Are you a young African passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in African agrifood systems? Are you ready to make a difference? Measure impact - Create change - Transform Africa's agrifood systems landscape? Join the Young Impact Associates (YIA) - Agriculture Focus Fellowship 2025 and be part of shaping Africa's development narrative.
About Young Impact Associates in Agri-Food Systems Fellowship
Opportunity Details
The YA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is a yearlong flagship program designed to prepare a new generation of African leaders capable to make a difference in the impact measurement field and contribute to driving transformative change in Africa's agrifood landscape.
The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is implemented by a consortium of partners including CIFOR-ICRAF, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), and Akademiya2063.
Benefits of Young Impact Associates in Agri-Food Systems Fellowship
- Upon your successful selection, you will join the YIA Fellowship for one year and receive a monthly stipend throughout the program's duration -12 months. The program will also cover non-financial items, which will be detailed at the start of the Fellowship activities.
- Upon completing the Fellowship, you will become a part of the Mastercard Foundation global alumni, connecting you with a community of passionate individuals committed to leading positive change in the continent.
Young Impact Associates in Agri-Food Systems Fellowship Requirements
- Open to nationals of Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, residing in Africa;
- Must be aged between 18 and 35 years;
- Engaged in full-time, part-time work, self-employment, studying, or unemployed;
- With a good command of both written and spoken English;
- Have a minimum of a diploma, or bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines including social sciences, agricultural sciences, economics, data sciences, environmental and climate science, international development, policy and governance, etc.
- Mission-driven interest and passion for the impact measurement field;
- Motivation and clear aspirations to leverage data-driven approaches;
- Commitment to a 12-month full-time program participation.
Application Date and Process
Applicants should have the required documents ready before starting the application process. These include:
- An updated CV (maximum 3 pages) including the full names, email, and telephone of two reference contacts.
- A one-page motivation letter outlining the reasons for joining the YIA Fellowship, expectations and professional aspirations.
Click on the link to the application website to get started.
Application Deadline
30 April, 2025
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