About the Programme
The Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project is a partnership between Digital Opportunity Trust (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.
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.
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.
Who can join…
- Ages 18-35
- Must be Malawian nationals or a local address in the country.
- Applicants must be recent university or college graduates from accredited institutions with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor’s degree. Please note, certificates from credible 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 Mzuzu City, Mzimba, Kasungu, and Nkhata Bay (Chintheche).
- Applicants must be fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period: June 2025 – January 2026.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- 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.
- Applicants should be unemployed or underemployed (underemployment = working part-time or in a job not fully utilizing your skill set).
- Commitment to participate fully in the program.
- Deployment requirements: Following their selection, Youth Leaders will participate in program activities within their own communities. Emerge Livelihoods is committed to supporting local leadership development and does not require relocation.
Emerge Livelihoods implements the program in collaboration with host Hubs across Malawi; Mayoka Hub, Good Health Organisation, Ripple Africa, Paso Technologies, and Timbili Youth Network.
