Deadline: April 30, 2025
Are you a young African passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in African agrifood systems? Are you ready to make a difference? Measure impact – Create change – Transform Africa’s agrifood systems landscape? Join the Young Impact Associates (YIA) – Agriculture Focus Fellowship 2025 and be part of shaping Africa’s development narrative.
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.
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.
Eligibility
- Open to 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.
Application
Applicants should have the required documents ready before starting the application process. These include:
- An updated CV (maximum 3 pages) including the full names, email, and telephone of two reference contacts.
- A one-page motivation letter outlining the reasons for joining the YIA Fellowship, expectations and professional aspirations.
For more information, visit Young Impact Associates in Agri-Food Systems Fellowship.
