Calling Young University Graduates (Changemakers) at CorpsAfrica - Ethiopia

Calling Young University Graduates (Changemakers)

Employer: CorpsAfrica - Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Volunteer

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: April, 30/2025 (27 days left)

About CorpsAfrica

CorpsAfrica is a US-based nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by former United States Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning. Its aim is to recruit and train college-educated young African men and women to serve in under-resourced communities as “Volunteers.” This initiative focuses on:

• Initiating and facilitating small-scale, high-impact community-led development
• Promoting the professional and personal development of young men and women
• Creating work opportunities and inspiring a strong pan-African community

Join CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia

CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia is seeking passionate and driven young Ethiopian university graduates to join Cohort 3 as Volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to:

• Serve in rural communities
• Facilitate small-scale, high-impact, community-led development initiatives
• Become a changemaker and make a lasting impact!

Basic Description of CorpsAfrica Service

CorpsAfrica Volunteers undergo one month of Pre-Service Training and then serve for ten months in a community chosen based on:

• Perceived need of the community
• Existence of local partners and essential infrastructure
• Location and other criteria

During their service, Volunteers:

• Identify areas of concern for the community
• Co-create and design solutions
• Implement solutions with local partners
• Monitor and evaluate results

Volunteers receive:

• Professional training before and during their service
• Support from CorpsAfrica staff
• A modest living allowance and health insurance
• A readjustment allowance upon successful completion of the program

General Expectations of a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

• Commit to working in a highly underserved community in Ethiopia
• Serve where CorpsAfrica asks, under conditions of hardship if necessary
• Recognize that success is based on building trust with the host community
• Understand responsibility for personal conduct and professional performance
• Engage with host community partners in a spirit of cooperation
• Exercise good judgment to protect health and safety
• Respect the people, cultures, values, and traditions of the community

Essential Requirements for Applying to be a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

To be eligible for service, you must:

• Be a citizen of Ethiopia
• Be 21 – 29 years of age
• Possess a university degree or equivalent professional experience
• Be willing and able to serve in rural, often remote communities
• Have no record of criminal activity
• Have no conflict of interest affecting duties
• Understand that volunteerism is altruistic
• Be willing to sign the CorpsAfrica Volunteer Acknowledgment and Waiver of Liability

CorpsAfrica Volunteers Receive the Following Before and During Service:

• Expert training from development and management professionals
• A living allowance adequate to support the Volunteer
• Travel funds for official CorpsAfrica business

How to apply

Complete the application, including all required fields, and upload the required documents. using the following link:

https://www.tfaforms.com/5168942

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.