Youth Challenge International is a leading global youth development organization that promotes youth innovation to drive positive change. Together with our partners we create market ready solutions that catapult youth around the world to succeed and prosper; we are driven by youth and their potential to affect positive change in the world. Our solutions are focused – always keeping the young people we are designing for and with at the center of the conversation. Our approach is rooted in creativity and constantly evolving to respond to changing needs and market realities. YCI is an organization where diversity and talent come together to shape a better future for youth around the world.

YCI has a proven track record of successful programming, strong partnerships, and a deep commitment to youth economic empowerment. With a solid foundation in Sub Saharan Africa including Uganda, Tanzania, and Ghana, YCI has built youth entrepreneurship ecosystems in collaboration with governments, funders, and local partners.

To further expand our impact, YCI is exploring Kenya as strategic and programming hub for programming, innovation, and enterprise development. We believe that by anchoring operations in Kenya, YCI can enhance resource mobilization, knowledge-sharing, and ecosystem building while ensuring sustainable impact across East Africa.

To support this growth, YCI is seeking a Business Development Consultant/s to support some of the organization’s strategic positioning, regional expansion, and operational scaling. This consultancy will include focus areas including:

• Supporting a strategic roadmap for YCI’s growth, outlining operational, programmatic, and future partnership models;
• Identifying and responding to funding opportunities, including donor engagement, funding partnership development, proposal development, and innovative financing;
• Supporting programs and operations during start-up;
• Strengthening regional partnerships by engaging key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, NGOs, and regional networks;
• Providing regulatory and operational guidance for YCI’s legal setup and governance structure in Kenya and across the region.

The ideal candidate/s should possess:

• Proven experience in business development, market research, and program design, and proposal development specifically in East Africa;
• A strong understanding of the youth economic ecosystems, including employment, entrepreneurship, and enterprise development in Kenya and surrounding economies;
• Experience with NGO placement and operational setup, including legal and regulatory compliance;
• Strong knowledge of donor priorities, funding mechanisms, and regional economic trends;
• Demonstrated success in securing funding from institutional donors, private sector partners, and impact investors;
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Applicants must be a citizen of Kenya.

Daily rate: 15,000 Kenyan Shillings per day.

Application Deadline: April 18, 2025

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document, maximum 4 pages saved in the following format: “First Name Last Name_Business Development Consultant, Kenya”. You can find the link to application form here. To ensure any incoming emails do not end up in your spam folder, please add aroadburg@yci.org to your email contact list.