as the beneficiaries will use the opportunities presented to them and maximize their 12 months of engagement.
The Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP) was launched on the 31st of August 2021 by the Federal Government. The Programme is a youth empowerment partnership initiative between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
About Federal Government of Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria is composed of three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, whose powers are vested by the Constitution of Nigeria in the National Assembly, the President, and the federal courts, including the Supreme Court, respectively. The Constitution provides a separation and balance of powers among the three branches and aims to prevent the repetition of past mistakes made by the government.
Aim and Benefits of Fellowship Programme
- Fellows will be matched with host organisations based on their interests as well as those aligned to the organisation
- . They will receive a monthly stipend from NJFP
- Three clear pathways are available for the Jubilee Fellow at the end of their active engagement in the fellowship which are:
a. High performing Jubilee Fellows may go on to be retained by their respective host organisations.
b. Fellows with interest in entrepreneurship would have garnered sufficient skills and knowledge on the job which will be invaluable as they pursue other opportunities
c. With newly acquired on-the-job skills & competencies, experience. exposure and a formidable alumni network that can be leveraged, fellows are better positioned and equipped to compete and access future jobs and employment opportunities.
Requirements for Fellowship Programme Qualification
- You Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Be a fresh graduate (Bachelor’s Degree) from any discipline and graduated not earlier than 2017.
- Be at most 30 years old.
- Not currently engaged in any employment.
- Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) OR have a certificate of exemption from the NYSC.
- Demonstrate interest/commitment in a chosen career field.
- Demonstrate interest/commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
- Have excellent time management and a professional attitude.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
How to Apply
Application Deadline
October 20, 2021
