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Honoring African Champions in Education

About the NRC Program

The NESA Nominee Research Corps (NRC) is a specialized volunteer taskforce responsible for the critical pre-nomination research phase of NESA-Africa 2025. Our volunteers ensure quality, credibility, and balanced representation across all award categories before public nominations open.

Our Mission

Compile a verified database of 6,000+ changemakers worthy of recognition across Africa and the diaspora.

Quality Assurance

Ensure each nominee is documented with verifiable information reflecting impact and alignment with core values.

Global Impact

Support a seamless launch of public nominations and ensure balanced representation across all regions.

Volunteer Responsibilities

As an NRC volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in building the foundation for Africa's most prestigious education awards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research and document 200+ verified nominee profiles
  • Validate achievements and impact stories
  • Ensure alignment with SDG 4, AU Agenda 2063, and ESG principles
  • Submit profiles through structured digital forms
  • Participate in weekly check-in calls
  • Tag entries with appropriate award categories

Ideal Volunteer Profile

  • Passionate about education and Africa's development
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Basic knowledge of SDG/Agenda 2063/ESG concepts
  • Familiar with digital tools (Google Sheets, Docs, online forms)
  • Committed to completing 200+ profiles in 30 days
  • Available for remote work during engagement period

Program Structure

The NRC operates in two strategic phases to ensure comprehensive coverage and quality data collection.

1Staff & Volunteer Research Phase

August 15 – October 15, 2025

  • Internal verification of subcategory structures
  • Research and pre-upload of 6,000+ nominees
  • Coordination with local chapters and regional teams

2Public Nomination Phase

September 1 – November 15, 2025

  • Public nominations for outstanding changemakers
  • Profile uploads via NESA-Africa platform
  • Validation of incoming nominations

Regional Coverage

North Africa

Algeria, Morocco, Egypt...

East Africa

Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda...

Central Africa

Cameroon, DRC...

West Africa

Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal...

Southern Africa

South Africa, Zambia...

Diaspora

UK, USA, France, Caribbean...

Who Can Join the NESA-NRC?

NESA-NRC is a special task force of researchers, education advocates, and data curators mobilized to identify and document changemakers across Africa and the diaspora.

How to Apply

Platform Access

  • Secure login credentials for NRC Portal
  • Access to nomination forms and dashboards
  • Data curation and management tools

Nomination Process

  • Africa Icon Blue Garnet Awards (Lifetime Impact)
  • Gold Certificate Awards (Competitive)
  • Platinum Certificate Recognition (Institutions)

Internal Staff

SCEF/NESA Team Members

Core team members with expertise in education, project management, or regional knowledge.

  • Platform testing and validation
  • Pre-populate high-priority subcategories
  • Ensure national representation
  • Coordinate with DevOps and content teams

How to Apply:

Internal staff are assigned based on expertise. SCEF/NESA team members can express interest through the internal portal.

Regional Volunteers

Africa & Diaspora

Selected representatives from African countries and major diaspora regions.

  • Research and nominee interviews
  • Data uploads and verification
  • Social impact alignment checks
  • Geographic subcategory management

How to Apply:

Apply through the NRC Portal. Selection based on regional representation and research capabilities. Must commit to at least 3 subcategories.

International Observers

Research Fellows

Specialists and diaspora professionals with expertise in African education.

  • Advisory contributions
  • Endorsement support
  • Data research assistance
  • Institutional nominations

How to Apply:

Submit your expertise profile and areas of interest. Selected based on experience in African education and research.

General Public

Public Nomination Role

Open to anyone from Africa or the diaspora starting September 1, 2025.

  • Submit nominee details
  • Provide nomination justification
  • Upload supporting materials
  • Share impact evidence

How to Apply:

Access opens September 1, 2025. Submit nominations through the public portal with required documentation and justification.

Verification & Publishing Process

Impact Alignment

Entries validated against SDG 4, ESG principles, and AU Agenda 2063 goals

Authentication

Verification of nominee track record and credentials

Documentation

Review of public-facing work and supporting evidence

Benefits & AGC Rewards

Join a meaningful mission while earning recognition and AGC tokens for your valuable contributions.

Digital Certificate of Service

Official recognition as NESA-NRC Volunteer Officer

SCEF Membership

Free 1-year SCEF Membership with exclusive benefits

Priority Access

VIP access to all NESA Week 2025 events

Media Feature

Featured spotlight on NESA TV or 'It's In Me Radio'

AGC Wallet Rewards

Earn AGC tokens for verified nominee entries

AGC Token Incentives

Earn AGC tokens for your research contributions and performance

First 10 Uploads

5 AGC total

(partially withdrawable)

Weekly Best Researcher

3 AGC bonus

Verified Entry

0.5 AGC

(non-withdrawable)

Program Timeline

A structured approach to identifying and documenting Africa's education changemakers

1

Aug 10–17

Orientation & Kickoff

  • Portal access setup
  • Training sessions
  • Team briefing
2

Aug 18–Sept 15

Initial Research Phase

  • Nominee research
  • Weekly uploads
  • Team coordination
3

Sept 16–Oct 20

Intensive Upload Phase

  • Bulk data entry
  • Internal validation
  • Quality checks
4

Oct 21–Nov 20

Finalization Phase

  • Final edits
  • Handover prep
  • Documentation
5

Nov 21–30

Program Wrap-up

  • Recognition ceremony
  • Report submission
  • Award preparations

Tools & Platforms

Access a suite of powerful tools to streamline your research and collaboration

NESA NRC Portal

Secure platform for nominee data upload and management

  • Dashboard access
  • Data entry forms
  • Validation tools

Collaboration Tools

Efficient team coordination and file management

  • Google Drive/Sheets
  • Asana/Trello
  • Document templates

Communication Platforms

Team communication and training channels

  • Telegram/WhatsApp groups
  • Weekly Zoom meetings
  • Training sessions

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join 30 passionate volunteers in building the foundation for Africa's most prestigious education awards. Applications close July 14, 2025.

Application Deadline: July 14, 2025