Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador (FUCA) Program 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador (FUCA) Program, offering young Nigerians the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with Unilever Nigeria, one of the leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. This program is designed for graduates and undergraduates to develop leadership skills and contribute to empowerment and skills development activities on their campuses.

1. Program Overview

• Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
• Stipend: NGN 90,000 monthly
• Duration: 9 months
• Objective:
  • Provide real-world exposure and leadership opportunities for young Nigerians.
  • Engage future leaders to act as liaisons between Unilever and their universities or polytechnics.

2. Requirements

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
  • Must be serving or completed NYSC.
• Skills:
  • Good financial and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Knowledge of Accounts Receivable.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong stakeholder management, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Availability:
  • Available to work full-time for one year.

3. Main Responsibilities

1. Debt Management:
   • Review outstanding invoices and track payment due dates.
   • Implement debt collection strategies, including reminders and follow-up calls.
2. Stakeholder Communication:
   • Communicate with stakeholders regarding customer accounts.
3. Reconciliation and Reporting:
   • Ensure accurate reconciliation of payments and resolve discrepancies.
   • Maintain accurate records of customer payments and collection efforts.
   • Prepare and distribute reports on outstanding debts and credit risk.
4. Credit Control:
   • Contribute to the development and implementation of credit control policies.
   • Identify and mitigate credit risks.
5. Cash Management:
   • Monitor Customer Bank Guarantee process and ensure proper cash management.

4. FUCA Program Details

• Leadership Journey:
  • Engage 20 future leaders in a 9-month program.
  • Lead projects such as empowerment and skills development activities on campuses.
  • Build relationships with industry professionals and expand professional networks.

5. Application Process

• Stages:
  1. Stage 1: Complete the LevelUP: Lean Entrepreneurship Skills Course.
  2. Stage 2: Complete the Unilever ‘Brand’ Challenge.

6. Unilever Leadership Internship Programme

• Duration: 6 months/1 year
• Opportunity:
  • Work on real-time projects to deliver business targets.
  • Develop professional and networking skills.
• Eligibility:
  • Undergraduates and Postgraduates:
    • Enrolled at a Nigerian university or pursuing postgraduate studies.
    • Introduction letter from the institution required.
  • NYSC:
    • Open to corps members posted directly to Unilever Nigeria.
  • Apprenticeship:
    • For candidates seeking work experience during holidays or desiring a career change.