RE-ADVERTISED CALL FOR APPLICATION: Young Impact Associate Fellowship
(Cohort 2)
Are you passionate about driving positive change through data-driven decisions in Rwanda?
Join our Young Impact Associate Fellowship and be part of shaping Africa’s development narrative.
The Young Impact Associate (YIA) Fellowship is a 12-month program funded and implemented in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The YIA Program aims to inspire and prepare a new generation of young African (and Canadian) impact professionals to lead the evolution of the field, making it more contemporary, people-centered, and entrepreneurial. This opportunity will accelerate your career in research, consulting, and impact evaluation while contributing to Rwanda’s development and Africa at large.
About Vanguard Economics
Vanguard Economics was founded in Kigali in 2015 as an advisory and research firm with the purpose to create a Rwanda based firm that delivers high-quality socio-economic and strategic research services tailored to the Rwandan context. Based on the notion that “social change is not a project that one group of people carries out for the benefit of another”, our main strategic goal is to build the next generation of Rwandan researchers in our areas of expertise. Our clients include Governments, private firms, multilateral institutions, foundations, and NGOs. You will be joining a dynamic team of about 54 in-house staff with an average age of about 31 years and 52% women. You will also be collaborating with numerous external experts and data collectors. Learn more about us on our website and a video about the YIA Fellowship.
About the Position
As a Young Impact Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Mastercard Foundation’s goal to enable 30 million young people in Africa to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030.
You will be exposed to a wide range of disciplines, including evaluation foundations, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, technology applications in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), human-centered design, and entrepreneurship. This comprehensive approach aims to equip you with the skills and experience needed to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Employability:Prepare to secure jobs in the impact measurement field.
- Entrepreneurship and Thought Leadership:Become an influential entrepreneur who can drive innovation and disrupt the impact measurement space.
- Shifting the Impact Measurement Field: Empower yourself and your peers to transform how impact measurement is done on the continent, making it more relevant and
locally driven.
As a Young Impact Associate, you will benefit from:
- Applied Professional Experience: You will work full-time with Vanguard Economics, dedicating 10% of your time to classroom sessions, 20% to reflecting and learning with others, and 70% to hands-on learning.
- Networking with Sector Leaders:You will collaborate with partners across Africa, amplifying youth voices in the evaluation sector.
- Financial support: You will receive a competitive monthly salary throughout the 12-month fellowship.
- Industry Mentorship:You will learn from experienced professionals in the impact measurement field from the Vanguard Economics, The Mastercard Foundation, and its partners.
Eligibility Criteria
- African National
- Fluent in English with good knowledge of Kinyarwanda (French is a bonus)
- Aged 18-35 Years
- Bachelor’s degree in a social sciences-related discipline (e.g., Economics, Business Admin, Sociology, Anthropology, International Dev., Gender Studies, Public Administration, etc.).
Additionally, strong candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong interest in African Social Development Issues and a sense of mission.
- Clear evidence of involvement or interest in qualitative or quantitative research
We are committed to inclusion
We strongly encourage applications from Women, People with disabilities, Individuals from rural areas, and People with refugee status.
Application Process
- Initial Eligibility Screening
- Skills and Aptitude assessment
- Evaluation of Experience, Interest, and Potential for Growth and Impact
- Group assessment and interviews for shortlisted candidates
- Notification of Results
How to Apply
- To apply, follow the provided link to fill out the application form and ensure you click submit. https://qsourcingservtec.applytojob.com/apply/2UfeKkzE2a/CALL-FOR-APPLICATION-YOUNG-IMPACT-ASSOCIATE-FELLOWSHIP
- Ensure your resume is a maximum of 2 pages and does not include a photo.
- Please submit your application before the deadline: 9thOctober, 2024.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Questions?
If you have any technical issue or questions call: +250 784 432 224 or email us at recruitmentrwanda@qsourcing.com
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