Youth Leader - Kabwe
2026-03-20T14:00:24+00:00
Jacaranda Company Limited
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Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management
2026-04-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Are you a passionate and driven young leader looking to make a difference in your community?
Join the movement! Jacaranda Hub in collaboration with Digital Opportunity Trust, and the Mastercard Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027. Part of the Going Beyond Project, this transformative initiative aims to equip young graduates with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to drive social change and foster entrepreneurship in their communities.
Why Join the Youth Leadership Program?
As a participant in the Youth Leadership Program, you will be equipped with digital skills and social impact acumen, to enhance your ability to influence and contribute to socio-economic development within your community. This program aims to boost your agency and open up new work opportunities, while also building your capacity to implement the Digital Business Program locally.
Responsibilities or duties
During the program you will undergo 3 weeks of extensive training to prepare you for your role as a program facilitator, coach, and changemaker. After training you will be deployed back to your community for 6 months with a mission to empower your peers and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owners, 70% women, with essential skills for business growth. This includes soft skills, basic business skills, practical digital skills, and self-confidence.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
· Ages 18-35
· Recent university or college graduates from accredited institutions with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in relevant subjects may be accepted.
· To qualify as a recent graduate, you must be within 6 months and five years of graduation.
· Applicants must be current residents of Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi or Chisamba
· Applicants must be fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period
· Have access to a basic smartphone or laptop and possess basic computer skills.
· Able to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in the local language of our target location.
· Demonstrated leadership and passion for community development and entrepreneurship.
· Applicants should have a history of or passion for community engagement activities.
· No employment experience required
· Commitment to participate fully in the program
Experience needed
No employment experience required
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
By joining the Youth Leadership Program, you will:
- Receive Comprehensive Training: Enhance your leadership, digital, and entrepreneurial skills through detailed training modules. You will also receive career development training and employment linkages throughout the program.
- Become a Coach and Changemaker: Serve as a role model and coach to your peers, fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in your community.
- Empower Your Community: Help local MSMEs grow by sharing essential business skills and practical digital tools.
- Join the DOTYouth Community: Become part of a vibrant network of over 5,000 young leaders across Africa, gaining access to local and international opportunities for collaboration and growth.
About the Going Beyond Project:
The Going Beyond - Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project is a partnership between DOT and the Mastercard Foundation that aims to scale DOT’s evidence - based, peer-to-peer model and will be executed in four African countries - Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Over five years, and with the support of
DOT regional hubs in Africa, the Going Beyond project will progressively transfer the responsibility for delivering DOT’s programs and equip youth as leaders of the future.
Deployment requirements:
Following their selection, Youth Leaders will participate in program activities within their own communities. Jacaranda Hub is committed to supporting local leadership development and does not require relocation.
Timeline for recruitment, selection and deployment of Community Leaders:
Call for Applications: 20th March 2026
Deadline for Application: 6th April 2026
Announcement of finalists: 14th April 2026
Youth Leader Interviews: 20th -27th April
Induction and Training of Trainers: May 2026
Support Measures
Non-graduates, those still in academic training and on currently full-time or part-time employment will not be considered.
Going Beyond is committed to ensuring the meaningful inclusion of young women, and other marginalized groups of young people, including youth with disabilities, young people from rural areas and/or living in poverty, and displaced young people. Young women, and other youth from these marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Going Beyond is committed to supporting youth leaders to manage their child care responsibilities, and will be providing on-site childcare for participants that have a demonstrated need
Selection Process
Selection will include the following stages:
STAGE 1: Youth will be selected to attend the youth leadership training in Kabwe
STAGE 2: Youth will be selected to proceed to contracting and deployment to their communities.
STAGE 3: Youth Leaders to receive career development training and support from Jacaranda Hub and associated local and international partners.
In order to ensure this is a fair and accessible selection process, please connect with us should you require any accommodation throughout the process (e.g. interview, information sessions)
* Undergo 3 weeks of extensive training to prepare for the role of program facilitator, coach, and changemaker. * Be deployed back to their community for 6 months to empower peers and local MSME owners with essential skills for business growth. * Empower peers and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owners, 70% women, with essential skills for business growth, including soft skills, basic business skills, practical digital skills, and self-confidence. * Serve as a role model and coach to peers, fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the community. * Help local MSMEs grow by sharing essential business skills and practical digital tools. * Participate in program activities within their own communities.
* Digital skills * Social impact acumen * Leadership skills * Entrepreneurial skills * Career development skills * Basic computer skills * Fluency in oral and written communication in the local language * Demonstrated leadership * Passion for community development and entrepreneurship * History of or passion for community engagement activities
* Ages 18-35 * Recent university or college graduates from accredited institutions with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree. * Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in relevant subjects may be accepted. * Must be within 6 months and five years of graduation to qualify as a recent graduate. * Current residents of Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi or Chisamba * Fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period * Access to a basic smartphone or laptop * Able to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in the local language of our target location. * Commitment to participate fully in the program
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Vacancy title:
Youth Leader - Kabwe
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Education, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management]
Jobs at:
Jacaranda Company Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 6 2026
Duty Station:
Kabwe | Kabwe
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Are you a passionate and driven young leader looking to make a difference in your community?
Join the movement! Jacaranda Hub in collaboration with Digital Opportunity Trust, and the Mastercard Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027. Part of the Going Beyond Project, this transformative initiative aims to equip young graduates with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to drive social change and foster entrepreneurship in their communities.
Why Join the Youth Leadership Program?
As a participant in the Youth Leadership Program, you will be equipped with digital skills and social impact acumen, to enhance your ability to influence and contribute to socio-economic development within your community. This program aims to boost your agency and open up new work opportunities, while also building your capacity to implement the Digital Business Program locally.
Responsibilities or duties
During the program you will undergo 3 weeks of extensive training to prepare you for your role as a program facilitator, coach, and changemaker. After training you will be deployed back to your community for 6 months with a mission to empower your peers and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owners, 70% women, with essential skills for business growth. This includes soft skills, basic business skills, practical digital skills, and self-confidence.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
· Ages 18-35
· Recent university or college graduates from accredited institutions with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in relevant subjects may be accepted.
· To qualify as a recent graduate, you must be within 6 months and five years of graduation.
· Applicants must be current residents of Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi or Chisamba
· Applicants must be fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period
· Have access to a basic smartphone or laptop and possess basic computer skills.
· Able to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in the local language of our target location.
· Demonstrated leadership and passion for community development and entrepreneurship.
· Applicants should have a history of or passion for community engagement activities.
· No employment experience required
· Commitment to participate fully in the program
Experience needed
No employment experience required
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
By joining the Youth Leadership Program, you will:
- Receive Comprehensive Training: Enhance your leadership, digital, and entrepreneurial skills through detailed training modules. You will also receive career development training and employment linkages throughout the program.
- Become a Coach and Changemaker: Serve as a role model and coach to your peers, fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in your community.
- Empower Your Community: Help local MSMEs grow by sharing essential business skills and practical digital tools.
- Join the DOTYouth Community: Become part of a vibrant network of over 5,000 young leaders across Africa, gaining access to local and international opportunities for collaboration and growth.
About the Going Beyond Project:
The Going Beyond - Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project is a partnership between DOT and the Mastercard Foundation that aims to scale DOT’s evidence - based, peer-to-peer model and will be executed in four African countries - Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Over five years, and with the support of
DOT regional hubs in Africa, the Going Beyond project will progressively transfer the responsibility for delivering DOT’s programs and equip youth as leaders of the future.
Deployment requirements:
Following their selection, Youth Leaders will participate in program activities within their own communities. Jacaranda Hub is committed to supporting local leadership development and does not require relocation.
Timeline for recruitment, selection and deployment of Community Leaders:
Call for Applications: 20th March 2026
Deadline for Application: 6th April 2026
Announcement of finalists: 14th April 2026
Youth Leader Interviews: 20th -27th April
Induction and Training of Trainers: May 2026
Support Measures
Non-graduates, those still in academic training and on currently full-time or part-time employment will not be considered.
Going Beyond is committed to ensuring the meaningful inclusion of young women, and other marginalized groups of young people, including youth with disabilities, young people from rural areas and/or living in poverty, and displaced young people. Young women, and other youth from these marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Going Beyond is committed to supporting youth leaders to manage their child care responsibilities, and will be providing on-site childcare for participants that have a demonstrated need
Selection Process
Selection will include the following stages:
STAGE 1: Youth will be selected to attend the youth leadership training in Kabwe
STAGE 2: Youth will be selected to proceed to contracting and deployment to their communities.
STAGE 3: Youth Leaders to receive career development training and support from Jacaranda Hub and associated local and international partners.
In order to ensure this is a fair and accessible selection process, please connect with us should you require any accommodation throughout the process (e.g. interview, information sessions)
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Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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