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Over the past few years, it has become clear that the private sector simply cannot create enough jobs to keep pace with the vast numbers of young people entering into the job market every year. That’s why there is a growing chorus in support of teaching them the basics of building and growing their own start-ups. If you can’t find job, as the saying goes, create your own.

But we need to ask ourselves, to what extent can entrepreneurship really help to alleviate the global unemployment crises? Let’s take a look. Youth Business International estimates that one in five young people has the potential to become an entrepreneur, yet only five (5) in one hundred do so. SKI Africa believes that expanding entrepreneurship training, mentoring and other opportunities for the remaining ninety-five (95) percent of those seeking to start their own ventures is critically important if they are to earn a living, support their families and contribute to their communities. Across Africa, SKI Africa is currently rolling out a programme called “You Can Build Your Own Business” a curriculum and training programme developed in partnership with Microsoft. Over the few years, the initiative aims to support thousands of young people who aspire to transform their business ideas into real profit-making entreprises.     

Careers and Opportunities

SKI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and good working environment for people of all backgrounds. We offer great work environment with many opportunities to learn and grow as an individual and as part of a team. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Above all, we offer opportunities for youths from deprived communities to overcome their challenges and obstacles and become productive young adults. We also employ non-permanent staff (volunteers) who complement our field work. All qualified candidates who meet our requirement for job placement are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume for positions posted. Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant individually. Only candidates meeting the requirement indicated in our advertisement will be contacted.

Recruitment:                         

We have a separate recruitment policy. Recruitment of office staff (field personnel, programme instructors, volunteers and office staff) is done by an interview board which consists of professionals from various professional disciplines. We recruit, regular staff members, project staff and volunteers who come from different socio-economic backgrounds and different part of the country. We also employ most of our graduates upon completion.