YFYI is a Youth-led Non-Profit making
Organization that focuses on Youth Empowerment through training and mentorship
workshops, networking and offering competitive grants to outstanding youth
groups. YFYI staff comprises a team of competent and dedicated interns and
volunteers specialized in different academic fields.
At YFYI, we engage young people in
leading the course for change. We believe that when empowered and given the
right opportunity, youths are effective drivers of economic change in our
communities. Our team consists of various interns and volunteers of between the
ages 18-35 years who are experts in different fields of study and who drive the
outcomes of our sustainable development goals.
Visit www.yfyi.co.ke for more
information about our activities.
Responsibilities
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With the help of program team
members, study the conditions facing vulnerable, marginalized youths within our
areas of operation through SWOT analysis, censuses, demographics and health
surveys.
·
Bring together the affected youths
through workshops and seminars aimed at enabling them to form youth groups of
between 10-30 people.
·
Build the skills of youths in their
priority income generating activities by offering training and mentorship on
financial resource mobilization, business management and product marketing.
·
Help in identifying outstanding
groups qualified for our competitive grants offered in form of business startup
kits.
·
Helping our groups in marketing their
farm produce by creating viable partnerships with various companies that
undertake contract farming.
·
In collaboration with the Field
Supervisor, facilitate awareness creation to stakeholders and beneficiaries on
project objectives and implementation arrangements.
·
Identify training needs for relevant
groups and provide support in capacity building.
·
Help in the arrangement of workshops
and preparation of progress reports.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a
relevant field from a recognized Institution.
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Be able to communicate in English or
Kiswahili.
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Must be between the ages 18-35.
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Have strong leadership and
communication skills.
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Computer literacy is an added
advantage.
Remuneration
This position do not attract a
salary. However, we offer a competitive monthly stipend, food and
accommodation.
Duration
Our Internship opportunity runs for a
period of one year nonrenewable. Whereas we may consider interns for employment
after the expiry of internship contract, it is not a guarantee and only depends
on other factors.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the
above requirements should send their application letter and detailed CV to hr@yfyi.co.ke on or before 28th Dec
2017.
Address your application to;
The Human Resource Manager,
Youths for Youth Initiative
P.O.BOX 3089 – 30100,
ELDORET.