The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 plans to expand its roster of participating organisations as it prepares for a second implementation phase, organisers disclosed on Tuesday.
Launched through a partnership involving the Federal Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the European Union, the programme places young Nigerian graduates in 12-month work experiences with organisations that provide mentorship and practical training.
Organisers explained that the model is simple. Organisations register and state the roles or skills they need, fellows apply and undergo screening, and successful matches lead to year-long placements. The programme manages administrative work, screening, documentation, and ongoing support, while host organisations provide the workplace and supervision.
So far, the initiative has placed thousands of Fellows across sectors and states. According to organisers, some organisations have converted Fellows into permanent staff, while others have used the programme to access talent they could not afford or attract through conventional hiring.
“For the next phase, we are refining the matching process to ensure placements deliver meaningful value to both sides,” organisers said. They added that the goal is fewer mismatches and outcomes that support fellows’ career growth and hosts’ operational needs.
Eligibility to participate remains broad. Any registered organisation, business, government agency, or NGO can apply if it can supervise a fellow and provide proper documentation, including CAC registration and TIN. Organisers confirmed that there is no participation fee.
Interested organisations can register online, complete a profile, submit required documents, and indicate the support they need. Once approved, they become part of the pool from which fellows are matched.
Organisers noted that smaller organisations, especially those outside major commercial centres, benefit from access to graduate-level talent that might not otherwise consider them. Larger institutions can use the programme to test potential hires while contributing to efforts to reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria.
