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The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is hiring a Special Projects Manager for the Communications Team. The Communications Team produces a high volume of design and digital work — websites, campaign microsites, event identities, reports and assets — for a global audience, often on fast timelines tied to policy moments. We work with a retained external studio that delivers design and development from briefs, supported by a small in-house team. You will be the person who makes that model work – driving diverse projects from initial scoping all the way to completion.

Application Deadline: 2nd October 2026

The Special Projects Manager will report directly to the Director of Communications.

Who we are

FLI educates and engages lawmakers, key stakeholders, and the general public about transformative technologies and their implications. We advocate for policies and approaches that mitigate catastrophic risks while advancing positive futures for humanity.

As Special Projects Manager, you will:

Develop briefs: translate stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable creative and technical briefs, and push back constructively when asks are unclear, conflicting or unscoped.

Oversee project performance and progress: work with internal and external stakeholders to define what success looks like for each project, integrate those goals into design and content strategies, and develop/execute comms projects that reflect them.

Identify, onboard and manage agencies and contractors: identify the skill gaps required to make a project shine, then source and steer talent to fill those gaps through web development agencies or individual freelancers.

Own quality assurance: define what “done” looks like — reviewing deliverables against brief, brand guidelines and accessibility standards (WCAG), running structured review rounds, and holding the final quality bar before anything ships.

Product innovation: ideate and develop digital products to help achieve FLI’s mission and meet org objectives.

Run special projects: deliver multi-month initiatives such as international creative contests end to end.

Steward brand coherence: work with the website development agency to maintain our design system and keep high-volume output visually consistent.

Required experience and qualifications:

Based in a timezone between West Coast, USA and the UK (UTC-8 to UTC+1).

Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder projects — comfortable navigating competing priorities, securing alignment from senior colleagues, and turning messy input into clear direction.

A track record of building or significantly improving delivery processes — intake, review, QA or approval workflows — not just operating within them.

Project management experience across design, communications and/or digital/web projects, ideally including managing external agencies.

Required skills and qualities:

Genuine interest in FLI’s mission and the issues we work on — able to represent our work credibly to agencies, judges, contest entrants and partners.

Sharp quality instincts and the confidence to send things back when they’re not right (ideally provable with a portfolio of shipped work you’ve quality-assured).

Calm under deadline pressure; comfortable saying no and offering alternatives.

Preferred qualifications, skills and qualities:

Experience running participatory or multi-stakeholder projects — contests, awards, grant rounds, festivals or similar.

Familiarity with website delivery: CMS platforms and enough technical literacy to triage issues and talk credibly with developers.

Working knowledge of SEO and digital audience growth: technical and on-page fundamentals, analytics tools (e.g. GA4, Search Console), and how content and campaign decisions affect reach.

Nonprofit, policy, advocacy or campaign experience.

$100,000 – $190,000 a year

Exact compensation will vary depending on experience and geography.

For US hires, additional benefits include: health insurance, 24+ days of PTO per year, paid parental leave, 401k matching in the US, a work from home allowance for the purchase of office supplies or equipment, and a professional development budget.

Exact benefits will depend on location.

Application Deadline: 2nd October 2026

Start Date: We’d like the chosen candidate to start as soon as possible after accepting an offer.

Application Process: Apply by uploading your resume, a portfolio of design products you have quality assured (if available), alongside a short answer to the following question(s):

In 200 words or less, please describe the digital or communications project you are most proud of working on. What was the project and how were your contributions critical to its success.

In 200 words or less, outline why are you interested in working at FLI in particular

Please apply via our website. Email applications are not accepted.

FLI aims to be an inclusive organization. We proactively seek job applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about FLI’s mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even though you may not check all the boxes, please still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Questions may be directed to jobsadmin@futureoflife.org.

About the Future of Life Institute

Founded in 2014, FLI is an independent non-profit working to steer transformative technology towards benefiting life and away from extreme large-scale risks. Our work includes grantmaking, educational outreach, and policy engagement.

Our work has been featured widely, including in The Washington Post, Politico, Vox, Forbes, The Guardian, the BBC, The Economist and Wired.

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About the Role

The Finance Manager is a member of the Finance team, performing financial planning, analysis, and budgeting for funder proposal development. They will also contribute to the team’s grant making process reviewing grantees’ financial position. They work in a dynamic environment requiring highly detail-oriented, independent, and professional work.

They will provide other support to the Finance team as needed. This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance.

The Finance and Grants department advances Climate Works’ mission by safeguarding the organization’s financial integrity and ensuring equitable, effective grant making and accounting practices. The team leads financial strategy, planning, and forecasting, and conducts comprehensive legal and financial due diligence for all outgoing grants and contracts. The department also oversees global financial operations—including banking, payroll, expenses, and travel—and strengthens grantee engagement by managing financial systems, processes, and grant making frameworks.

How you will contribute

The Finance Manager is responsible for the following duties, and others as assigned.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Developing and maintaining current programmatic budgets; coordinating with Accounting on budget-to-actual reporting.
• Coordinating with other departments as a part of the organizational budgeting and planning process.
• Drafting incoming funder proposal budgets in conjunction with Philanthropic Partnerships and Program teams; organizing budget meetings, as needed; responding to funder questions regarding submitted budgets.
• Contributing to cost recovery analyses and projections in collaboration with the Finance team, contributing to our organization priority of financial sustainability; maintaining reports related to pricing and cost recovery.
• Monitoring interest income accrued on funding sources and providing recommendations on usage.
• Reviewing and analysing monthly funding tables including prospective and committed funding; coordinating with Philanthropic Partnerships, as needed.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and/or analytical support as needed.

Grants and Funding Source Administration:

• Reviewing grantee financial documents (including financial statements and organizational budgets); preparing recommendations based on financial position, if any.
• Reconciling and updating funding sources.
• Providing other grants and contracts-related assistance as needed in coordination with the grants team.

Required qualifications

• Four-year college degree with coursework in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience
• At least seven years of professional experience including experience in financial planning, modelling, and analysis
• Highly responsible and responsive with a positive attitude
• Collaborative team player, both within the group and across the organization
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excel at working with existing systems and resources while striving towards improvement
• Understanding of basic nonprofit accounting
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel; high proficiency with other Windows products, such as Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Having experience in the following areas is a plus:

• Adaptive / Workday
• Non-profit
• Salesforce
• Asana
• Commitment to the mission of the Climate Works Foundation

Location

ClimateWorks Foundation is based in the San Francisco Financial District. This position is classified as US Flexible. Exceptional candidates can work from the SF office or from other locations, geographic differential applied to compensation based on local cost of labor.

Compensation

ClimateWorks offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience (geographic differential applied based on location).

For US-based position the salary range is as follows:

Tier 1: $120,000 to $130,000 (SF Bay Area/NYC)

Tier 2: $110,000 to $120,000 (Other US locations)

Benefits

ClimateWorks provides employees with a competitive benefits package, including:

• ·       100% healthcare coverage plans (medical, dental, and vision).
• ·       20 days of paid time off for first-year employees, with incremental paid time off in subsequent years; 14 paid holidays annually; and paid sabbatical leave for qualifying employees.
• ·       401(k) plan with contributions from ClimateWorks and matching employee contributions.
• ·       Life insurance and disability (short-term and long-term) coverage.
• ·       Support for families, including fertility, child, elder, and pet care.
• ·       Access to physical wellness benefits (e.g., gym memberships, fitness equipment), financial wellness (e.g., financial planning services), and mental wellness (e.g., therapy and coaching).

Culture

ClimateWorks’ culture is rooted in our core values: collaboration, humility, curiosity, learning, and risk-taking. We come together around shared goals, draw strength from diverse perspectives, and face challenges with an open mind. We grow through experience and boldly experiment to drive meaningful impact in climate philanthropy. Together, we turn ambition into action—spotting big opportunities, convening people, and helping scale bold solutions.

As a globally distributed organization, ClimateWorks offers multiple opportunities each year for staff to meet in person, foster relationships, and enhance collaboration. Staff are expected to attend an in-town week in San Francisco, an all-staff retreat, and a department retreat annually.

About ClimateWorks Foundation

ClimateWorks Foundation is a catalyst for accelerating climate progress, driving bold solutions that benefit people and the planet. We connect funders and implementing organizations worldwide to identify and scale transformative solutions across sectors and geographies, achieving faster, greater impact together. Since 2008, ClimateWorks has granted over $2 billion to more than 850 grantees across 50 countries, working with over 80 funders.

ClimateWorks Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ClimateWorks Foundation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. We make decisions about all aspects of our employment practices, without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), pregnancy, uniform service member and veteran status, citizenship status, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

As part of our commitment to centering diverse people and perspectives and providing equal opportunities, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please note that in your application.

How to apply

Follow the link below to apply for this position. Please note that Climate Works will never request applicants’ credit card or financial information during the interview process. Should you receive a message requesting this information, please report it to Climate Works.

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Apple has launched its new iPhone which is believed to be the most expensive iPhone ever. A foldable handheld that costs at least £1,999 and marks the first major iPhone design change in almost 20 years.

Apple is entering the foldable phone market comparatively late, following the likes of South Korea’s Samsung and China’s Huawei.

iPhone Duo delivers Apple’s largest iPhone display in an entirely new design. Closed, iPhone Duo is comfortable to use one-handed and fits easily in a pocket, with a 5.4-inch outer Super Retina XDR display that provides 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro. Opened, the 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display is 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max, offering an immersive canvas for everything users do.

It’s crafted from grade 5 titanium for incredible strength, with an enclosure that has an elegant mirror-polished finish and a 3D-printed hinge cover with a contrasting micro-blasted finish. Ceramic Shield protects the back of iPhone Duo, and Ceramic Shield 2 on the front has 3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation. iPhone Duo is also splash-, water-, and dust-resistant with an IP68 rating.

The hinge is engineered from more than 100 components to precisely control opening and closing and support the center of the display, delivering a smooth, satisfying feel. Internally, support ribs reinforce the structure for added stiffness, while antenna splits with ceramic fiber inserts enhance the frame’s rigidity.

The foldable design with dual displays unlocks camera experiences that are not possible on any other iPhone.

Credit; Apple

Employer: The Clean Slate Initiative

Salary: USD 56,000–62,000/year

Deadline: September 15, 2026

The Clean Slate Initiative is seeking a Policy Coordinator to support our policy team through project management, policy research, and technical assistance. Reporting to the Public Policy Director, this role will help maintain knowledge of record relief policies across all 50 states, support cross-functional initiatives, and develop resources that inform CSI’s policy, campaign, and implementation work.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys translating complex policy information into practical tools that help teams make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Policy Department’s day-to-day operations through project management, meeting coordination, and task tracking
• Contribute to both small-scale initiatives and larger strategic policy projects while ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track
• Create, maintain, and update internal policy tracking tools, legislative comparison frameworks, and knowledge templates related to record relief laws across all 50 states
• Track legislative developments using PolicyNote and maintain accessible summaries of state policy landscapes, implementation questions, and emerging trends
• Develop and maintain policy resources that support research, campaign planning, implementation, and technical assistance across CSI
• Conduct research on record relief and adjacent policies, including sealing, expungement, automated relief, and petition-based relief
• Compile and organize policy information, including eligibility rules, exclusions, waiting periods, procedural requirements, implementation structures, and other key policy choices
• Respond to policy questions from CSI staff and support technical assistance, coalition, and partner meetings as needed

Who you are

• Experience conducting policy, legislative, legal, or public policy research
• Highly organized, intellectually curious, and energized by digging into policy details
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working across teams
• A passion for advancing equitable criminal justice policy and the mission of the Clean Slate Initiative
• Familiarity working with Asana, Google Workspace, PolicyNote, Airtable, or the equivalent

What success looks like

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date policy tracking systems and legislative resources that teams across CSI rely on
• Deliver high-quality policy research that informs campaign strategy, implementation efforts, and technical assistance
• Keep Policy Department projects organized and on track through strong project management and follow-through
• Become a trusted resource for colleagues by providing timely, accurate responses to policy questions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing Policy team

Challenges & Opportunities

As Clean Slate laws continue to evolve across the states, you’ll have the opportunity to build systems, strengthen knowledge management, and become a trusted resource on a rapidly changing policy landscape.

Compensation and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, a 6% employer match towards 401k retirement, pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and casual time off.

The Clean Slate Initiative is committed to transparent and fair compensation. The hiring range for this position is an annual salary range of $56,000-$62,000 per year.

The final salary within this range will be determined based on qualifications and relevant experience. Once an offer is made, we do not negotiate the compensation package.

This is a full-time position and is considered exempt for overtime purposes. This is a remote position and we are location agnostic regarding where in the US you are based.  However, we will discuss a hybrid or in-office work location for candidates in proximity to our Orlando office. You will need to:

• Currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States
• Work collaboratively with a team in various time zones
• Be close to a major airport with the ability to travel approximately 10-15%
• Attend required onsite planning meetings at least 2 times a year in various locations
• Attend 1 all staff learning trip and our annual convening each year

The Clean Slate Initiative is a 501(c)(3) public entity that passes and implements laws that automatically clear eligible records for people who have completed their sentence and remained crime-free and expand who is eligible for clearance.  CSI is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. CSI’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

How to Apply

We encourage all applicants to review our website to fully familiarize themselves with The Clean Slate Initiative before applying

Tentative Timeline

• Application Period: August 25, 2026 through September 15, 2026
  • Applications will be reviewed continuously. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early for immediate consideration. Applications received after September 15, 2026 may be considered, but consideration is not guaranteed.
• First Interviews: weeks of September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026
• In-Basket Exercise: After first interviews, candidates will be expected to complete an in-basket exercise provided by The Clean Slate Initiative.
• Panel Interviews: week of October 19, 2026
• Reference Checks: week of October 26, 2026
• Finalist Interview with CEO: week of October 26, 2026
• Offer Extension: week of November 2, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 16, 2026

Reasonable Accommodations

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, and in accordance with relevant federal, state, and local laws, The Clean Slate Initiative provides equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the interview/hiring process, please contact human resources at HR@cleanslateinitiative.org.

Other Employment Standards

Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Pay Range: $56,000 – $62,000 Annually

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The Sahara Centre invites applications for the position of Research Assistant, for a three-month or six-month fixed-term placement tied to specific research projects. This is a fully remote position, and applications are welcome from anywhere, including outside Lagos or Nigeria.

Grounded in a mission to reframe indigenous knowledge as intelligence for Africa’s development, The Sahara Centre is a Lagos based independent think tank that positions indigenous intelligence as the missing variable in African development thinking; moving indigenous knowledge from its current ‘heritage’ positioning to strategic intelligence to catalyse development on the continent. The Centre’s activities include Lantern Lab, a critical thinking laboratory; INDIGO, a fellowship style intellectual community; white paper salons; and the Mangrove Sessions, comprising film screenings and a book club.

The Sahara Centre is building a small yet deliberate team and welcomes applications from individuals who can work to a high standard, demonstrate judgement and attention to detail.

Reporting to the Research Manager, the Research Assistant supports active research projects through literature review, data collection, and drafting support.

Applications should include a letter of interest, preferred duration of availability (three or six months), salary expectations, and a curriculum vitae, and should be submitted to Abena at culture at saharacentre dot org.

The search will continue until the position is successfully filled.

More information about the role is provided below.

Role Overview

The Research Assistant exists to support the research team on its projects, contributing background research, data support, and drafting under direct supervision, working fully remotely.

Key Responsibilities
Research Support

• Conducts literature review and background research as directed by the assigned project lead.
• Supports data collection and basic data cleaning for assigned projects.
• Drafts sections of research output for review by the assigned project lead.

Documentation

• Maintains organized records and documentation for assigned research tasks.
• Tracks sources and citations accurately in line with the Centre’s standards.

Participation

• Participates virtually in relevant Centre programming, including Lantern Lab sessions, as assigned.
• Attends virtual check ins with the assigned project lead and acts on feedback.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Recently completed a Master’s degree, or enrolled in PhD candidacy, in a relevant field.
• Strong candidates with a 1st or 2nd Class Upper Bachelor’s degree may be considered.

Experience

• Prior research experience through coursework, a thesis, or a prior internship at a development-focused organization is an advantage.
• Some demonstrated writing or research output that shows analytical capability.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic research methods and source evaluation skills appropriate to the assigned project.
• Ability to follow direction closely and deliver assigned tasks on schedule.
• Interest in indigenous knowledge, African development, and the Centre’s core intellectual themes.
• Comfort working independently in a remote setting, with reliable internet access and the discipline to stay on schedule without in-person oversight.

Working Environment

This is a fully remote position for the duration of the fixed term placement, typically three to six months, tied to specific projects.

Candidates should have reliable internet access and be able to join scheduled virtual check-ins during Lagos working hours, West Africa Time.

Employer: SIHA

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: One-year renewable contract

Location: Virtual, with frequent regional and international travel

Reporting Line: The Advocacy and Research Officer will report to the Knowledge Management Lead and work closely with SIHA’s Programme Management, Communications, Documentation, MEL, and country teams.

About SIHA

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) is a regional feminist network comprising women’s rights organizations and activists working to advance gender equality, women’s rights, peace, security, and social justice across the Greater Horn of Africa. SIHA works in partnership with grassroots organizations, civil society actors, and regional and international stakeholders to strengthen feminist movements, promote women’s leadership, prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, and influence policies and practices that advance the rights of women and girls.

Job Summary

SIHA is seeking a Research and Advocacy Officer (RAO) with a strong understanding of gender equality, feminist perspectives, human rights, and women’s rights. The RAO will coordinate advocacy and research initiatives, oversee SIHA’s research projects, and support the management and coordination of SIHA’s advocacy and documentation efforts. The RAO will also coordinate SIHA-published research, advocacy reports, and statements, working closely with the Knowledge Management Lead, Communications and Documentation team, Programme Management team, and country teams across the region.

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant must have strong qualitative and quantitative research skills and excellent written English. Knowledge of French, Arabic, Amharic, and/or Somali will be an added advantage.

The selected applicant must have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Horn of Africa, particularly Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Proficiency in copy editing, strong analytical skills, and experience drafting public statements, advocacy submissions, and briefings are essential. A demonstrated commitment to women’s rights, gender equality, and engagement with social and human rights movements is crucial.

SIHA welcomes applicants who are committed to strengthening African civic space, feminist organizations, and their essential role in improving conditions for women, girls, and communities across the Horn of Africa.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with SIHA programme management, country teams, and the communications and knowledge production teams to strengthen and promote SIHA’s advocacy, research, and feminist analysis across the Horn of Africa.
• Provide input into and coordinate SIHA’s research projects, and contribute to publications across all countries of operation, including formal research reports, position papers, briefings, and other knowledge products.
• Review and edit research outputs and reports, and use findings to inform advocacy priorities and strategies.
• Work with area coordinators and SIHA country teams to regularly identify needs and opportunities for research that responds to emerging country-level priorities and aligns with SIHA’s strategy.
• Support and collaborate with SIHA’s MEL, documentation, and programme teams to maintain an updated understanding of evolving contexts on the ground.
• Monitor relevant calls for papers and research opportunities, alert SIHA to potential opportunities to conduct or present research and coordinate support for research launch events.
• Work with SIHA country offices and coordinators to elevate advocacy priorities and support research activities.
• Participate in developing SIHA’s advocacy strategy to align with SIHA’s programmes, engagements, and the priorities of SIHA members.
• Coordinate the development of SIHA publications in collaboration with the Communications and Knowledge Management teams.
• Initiate and coordinate the preparation of human rights submissions, country reports, press statements, and research papers.
• Support the development of SIHA publications, including the SIHA Journal, Women in Islam, manuals, guides, and other knowledge products, and coordinate related launch events.

Qualifications and Required Credentials

• At least four years of relevant work experience and a postgraduate degree in human rights, social studies, women’s studies, development or humanitarian studies, gender studies, law, or a related field.
• Proven qualitative sociological, socio-legal, feminist, and/or human rights research experience, together with strong writing skills, is required.
• A strong understanding of the political context and gender relations in the Horn of Africa is essential for this role.
• Ability to work in a culturally and politically diverse environment and travel to countries and regions across the Horn of Africa as required.
• Experience working on advocacy and/or research within the human rights or non-governmental organization sector, with the ability to provide relevant references.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work additional hours during peak periods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local-level stakeholders and influential actors, with the ability to liaise with them on SIHA’s work in the region.
• Punctual, attentive, and enthusiastic, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• SIHA is committed to offering fair remuneration based on qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their current CV and a cover letter outlining their motivation for applying and relevant experience/expertise.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the anticipated volume of applications.

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The Sahara Centre invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of a full-time Communications Lead, with the appointment to be effective on a date to be confirmed with the successful candidate.

Grounded in a mission to reframe indigenous knowledge as intelligence for Africa’s development, The Sahara Centre is a Lagos based independent think tank that positions indigenous intelligence as the missing variable in African development thinking; moving indigenous knowledge from its current ‘heritage’ positioning to strategic intelligence to catalyse development on the continent. The Centre’s activities include Lantern Lab, a critical thinking laboratory; INDIGO, a fellowship style intellectual community; white paper salons; and the Mangrove Sessions, comprising film screenings and a book club.

The Sahara Centre is building a small yet deliberate team and welcomes applications from individuals who can hold a high standard, demonstrate judgement and exceptional attention to detail.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Lead holds the standard for how The Sahara Centre communicates, owning editorial and content judgment across the website, newsletter, and social channels. This role drafts and creates content directly, and supervises additional content or communications staff as the team expands.

Applications should include a letter of interest, salary expectations, and a curriculum vitae, and should be submitted to Abena at culture at saharacentre dot org.

The search will continue until the position is successfully filled.

More information about the role is provided below.

Role Overview
The Communications Lead exists to give The Sahara Centre a consistent, credible public voice. This role sets the agenda for what gets communicated and in what form, holds the editorial standard across every channel the Centre publishes on, and is hands-on in drafting and creating that content directly.

As the team expands, this role also supervises whoever joins to support content production, so the Centre’s communications function can scale without losing editorial consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy Implementation

• Implements the direction and agenda for TSC communications across the website, and other channels.
• Determines which programme and research activity gets distilled into content and in what form.
• Maintains the content calendar and sequencing across channels.

Content Creation and Production

• Drafts and creates content directly across the Centre’s channels.
• Coordinates with graphic designer on visual asset production.
• Supervises and directs any additional content or communications staff, as the team expands.
• Maintains TSC’s editorial voice, brand, and formatting standards across all published content.
• Routes content requiring institutional sign off to the appropriate reviewer before publication.

Reporting

• Tracks engagement and reach across channels and reports on performance against the content calendar.
• Coordinates delivery timelines with the Centre Coordinator.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum four years of experience in a communications or content strategy role.
• Hands-on experience drafting and producing content directly.
• Experience producing content for a research, policy, or development sector organization preferred.
• Experience directing the work of a junior team member or trainee, or readiness to do so as the team expands.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of editorial planning and content calendar management.
• Experience providing written and visual storytelling for a policy and research audience.
• Deep understanding of how channels work across website, LinkedIn, Instagram, and newsletters, with the ability to provide detailed content design direction in line with the brand guide. The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of this understanding and ability.
• Able to use Canva excellently; skill in video and audio editing will be advantageous.
• Able to exercise independent editorial judgment within a defined brand voice.
• Able to coordinate production timelines across multiple contributors.

Working Environment

Office based at the Centre in Lagos on a full-time basis.

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The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships is one of the largest scholarship programs for international students in Canada.

Become a Pearson Scholar

To become a Pearson Scholar, you need to be nominated by your school and apply to undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Follow these steps to get started.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

• an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
• enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or have graduated no earlier than June 2026; and
• beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027.

Your high school nominates you

Ask your guidance counsellor, principal or head of school if your school is eligible to nominate students for the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship.

Schools that have previously participated will receive access to the nomination form beginning July 6, 2026. The deadline to nominate a student is October 9, 2026.

To be considered for the Pearson Scholarship, you must apply to at least one undergraduate program at the University of Toronto. You must begin your studies in September 2027. The deadline to apply for admission to U of T and be considered for the Pearson Scholarship is October 16, 2026.

Please note: You may apply to up to three areas on your application for admission; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your top choice of program at the time our scholarship decisions are made.

Submit your Pearson Scholarship application

You will receive a private link to the Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarship application when you have been nominated by your school. You will be able to complete this form after you have submitted your application for admission to U of T.

The deadline to complete the Pearson International Scholarship application and submit all required documentation is November 6, 2026.

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The ECU Success Scholarship supports eligible international students commencing study at Edith Cowan University in 2027. The scholarship recognises and supports students throughout their academic journey, with the scholarship value increasing as students’ progress through an eligible course at ECU. Eligible students may receive a tuition fee reduction ranging from 15% to 25%, depending on their stage of study and remaining credit points required to complete their course. All recipients commence the scholarship at the 15% tuition fee reduction, including students admitted with recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer.

Opens: 1-07-2026

Closes: 31-12-2027

Applies to

International Undergraduate Postgraduate Coursework

The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction that increases as eligible students progress through their course.
Eligible students will receive a 15% tuition fee reduction upon commencement of their eligible course at ECU.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 20% after successful completion of:

• 120 credit points at ECU for a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree; or
• 60 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The tuition fee reduction will increase to 25% after successful completion of:

• 240 credit points at ECU for a three-year Bachelor degree;
• 360 credit points at ECU for a four-year Bachelor degree; or
• 180 credit points at ECU for a two-year Master by Coursework degree.

The course durations above are based on the standard duration of an eligible course and are provided as a guide only. All recipients commence at the 15% scholarship stage, regardless of any recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU and may be affected by repeated units or other approved changes to the student’s course structure. The scholarship may not be available on all optional or elective units.

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be an international student (not an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand citizen);
• commence an eligible CRICOS registered undergraduate or Master by Coursework program at Edith Cowan University in 2027;
• be enrolled in a packaged pathway course with an ECU registered pathway partner leading to an eligible ECU degree in 2027;
• study on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus;
• meet ECU’s admission requirements for the selected course;
• be a full fee-paying non-sponsored student;
• not be a recipient of a government scholarship or industry sponsorship;
• not be in receipt of another ECU scholarship, unless otherwise approved by ECU.

Courses Included in the ECU Success Scholarship

Undergraduate courses: All ECU Bachelor courses are eligible, except one-year Bachelor (Honours) courses, all courses offered by the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), and the courses listed below.

Undergraduate courses not eligible for the scholarship

• Arts and Humanities
  Bachelor of Design (P79); Bachelor of Visual Arts (F23)
• Education
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies) (Y42); Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Y41); Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Y68)
• Science
  Bachelor of Computer Science (U65); Bachelor of Information Technology (U67); Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence (Y14); Bachelor of Science (Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence) (W87)
• Medical and Health Sciences
  Bachelor of Preclinical Foundations of Imaging Science (T78); Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (H96); Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Y02); Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science) (K89)
• Nursing and Midwifery
  Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (C33); Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) (Y76)

Postgraduate courses: Only the Master by Coursework courses listed below are eligible.

Eligible Master by Coursework courses

• Arts and Humanities
  Master of Communication (C88); Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (S10)
• Business and Law
  Master of Business Administration (J52); Master of Business Administration (Education Leadership) (O16); Master of Business Administration Global (L94); Master of Business Analytics (T79); Master of Finance (L98); Master of Human Resource Management (L75); Master of International Hospitality Management (L89); Master of Management Information Systems (L71); Master of Marketing and Innovation Management (L42); Master of Professional Accounting (L97); Master of Project Management (L99); Master of Supply Chain & Logistics Management (I78)
• Education
  Master of Education (Advanced) (J89); Master of Education (H08)
• Engineering
  Master of Engineering (I59); Master of Technology (T59)
• Science
  Master of Computer Science (I45); Master of Cyber Security (L33); Master of Data Science (I97); Master of Environmental Science (J48); Master of Environmental Studies (H22)
• Medical and Health Sciences
  Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (I49); Master of Public Health (I62)
• Nursing and Midwifery
  Master of Nursing Studies (J88)

Terms and conditions

Full scholarship terms and conditions
1. The ECU Success Scholarship is awarded at ECU’s sole discretion.
2. The scholarship is provided as a tuition fee reduction and applies only to tuition fees for an eligible course.
3. The scholarship cannot be transferred, refunded, deferred, or exchanged for cash or any other benefit.
4. The scholarship applies only to eligible courses delivered on campus at ECU Joondalup Campus, ECU City Campus, or ECU South West Campus.
5. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another institution or to an ECU delivery location or partner outside Western Australia.
6. The scholarship may be transferred to another eligible ECU course, provided both the original and new course are included in the eligible courses list at the time of transfer.
7. ECU reserves the right to reassess scholarship stage, duration, and ongoing eligibility following any approved course transfer.
8. Scholarship recipients must maintain enrolment as an international full fee-paying non-sponsored student for the duration of the scholarship.
9. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period following ECU’s assessment that the relevant credit point threshold has been achieved.
10. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is based only on credit points successfully completed at ECU. Credit granted through recognition of prior learning does not count towards scholarship progression.
11. Progression to a higher scholarship stage is subject to successful completion of the required credit points for the applicable scholarship stage.
12. Any revised scholarship stage and tuition fee reduction will apply from the next applicable study period after ECU determines that the required credit points have been successfully completed.
13. Recognition of prior learning or approved credit transfer may reduce the duration and overall value of the scholarship. Depending on the remaining course duration, a recipient may not progress through all scholarship stages.
14. The scholarship does not apply to tuition fees for a unit that is repeated following an unsuccessful attempt. Repeated units do not count towards progression to a higher scholarship stage until successfully completed at ECU.
15. Scholarship recipients must notify ECU of any change in circumstances that may affect their eligibility for, or entitlement to, the scholarship.
16. Scholarship recipients must maintain full-time enrolment unless otherwise approved by ECU.
17. Scholarship recipients must remain in good academic and financial standing with the University throughout the duration of the scholarship.
18. Tuition fees must be paid by the relevant payment deadlines each study period. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and tuition fees reverting to the full international student tuition fee rate.
19. Failure to accept the Letter of Offer, enrol, or pay tuition fees by the required deadlines may result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
20. Students must comply with all ECU statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and applicable visa requirements.
21. The scholarship may be revoked where a student:

• provides false or misleading information;
• no longer meets the scholarship eligibility requirements;
• breaches scholarship conditions; or
• fails to maintain enrolment in an eligible course.

22. ECU reserves the right to amend, withdraw, or discontinue the scholarship at any time without prior notice.
    23. ECU reserves the right not to award scholarships where there are no suitable applicants.
    24. Successful applicants will be notified within their Letter of Offer.

How to apply

Eligible applicants are automatically assessed for the ECU Success Scholarship at the time of applying for an eligible course at ECU. No separate scholarship application is required.
Successful applicants will receive scholarship details in their Letter of Offer.

How to accept this scholarship
To accept the scholarship, recipients must:

• meet any conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer;
• accept the Letter of Offer by the relevant deadline;
• comply with all applicable admission requirements; and
• pay the required tuition fee deposit and Overseas Student Health Cover (if applicable).

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