Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship 2025 (YIA Fellowship)

If you're a young African professional passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in agrifood systems, applications are now open for the 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) in Agrifood Systems Fellowship. This year-long program is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, networks, and motivation to implement impactful, scalable solutions across Africa's agrifood landscape. Details below.

YIA Agrifood Systems Fellowship Summary

Location: Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda
Organized By: CIFOR-ICRAF, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), and Akademiya2063
Fellowship type: Professional Development Fellowship
Target Group: Young professionals aged 18-35 from Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda
Fields of Focus: Agrifood Systems, Impact Measurement, Data Science, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Environmental and Climate Science, International Development, Policy, and Governance
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Duration: 12 months
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025, 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3)
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible To: Nationals of Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, aged 18-35, with at least a diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines

Fellowship Overview

The YIA Fellowship in Agrifood Systems is a comprehensive program aimed at preparing a new generation of African leaders in impact measurement. Participants, known as Young Impact Associates (YIAs), will engage in practical experiences, including on-location work placements with leading organizations in the impact measurement sector. The fellowship also offers mentorship, coaching, customized training in leadership and impact measurement, and opportunities for peer learning and collaboration.

Fellowship Structure

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: Leadership, impact measurement, and related topics
Peer Learning and Collaboration: Strengthening YIA networks and promoting intra-country partnerships

Benefits and Financial Arrangements

Stipend: Monthly stipend throughout the 12-month program
Professional Development: Comprehensive training and practical experience in impact measurement
Networking: Access to a community of passionate individuals committed to leading positive change in Africa's agrifood systems

YIA Agrifood Systems Fellowship Eligibility

Nationality: Must be a national of Ghana, Kenya, or Uganda, residing in Africa
Age: Between 18 and 35 years
Education: Minimum of a diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines, including social sciences, agricultural sciences, economics, data sciences, environmental and climate science, international development, policy, and governance
Language: Good command of both written and spoken English
Engagement: Engaged in full-time, part-time work, self-employment, studying, or unemployed
Passion: Mission-driven interest and passion for the impact measurement field
Commitment: Willingness to commit to a 12-month full-time program participation

Application Procedure

Applicants are required to do the following for a complete application for YIA Agrifood Systems Fellowship 2025:

1. Complete the Online Application:

Submit applications by filling the designated online application form. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.

2. Prepare Necessary Documents:

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process. These include identification documents, educational certificates, and any other relevant materials.

3. Submit by Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025, 23:59 East Africa Time (GMT+3). Late applications will not be accepted.

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