Khanya-aicdd (African Institute for Community-driven Development) welcomes applications to take part in their new Young Professional Development Programme (YPDP). The programme aims to provide experience to young professionals in the realm of participatory development; providing opportunities to develop new skills in Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches and Participatory Approaches to development.

We’re looking for 5 versatile and enthusiastic individuals. As part of a team, successful candidates will work with experienced colleagues in participatory facilitation and participatory planning to develop and implement community-based plans, activities to strengthen livelihoods and embark on research.

Activities

Key activities will include:

§  Classroom and Practical training in Participatory Methodology

§  Classroom and Practical Training in Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches, Participatory Methods and Participatory Planning

§  Supporting preparations for community-based planning and community profiling

§  Developing community-based plans as part of the team

§  Social facilitation with relevant stakeholders

§  Working on livelihoods support programmes

§  Writing reports

§  Project management support

§  Participatory Research Projects

Criteria for Selection:

The ideal candidates will:

§      be self-motivated recent graduates in either Social Sciences, Development Studies, Anthropology, Policy Studies, Town and Regional Planning or equivalent who are keen to learn and willing to roll their sleeves up on some exciting real life projects,

OR

have four years experience in the community development sector with experience and/or interest in participatory processes and the sustainable livelihoods approach.

§       need to have previous office experience and be confident in writing reports and  developing presentations.

§       have a demonstrable interest, experience and commitment to participatory        methodologies

§       have commitment to learning how to facilitate participatory learning processes

In return, they will experience being a part of an innovative team on Community-driven Development and Sustainable Livelihoods. They will also have the opportunity to develop key skills in understanding and applying Participatory Facilitation skills, Sustainable Livelihoods Approaches and Community-based Planning and really make a difference to community-driven development in Africa.

We would like the programme to commence in April for 6 months. 

How to Apply:

§  Submit your CV and a 2-page motivation (max 1000 words) to ypdp@khanya.org

§  Your motivation should outline your interest and explain how you meet the criteria outlined above

§  Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to an interview

§  Closing Date: March 30th
 

If you have any queries please contact: ypdp@khanya.org