Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 AWARD Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship. The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is a year-long 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.
Fellowship structure
The Fellowship will include a combination of in-person and virtual training, workshops, and coaching sessions. The Young Impact Associates will benefit from:
- Practical experience
- On-location work placements with leading organizations in the impact measurement sector for intensive industry immersion experiences
- Mentorship and coaching
- Guidance and support from seasoned professionals
- Customized training in leadership, impact measurement and related topics
- Peer learning and collaboration to strengthen the YIA networks and promote intracountry partnerships
Eligibility criteria
- 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, 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
Benefits
- 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.
Program duration
- The YIA Fellowship activities will begin in mid-June 2025 and will run until end May 2026.
Application Detail
- Interested candidates are invited to apply by April 30, 2025, 23:59, East Africa Time (GMT+3).
- Applications will NOT be accepted after this date.
- Applications must be submitted through this link click here.
- The applicants should fill out all the necessary fields.
- Only complete applications will be reviewed by the Selection committee.
- Applicants should have the required documents ready before starting the application process. These include:
o An updated CV (maximum 3 pages) including the full names, email, and telephone of two reference contacts
o A one-page motivation letter outlining the reasons for joining the YIA Fellowship, expectations and professional aspirations
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the AWARD Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship
