Freelance Writer Wanted

Job Type: Independent
Location: Remote

Company Overview
Our platform which commenced operations in March 2022, was birthed to help provide African women with the information, and resources they require to build successful careers and businesses. We are able to provide this support through our blog and various social media channels

The Position
• We are searching for an experienced freelance writer to generate content for our blog.
• To ensure success as a freelance writer, you should be accustomed to working with various word processors.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tailor their writing style to accommodate the needs of our target audience.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research in line with the topic you have been assigned to write on.
• Writing quality content based on the requirements and specifications of the audience and topic given (tone of voice, writing style).
• Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
• You are welcome to suggest innovative ideas and topics that suit our demographic.
• Ensure that the content is ready for publication within the specified deadlines.
• Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.

Required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, English Literature, Journalism, or a relevant field would be ideal but not necessary.
• 1-3 years experience working as a freelance writer.
• Proven records of published work (mandatory).
• The ideal team member can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress is ideal but not required.
• Ability to express effectively in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with virtual collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Trello is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
Own a laptop with access to reliable internet connectivity.

Application Deadline: 19th August 2022

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on this URL to apply https:///hBgwJqwvSqcqeJDw5.

Note: Due to the high volume of anticipated applications, please understand that we cannot contact every one and will only be reaching out to short-listed applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Freelance Writer Wanted

Job Type: Independent
Location: Remote

Company Overview
Our platform which commenced operations in March 2022, was birthed to help provide African women with the information, and resources they require to build successful careers and businesses. We are able to provide this support through our blog and various social media channels
The Position
• We are searching for an experienced freelance writer to generate content for our blog.
• To ensure success as a freelance writer, you should be accustomed to working with various word processors.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tailor their writing style to accommodate the needs of our target audience.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research in line with the topic you have been assigned to write on.
• Writing quality content based on the requirements and specifications of the audience and topic given (tone of voice, writing style).
• Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
• You are welcome to suggest innovative ideas and topics that suit our demographic.
• Ensure that the content is ready for publication within the specified deadlines.
• Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.

Required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, English Literature, Journalism, or a relevant field would be ideal but not necessary.
• 1-3 years experience working as a freelance writer.
• Proven records of published work (mandatory).
• The ideal team member can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress is ideal but not required.
• Ability to express effectively in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with virtual collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Trello is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on this URL to apply https:///hBgwJqwvSqcqeJDw5.
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, please understand that we cannot contact every one and will only be reaching out to short-listed applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Freelance Writer Wanted

Job Type: Independent
Location: Remote

Company Overview
Our platform which commenced operations in March 2022, was birthed to help provide African women with the information, and resources they require to build successful careers and businesses. We are able to provide this support through our blog and various social media channels
The Position
• We are searching for an experienced freelance writer to generate content for our blog.
• To ensure success as a freelance writer, you should be accustomed to working with various word processors.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tailor their writing style to accommodate the needs of our target audience.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research in line with the topic you have been assigned to write on.
• Writing quality content based on the requirements and specifications of the audience and topic given (tone of voice, writing style).
• Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
• You are welcome to suggest innovative ideas and topics that suit our demographic.
• Ensure that the content is ready for publication within the specified deadlines.
• Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.

Required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, English Literature, Journalism, or a relevant field would be ideal but not necessary.
• 1-3 years experience working as a freelance writer.
• Proven records of published work (mandatory).
• The ideal team member can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress is ideal but not required.
• Ability to express effectively in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with virtual collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Trello is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on this URL to apply https:///hBgwJqwvSqcqeJDw5.
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, please understand that we cannot contact every one and will only be reaching out to short-listed applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Freelance Writer Wanted

Job Type: Independent
Location: Remote

Company Overview
Our platform which commenced operations in March 2022, was birthed to help provide African women with the information, and resources they require to build successful careers and businesses. We are able to provide this support through our blog and various social media channels
The Position
• We are searching for an experienced freelance writer to generate content for our blog.
• To ensure success as a freelance writer, you should be accustomed to working with various word processors.
• The ideal candidate will be able to tailor their writing style to accommodate the needs of our target audience.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research in line with the topic you have been assigned to write on.
• Writing quality content based on the requirements and specifications of the audience and topic given (tone of voice, writing style).
• Proofreading your assignments to detect and correct errors.
• You are welcome to suggest innovative ideas and topics that suit our demographic.
• Ensure that the content is ready for publication within the specified deadlines.
• Submitting completed works via the requisite channels.

Required competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, English Literature, Journalism, or a relevant field would be ideal but not necessary.
• 1-3 years experience working as a freelance writer.
• Proven records of published work (mandatory).
• The ideal team member can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress is ideal but not required.
• Ability to express effectively in the English language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce original work.
• Knowledge or familiarity with virtual collaborative tools such as Google Drive and Trello is an added advantage.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should click on this URL to apply https:///hBgwJqwvSqcqeJDw5.
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, please understand that we cannot contact every one and will only be reaching out to short-listed applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

For female fashion entrepreneurs in Africa, owning and operating your own fashion company or enterprise can be challenging especially as a sole owner. While you may be adept at the technical aspects of the job, the entrepreneurial requirements can be a different ball game altogether.

You might be unsure of the appropriate course of action to take to position your company for the future as you look to expand your operation to a new demographic or to a new region. Having a mentor on your side to help set you on the right path to success can make all the difference in the world.

La Carica Delle 101, a non-profit community, is offering African female fashion entrepreneurs this opportunity. Through the La Carica 4 Africa entrepreneurship program, they are calling on interested persons to apply for a free online mentorship program to help them unlock opportunities in the fast-growing fashion sector.

Click on the link below to apply for free
https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/female-fashion-entrepreneurs/
The Italy-based non-profit organization is made up of female professional entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and ages looking to provide support to other women.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The online mentorship programme which is expected to commence in October 2022, will last for a period of 4 months.
Selected African female fashion entrepreneurs will participate in a virtual 2-hour meeting every three weeks.
Each female fashion entrepreneur will be assigned 3 mentors who are carefully selected to meet the entrepreneur’s needs.
Selected female fashion entrepreneurs will participate in an online graduation ceremony in March 2023.
LA CARICA 4 AFRICA PROGRAM MODULES
The following are topics to be covered during the length of the program.

Business Models
Communication
Digital Marketing / Social Media
Financial Planning
Communicating with investors, and potential clients (for fundraising purposes)
Marketing Strategies
Product
People Management
IT systems
Soft Skills (Leadership, Public Speaking, Personal Branding, stakeholder management)

Deadline for Application: August 31st, 2022

Click below to apply

https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/female-fashion-entrepreneurs/

HOW TO BECOME A PRODUCT MANAGER

For those considering roles within technology companies without coding knowledge or experience, this is possible if you do decide to become a product manager. Let’s face it, everyone wants to work in tech. Think about it, you can work remotely, the company-branded swag bags are always top-notch, and the pay is divine. However, some people have the notion that you have to possess coding skills to work in a technology company. While proficiency in Scala, Kotlin and Ruby programming languages may help you snag the top-paying jobs in the tech space, those nerds or in Nigerian parlance “tech bros” need someone to help them understand the vision.

WHO IS A PRODUCT MANAGER?
In simple terms, a product manager is somewhat like a business analyst (you can read up on the business analysis role here). They are tasked with first understanding the needs of users. This means they carry out quite a lot of research. The research they carry out include but are not limited to market research, user testing, focus group studies etc. This activity helps them identify the gaps in their products and also helps them decide on the best product direction. This brings us to our next point.

The product manager is a visionary. They focus their energies on “what might be” rather than “what is”. They are not restricted to information about the current status quo but often focus on the bigger picture. So if you say they are the definition of “out-of-the-box” thinkers, you would absolutely be right. This skill is essential when working in radically innovative companies such as Apple and Google.

To summarize this section, we can say that the product manager is the person primarily responsible for establishing the product or product line strategy, developing the roadmap, and defining the features of the product.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB MARKET FOR PRODUCT MANAGERS
This is a role that is always in demand as the advancement in technology drives the launch of new software and hardware products every day.

Product management has slowly but consistently included more external contact with customers in recent times. It is gradually moving away from its internal or technological focus to include more business-related activities.

Product teams can create better products that benefit a wider audience by gaining a deeper understanding of what users actually need. Therefore project managers will always be needed.

According to Burning Glass, the current wait time to fill a product manager post is 36 days. This shows that businesses are spending a lot of time looking for quality individuals who are available

PRODUCT MANAGER SALARY AND OPPORTUNITIES
According to Glassdoor, product managers make an average of $...

Read more on https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/how-to-become-a-product-manager-in-depth-guide/

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS | APPLY FOR THE HERMENOW ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME

Here is an excellent opportunity for social entrepreneurs to broaden their influence by enrolling in the HerMeNow Accelerator programme.

This virtual programme was created for women-led social entrepreneurs committed to creating effective solutions in culture, attitude, and education. It is open to countries in the MENA + African regions.

Through a three-month programme supported by Bloom’s project-based learning methodology and top-notch support, social entrepreneurs will receive assistance in developing growth strategies for their enterprises.

The accelerator programme is being implemented by Bloom, which is a platform that helps organizations and individuals boost their influence and growth through result-driven tools and programmes.

Bloom is in partnership with Stardust Concept ESG and Impact Division to increase entrepreneurship opportunities, education, and momentum for 10 women-led social enterprises across the MENA+Africa region.

Other partners include

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Interested social enterprises should be past the point of product/market fit.
Participating enterprises should be at the revenue generation stage and have significant user and/or product traction.
They should have plans to expand their teams
They should be commercially viable in the long term
The participating social enterprises should be inclusive and responsible.
All enterprises should be located in MENA + Africa (including Armenia)
SELECTED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS STAND TO GET:
A grant of $2,000 to help with costs and potential effects.
Training, mentoring, and other support will be provided during the course of the three months long programme.
Lifetime access to Bloom’s resources and HerMeNow’s network. These include entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, alumni, and staff.
The opportunity to pitch to potential investors at the Demo day event.

HERMENOW APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the application form
Sign up to attend open-house virtual events
Selected businesses will be invited to a two-week sprint
10 successful teams will be selected for the accelerator programme.

Applications commenced in Jun 2022 and will come to a close in August 2022. The accelerator program will kick off in October and end in December with a trip to Italy in November.

Click on the link for more on how to apply : https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/social-entrepreneurs-apply-for-the-hermenow-accelerator-programme/

Welcome to the first in a series of posts we will be putting out with the objective of helping young women discover their ideal career paths. Often, people struggle to pick the right career that fits their skill sets due to a number of reasons. This post has therefore been designed to help you identify the steps needed to become a business analyst.

This can range from a lack of understanding of what skillsets they possess that can be resourceful in an organizational setting to a lack of information to a general lack of motivation due to an absence of passion. Studies indicate that lack of information and awareness is one of the factors that affect the career choices of women.

In today’s post, we will be looking at business analysis as a profession with a focus on the following areas;

What is business analysis?
What does a business analyst do?
An overview of the job market for business analysts
Responsibilities of a Business Analyst
Skills Required to Become a Business Analyst
Organizations hiring business analysts
WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS?
There are several definitions that exist to provide an understanding of what business analysis is.

The International Institute of Business Analysis defines it as “the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders”. While the Project Management Institute defines it as “Identifying business needs. Recommending relevant solutions. Working with stakeholders to elicit requirements. Analyzing, defining, documenting and managing requirements”.

Both definitions have some common denominators – the identification and definition of need, stakeholder engagement, and recommending solutions with the objective of delivering value. These can be viewed as some of the core principles that underline the practice of business analysis. This brings us to the next question…

What does a Business Analyst do?

In very simple terms, a business analyst is simply a person who acts as a bridge between the IT department and the business department. A business analyst uses data analysis to elicit or extract, understand, and document business processes, goods, services, and software products. A business analyst’s job is to help drive business efficiency through their understanding of both IT and business operations. That means the person has to be fluent in “IT and business-speak”.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB MARKET FOR BUSINESS ANALYSTS
Now you have a general understanding of what business analysts do, you might be wondering what the job outlook for business analysts is like.

As technology continually advances, now more than ever business analysts are in high demand. The reason is simple. Someone has to make sure that resources are being prioritized for the right products and services. The evolution of digital products is the driving factor behind the field of business analysis.

Business analysts make an average of...

Read more on https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/how-to-become-a-business-analyst-career-outlook-and-salary/

Here’s a great opportunity for international students looking to study in Canada. The University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson Overseas Scholarships provides excellent international students with an unrivalled chance to study at one of the world’s greatest universities in one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities. The scholarship program is designed to honour students who excel academically and creatively, as well as those who are recognized as leaders in their schools.

The student’s impact on the lives of their school and community, as well as their future potential to contribute constructively to the global community, are given significant consideration.

These scholarships, which are given out annually, honour outstanding students from all across the world, including international students studying in Canadian high schools. This is the most prestigious and competitive international student scholarship at the University of Toronto.

LESTER B. PEARSON SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover four years of tuition, books, incidental fees, and complete living expenses. The scholarship is only available to first-year undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. Around 37 students will be designated Lester B. Pearson Scholars each year.

To become a Pearson Scholar, you must receive a nomination from your school and apply to the University of Toronto for undergraduate studies. Inquire with your school about the possibility of getting nominated. You will be provided with a dedicated, secure link to the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship application once you have been nominated and applied to the University of Toronto.

ELIGIBILITY
Pearson Scholars are students who have excelled academically and creatively and are recognised as leaders in their schools. They have the potential to make a positive impact on the world in the future. Their variety of interests, intellectual vitality, and impact on the lives of their school and community set them apart from their peers who may have similar academic achievements.

To be considered eligible for the Pearson International Scholarship, you must:

Be an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
Be in your senior year of high school or have graduated no earlier than June 2022.
Commencing your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2023 (students already attending post-secondary studies will not be considered. Additionally, students commencing their studies in January 2023 at other institutions will not be considered).


For more info on how to apply, check out - https://www.dukkysbusinessblog.com/canadian-scholarship-opportunity-2023-lester-b-pearson-scholarship-for-international-students/