The Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of Nairobi, invites you to a seminar on the History of Development Research to celebrate the scholarship of Prof. Bethwell A. Ogot. IDS Nairobi is celebrating Prof. Ogot as a co-founding Director of the Institute in October 1965.

The seminar will be held online on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm EAT.

Register using the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlc-qhpzotG9b2p9INUrNo0rX1kef4d-Bk

The call for Applications for the 2021 In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for Eastern Africa is now open!

This programme is open to individual Master and PhD students in the Sub-Saharan Africa region who wish to study either in their home countries or at selected host institutions in other African countries. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand for academically trained personnel.

For this region, the scholarship is open to citizens and permanent residents of sub-Saharan Africa to study in selected institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Sudan. More details on the scholarship can be found here.

The deadline for application is 15 December 2020.

For further information, one can contact the In-Country/In-Region team on info.nairobi@daad.de  or per telephone on 0733 929 929.

We will be conducting Web seminars from Thursday, 29 October 2020 and the very final one on 09 December 2020 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EAT. The links to join in the Web seminars for next couple of weeks can be found here:

Thursday, 29 October 2020 from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm EAT: https://bit.ly/32Hcu7u

Tuesday, 03 November 2020 from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm EAT: https://bit.ly/31H50QU

Thursday, 05 November 2020 from 2:00 pm -3:00 pm EAT: https://bit.ly/3onUU0W

Please see the attached flyer for the event schedule of the web seminars.

Also, we still offer virtual visiting hours every Thursday from 10 am – 11 am EAT.  To visit, please register at https://www.daad.or.ke/en/online-seminar-schedule/.

In 2019-2020, the University of Nairobi and other Kenyan Universities sent 66 French Language Assistants to France to teach English in French High School for at least 7 months following the bilateral agreement between President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Emmanuel Macron of France when he visited Kenya in March 2019.

The program is one of the flagship programs of the UoN Office of Career Services in addition to that of Israel AICAT Program that gives our students a global exposure for at least one year.

The Embassy of France led by Her Excellency Mrs. Aline KUSTER-MENAGER, Ambassador of France to Kenya and Julie Briand, Attaché for Education and French announced the call for application for 2021-2022. 50 Positions are available to Kenyan nationals.

The deadline for Applications is 8th January 2021. Late applications will not be accepted. Apply now. Check the eligibility criteria and application process below

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Are you a Kenyan studying French and would like to become an English Language Assistant in France for 7 months?The recruitment campaign for English language assistants in France for the 2021-2022 school year is now open until 8th January 2021.

About 50 English assistant positions in metropolitan France and the French Overseas Communities are offered to Kenyan students for the 2021-2022 academic year. Worldwide, approximately 5000 positions are open to more than 50 nationalities of candidates.

Why?

This program is designed to give Kenyan students the opportunity to discover a new region and culture by working alongside an English teacher in a French school environment. It is not aimed at experienced teachers, and whether or not students intend to become language teachers, it is a fantastic opportunity to gain seven months of international professional experience.

This program is open to students of all disciplines who can demonstrate a competence in French, and who are seeking to increase their linguistic and cultural proficiency

50 Positions are available to Kenyan nationals.

 What is the Role of the Assistant?

• Participate in language training for students in and out of class. Leading study on themes of civilization and, in general, aiming to interest students and teachers in the language and culture of Kenya.
• Provide help in the classroom with oral and written English for small groups of students. Working either with a teacher in their class, or leading a variety of exercises with a small group of students, or conducting a variety of activities outside of school hours, accompanying the teachers. The assistant will be expected to organize oral expression activities on their own with small groups of students or to work alongside the supervising teacher with the whole class.
• Provide linguistic and cultural assistance to teachers. The assistant can help the teachers on many extra occasions: visits, exchanges, exhibitions, drama groups, publication of a newspaper, school correspondence, club activities, creation of didactic material.

Who is eligible?

• Candidates must be KENYAN citizens. Permanent residents are not eligible.
• Candidates must be between 20 and 35 years of age at the time of taking up their positions
• Candidates must have completed their secondary education in KENYA.
• Candidates must be enrolled at an KENYAN university at the time of application.
• Candidates must have completed at least two years of university studies.
• A minimum Level B1 in Frenchis required
• Candidates must be native English speakers.
• Candidates should preferably be single, as the salary of an assistant is not adequate to support dependents.

Conditions of exercise

Duration: 7 months from 1 October 2021 to 30 April 2022. The duration of the stay may not be shortened or modified at the candidate’s discretion, except in cases of force majeure. Assistants enjoy the same holidays as French students and teachers.
Weekly service of 12 hours in class and preparation time for courses and activities to be scheduled of about 12 hours also. A “club” at the meridian break may also be asked to lead for one hour a week.

Positions available in primary and secondary schools. This service can be spread over one, two or three establishments.

Remuneration: currently, the net monthly salary of an assistant working in metropolitan France is €795. Please note that your first salary will be paid at the end of November 2021. You must therefore be able to advance your expenses (housing, insurance, rental deposit, telephone subscription, living and installation expenses) during the first two months in France. We strongly recommend that you provide a sum of money equivalent to at least 1500 euros for your first two months in France before receiving your first allowance.

Social security coverage: The assistants are covered by the French Social Security for the duration of their contract. Civil liability insurance and mutual insurance will be required.

Your visa: The French embassy in Kenya grants a free visa.

Transport: International transport to France is the responsibility of the assistant.

The French Embassy will offer 3 tickets to those who present the best results to the DELF/DALF.

Your accommodation: Accommodation in France is the responsibility of the assistant. It is therefore essential to find out about the rental property price in France (rents) and the disparities between the different academies. In order to statistically increase your chances of benefiting from accommodation provided by the host institution, it is advisable to focus on the following academies: Nancy-Metz, Besançon, Limoges, Caen, Rennes. Also note that the cost of living differs from region to region.

You will find all the information on the guide for the language assistant in France.

https://www.france-education-international.fr/sources/assistants-etrangers-france/guide-assistant-de-langue-en-france-2020-2021/

How?

Applications must be completed online by Friday January 8th, 2021. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

You will find all the information on the guide for language assistants in France
https://www.ciep.fr/en/foreign-language-assistants-in-france /
https://www.ciep.fr/sites/default/files/atoms/files/assistants-langues_informations-pratiques_en.pdf /
https://www.france-education-international.fr/sources/assistants-etrangers-france/guide-assistant-de-langue-en-france-2020-2021/ 

APPLICATION FORM ONLINE:

The application form must be filled in electronically: https://www.france-education-international.fr/sites/default/files/atoms/files/dossier-candidature-unique-alve-2021-2022.pdf

You can download the tutorial by clicking here

Your application should be sent to application2020alveke@gmail.com and in hard copy to the French Embassy P.O.Box 41784 – 00100, Nairobi

For any supplementary information or questions, kindly get in touch with julie.briand@diplomatie.gouv.fr

You are invited to a webinar on  “Residents’ Knowledge and Attitude on Solid Waste Management in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Kenya”.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Speaker: Joseph Muiruri Mbiro (PhD student, Wangari Maathai Institute), he will be presenting his research findings.

Discussant: Dr Thuita Thenya (Wangari Maathai Institute)

Meeting ID: meet.google.com/fuw-wsah-zrq

We look forward to your participation.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar on  ‘Breast Health Awareness during  the COVID-19 pandemic.’

When: October 27, 2020

Time: 8:30 am

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_htFxfIzhT6yHeLIXg6lMeA

Dear Student,

IBM with the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) and the University of Edinburgh School of Informatics have come together to organise a virtual hackathon to allow UoN students to meet other students whilst allowing them to produce a solution with a real purpose.

Students interested in climate related studies, are invited to participate in a “Call for Code University Spot Challenge for Europe, Middle East and Africa: Students vs Climate Change.”

Solutions should address one of the following 3 areas:

• · Water sustainability
  · Energy sustainability
  · Disaster recovery

This is open to all disciplines, students with or without technical backgrounds are welcome to join.  In previous spot challenges, IBM has found some of the most innovative ideas have come from teams of 3-5 students who have come from across faculties, students are encouraged to work in teams across faculties.

The event will run from the 9th to the 15th November and the winning team will be announced on the 20th November.  Students can register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/call-for-code-2020-university-spot-challenge-students-vs-climate-change-tickets-124981638445
Registration closes at midnight on the 5th November.

There are 3 prizes of $1500, $1000 and $500 which will be paid via paypal to the winning team.

The Call for Code Global Challenge was created by David Clark Cause and supported by Founding Partner IBM and Charitable Partner United Nations Human Rights.  It invites developers and problem solvers around the world to build solutions that fight back against the most pressing issues of our time.  The grand event runs from February to the end of July but outside of this window, Spot Challenges will be running.

IBM will be providing the virtual hackathon platform, mentors and workshops.  Whilst the Clinton Global Initiative University will have guest speakers to kick off the event.

The University of Edinburgh School of Informatics are maintaining the registrations and would be delighted to have UoN students on board.

Interested students are encouraged to apply.

     Students and Faculty Members try IBM Cloud for FREE here: www.ibm.com/academic

Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA), a parastatal under the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs is the implementing agency for Konza Technopolis, a Vision 2030 flagship project that seeks to create a world class smart city driven by innovation in ICT/ITES, Engineering and Life Sciences.

The Authority has put in place an internship/attachment program as part of on the job training for purpose of molding interns/attaches to become responsible citizens who will contribute effectively to the socioeconomic development of the country as well as develop their ability to successfully take up employment in various sectors. This is in recognition of the fact that the trainees graduating from training institutions join the labour market with academic and theoretical approaches to work and hence require practical exposure in a real work environment.

Download job document below for more information.
Internship KOTDA 15th October 2020

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama, will give a virtual address to the University of Nairobi community today Friday, October 23, 2020 at 4.00 pm.

Follow the live address through the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFDEFw4nTMY