13/02/2026
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS-2026 INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING PHASE:
Youth After School Initiative (YASI) is a globally benchmarked youth-focused organisation dedicated to advancing ethical leadership, volunteerism, innovation, employability, and sustainable development, while supporting young people in their transition from education to the world of work.
As part of strengthening our Country Secretariat and scaling programme impact nationally and internationally, YASI invites qualified, mission-driven, and high-integrity individuals to serve in volunteer professional capacities in the following priority roles:
1. Planning, Resource Mobilisation & Development Assistant (PRMDA);
Supports strategic planning, proposal development, fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, grant tracking, and development partnerships.
Core Focus Areas:
Resource mobilisation strategy support
Proposal and concept note development
Donor mapping and partnership tracking
Development reporting and documentation
Supporting YASI Endowment & Sustainability initiatives.
2. Programme Implementation & Field Coordination Assistant (PIFCA);
Supports coordination of field programmes, youth clubs, stakeholder engagements, and impact tracking.
Core Focus Areas:
Programme logistics and field coordination
Club and volunteer engagement
Monitoring implementation timelines
Activity reporting and documentation
Stakeholder follow-up and outreach.
3. Administration & Operations Assistant (A&O Assistant)
Ensures efficient day-to-day Secretariat operations and institutional documentation management.
Core Focus Areas:
Administrative coordination
Records and documentation management
Meeting scheduling and internal communications
Organisational compliance support
Office systems strengthening.
4. Communications, Advocacy & Visibility Assistant (CAVA)
Strengthens YASI’s public profile, storytelling, digital engagement, and advocacy initiatives.
Core Focus Areas:
Social media and digital communications
Branding and visibility materials
Event documentation
Advocacy messaging support
Media and stakeholder communications.
Who Should Apply?
YASI invites applications from values-driven, growth-oriented, and professionally minded individuals who are passionate about youth leadership, volunteerism, innovation, sustainable development, and strengthening youth employability and workforce readiness.
Ideal candidates should:
Be committed to advancing ethical leadership and inclusive youth participation.
Demonstrate interest in supporting young people to transition from education into meaningful employment, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and the world of work.
Be highly organised, dependable, and capable of managing responsibilities with professionalism.
Possess strong communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, and respect for institutional governance systems.
Be willing to learn, grow, and contribute within a structured and mission-driven organisational environment.
Be adaptable and capable of working in a dynamic youth-focused development setting.
Have completed or be pursuing studies in relevant fields aligned to the position applied for.
Prior experience in NGOs, youth programmes, development work, communications, administration, fundraising, or related fields is an added advantage.
YASI particularly encourages applications from young professionals, recent graduates, and individuals seeking structured institutional exposure that strengthens both professional competence and real-world development impact.
Nature of Engagement:
Volunteer-based professional roles
Structured supervision under the Country Director
Institutional exposure within a nationally and internationally expanding organisation
Opportunity to contribute to strategic programmes including youth leadership, volunteer policy, learning & development, and community empowerment initiatives
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit:
Cover Letter
Updated CV
Indication of preferred role.
Send applications to: [email protected]
Subject line: Application – [Position Title] – 2026
Application Deadline:
Friday, 27th February 2026
Equal Opportunity:
YASI is an equal opportunity organisation committed to ethical leadership, inclusion, integrity, and professional excellence. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, background, or social status, supporting diversity and empowerment in all our programmes.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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