Simuka Africa Team Briefing: May 1, 2026
Hello, All:
Welcome to the second month of your Q2 Service with Simuka Africa!
Please note:
If you joined us through the UN Volunteers Platform: Remember to complete the Essential & Mandatory Courses on the UNV E-campus by July 1st.
The next Creative Career Focus Meeting for Q2 staff is scheduled for May 9th. Register here. After creating an account, click on “Organizations,” then “34 Gallery” to see our meeting list. Problems? Email : support@heypeers.com
“Art Therapy With Mind Soul Meditations” weekly group sessions will conclude on May 15th, then resume in June. Mental Health, Fine Art & A.I. art are discussed. If you are interested in attending a session, register here.
— M.
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🚩 Humanitarian Crisis Notification 🚩
1) Be advised: Multiple regions are experiencing increased societal unrest, protests and rioting due to food, medicine, and fuel shortages from the current geopolitical conflicts. These alerts have been coming in since this morning.
2) If you are impacted by unrest or energy restrictions, update us as you can. No worries, no stress regarding your assignments.
3) If you have loved ones in these regions, simply notify us. Their safety is the priority.
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The June Social Media Calendar
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I. Special Promotion: Want to expand your art portfolio and reach? Explore our partner platform, WebbieSocial.com! Get a discount off Webbie+ with discount code: 34Gallery
Additional Editing Guidelines for Content:
Again, A.I. generated article content is discouraged. The purpose of our Career Development Program is to assist you with creating a professional portfolio that highlights YOU as an expert in your field. Our global audience is also more interested in reading content from peers & professionals.
Article Submissions should have a 25 word bio, a social media link (if any) + a photo/avatar if you do not already have one on file.
Video submissions should also list yourself in a video credit on the final screen. We want you to be recognized for your work!
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Additional Needed Content
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Please note: If any Q2 staff member has time in their schedule to complete one of the following, email us. Thanks in advance!
Emotional Labor: definition, professional & personal examples, coping tips.
The mental health benefits of hobbies.
Setting Boundaries - tips for Work/Life balance, toxic relationships, family/friend issues.
SDG 3: Write a PenPal Letter to Simuka Africa’s Youth Readers. Submit here. Thank you to all who submitted letters already!
SDG 5: Write a Beauty Confession Essay or short comment on how global beauty standards and/or expectations have impacted your life and well-being. Submit here.
The UNESCO Education and nutrition: learn to eat well Report Recap
The UNESCO 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report: Access & Equity Recap
Can’t make the deadline? Things happen. Just notify us.
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The United Nations System: An Introduction
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Intro to the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF)
The first international conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels (TAFF 1)
Intro to UN Water
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United Nations Employment
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UN Careers - the primary UN career hub
UNJOBNET - daily job listings for the entire UN System
UNJOBNET: Remote Positions - daily updated Un remote work
IISD Climate Change Job Vacancies (Global)
UNOPS: Administration Associate - NYC - general listing, scroll to find
UNOPS: Communications Analyst, Home based, Remote - general listing, scroll to find
UNDP: African Academy for Women in Political Leadership 2026
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A.I. Policy, News & Jobs
Our expanded Simuka Africa A.I. Organizational Policy can be found here.
Administrative Notification: Be advised that A.I. has made phishing attempts and identity theft remarkably sophisticated:
Unexpected links or attachments in text messages or emails should not be opened unless you are certain of the sender.
Urgent or threatening language that demands you provide in-depth person information.
Slightly altered email addresses are often the only indicator of suspected fraudulent activity on a communication masquerading as official.
For more information, read “The 2026 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA)”
Additional industry updates:
A.I. / Tech Creative Jobs & Opportunities:
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) is offering a highly competitive AI Traineeship with hands-on experience in AI systems, data platforms, and digital transformation.
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Opportunities
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I. Career Tip: Harvard Business Review - Leisure's Not a Luxury. It's a Requirement for Top Leaders
II. Career Tip II: Have the courage to create yourself - Vishesh Gupta, TEDxJaipur National University
Idealist.org: Remote Positions - updated
80000 Hours Job Board - updated
482 Jobs (Australia) - updated
The Climatebase Job Board for Climate Professionals
“Africa‑Europe Partnerships for Culture: Southern Africa” project
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Communication Officer 3, Cotabato, Philippines
GiveWell is hiring Researchers (Remote Worldwide)—a top-tier opportunity in global development, public health, and evidence-based policy.
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is now recruiting for its prestigious Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026–2028!
The International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Africa 2027
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Food For Thought
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Lastly, some of you may be new to the idea of self-care as professionals. But rest is vital for optimal performance:
The above 5 tips are easy to incorporate and maintain even with demanding schedules.
In addition, a colleague this week provided a link to a Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for those interested in learning more about this type of therapy for yourself or loved ones.
Take some time this weekend for rest & rejuvenation. ❤️
-M.
May hope, peace & unity be with you.
