My biggest wish for 2024 is to see YOU succeed... and here's how we're going to do it! 🌟
Newsletter #38
Hey, friends! 👋 Welcome to a special edition of NickatNoon!
This is one of our last newsletters before the end of the year, so I've crafted a personalized newsletter to supercharge your career and personal development.
Ready to make 2024 your year of growth and success? Then let's dive in!
Jobs
FEATURED JOBS:
Short Term Consultant to Develop an Interactive Learning Tool | Center for International Private Enterprise | Remote – Worldwide
Nick’s Take: Great opportunity for a seasoned expert to develop a SharePoint-based visual learning tool for CIPE’s Asia-Pacific Team!
Chief of Party, Civic DEFENDERS (USAID) | DT Global | Hybrid – DC
Nick’s Take: Fantastic role for an experienced leader to develop global projects related to civil society strengthening, media freedom, and digital literacy to fight global digital repression.
Data Scientist, GeoMatch | Stanford University Immigration Policy Lab | Nipomo, California | USD 72-126k
Nick’s Take: Incredible opportunity to leverage technical and analytical skills on an exciting project developing and implementing an algorithm-based matching tool to support millions of migrants worldwide.
FROM THE NEW TECHCHANGE TALENT JOB BOARD:
Check out the full list of 6,900+ jobs
Senior Officer, Shelter, Climate and Urban Resilience | The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | Panama City, Panama
Intensive Case Management Caseworker | International Rescue Committee | Sacramento, CA | USD 28-29/hr
THIS WEEK’S CURATION:
Early Career (0-3 years)
Strategy Coordinator, Strategy + Sustainability | EirGrid | Hybrid – Dublin
Community Engagement Associate | UNICEF USA | Remote – Great Plains Region | USD 58-70k
West Coast Chapter Manager | YIMBY Action | Remote – West Coast, USA | USD USD 75-85k
National Manager of Innovation & Partnerships | Reading Partners | Remote – Certain USA Locations | USD 69-81k
Communications Intern | UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network | NYC or Remote | USD 16-19/hr
Senior Digital Communications Associate | USA for UNFPA | Hybrid – Northeast USA | USD 60-70k
Mid-Career (4–10 years)
Manager, Racial Justice & Equity | Humanity United | Remote – East Coast Preferred | USD 100-131k
AI4Health Lead | International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) | On-site, Geneva
IoT Security and Network Infrastructure Manager | International Labour Organization | On-site, Geneva | USD 164-211k
Tribal Liaison | National Park Service | On-site, Port Angeles, Washington | USD 69-90k
Innovation Leadership Program Manager | Center On Rural Innovation | Remote – USA | USD 80-90k
Public Relations Strategist | Smile Train | Hybrid – NYC | USD 60-85k
Associate Director, Learning Centre (bilingual, French/English) | Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement | Remote – Canada | CAD 75-95k
HMIS DHIS2 Architect and Developer | Abt Associates | Multiple Locations – Africa
Project Manager, Equitable Outcomes Team | Delivery Associates / LA County Government | Hybrid – LA | USD 120-140k
Community Manager | EIT Climate-KIC | Various locations, Europe
Manager Sourcing & Supplier Management | Mastercard | Purchase, NY or O’Fallon, MO | USD 89-158k
Associate Director of Grants Management | Raising The Village | Hybrid – NYC (preferred), US or Toronto | USD 120-130k
Senior (10+ years)
Deputy Director, Communications and Marketing | AmeriCorps | Hybrid – DC | 158-164k
Chief Impact and Policy Officer | Rural Community Assistance Corporation | West Sacramento – US | USD 165-182k
Scholarships and Fellowships
There are so many funding and scholarship opportunities out there, and 2024 could be YOUR year to be a part of these amazing programs! 🌟 Here are my TOP 5 programs that are open for applications until the beginning of the next year
Are you interested in pursuing an MBA at Harvard? Then, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. The Boustany Foundation offers the Harvard MBA Scholarship, a prestigious opportunity to pursue a two-year program at Harvard Business School. The scholarship includes $102,200 in financial aid and covers tuition, travel, and accommodation expenses for a mandatory two-month internship with the Foundation. Candidates from any nation, with a preference for those of Lebanese descent, are welcome to apply. Hurry, and apply here
📍 Location: England, United Kingdom
📅 Deadline: February 7, 2024
🌍 Eligibility: Open to low-income students from developing countries (excluding medicine).
Are you interested in working abroad and being paid to travel to Europe, all while receiving €1,200 a month? The DESY Summer Program, sponsored by the DESY research center in Hamburg and Zeuthen, offers a paid summer job opportunity in Germany for undergraduate and master's students. The program runs from July to September 2024. The scholarship includes €1,200 per month and travel assistance to the European country for a seven-week program. Don't miss this chance to engage in cutting-edge research projects. Apply now!
📍 Location: Chile
📅 Deadline: December 22, 2023
🌍 Eligibility: Open to those with a background in international law, providing full coverage for the course in Chile.
Interested in a UN scholarship for a short-term international law course in Chile? The Regional UN Course on International Law for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Santiago in April, is accepting applications until December 22. The scholarship covers all travel, accommodation, meals, health insurance, and course materials. Apply now for this unique opportunity to learn and exchange views with experts in various international law topics.
📍 Location: Germany
📅 Deadline: January 31, 2024
🌍 Eligibility: Undergraduate and master's students in physics or related fields, offering a stipend and travel assistance.
Are you a low-income student from a developing country looking to study for free at Oxford University? Then apply for Reach Oxford Scholarships by February 7, 2024! These scholarships are designed for students facing financial challenges and cover all courses except medicine. The award includes tuition fees, living expenses, and annual round-trip flights. Applicants must secure acceptance from the university, demonstrate financial need, and commit to returning to their home country. Don't miss the chance to pursue diverse undergraduate courses at Oxford! Click here to learn more
📍 Location: United States (San Diego)
📅 Deadline: January 15, 2024
🌍 Eligibility: Aged 20 to 26, demonstrating leadership potential and proficiency in English, providing full coverage for the summer program.
Now this one is for my friends who are not U.S Citizens: The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is offering fully-funded scholarships for a summer course in San Diego, USA. The program, sponsored by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation, provides practical training in teamwork, public speaking, negotiation, and mediation. Participants, aged 20 to 26, will join a diverse group of international students for the next edition in July 2024. The scholarship covers travel, accommodation, and all program-related expenses. Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership potential, community service, and proficiency in English. Hurry up and apply now
📍 Location: United States
📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025
🌍 Eligibility: Open to candidates with excellent academic backgrounds, covering tuition fees and providing financial aid for the Harvard MBA program.
Don't let these opportunities pass you by! AND, in case you'd like to have access to a full calendar of scholarship, funding, and fellowship opportunities, email me at nick@techchange.org!
📣 ICYM Special Edition: Our 2023 highlights
January: ❄️This post is an oldie but a goodie: Here are my tips on how you can avoid paying full tuition in grad school.
February: 🌹Planning on LEARNING SOMETHING NEW in 2024? Then this timeless post here can help you!
March: 🌸 To celebrate International Women's Day, I wrote a comprehensive list of scholarship programs and professional development opportunities for women. Click here to check it out
April: 🌼Want to break into SOCIAL IMPACT and don’t know where to start? Then in case you missed it, I published my first LinkedIn learning course on Building a Career of Positive Social Impact in 2023! Click here to check it out!
May: ☀️If you’re in working in digital development, you have to check out my May 2023 list of exclusive curation of 8 training programs, scholarships, and fellowships for professionals in the field! Click here and see more
June: 🏖️ It is 2023… OF COURSE I was going to talk about AI at some point. See this post and peek at what we talked about in June.
July: 🎇2023 was the year of AI… but also my year on TikTok! What about combining the two and seeing a video to learn how AI is impacting your job?
August: 🌞This month was special in many ways because it was when I shared the arrival of Ayla Malai Martin with you.
September: 🍂 Like a pumpking spice latte, I was feeling spicy this day…click here to see why
October: 🎃The GDHF season was upon us! (lalala-lalala), and to celebrate, I did a full video tour of the venue! Check it out here
November: 🦃 November came and brought us HUGE news: The launch of our TechChange Job Board.
December: 🎄 Want to find a remote job but don't know where to look? Then check out this post where I list 65 websites for you to use
Parting Thought
Folks, thank you for making 2023 truly amazing! Your unwavering support means the world to me. I have big plans in store for 2024, and I'm excited to have you on this journey with me! 🚀💙
Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday season, and I will see you soon!
Nick
Thank you so much Nick and team!