Overview
Youth to Work is the flagship employability programme under Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, the bank’s global initiative to tackle inequality and promote greater economic inclusion for young people in local communities. The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) is the lead partner in delivering the global Futuremakers initiative
In Uganda, the SCF is working with Challenges Worldwide to develop Youth to Work as a programme to give youth work placements with Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) where they will serve as Junior Associates and provide consultancy services in Business Management.
Objective
The strategic objective of the Youth to Work programme is to position and equip young people with skills and opportunities to create economic and employment impact across the economy. In this sense, the young people can be active implementers of change, rather than standalone programme beneficiaries.
ROLES
- Conduct an assessment of the enterprise’s strengths and areas for development
- Develop an action plan to help the enterprise to improve and prepare for investment and growth
- Work closely with the leadership team to deliver the action plan
- Deliver network strengthening activities which improve the SGBs partnerships, communication and opportunities
- Deliver key employment readiness workshops to university students across Kampala
Support provided by Challenges
- A comprehensive 2 week training program in professional consulting and business improvement skills
- Access to best-practice resources to guide you on placement
- Ongoing training, mentoring and support from Challenges during your enterprise placement
- Unprecedented opportunity to gain valuable insight into all areas of a enterprise and work alongside their senior management team to develop an action plan
- An opportunity to develop your current skill set to improving your employability
- The opportunity to complete an internationally-recognised Chartered Management Institute qualification Level 5 professional qualification to accredit your new skills after successful completion of the program,.
- A monthly stipend to cover expenses related to your placement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be between 21 to 30 years of age or 21 to 35 for persons with disabilities
- Have an understanding of business and finance for business, demonstrated through previous work experience and/or hold a relevant university degree
- Relevant work experience including previous internship, voluntary work etc.
- Good communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Interest in small business development, enterprises and entrepreneurship
- Ability to travel to training and placement
- Ability to commit to the placement full-time and 2 weeks pre-placement training
- Must be fluent in both verbal and written English
How to apply
There are two ways of applying:
- USAID Recruitment :Open Jobs/Online application
- Vodacom recruitment ( April 2024) : Open Jobs/Online application
- Government recruitment : Open Jobs/Application
- Telkom recruitment :Open Jobs/Online application
- Pick n Pay recruitment : Open Jobs/Online Application
- U.K Embassy recruitment (April 2024) : Open Jobs/ Online application
- By completing the online form; or
- Download and complete the offline form and return it to youthtowork@thechallengesgroup.com
Please ensure that before filling this form, you have thoroughly read the application information. Answer all questions sincerely and to the best of your knowledge, incomplete forms will not be considered. For both, please attach your CV (maximum 2 pages) and any relevant academic documents to this application when submitting.
Download the attachments below to get more information about the programme and application form.
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We are receiving applications for Junior Associates until 19th April 2021. For more information, please email youthtowork@thechallengesgroup.com
THE 5 PILLARS ON WHICH YOU ARE ASSESSED1. Effective communication
2. Critical thinking
3. Understanding the bigger picture
4. Planning and managing work
5. Managing relationships
ONCE SUCCESSFUL;
1. You will be required to travel to and from the business placement location as well as the training place
2. You will be required to commit 100% of your time during the placement.
3. You will be held to a code of conduct throughout the program placement, which will be made available to you at the first day of your training.
The placement is not a paid position, although a small stipend is offered to help with travel costs during the placement.
For more details, please visit https://thechallengesgroup.com/youthtowork-youngperson