Job Description: Principal, Strategic Partnerships and Resource Mobilization
Organization: YouthConnekt Africa (YCA) Hub Location: Kigali, Rwanda (HQ) Professional Level: Senior 1. The Role This position serves as the high-level bridge between global capital and local impact. It is centered on the transition of YouthConnekt Africa from traditional, fragmented grant-seeking toward a unified Continental Fund model. The core of the work involves identifying and securing large-scale, systemic […]
Now Hiring: Digital Content Officer
The Mission: To turn the heartbeat of African youth into a narrative the world cannot ignore; to make the work of YouthConnekt Africa feel alive, urgent, and unmissable, whether that’s for a TikTok-scrolling 19-year-old in Dakar or a high-level partner at the UN. The Role We are looking for a Digital Content Specialist. You are someone who understands that a 30-page policy report can be […]
COMMUNIQUÉ: YouthConnekt Africa Hub puts the Summit 2025 Preparations on Hold.
YouthConnekt Africa Summit: Speaker identification and Selection process
The annual YouthConnekt Africa Summit is YCA flagship event, gathering thousands of youth leaders, entrepreneurs, private sector players, and development partners to foster meaningful exchanges and to spotlight the talent, innovation, and youth-led solutions driving Africa’s transformation. To uphold the high quality and relevance of our discussions and ensure a diverse range of voices, the YCA team employs […]
From over 100 Applications to 15 Finalists: The Road to YCA’s Youth Advisory Council
The launch of the inaugural YouthConnekt Africa Youth Advisory Council (YAC) captured the imagination of young leaders across the continent. In just one month, from July 28 to August 28, 2025, the call for applications drew over 100 submissions from dynamic youth who dared to envision themselves as the next generation of voices guiding YouthConnekt […]
Transforming the YouthConnekt Africa Peace and Security Dialogue
The YouthConnekt Youth Declaration for Peace and Unity Preamble We, the youth of Africa, gathered at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Antananarivo, Madagascar, representing 37 nations and the diverse aspirations of our continent, stand at a critical juncture in our history. We recognize the profound impact of conflicts and other acts of violence that have […]