Volunteer Opportunities in Nigeria at Ashoka Fellowship and Network, March 2015


Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs that have been taken through a rigorous selection process, testing the quality of their ideas and character, to become part of the Ashoka Fellowship and Network. Ashoka Fellows take on the challenges of building innovative system change ideas to make and spread social impact in a world wrought with challenges. They refuse to let the ‘impossible’ stand in their way to creating a better world.


About the Affiliated Organization

The Afterschool Peer Mentoring Project is a capacity development organization that is committed to inspiring, investing, engaging and facilitating growth opportunities for young persons in transitional stages of their lives. We ignite young people to set career goals and walk them through the achievement of such goals enabling them to transit seamlessly from school to work. Founded as an offshoot of the Moremi Initiative fellowship in 2011, Afterschool Peer Mentoring Project has contributed to the career advancement of young people in Calabar and in Nigeria through its strategic interventions such as the Prep2Grad Symposium, Project iGNITE, Pre- Tertiary Programme, Workplace Training for Undergraduates, its Opportunities blog, Internship Placements, trainings and other social broking services. For more information on our programmes, opportunities and to join our community, visit: www.afterschoolproject.org

We invite application for the position below:

Job Title: Volunteer - Strategy Development and Partnerships or Virtual with After School Mentoring Project

Location: Calabar

Job Description
The Volunteer will be in charge of:

  • Determining and clarifying strategic and operational problems
  • Identifying problems and seeking solutions reviewing current strategy
  • Undertaking research into the industry sector, markets and competitors
  • Collecting, analysing and interpreting data and statistics
  • Compiling and presenting information verbally, visually and in writing
  • Identifying and assessing the pros and cons of possible strategies outlining objectives
  • Developing, advising about and implementing agreed solutions
  • Identifying strategic partnerships for Afterschool Project
Volunteer Logistics:
  • Estimated hours required per week: 30 hours per week
  • The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months
  • This position is On-site in Washington United States or Virtual
  • The office can provide amenities to volunteers such as: Internet, Office space
Desired Skills and Experience
  • A blend of talents and skills is required of successful Senior Consultant candidates, including: intellectual ability, strong analytic skills, imagination and creativity, judgment and maturity, curiosity, interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment, high energy level, professional integrity, and demonstrated leadership.
The candidate will typically have:
  • Excellent undergraduate degree from a top tier university
  • 2 to 5 months of experience with industry or functional work
  • Business-level fluency in English language
  • International experience acquired through internships or study abroad
  • Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Effectiveness in the use of computer tools, e.g., spreadsheets and databases
  • Transferable skills and experience from previous strategic and fundraising roles will be required
  • The duration of this position is 3 months
Language Requirements:
  • English
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity


How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online




Job Title: Volunteer - Social Media Content Manager (Virtual) with After School Mentoring Project

Location: Calabar

Job Description
www.afterschoolhub.org connects young people to opportunities from conferences to workshops, and is helping businesses find qualified applicants using the power of the internet and social media. We are seeking a Social Media Content Manager who will find and develop relevant content for our followers, monitor engagement on our social media platforms, and help develop and implement innovative campaigns.

If you are ambitious, have experience with social media for business and are passionate about it, this is the position for you! Responsibilities include:
  • Work on the ongoing development and execution of our social media strategies.
  • Find and develop relevant content that is of interest to our audience.
  • Monitor engagement on social media, and help develop innovative campaigns.
  • Implement posting schedules and ensure adherence to social media guidelines and procedures.
  • Working with a cross-departmental team, maintaining and developing the master content calendar.
  • Ensure the organization stays current with emerging social media trends.
  • Assure social media information is archived for future needs.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills are needed for this pivotal position!
Volunteer Logistics:
  • Estimated hours required per week: 20-30 hours a week
  • The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months
  • This position is Virtual
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for an internet expert who has and is:
  • Excellent understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, etc.);
  • Passionate about technology.
  • Good understanding of different industries and how they leverage social media for their needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • 1-3 years of experience in multichannel content creation;
  • Creative self-starter who can work independently or on a team
  • Organized; deadline driven, and able to manage multiple projects and engagements simultaneously
Language Requirements:
  • English
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online


Job Title: Volunteer - Curriculum Development Specialist - Virtual or On-site with After School Mentoring Project

Location: Calabar, Nigeria or virtually!

Job Description
We are looking for an able volunteer who can help us develop our Career Training Manual: As our volunteer Curriculum Specialist you will coordinate the overall planning, design, and development of the content and assessments of the manual. You will coordinate curriculum innovation, design and research, and ensure the development and maintenance of the highest quality content. This is a wonderful opportunity to leave an extremely tangible and lasting improvement for our organization and will immeasurably help our counselors and the young Nigerians who are striving for a better future.

Volunteer Logistics:

  • Estimated hours required per week: 10
  • The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
  • This position is On-site in New York United States or Virtual
  • The office can provide amenities to volunteers such as: Internet, Office space
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has:
  • Knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curriculum design
  • Knowledge in implementation of copyright standards
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously with intelligent prioritization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills
Language Requirements:
  • English
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity


How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Volunteer - Virtual Graphics Designer/Website Developer with After School Mentoring Project

Location: Calabar

Job Description

We need to develop the digital marketing and branding materials of the organisation, as well as synergize our online platforms to achieve our goal of increasing and expanding our effectiveness.

Volunteer Logistics:

  • Estimated hours required per week: 10
  • The estimated duration of the project is: 1-3 months
  • This position is Virtual
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who have the following skills and attributes:
  • Graphic Design Skills
  • Layout Skills
  • Creative Services Skills
  • Creativity
  • Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Deadline-Oriented
  • Desktop Publishing Tools
  • Acute Vision,JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, Web Programming Skills, cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface Design (UI), Security Principles, Object-Oriented Design, Web Services (REST/SOAP), Multimedia Content Development, API's
Language Requirements:
  • English.
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.


How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online


Job Title: Volunteer - Curriculum Development Specialist On-site with After School Mentoring Project

Location: Calabar, Nigeria or virtually!

Job Description

We are looking for an able volunteer who can help us develop our Career Training Manual: As our volunteer Curriculum Specialist you will coordinate the overall planning, design, and development of the content and assessments of the manual. You will coordinate curriculum innovation, design and research, and ensure the development and maintenance of the highest quality content. This is a wonderful opportunity to leave an extremely tangible and lasting improvement for our organization and will immeasurably help our counselors and the young Nigerians who are striving for a better future.

Volunteer Logistics:

  • Estimated hours required per week: 10
  • The estimated duration of the project is: 6-12 months
  • This position is On-site in Washington United States or Virtual
  • The office can provide amenities to volunteers such as: Internet, Office space
Desired Skills and Experience
We are looking for a volunteer who has:
  • Knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curriculum design
  • Knowledge in implementation of copyright standards
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously with intelligent prioritization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills
Language Requirements:
  • English
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity


How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online