Hezron Mainga Muia, a current student at UNICAF, is sharing his experience of studying with us. Mr Muia, could you please tell us where you work and what position you have at your company? I work for the UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] in the Gambia as a Database Systems and Capacity Building Specialist. What are you studying and at which University? I am studying for an MBA at the University of South Wales. How was your experience with the application process at UNICAF and did you receive all the information you needed to make an informed decision?…
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The Middle East, and more specifically the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have transformed in ways that would have sounded like a utopian vision 30 years ago. From a nomad, underdeveloped economy that arose as a result of limited arable land and harsh climate, the entire region suddenly awoke with a big boom after the discovery of one of the world’s greatest deposits of oil and gas, just at the time when the world grew hungry for it. The UAE, one of the most iconic GCC countries, raised its GDP…
Africa has always drawn travellers to its fascinating and diverse regions starting from the early explorers, all throughout the darker times of colonisation, and when the last of African nations became independent. From the unspoiled desert of Namibia, picturesque coastal drives in South Africa and untamed wildlife in Kenya, all the way to world-class nightlife in Nigeria, cultural gems in Mali and bustling markets in Ghana, Africa has got it all. Not too long ago, travelling to and within Africa was reserved to the wealthy and people that didn’t mind rough journeys. Nowadays, the tourism industry caters to backpackers,…
UNICAF is further expanding and is looking for a Marketing Officer based in Somalia to join the team. Qualifications/Experience/Responsibilities/Skills: A university degree from an English speaking university Outstanding organisational and planning skills Excellent administrative and communication skills Knowledge in preparing and presenting managerial data and reports Knowledge in developing, marketing plans and strategies Dynamic and proactive demeanour Excellent command of the English language Identify target markets and develop strategies to communicate with them Experience in international markets Based in Somalia Please submit your application, stating the position with a copy of your CV and other supporting documents to vacancies@unic-online.com…
UNICAF, the leading online platform in sub-Saharan Africa offering quality higher education degree programmes in collaboration with UK, US, African and European universities, is growing and looking to expand its team. The following positions are available to qualified individuals based in Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya or Tanzania. Country Managers in South-East Africa UNICAF is currently seeking a four (4) Country Manager to be based in Zambia, Mozambique, Kenya and Tanzania to have the overall responsibility for the country’s Operations Centre, covering all relevant areas (to set up and management of a call centre, business development, finance, certain marketing aspects, reporting,…
Born in the small town of Dowa (Malawi) in 1987, William Kamkwanba’s life was set to be the same as millions in the region. Growing up in poverty, his childhood was a constant struggle for survival, helping on his family’s farm, and also attending the local school up to 8th grade. During a devastating famine in 2001, he was forced to drop out of school as his family wasn’t able to afford to pay the $80 tuition fees per year. While growing up he started repairing radios, which unfortunately turned out to provide merely a small income. This is where a…
UNICAF is proud to announce its partnership with the Nation Publication that is set to host its 12th annual corporate responsibility event in aid of safe motherhood. Mother’s Day Fun Run helps expecting mothers and their unborn children by supporting the provision of maternal and neonatal healthcare equipment and supplies to underfunded public hospitals and health centres. The event will take place on October 8, 2016 at 8am in Mzimba, Malawi. This edition of the event will focus on the Mzimba South District Hospital and its surrounding health centres, which have one of the highest maternal mortality rate in Malawi.
When applying for a UNICAF Scholarship, a number of documents are required, such as CV, academic qualifications (certificates and transcripts) and official letter of recommendation to show your academic and financial background; however, the personal statement is your business card that gives you the opportunity to distinguish yourself from other applicants. Before writing anything, be certain that you did your research about the course you are going to apply for. Don’t just focus on academic qualifications required, but also on what the course teaches you, what skills you will learn and what job or further study opportunities it creates for…