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📢 Job Opportunity | PMEL Advisor & Programme Coordinator CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality is hiring in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 📍 Hybrid 💼 1-year renewable contract | 32 hours/week 💰 €3,461–€3,676 gross/month* 🌍 Work across youth-led programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya and other countries. Ideal for professionals with experience in programme coordination, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and an interest in youth participation and SRHR. 🗓️ Deadline: 23 August 2026 🔗 Apply: https://www.choiceforyouth.org/about/join-us/vacancies 🔁 Share with someone who could be a strong fit. #SkillAddis #PMEL #YouthJobs #InternationalDevelopme

🌍 Global Career Opportunity Save the Children Global Ventures is hiring an Associate, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) Portfolio to support high-impact carbon projects focused on children and communities. 📍 Global / Remote 💼 Full-time 🌱 Focus: Carbon markets, climate finance & nature-based solutions Ideal for early to mid-career professionals with experience in: • Carbon markets / NbS projects • ARR/ALM and carbon accounting • GIS analysis • Financial modelling • Climate finance 🎓 Relevant backgrounds include Environmental Science, Forestry, Economics, Business, GIS or related fields. 📩 Apply: acosby@scgv.org 🗓️ Deadline: 14 August 2026 Know someone who fits? Share this with them. #SkillAddis #ClimateJobs #ClimateFinance #CarbonMarkets #NatureBasedSolutions #SustainabilityJobs #GlobalJobs

🌍 Calling Young Professionals Across West Africa Applications are now open for the ECOWAS Young Professional Immersion Programme, Batch 2027. This is a one-year paid professional immersion programme designed to give young professionals from ECOWAS Member States valuable experience within the regional institution. Who can apply? • Be 32 years old or younger • Hold a degree in one of the selected fields • Be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State 📅 Application period: 31 July – 31 August 2026 🔗 Apply: https://youngprofessional.ecowas.int If you know a young professional who could benefit from this opportunity, share it with them.

📢 Calling Early-Career Professionals in Ethiopia and Across Africa Are you an early-career professional with around 2 years of work experience and a passion for the energy transition? The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is looking for candidates who are from and based in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, or Uganda. 🌍 Eligible locations: Ethiopia | Kenya | Rwanda | South Africa | Uganda If this opportunity matches your profile, take a look and apply. 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://iisd.bamboohr.com/careers/928 Know someone who could be a great fit? Share this opportunity with them. #SkillAddis #JobOpportunity #EnergyTransition #EarlyCareer #AfricaJobs #EthiopiaJobs #CareerOpportunity #Sustainability #FutureOfWork

Applications for #Chevening Scholarships are now open! If you're a future leader who's ready to influence positive change in areas of shared priority for your country and the UK, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. With a Chevening Scholarship, you'll gain: * A world-class education A lifelong relationship with the UK Access to a global network of influential leaders Find out if you're ready to apply: Applications close on Tuesday 6 October at 11:00 (UTC). https://www.chevening.org/about/vision/

#SaturdayTips @Youthareus 🎯 CAREER PATHWAY: PROJECT MANAGEMENT You studied Project Management. But what can you actually do with it? Project Management can open pathways into: • Project Coordination • Programme Management • Operations • Business Development • NGO & Development Work • PMO • Administration & Coordination And you can apply these skills across industries including technology, finance, education, healthcare, construction, startups and development organizations. Skills to start building: 📊 Excel 📋 Task & project management tools 📑 Reporting & documentation 🤝 Stakeholder management 💬 Professional communication 💰 Budgeting 📈 Data literacy 🤖 AI for productivity Remember: Your degree is your foundation, not your limitation. 👉 Pick one skill from this list and start developing it this week.

🇪🇹 International Youth Day 2026 | Call for Young People Are you a young innovator, entrepreneur, student, youth leader, or changemaker? Join the International Youth Day gathering focused on: “Young People Shaping Ethiopia’s Future through Innovation and Partnerships.” 📅 19 August 2026 📍 Addis Ababa A chance to connect with young people, government, UN agencies, development partners, CSOs and the private sector around innovation, youth-led solutions, partnerships and Ethiopia’s digital future. 🔗 Register: Link to register Could be a good one for our community to check out.

🏆 Big News, Skill Addis Community! 🇪🇹 Skill Addis is a Top 5 Finalist for Entrepreneurship Education Champion of the Year at the ASEB Awards 2026! We’d love your support. 🗳️ And if you’ve voted, drop a 🔥 below! Let’s see how many of you are with us! 😄 Vote for Skill Addis: https://www.asebs.com/finalists/skill-addis Every vote counts. Let’s bring it home to Ethiopia! 🇪🇹

📢 Calling Young Democracy Advocates Are you passionate about democracy, youth participation, and inclusive governance? The Council of Europe is inviting young leaders to join the World Forum for Democracy Youth Delegation 2026 in Strasbourg, France. This is an opportunity to: • Connect with young leaders and democracy advocates • Exchange ideas and perspectives • Learn from global practitioners • Contribute to conversations on democracy, participation, and youth leadership 📍 Strasbourg, France 📅 Application deadline: 14 August 2026 If you’re passionate about strengthening democratic participation and amplifying youth voices, this could be an opportunity worth exploring. 🔗 Apply here: https://www.coe.int/en/web/youth/-/call-for-participants-world-forum-for-democracy-youth-delegation Know someone who should apply? Share this with them. #SkillAddis #YouthLeadership #Democracy #YouthParticipation #Governance #YouthOpportunities #Europe

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As promised, here is the last open call. Qualified printing, branding, and creative service providers are invited to submit Technical and Financial Proposals for a one year Long Term Agreement (LTA). 📅 Application deadline: 18 August 2026 Please apply if you are interested or share this opportunity with qualified firms in your network. Pls check the below for detailed info!

As promised, here’s another opportunity for those working in photography and videography. Reach for Change is inviting qualified photography and videography firms to submit proposals for a Long Term Agreement (LTA). Application deadline: 18 August 2026. I believe the QR code provides all the detailed information you need. Please feel free to apply or share it with anyone who may be interested. I’ll also be sharing another opportunity shortly for creative, branding, graphic design, and printing companies. Stay tuned!

📢 Looking for Venue Recommendations Dear YAU/Skill Addis community! We’re looking for a training center/venue in Addis Ababa for a full-day training with around 50 trainees. Requirements: • Capacity for 50 people • Projector + screen • Suitable for full-day training • Accessible location • Comfortable training setup If you know a good venue, please share the name/contact details or tag/recommend them on the comment section here. Thank you!

Call for CSO Leaders Across Ethiopia | Climate Action Webinar Series Are you leading a CSO or CBO working on climate action, environmental sustainability, community resilience, or local development? The CSO Capacity Strengthening for Climate Action webinar…

Call for CSO Leaders Across Ethiopia | Climate Action Webinar Series Are you leading a CSO or CBO working on climate action, environmental sustainability, community resilience, or local development? The CSO Capacity Strengthening for Climate Action webinar series is launching a weekly learning and exchange platform designed to strengthen the capacity of local civil society and community-based organizations across Ethiopia. First Session: 13 August 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EAT Platform: Microsoft Teams The initiative is brought to you by Welthungerhilfe Ethiopia, Helvetas Ethiopia, World Vision Ethiopia, and NABU. The sessions will provide opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange, and strengthening the role of local organizations in climate action and sustainable development. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d37b4cec-7ec2-492e-b7a7-29220b1da448@060d649d-2c93-44d2-8200-a3eb9f3c4160?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog #SkillAddis #CSO #ClimateAction #Ethiopia #SustainableDevelopment

Call for Participants | Amani Pamoja: Peace Together 2026 Are you a young peacebuilder interested in peace advocacy, dialogue, and youth participation in peace and security? Amani Pamoja - Peace Together is inviting young peacebuilders living in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Italy, Germany, and Spain to join a cross-continental training programme. Participants will: • Strengthen peace advocacy and policy dialogue skills • Learn about the Youth, Peace and Security agenda • Explore how young people can influence peace and security decisions • Exchange experiences with peacebuilders from six countries • Develop advocacy and dialogue skills • Build international partnerships • Practice engaging in decision-making spaces Location: Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, Spain Dates: 27 November – 3 December 2026 Online meetings: October and November Participants: 30 young peacebuilders Eligibility: • 18–35 years old in Africa or 18–29 in Europe • Legal resident of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Italy, Germany, or Spain • Member of a youth-led or youth-focused group/organization • B2 level English or above • Willing to apply the learning in your community or organization Travel, accommodation, food, and training materials are covered through the Erasmus+ grant. Visa and certain insurance costs may not be fully covered. Deadlines: Africa: 16 August 2026 Europe: 16 September 2026 Apply here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xs2ObC8kXfKyYgFhPlUwt7vD8yH3c6SY/view #SkillAddis #Peacebuilding #YouthPeaceSecurity #ErasmusPlus

Open Call | Youth Digital Content Competition The CCC-E and its partners is inviting young people aged 18–35 to participate in the 3rd Round Youth Digital Content Competition. Use your creativity to create content that inspires action for sustainable forest management. You can submit: • A video • An infographic / digital post Participants can: • Win prizes • Gain recognition • Have their work featured by CCC-E • Contribute to climate and environmental awareness Deadline: 23 August 2026 Register and submit: Application link If you are a young content creator or environmental advocate, consider taking part. #SkillAddis #YouthForForests #DigitalVoices #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership

Open Call | SOLO SOLO 2026 The Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa, in collaboration with Dawit Seto, invites dancers and performance artists to apply for SOLO SOLO 2026, a festival exploring the dance solo across different ages and dance traditions. Who can apply? • Ethiopian artists • Artists based in Ethiopia • Ethiopian diaspora artists • African artists living in Ethiopia • International artists living in Ethiopia The festival is not looking for the “best” dancers. It aims to create a conversation through movement and provide artists with a platform to share their voice, movement, and imagination. Deadline: 15 September 2026 Performance: 10 October 2026 Location: Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa, Piassa Scan the QR code in the original announcement to learn more and apply. #SkillAddis #OpenCall #Dance #Artists #CreativeOpportunities