The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a monumental step towards economic integration and prosperity across the African continent.  Youth constitute a significant portion of Africa's population and are vital drivers of economic growth and innovation.

Their participation in the implementation of the AfCFTA protocol is essential for fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development.  It is with this in mind that YouLead is organizing a series of virtual workshops to raise awareness about the critical roles of youth and women in the protocol's implementation.  

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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a monumental step towards economic integration and prosperity across the African continent. However, to fully realize its potential, it is imperative to ensure the active participation of youth and women in its implementation, particularly through the Protocol on Women and Youth.

Youth participation in the implementation of the AfCFTA protocol is essential for fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development.  It is with this in mind that YouLead is organizing a series of virtual workshops to raise awareness about the critical roles of youth and women in the protocol's implementation.

REGISTER NOW https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMscu2rpjgoGNE0UcYpdVkrLWRPOocAoWG2

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a monumental step towards economic integration and prosperity across the African continent. However, to fully realize its potential, it is imperative to ensure the active participation of youth and women in its implementation, particularly through the Protocol on Women and Youth. Youth constitute a significant portion of Africa's population and are vital drivers of economic growth and innovation. Their participation in the implementation of the AfCFTA protocol is essential for fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development.  It is with this in mind that YouLead is organizing a series of virtual workshops to raise awareness about the critical roles of youth and women in the protocol's implementation.   REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuivqzorGtPvxXazFKbU9ga5mvzAMPtD

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a monumental step towards economic integration and prosperity across the African continent. However, to fully realize its potential, it is imperative to ensure the active participation of youth and women in its implementation, particularly through the Protocol on Women and Youth. Youth constitute a significant portion of Africa's population and are vital drivers of economic growth and innovation. Their participation in the implementation of the AfCFTA protocol is essential for fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development. It is with this in mind that YouLead is organizing a series of virtual workshops to raise awareness about the critical roles of youth and women in the protocol's implementation. REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdu6opj8iGdGHSSOeyp_0YvzgVIiGIINd  

YouLead Summit 2024 Destination voting NOW OPEN!

Hello, One Young Africa Community, The YouLead Summit 2023 was phenomenal! As we bid adieu, our focus shifts to 2024.

We invite you to participate in selecting the destination for YouLead Summit 2024, vote for the next city to host #YouLead24  

Let your voice be heard, and share with a friend to boost your city's chances! 

Project: Design of YouLead Africa Outcome Harvesting Report

Application Deadline: 31st October 2023

Background: 

YouLead Africa is seeking a talented and creative graphics designer to collaborate on an exciting project - the design of the first ever Outcome Harvesting report, a compilation of carefully collected data documenting the impact of YouLead over the past 5 years – since the first convening of YouLead Summit in 2017 until 2021. 

This report is a critical tool for sharing our program's impact and achievements with stakeholders, and we are committed to making it visually compelling and informative. The Consultant is expected to design the report composed of 56 pages. 

Responsibilities:

As a Graphics Designer for this short-term consultancy, your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the program team to conceptualize and design the layout of the Outcome Harvesting report.

• Creating eye-catching visuals, infographics, and illustrations that effectively communicate key messages in the report

• Selecting and designing a cohesive color scheme and typography that aligns with YouLead Africa brand.

• Ensuring all design elements adhere to our brand guidelines.

• Making revisions based on feedback and ensuring the final product meets our quality standards.

• Preparing print-ready and digital files for distribution.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Proven experience as a graphics designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing report design and data visualization work.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with the project team.

How to Apply: 

1. All applications must be made and submitted via the YouLead Portal.

2. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 31st October 2023

Contract Duration: 1st November -5th November 2023

Remuneration: The Consultant will be paid 1250$ (before tax as per Tanzania Revenue Authority)

We look forward to receiving your applications and collaborating with a talented graphics designer. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact [email protected]

YouLead Africa is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Theme: Youth Empowerment through Capacity Building: Revitalizing Youth Voice and Agency towards the Africa We Want.

Date: 20th-24th November 2023

Africa’s largest youth leadership forum, YouLead Summit beckons us on the horizon! Since 2017, the YouLead Summit has been jointly annually convened by the East African Community (EAC), MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MSTCDC) and other partners in Arusha Tanzania through their youth engagement initiatives –the EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform and YouLead Africa – Africa Youth Leadership Program respectively. H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania is YouLead Africa’s current Patron.

This year in Nairobi, Kenya,  by the choice of the young people, the annual climax event will bring together continental, regional and national policymakers together with youth leaders, private sector and NGO stakeholders with the aim of crafting homegrown, solution-based approaches to resolve the most pressing youth development issues. 

About the theme

Knowledge is the tool that can transform Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. Notwithstanding the fact that African countries have, over the past five years, made several strides forward in the areas of people-centered development, gender equality and youth empowerment, reduction in the number of conflicts, renewed economic growth and social indicators, sustaining these efforts has always been and remains a work in progress. 

Towards achieving these aspirations, the young generation should be equipped with diverse skill sets and knowledge that align and speak to shifting geopolitics, the evolution of commerce, the ongoing digital revolution, and increasingly important capacities like post-conflict reconstruction, climate justice, leadership development, and public policy advocacy. With this newly acquired or improved capacity, Africa’s young people will be able to marshal their individual and collective efforts toward a common development agenda. Their enhanced understanding of their roles as young people, women, communities,  and marginalized groups will hasten the crafting and delivery of Africa-led solutions, , towards the Africa We Want. 

The aftermath of the Summit will shepherd emerging development and investment opportunities in the areas of human capital development, entrepreneurship, public infrastructure, and policy alternatives.  All these are inspired by the African Union Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Under YouLead Africa’s popular programmatic pillars, exciting forums will be held through interactive and participatory approaches.

We invite organisations/companies to apply to come on board for the 2023 YouLead Summit.

Visit www.youlead.africa to learn more.

Application Process:

1. All applications must be made and submitted via the YouLead Portal.

2. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 5th November, 2023. 

3. Please note that a participation fee of 100$ is required after submission, assessment and selection. We will share payment details after which proof of payment will then be submitted to: [email protected] and [email protected]

4. Please note that the 100$ participation fee is non-refundable. 

5. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

Theme: Youth Empowerment through Capacity Building: Revitalizing Youth Voice and Agency towards the Africa We Want.

Date: 20th-24th November 2023

Africa’s largest youth leadership forum, YouLead Summit beckons us on the horizon! Since 2017, the YouLead Summit has been jointly annually convened by the East African Community (EAC), MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MSTCDC) and other partners in Arusha Tanzania through their youth engagement initiatives –the EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform and YouLead Africa – Africa Youth Leadership Program respectively. H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania is YouLead Africa’s current Patron.

This year in Nairobi, Kenya,  by the choice of the young people, the annual climax event will bring together continental, regional and national policymakers together with youth leaders, private sector and NGO stakeholders with the aim of crafting homegrown, solution-based approaches to resolve the most pressing youth development issues. 

About the theme

Knowledge is the tool that can transform Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. Notwithstanding the fact that African countries have, over the past five years, made several strides forward in the areas of people-centered development, gender equality and youth empowerment, reduction in the number of conflicts, renewed economic growth and social indicators, sustaining these efforts has always been and remains a work in progress. 

Towards achieving these aspirations, the young generation should be equipped with diverse skill sets and knowledge that align and speak to shifting geopolitics, the evolution of commerce, the ongoing digital revolution, and increasingly important capacities like post-conflict reconstruction, climate justice, leadership development, and public policy advocacy. With this newly acquired or improved capacity, Africa’s young people will be able to marshal their individual and collective efforts toward a common development agenda. Their enhanced understanding of their roles as young people, women, communities,  and marginalized groups will hasten the crafting and delivery of Africa-led solutions, , towards the Africa We Want. 

The aftermath of the Summit will shepherd emerging development and investment opportunities in the areas of human capital development, entrepreneurship, public infrastructure, and policy alternatives.  All these are inspired by the African Union Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

Under YouLead Africa’s popular programmatic pillars, exciting forums will be held through interactive and participatory approaches.

Visit www.youlead.africa to learn more

Application Process:

1. All applications must be made and submitted via the YouLead Portal.

2. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 5th November, 2023. 

3. Please note that once your application goes through to the last moderation stage of admission, you will receive instructions on how to pay the required 50 USD participation fee. 

4. Please note that the 50 USD participation fee is non-refundable. 

5. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

Please note that if you are planning to attend the YouLead Summit 2023 virtually, you are not required to pay the 50$ participation fee. 

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship to participate in YouLead Summit 2023. By selecting physical participation, you are expected to cover your travel, accommodation and other related expenses. YouLead will be offering solely lunch and tea breaks for the duration of the Summit. 

Introduction:

YouLead is Africa's flagship Youth Leadership Program, jointly owned by MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community. We aim to unlock the leadership potential of young individuals aged 18-35 across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. It is co-owned and supported by the YouLead Consortium of State and Non-State Partners, the program is inspired by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063. It seeks to amplify youth voices in regional governance and development processes, focusing on enhancing the capacity of young political leaders and empowering young business leaders. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, YouLead aims to connect young leaders, enabling them to create sustainable solutions for their communities.

This year, YouLead will be launching a series of capacity-building training sessions for youth leaders in politics and business in SPA II countries. The program targets to train and empower 250 young people while providing four capacity-building spaces and mentorship opportunities. By implementing existing interventions and collaborating with Global Platforms Networks and ActionAid International, YouLead aims to increase youth participation in politics, economic governance, peace, security, and gender equality. Young leaders passionate about contributing to East Africa's development are encouraged to apply for capacity-building training and collectively shape the region's future in line with their vision for Africa.

Application Process:

1. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 25th October 2023 

2. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected] 

Theme: Youth Empowerment through Capacity Building: Revitalizing Youth Voice and Agency towards the Africa We Want.

Date: 20th-24th November 2023

Africa’s largest youth leadership forum, YouLead Summit beckons us on the horizon! Since 2017, the YouLead Summit has been jointly annually convened by the East African Community (EAC), MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MSTCDC) and other partners in Arusha Tanzania through their youth engagement initiatives –the EAC Youth Ambassadors Platform and YouLead Africa – Africa Youth Leadership Program respectively. H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of Tanzania is YouLead Africa’s current Patron.

This year in Nairobi, Kenya,  by the choice of the young people, the annual climax event will bring together continental, regional and national policymakers together with youth leaders, private sector and NGO stakeholders with the aim of crafting homegrown, solution-based approaches to resolve the most pressing youth development issues such as limited access to or outright exclusion from opportunity, and the bane of politically unstable States.

About the call for Volunteers:

Are you passionate about youth empowerment and development? 

Do you want to participate in mobilizing youth and managing youth events? 

Are you good at social media, digital communication and digital content? 

Are you good at event coordination, assisting with tasks related to event planning? 

If yes, this is your chance to become a volunteer for this year’s Africa’s largest youth convening - the YouLead Summit! This call is for volunteers remotely and for young people based in Nairobi. You will have the chance to collaborate and work with teams and partners across the continent. 

Applications are open until the 22nd of October, 2023. We encourage you to apply to be part of this important and exciting initiative. 

Who are YouLead Volunteers?

YouLead Volunteers have played an important role in the success of YouLead Summit since the first one held in 2017. As part of the Summit, the volunteers are responsible for different tasks based on their interests and expertise. 

Eligibility:

This call is open to both virtual and in-person volunteers. Please note that in-person volunteers must be based in Nairobi, Kenya. 

A YouLead Volunteer must be

• able to commit to at least 2 hours a day

• available for meetings

• able to contribute to content 

• able to post on relevant platforms

• able to organize and participate in activities

• fully available for the agreed duration

NB: There are no restrictions on age or nationality

What we offer: 

This is a voluntary role. Where applicable, reimbursement of costs incurred during duty or related to the assignment may be possible on a show of receipts. Such expenses must be agreed upon and approved prior.

A certificate of recognition and a recommendation letter will be provided. 

YouLead is Africa's flagship Youth Leadership Program, jointly owned by MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community. We aim to unlock the leadership potential of young individuals aged 18-35 across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. It is co-owned and supported by the YouLead Consortium of State and Non-State Partners, the program is inspired by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063. It seeks to amplify youth voices in regional governance and development processes, focusing on enhancing the capacity of young political leaders and empowering young business leaders. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, YouLead aims to connect young leaders, enabling them to create sustainable solutions for their communities.

This year, YouLead will be launching a series of capacity-building training sessions for youth leaders in politics and business in SPA II countries. The program targets to train and empower 250 young people while providing four capacity-building spaces and mentorship opportunities. By implementing existing interventions and collaborating with Global Platforms Networks and ActionAid International, YouLead aims to increase youth participation in politics, economic governance, peace, security, and gender equality. Young leaders passionate about contributing to East Africa's development are encouraged to apply for capacity-building training and collectively shape the region's future in line with their vision for Africa.

Application Process:

1. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 23rd October 2023

2. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

YouLead is Africa's flagship Youth Leadership Program, jointly owned by the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community. We aim to unlock the leadership potential of young individuals aged 18-35 across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. It is co-owned and supported by the YouLead Consortium of State and Non-State Partners, the program is inspired by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063.

It seeks to amplify youth voices in regional governance and development processes, focusing on enhancing the capacity of young political leaders and empowering young business leaders. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, YouLead aims to connect young leaders, enabling them to create sustainable solutions for their communities.

This year, YouLead will be launching a series of capacity-building training sessions for youth leaders in politics and business in SPA II countries. The program targets to train and empower 250 young people while providing four capacity-building spaces and mentorship opportunities. By implementing existing interventions and collaborating with Global Platforms Networks and ActionAid International, YouLead aims to increase youth participation in politics, economic governance, peace, security, and gender equality. Young leaders passionate about contributing to East Africa's development are encouraged to apply for capacity-building training and collectively shape the region's future in line with their vision for Africa.

Application Process:

1. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 29th September 2023 

2. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected] 

YouLead is Africa's flagship Youth Leadership Program, jointly owned by MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community. We aim to unlock the leadership potential of young individuals aged 18-35 across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. It is co-owned and supported by the YouLead Consortium of State and Non-State Partners, the program is inspired by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063. It seeks to amplify youth voices in regional governance and development processes, focusing on enhancing the capacity of young political leaders and empowering young business leaders. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, YouLead aims to connect young leaders, enabling them to create sustainable solutions for their communities.

Conflict Resolution and Peace Building remains at the heart of the work on youth in politics of YouLead. Through this intervention, we will host the Virtual training on conflict resolution and peace building in East Africa centred on the theme “Surveying the opportunities for youth-driven conflict settlement, leveraging on the expansion of the East African Community (EAC)”. The training will address critical issues related to conflict resolution and peacebuilding with factors ranging from porous borders to proliferation of small arms and light weapons, internal strife, terrorism and insecurity among others. The training is thus critical for young people in the region to develop their knowledge and capacity to handle such emergencies and threats and be part of the community that  promotes unity, peace, stability and strength to defend the common interests of the East African Community (EAC).

Application Process:

1. Application Deadline: The application submission deadline is 13th September 2023, 23:59 PM East African time. 

2. Method of Application: Please submit your application online through our online portal 

3. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

YouLead is Africa's flagship Youth Leadership Program, jointly owned by MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community. We aim to unlock the leadership potential of young individuals aged 18-35 across the East African Community (EAC) and beyond. It is co-owned and supported by the YouLead Consortium of State and Non-State Partners, the program is inspired by the United Nations Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063. It seeks to amplify youth voices in regional governance and development processes, focusing on enhancing the capacity of young political leaders and empowering young business leaders. Through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, YouLead aims to connect young leaders, enabling them to create sustainable solutions for their communities.

This year, YouLead will be launching a series of capacity-building training sessions for youth leaders in politics and business in SPA II countries. The program targets to train and empower 250 young people while providing four capacity-building spaces and mentorship opportunities. By implementing existing interventions and collaborating with Global Platforms Networks and ActionAid International, YouLead aims to increase youth participation in politics, economic governance, peace, security, and gender equality. Young leaders passionate about contributing to East Africa's development are encouraged to apply for capacity-building training and collectively shape the region's future in line with their vision for Africa.

Application Process:

1. Application Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications is 12th September 2023.

2. Method of Application: Please submit your application online through our online portal 

3. Inquiries and Assistance: For any inquiries or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected] 

The EAC Youth Fellowship is a prestigious initiative designed to engage and empower young people in regional integration and leadership within the East African Community (EAC). This fellowship aims to harness the potential of youth and promote their active participation in shaping the future of the region. By offering mentorship, capacity-building activities, and networking opportunities, the EAC Youth Fellowship seeks to nurture the next generation of leaders committed to regional cooperation and development.

The following organizations have collaborated in the design of the fellowship: MS TCDC through its Africa Youth Leadership Program (You Lead Africa), The East Africa Community Secretariat, the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation whose founder is also the YouLead Africa patron, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) and the Emerging Leaders Foundation

The fellowship will be focusing on two thematic areas; 

1. Youth in Politics 
2. Youth in Business

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the EAC Youth Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant should be between 18-35 years old.
• Applicant must be a citizen of the East African Community
• Applicant to have minimum [educational qualification of a Bachelors Degree.
• Applicant must demonstrate capabilities or understanding and/or understanding of regional integration, leadership, business, economic governance or relevant fields.

Timeline:

One Week Virtual Training: 18th- 22nd September 2023

Phase I Training: 1st - 14th October 2023

Phase II Training and Summit Presentation:  13th-24th November 2023

Fellowship Benefits:

Selected fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Mentorship Opportunities: Fellows will engage with experienced mentors who will provide guidance, support and apprenticeship throughout the fellowship.
• Fellows will be placed in relevant institutions for apprenticeship
• Regional Networks: Gain access to a network of professionals, policymakers, and fellow youth leaders from across the EAC region.
• Capacity-Building Activities: Fellows will participate in workshops, training sessions, and seminars focused on enhancing leadership skills, policy understanding, and regional integration knowledge.
• Financial Support: Fellows may receive a stipend or allowances to cover their expenses during the fellowship period the details of which will be communicated to successful participants.                         

  We appreciate your interest in the EAC Youth Fellowship and your commitment to regional integration and youth leadership. We encourage all eligible candidates to submit their applications before the deadline. Remember to carefully review and follow the application instructions provided. We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you the best of luck in the selection process.

Queries- [email protected]

About the Youth Democracy Dialogue Project 

YouLead Africa, a joint initiative of the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation and the East African Community, has recently secured a grant from the US Embassy to Tanzania to conduct Youth Democracy Dialogues across the country. The objective of the program is to convene, define, curate, and share findings on the kind of democracy Tanzanian youth desire for their country. This project builds upon ongoing Positive Youth Development (PYD) work and previous support from the US Embassy Tanzania to MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), specifically to the YouLead Africa program and the YouLead Consortium of youth-led and youth-serving organisations in Tanzania.

The Youth Democracy Dialogue Project has been carried out since November 2022, and a series of dialogues were convened in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, the Lake Region, the Kilimanjaro Region, the Southern Highlands Region, and the Southern Region. The selected youth participants had a platform to debate and define democracy and address the knowledge gap on the status of democracy in Tanzania. The outcome of these dialogues will be a detailed report (A White Paper) that analyzes knowledge needs, gaps, and recommendations for the government. The White Paper will be submitted to both the Zanzibar government and the URT leadership, taking into account the fact that Zanzibar has its own semi-autonomous government and has the authority to handle non-union matters, including issues pertaining to young people.

In the context of this Tanzanian-based project, this call is open to Tanzanian Nationals only. The Tanzanian consultant has to bring valuable local knowledge and expertise that is specifically tailored to the unique challenges, cultural nuances, and regulatory frameworks of Tanzania. This understanding will allow them to navigate the local political landscape efficiently and effectively, ensuring the project outcomes and reports are aligned with the local context. Additionally, they must have a deep understanding of the socio-political context, and economic climate dynamics in Tanzania, which is essential for making informed decisions and developing recommendations that are relevant and impactful within the local context. Overall, hiring a Tanzanian consultant ensures that the project benefits from localized insights, expertise, and networks, leading to greater project success and sustainable outcomes within the Tanzanian context.

Objective: The objective of this consultancy is to conduct a thorough analysis of the data collected in the Youth Democracy Dialogues ran all across the 7 regions in Tanzania, and provide actionable insights and recommendations from the findings to inform decision-making, forming the report of the project and the White Paper

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct a detailed review of the survey data to identify patterns and trends.

• Develop and implement appropriate data analysis techniques to identify meaningful insights.

• Generate a report highlighting key findings and recommendations, including visuals of the data where appropriate.

• Present the findings to the project team and stakeholders, and provide guidance on using the insights to inform decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, with a strong track record of conducting high-quality research.

• Excellent knowledge of statistical methods and tools, and experience using statistical software 

• Experience working with large and complex datasets, and the ability to identify patterns and trends in data.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex findings and recommendations to a non-technical audience.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Familiarity with survey methodology and data collection techniques is desirable.

Deliverables:

• A detailed report of the data analysis findings, including deployed methodology, assumptions and limitations, and visuals of the data where appropriate.

• A presentation of the findings to the project team and stakeholders.

• Recommendations for how the insights can be used to inform decision-making.

Timeline: The consultancy will begin in June 2023 and be completed within four weeks. The consultant will be expected to provide regular progress updates to the project team.

Budget: The consultant will be paid a total of $1,000 for the assignment. 20% to be paid upfront and 80% upon completion of the assignment.

About Lead(H)er Fellowship  

Lead(H)er, which stands for “She is a Leader, " is an African-led Fellowship for young women up to 25 years old from Africa. The Fellowship, structured in three pillars namely Politics, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Peace and Security, aims at supporting young women with a fervid passion and creativity in these fields, while increasing their awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks, feminist principles, and intersections to the gender equality agenda, including climate justice and digital rights. 

In 2022, the first edition of the Fellowship was successfully implemented with 36 young women from Malawi, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Sudan, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Ethiopia and Uganda. In 2023, the implementing partners, namely YouLead/MS-TCDC, AU Office of the Youth Envoy and Plan International MEESA are expanding the geographical scope to include young women from Mozambique and Lebanon.

The Fellowship is structured in four main modules, with sub-modules being developed and reviewed based on feedback and participatory approaches with the Fellows.

1. The first module aims at building a safe space and increasing awareness of the Fellows on Gender Equality and Feminist Principles. This module, delivered completely virtually, includes sessions on Legal and Regulatory Frameworks, Digital Rights and Safety, and Climate Justice.
2. The second module, delivered virtually, is dedicated to each of the pillars composing the Fellowships. Each fellow selected under the respective pillar will undergo the sessions dedicated to increasing familiarity and awareness of the different thematics. In the field of politics, the sessions include Understanding Governance and Electoral Processes, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media and Politics. The pillar of Business and Entrepreneurship unpacks key trade and investment policies, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, theoretical economic models, and understanding of entrepreneurship, including modalities to build and sustain businesses and how to develop a business model and plan. The pillar of Peace and Security intersects the knowledge provided in the pillar of Politics and includes Early Warning and Conflict Resolution, as well as Mediation and Resolution tools.

3. The third module, intended to be delivered in person, aims at bringing together the Fellows and to be accompanied by mentors to develop their action plan on how to scale up the learnings provided by the Fellowship. Critically, fellows will engage in action planning through action workshops embedded in cross-cutting themes of Climate change, Conflict resolution, and adopting a human rights-based approach to their interventions at community, national and regional levels.

These interventions vary from drafting an advocacy plan of action for political participation, to strategically positioning a young woman’s business to benefit from Africa Continental Free Trade Area to strengthening collective action for peace and security concerns.  At this stage, Fellows will be provided with the support needed to unlock their creativity and be practically guided on the steps needed to transform their ideas into realities in their respective communities and countries.

The sessions with mentors are complemented by joint sessions with all Fellows aiming at strengthening solidarity, as well as feminist awareness. Sessions include self-care, self-defense, meditation, and creative story-telling, among others.

To better support their ideas,  it is the aim of the third module to support fundraising to acquire the needed capital to sustain or initiate their plans. The fundraising session is complemented by seed grants that will be provided to each fellow.

About the Modules on Politics and Governance 

Each module is developed bearing in mind the angles of policy and advocacy. We seek the development of the Module on Politics and Governance which includes both theoretical and practical knowledge on the subject at national, regional and continental levels. The Module on Politics and Governance seeks to leverage young women’s contributions and the benefits of women’s political participation, among others.

The profile we are looking for 

To achieve the development of a module that is young women-friendly and includes a feminist lens, we are seeking the support of a young woman up to 35 years old with a previous professional experience in training and developing of a curriculum in the field of politics and governance with emphasis on virtual participatory methodologies and experiential learning tools.

Specifically:

●      Being an African young woman aged up to 35 years old (we also encourage applications from experts over 35 years old);

●      Having a bachelor degree in international relations, political science, law, international development, or relevant field;

●      Having experience with the development of a curriculum and/or training manual (applicants are required to either upload the curriculum and/or training manual, or to provide a link to it);

●      Having experience in facilitating trainings, and great knowledge of facilitation modalities;

●      Having knowledge of the African Union and its roadmap for development; Agenda 2063

We highly encourage the application and/or recommendation of young women from rural areas or differently-abled young women for this task. We also encourage joint applications: if you are applying as a team and/or consortium, please note that the contract and payment will be made to the lead applicants.

Duties and responsibilities 

●      This is a role for two months, and the consultant is expected to work on a weekly delivery basis. It is expected that the consultant delivers: 1) training curriculum for the sessions of the Module on Politics and Governance taking place weekly for two hours;

●      The consultant is expected to attend the weekly meetings with the focal points of YouLead Africa, Plan International and the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy; 

●      The consultant is expected to work in a google doc or any other trackable online document for prompt inputs and comments from the focal points of YouLead Africa, Plan International and the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy;

●      The consultant is expected to develop a skeleton of the envisioned structure of the curriculum module and provide a timeline of the expected deliverables: please note that we expect:

1)     Skeleton by week 1 of the consultancy; 2) draft training curriculum draft by week 5 of the consultancy;

2)     The consultant is expected to promptly update in the case of any delay.

Recruitment and payment modalities 

The consultant is expected to provide the consultancy in two months and the total fee is 2500$ (before tax according to Tanzanian laws).

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to submit their expression of interest (CV and one-page letter of interest highlighting their background) through the dedicated YouLead Portal.

About Lead(H)er Fellowship  

Lead(H)er, which stands for “She is a Leader, " is an African-led Fellowship for young women up to 25 years old from Africa. The Fellowship, structured in three pillars namely Politics, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Peace and Security, aims at supporting young women with a fervid passion and creativity in these fields, while increasing their awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks, feminist principles, and intersections to the gender equality agenda, including climate justice and digital rights. 

In 2022, the first edition of the Fellowship was successfully implemented with 36 young women from Malawi, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, South Sudan, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, Lesotho, Ethiopia and Uganda. In 2023, the implementing partners, namely YouLead/MS-TCDC, AU Office of the Youth Envoy and Plan International MEESA are expanding the geographical scope to include young women from Mozambique and Lebanon.

The Fellowship is structured in four main modules, with sub-modules being developed and reviewed based on feedback and participatory approaches with the Fellows.

1. The first module aims at building a safe space and increasing awareness of the Fellows on Gender Equality and Feminist Principles. This module, delivered completely virtually, includes sessions on Legal and Regulatory Frameworks, Digital Rights and Safety, and Climate Justice.
2. The second module, delivered virtually, is dedicated to each of the pillars composing the Fellowships. Each fellow selected under the respective pillar will undergo the sessions dedicated to increasing familiarity and awareness of the different thematics. In the field of politics, the sessions include Understanding Governance and Electoral Processes, International Relations and Diplomacy, Media and Politics. The pillar of Business and Entrepreneurship unpacks key trade and investment policies, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, theoretical economic models, and understanding of entrepreneurship, including modalities to build and sustain businesses and how to develop a business model and plan. The pillar of Peace and Security intersects the knowledge provided in the pillar of Politics and includes Early Warning and Conflict Resolution, as well as Mediation and Resolution tools.

3. The third module, intended to be delivered in person, aims at bringing together the Fellows and to be accompanied by mentors to develop their action plan on how to scale up the learnings provided by the Fellowship. Critically, fellows will engage in action planning through action workshops embedded in cross-cutting themes of Climate change, Conflict resolution, and adopting a human rights-based approach to their interventions at community, national and regional levels.

These interventions vary from drafting an advocacy plan of action for political participation, to strategically positioning a young woman’s business to benefit from Africa Continental Free Trade Area to strengthening collective action for peace and security concerns.  At this stage, Fellows will be provided with the support needed to unlock their creativity and be practically guided on the steps needed to transform their ideas into realities in their respective communities and countries.

The sessions with mentors are complemented by joint sessions with all Fellows aiming at strengthening solidarity, as well as feminist awareness. Sessions include self-care, self-defense, meditation, and creative story-telling, among others.

To better support their ideas,  it is the aim of the third module to support fundraising to acquire the needed capital to sustain or initiate their plans. The fundraising session is complemented by seed grants that will be provided to each fellow.

About the Modules on Peace and Security 

Each module is developed bearing in mind the angles of policy and advocacy. We seek the development of the Module on Peace and Security which includes both theoretical and practical knowledge on the subject at national, regional and continental levels. The Module on Peace and Security seeks to leverage young women’s contributions and the benefits of women’s participation in peace and security and conflict resolution, among others.

The profile we are looking for 

To achieve the development of a module that is young women-friendly and includes a feminist lens, we are seeking the support of a young woman up to 35 years old with a previous professional experience in training and developing of a curriculum in the field of peace and security, with emphasis on virtual participatory methodologies and experiential learning tools.

Specifically:

●      Being an African young woman aged up to 35 years old (we also encourage applications from experts over 35 years old);

●      Having a bachelor degree in international relations, political science, law, peace and security, international development or relevant field;

●      Having experience with the development of a curriculum and/or training manual (applicants are required to either upload the curriculum and/or training manual, or to provide a link to it);

●      Having experience in facilitating trainings, and great knowledge of facilitation modalities;

●      Having knowledge of the African Union and its roadmap for development; Agenda 2063

We highly encourage the application and/or recommendation of young women from rural areas or differently-abled young women for this task. We also encourage joint applications: if you are applying as a team and/or consortium, please note that the contract and payment will be made to the lead applicants.

Duties and responsibilities 

●      This is a role for two months, and the consultant is expected to work on a weekly delivery basis. It is expected that the consultant delivers: 1) training curriculum for the sessions of the Module on Peace and Security taking place weekly for two hours;

●      The consultant is expected to attend the weekly meetings with the focal points of YouLead Africa, Plan International and the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy; 

●      The consultant is expected to work in a google doc or any other trackable online document for prompt inputs and comments from the focal points of YouLead Africa, Plan International and the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy;

●      The consultant is expected to develop a skeleton of the envisioned structure of the curriculum module and provide a timeline of the expected deliverables: please note that we expect:

1)     Skeleton by week 1 of the consultancy; 2) draft training curriculum draft by week 5 of the consultancy;

2)     The consultant is expected to promptly update in the case of any delay.

Recruitment and payment modalities

The consultant is expected to provide the consultancy in two months and the total fee is 2500$ (before tax according to Tanzanian laws).

Interested candidates are highly encouraged to submit their expression of interest (CV and one-page letter of interest highlighting their background) through the dedicated YouLead Portal.

Lead(H)er stands for “she is a leader” and the Fellowship was conceptualized with the aim of supporting young women in Africa by nurturing their skills, expertise and aspirations in the fields of Politics, Economics/Business and Peace and Security. The aim of the Fellowship is to provide a safe space for Young Women who haven’t been exposed much to regional and international opportunities, while amplifying their impact at local and grassroots levels.

The second cohort is open for young women not older than 25 years old and national/resident of the following countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Please note that you should be a national of the eligible countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, and be not older than 25 years old.

If you are a national of another country, please feel free to submit your expression of interest to be engaged in other activities and to be considered for the next Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship.

The deadline to apply for the Lead(H)er Fellowship is January 22nd, 2023.

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