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Applications are now open for recruitment into the Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF), a flagship initiative of the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO). AYCF is seeking passionate professionals from across Africa to join its fully remote team and contribute to advancing climate justice, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.
The recruitment offers qualified candidates the opportunity to work remotely while supporting youth-led climate action initiatives and expanding access to climate finance across the continent.
Who Should Apply?
AYCF is looking for professionals who:
- Are passionate about climate justice and youth empowerment
- Have experience in programme management, communications, grant management, development, or related fields
- Understand Africa’s climate and sustainable development landscape
- Can build partnerships and deliver impactful programmes
Available Positions
1. Programs & Community Support Manager
- Location: Remote (Africa)
- Salary: USD 2,500–3,000 per month
- Contract: One-year renewable
- Lead programme implementation and community engagement activities
- Support youth-led climate projects across Africa
- Build strategic partnerships
- Promote inclusive and participatory grant-making processes
2. Communications & Youth Engagement Officer
- Location: Remote (Africa)
- Salary: USD 1,500–2,000 per month
- Contract: One-year renewable
- Develop communication and storytelling strategies
- Amplify youth voices in climate action
- Manage digital platforms and engagement campaigns
- Build and strengthen youth communities across Africa
3. Grants & Operations Manager
- Location: Remote (Africa)
- Salary: USD 2,700–3,000 per month
- Contract: One-year renewable
- Oversee grant-making and fund disbursement
- Manage operational systems, compliance, and reporting
- Ensure transparency and accountability
- Support organizational growth and operational excellence
Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Competitive monthly salaries ranging from USD 1,500 to USD 3,000
- Fully remote work from anywhere in Africa
- Opportunity to shape climate finance and youth development initiatives across the continent
- Experience working with a diverse, mission-driven international team
- Opportunity to contribute to equitable and sustainable climate solutions
Diversity and Inclusion
AYCF is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from:
- Women
- Young professionals
- Persons with disabilities
- Individuals from underrepresented communities across Africa
Application Deadline
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications through the official application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtopbHfWvJmlVdyXXSIFMXa5vf_8frTDtFIYLf2baX-W2A7A/viewform
Call for Applications: Federal Government Free Microsoft AI Skills for Women Program 2026 ( Free AI Training+ Mentorship + Certificate)
Applications are now open for theFree Microsoft AI Skills for Women Programme 2026, a fully funded training initiative designed to equip Nigerian women with practical artificial intelligence (AI) skills and prepare them for opportunities in the rapidly growing digital economy.
The programme is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Microsoft, and Founderz, aimed at increasing women’s participation in AI and other emerging technology fields through accessible, high-quality digital training.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to Nigerian women, including:
- Students
- Young professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Women looking to transition into technology
- Working professionals seeking to integrate AI into their careers
- Beginners with no previous experience in artificial intelligence
What You Will Learn
Participants will explore key areas including:
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Real-world applications of AI
- Digital transformation
- AI for business and professional growth
- Emerging technology trends
- Ethical and responsible use of AI
Why Apply?
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries worldwide, this programme provides Nigerian women with the knowledge, practical skills, and mentorship needed to remain competitive in the digital workforce. It also opens doors to future learning opportunities, scholarships, and careers in technology.
Program Benefits
Successful participants will receive:
- Free AI skills training
- Access to online learning materials and resources
- Mentorship from experienced AI and technology professionals
- Certificate of completion
- Hands-on practical experience in artificial intelligence
- Opportunity to qualify for AI scholarships and additional learning programmes
Application Deadline: Not yet specified.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official programme portal:
MSME Jobs
NDE Opens Portal to Train 26,961 Unemployed Nigerians Under Renewed Hope Initiative
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has opened the online registration portal for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI), which aims to train 26,961 unemployed Nigerians in market-driven skills across the country.
Director-General of the NDE, Silas Agara, unveiled the portal in Abuja, saying beneficiaries will receive training in 70 demand-driven skills covering agriculture, entrepreneurship, ICT, vocational trades and special public works.
Agara disclosed that although 33,692 Nigerians were trained under the second phase of the programme, many beneficiaries are yet to receive their stipends and resettlement packages because the 2025 capital budget has not been released.
According to him, 4,651 trainees are still awaiting outstanding stipends, while 3,405 graduate trainees are yet to be resettled with business starter packs and work tools.
He assured beneficiaries that the agency would clear all outstanding obligations once funding is released.
Despite the funding constraints, Agara said the NDE would proceed with Phase III to expand access to skills training and employment opportunities for unemployed Nigerians.
He explained that the upgraded registration portal now requires applicants to verify their identity using their National Identification Number (NIN), automatically assigns candidates to the nearest training centre, prevents multiple registrations and provides training options for persons with disabilities.
The Director-General added that beneficiaries of the first and second phases are not eligible to apply again, a measure aimed at giving more Nigerians access to the programme.
According to the agency, nationwide training under the third phase is scheduled to begin in August after the registration exercise closes.
Agara also disclosed that the NDE has developed a five-year strategic plan with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to strengthen employment creation and skills development across the country.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, commended the NDE for adopting a ward-by-ward beneficiary selection process, describing it as an inclusive approach that will expand employment opportunities across communities nationwide.
He acknowledged the funding challenges affecting the programme and assured beneficiaries that the Federal Government was working to secure the release of outstanding funds while strengthening the NDE’s skills acquisition centres and other infrastructure.
The Renewed Hope Employment Initiative is one of the Federal Government’s flagship programmes designed to tackle unemployment through vocational training, entrepreneurship development, agriculture, ICT and public works.
Business
PoS Agents Now Required to Register with Nigeria Data Protection Commission
Point of Sale (PoS) agents across Nigeria are now required to register with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) following a Federal High Court judgment affirming the Commission’s authority to regulate businesses that process personal data.
The development follows the court’s decision inEmmanuel Harunna v. Nigeria Data Protection Commission (FHC/L/CS/1116/2024), which upheld the NDPC’s power to classify PoS operators as Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance (DCPMIs) under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
The court dismissed a suit seeking to exempt PoS agents from the registration requirement, ruling that the Commission acted within its statutory powers by requiring businesses that process significant volumes of personal data to register.
According to the NDPC, the registration framework promotes accountability, transparency and responsible data governance, while enabling the Commission to monitor compliance with Nigeria’s data protection laws.
The Commission also noted that the registration requirement does not violate the constitutional right to privacy but instead strengthens it by ensuring that organisations handling personal data operate under effective regulatory oversight.
Following the judgment, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, directed all affected data controllers and processors that have yet to register to do so immediately.
The Commission warned that businesses that fail to comply could face legal liabilities under the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
Under the NDPC’s 2024 Guidance Notice, organisations considered to be of significant importance to Nigeria’s economy, society or security are required to register as Data Controllers and Processors of Major Importance.
The Commission classifies major data processing into three categories: Ultra High Level, Extra High Level and Ordinary High Level, with registration fees of ₦250,000, ₦100,000 and ₦10,000 respectively.
The ruling reinforces the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s authority to regulate organisations that collect, process or store personal data, including PoS businesses that handle customers’ financial and personal information.
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