Youth to Work Program in Zambia
Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The Youth to Work program seeks to recruit young and enthusiastic professionals looking for an opportunity to learn new business and consultancy skills and apply them in a real business environment, and contribute to the wider community.
Pillars
Effective communication
Critical thinking
Understanding the bigger picture
Planning and managing work
Managing relationships
Roles
Conduct an in-depth audit of the enterprise’s strengths and areas for development in one of the following three areas: operations, finance or sales and marketing.
Develop an action plan based on your analysis to help the enterprise to improve and prepare for growth.
Work closely with the Challenges staff and enterprise leadership team to deliver the action plan.
Deliver capacity building sessions which improve the SGBs partnerships, communication and opportunities.
Deliver key employment readiness workshops to university students.
Benefits
You will be invited to the next round of the recruitment process.
You will be required to travel to and from the business placement location as well as the training place.
You will be required to commit 100% of your time during the placement.
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.
Note that the role of Junior Associate is not a paid position, although you will receive an allowance to cover project-related expenses
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
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
For more information, visit https://thechallengesgroup.com/youthtowork-youngperson/#1653366467051-a89c5ec2-de1f