ARE YOU A PASSIONATE AND DRIVEN YOUNG LEADER LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

Join the movement! In collaboration with Digital Opportunity Trust and the Mastercard Foundation, Primrose Community Health Organization is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027. Part of the Going Beyond Project, this transformative initiative aims to equip young graduates with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to drive social change and foster entrepreneurship in their communities.

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.

During the program you will undergo 3 weeks of extensive training to prepare you for your role as a program facilitator, coach, and changemaker. After training you will be deployed back to your community for 6 months with a mission to empower your peers and local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) owners, 70% women, with essential skills for business growth. This includes soft skills, basic business skills, practical digital skills, and self-confidence.

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 DOT Youth 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.

ABOUT THE GOING BEYOUND PROJECT

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.

ELIGIBILITY

Ages 18-35
Must be Zambia nationals or a legal resident of 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 Kafue District.
Applicants must be fully available for the duration of eight (8) months for training and placement period: April 2026 and November 2026
Have access to a basic smartphone or laptop and possess basic computer skills.
Able to communicate fluently, both orally and in writing, in the local language.
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. Primrose Community is committed to supporting local leadership development and does not require relocation.

TIMELINE FOR RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND DEPLOYMENT OF COMMUNITY LEADERS:

Call for Applications: 16th March 2026
Deadline for Application: 6th April 2026
Announcement of finalists: 30th April 2026
Induction and Training of Trainers: 4th May 2026 to 15th May 2026
Contracting and official deployment: 18th May 2026 to 1st June 2026
Placement start date: June 2026
Placement end date: November 2026

SUPPORT MEASURES

Non-graduates, those still in academic training and on currently full-time or part-time employment will not be considered.
Going Beyond is committed to ensuring the meaningful inclusion of young women, and other marginalized groups of young people, including youth with disabilities, young people from rural areas and/or living in poverty, and displaced young people. Young women, and other youth from these marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this opportunity.
Going Beyond is committed to supporting youth leaders to manage their childcare responsibilities, and will be providing on-site childcare for participants that have a demonstrated need

HOW TO APPLY

Prepare the following before you start filling out the application form:

Your CV/ resume in PDF format.
A scanned copy of your higher education certificate in PDF or Image format.
A cover letter in PDF format.

Click the application link and fill the form with all required details.

ARE YOU A PASSIONATE AND DRIVEN YOUNG LEADER LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

ABOUT THE GOING BEYOUND PROJECT​​

ABOUT THE GOING BEYOUND PROJECT

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