Opportunities
Impact Seed Fund 2026 – Africa | Grant Opportunity
Applications close April 19, 2026.
Open for African university lecturers to receive funding for projects that expand understanding of rainforest, ocean, climate, and labor issues. Grants of USD 2,500–4,000 support initiatives linking journalism with education, encouraging collaborations, innovative learning formats, and inclusive teaching.
Job Opening: IT Advisor, GIZ Nigeria
Deadline: 27 February 2026.
An experienced IT professional is sought to support the ProCEM programme. he role requires strong expertise in energy information systems, database development, and regional institutional support, with fluency in French and English.
Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2026
Applications are open for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2026, a 12-month structured placement offering practical work experience, mentorship, and a monthly stipend for Nigerian graduates. This programme builds professional skills, supports career readiness, and connects young talent with host organizations across sectors
Consulting Opportunity: Supply Chain Assessment for Zinc and Low-Osmolarity ORS (Lo-ORS)
Locations: Kano and Sokoto States, Nigeria
Deadline: Thursday, 12 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
Consulting firms and independent consultants are invited to submit proposals for a comprehensive supply chain assessment of Zinc and Low-Osmolarity ORS under the Drug Revolving Fund (DRF) in Kano and Sokoto States. The assessment will examine governance, operations, financing, and last-mile delivery to generate actionable recommendations that strengthen commodity availability and health outcomes.
New Opportunities: Funding, Fellowship, Courses, Consultancy & Development Programmes
List of five current opportunities across leadership development, research, training, consultancy, and community empowerment. These initiatives are open to applicants based in Africa and beyond, and offer pathways to skills development, professional growth, research engagement, and social impact.
Consulting Opportunity: Gender in Education Policy, Yobe State
Deadline: 16 February 2026
The Yobe State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is seeking a consulting firm to support the domestication and implementation of the National Policy on Gender in Education under the AGILE Project. This assignment focuses on strengthening governance, policy advocacy, and gender-responsive education at the state level.
CODESRIA 2026 AFRIAK Call for Proposals
Deadline: 15 February 2026 (23:59 GMT)
The CODESRIA 2026 AFRIAK Call for Proposals invites applications from early-career African scholars in the social sciences and humanities. The programme provides financial and technical support for independent or collaborative research addressing critical issues such as governance, economic transformation, climate change, academic integrity, and gender and youth inequalities. AFRIAK seeks to strengthen research capacity, methodological rigor, and knowledge production among emerging scholars based at recognized African institutions.
Meaning-Making Research Initiatives (MRI) 2026 – Special Call for Female Scholars
Deadline: 27 February 2026
The Meaning-Making Research Initiatives (MRI) 2026 – Special Call for Female Scholars, hosted by CODESRIA, supports ambitious, collaborative research led by women scholars in Africa. Female-led research groups of 3–5 members are eligible for funding of up to USD 25,000 to implement a 16-month project aligned with CODESRIA’s 2023–2027 thematic priorities, including democratization, economic transformation, and ecology and society. The call aims to strengthen the visibility and leadership of women in African social science and humanities research, encouraging innovative and non-traditional knowledge production approaches.