Federal Government/N-Power Recruitment Program 2016 (N-Power Creative)

Employment Nigeria 31-Dec-2016 NIGERIA , Internship Government

The Federal Government of Nigeria has designed the N-Power Programme to drastically reduce youth unemployment. N-Power is also linked to the Federal Government’s policies in the economic, employment and social development arenas. The modular programmes under N-Power will ensure that each participant will learn and practice most of what is necessary to find or create work. Some of these graduates will also help in actualising Nigeria’s economic and strategic aspirations of achieving food security and self-sufficiency.

N-Power will also be a platform for diversifying the economy. N-Power is preparing young Nigerians for a knowledge economy where, equipped with world-class skills and certification, they become innovators and movers in the domestic and global markets.

N-Power also focuses on providing our non-graduates with relevant technical and business skills that enhance their work outlook and livelihood.

Applications are hereby invited for the position below:

POSITION : N-Power Knowledge Programme (N-Power Creative)

Slot: 25,000 Non-graduates

N-Power Knowledge Programmes
The N-Power Knowledge programme is the Federal Government’s first step towards diversifying to a knowledge economy. This programme will work alongside the planned eight innovation hubs across the country to provide incubation and acceleration of the technology and creative industries. The programme is a ‘Training to Jobs’ initiative, essentially ensuring that participants can get engaged in the marketplace in an outsourcing capacity, as freelancers, as employees and as entrepreneurs.

Over View
The N-Power Creative programme will train and develop 5,000 young creative talents. The strategy is to put our creative industry on the global radar as exporters of world-class services and content. Training will last 3 months, made up of 1-month in-class and a 2-month hands-on group project, across selected Nigerian cities. The participants will be trained and certified in one of the following courses:

Animation
Graphic Design
Post-production
Script Writing

At the end of the training, some participants will get local and international internship opportunities while others will be linked to job and market opportunities. In addition, all participants will receive computing devices that will ensure that they master their skills during and after the training.

Jobs

Animator
Script Writer
Illustrator
Graphics Designer
Sound Editor
Film Editor
Visual Effects Artist
Game Design
Desktop Publishing
Digital Media Publishing
Educational/Training Content Production

General Requirements

N-Power aspires to provide a platform where most Nigerians can access skills acquisition and development. At this time however, the initial modular programmes in N-Power are designed for Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35.
You will need to meet the minimum requirements (if any) for your respective programme. Generally, selection is based:
- On your expression of a genuine interest in whichever area you decide;
- Passing the relevant tests;
- Your willingness to push yourself beyond your comfort zone; and
- Ability to show a flair to develop all the skills you need to be the best you can be.
While there are fixed requirements along the way, we will be relying on you to take ownership of the process and take the lead in shaping your route, by making the most of the training that you will receive.
For the purposes of N-Power, Graduate means having a minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Bachelors Degree from a higher institution.

Course Details - Core Employability Skills

Communication:
Competencies/Learning Strategies

Writing and presenting written and verbal reports
Role Plays
Demonstrations
Working in groups

Team Work:

Team or group projects
Learning sets
Group discussion
Syndicates
Communities of practice

Problem Solving:

Case studies
Simulations
Investigative projects and research
Using various problem solving tools and techniques
Developing or designing models
Problem solving in teams and networks
Decision making activities

Initiative & Enterprise:

Brainstorming activities
Designing innovative and creative practices and solutions
Initiating change/design change processes
Simulation activities

Planning and Organizing:

Research and data collection
Developing action plans
Planning and organizing events
Time management activities
Goal setting activities and scheduling tasks
Collecting and analyzing information

Self-Management:

Development of portfolios
Work plans
Using log books to record time management skills and monitor own performance
Career planning exercises

Learning:

Reflective journals log books, diaries
Mentoring and coaching activities
Self-evaluation tools

Technology:

Using the Internet, Intranets
Using ICT skills to complete activities
Industry relevant software, technology and equipment

Criteria

Unemployed graduates or non graduates
Must be between 18-35 years old
Basic illustration skills will be an advantage for animation and graphic arts
For Script Writing, creative writing skills and analytical writing skills will be an advantage
Problem solving skills
Ability to undertake self-tutorship
Detail-oriented
Analytical

Start Date: 1st August
Duration: 3 Months
Certification: Industry Grade Certification, National Skills Qualification

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