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Life Concern (LICO) is currently accepting applications for its Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project is a partnership between 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.
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.
Ages 18-35
Must be Malawi nationals or have a local address in Malawi.
Applicants must be recent university or college graduates from accredited institutions with a certificate, diploma, or bachelor's degree. Please note, certificates from credible TEVET 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 Rumphi district.
Applicants must be fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period: 1st April 2026 to 30 November 2026.
Basic knowledge of 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. Life Concern is committed to supporting local leadership development and does not require relocation.
Prepare the following before you start filling out the application form:
Your CV/resume in PDF format.
A cover letter in PDF format
Apply for LICO Youth Leadership Program
