job Description
Programs Intern – Youth Green Transition
Programs - Harare, Zimbabwe
Hivos is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Programs Intern – Youth Green
Transition
Region: Southern Africa
Hours: Full-time
Office: Harare, Zimbabwe
Deadline: 3 February 2026
Job Context
The Youth Green Transition Project, implemented by Hivos in partnership with the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) in Bulawayo and Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust (GGZT) in Mutare, with support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, aims to empower young people in both cities to lead sustainable, climate-resilient urban food systems through sustainable urban agribusiness growth. Phase two of the project builds on previous successes and aims to achieve three main goals:
Objective 1: Increase the capacity of youth-led agribusinesses in Mutare and Bulawayo to become export-ready, enabling them to access regional and international markets (60 Youth agribusinesses have improved export readiness (60% women).
Objective 2: Cultivate environmentally conscious youth businesses that integrate sustainable practices into their operations such as water harvesting techniques drought mitigation strategies, ensuring resilience against climate-related challenges (40 Youth agribusinesses have increased awareness and adoption of environmentally sustainable practices (60% women).
Objective 3: Advocacy to promote sustainable consumption and ease of doing business
Through these trainings in smart agriculture, export readiness, value addition, entrepreneurship, and policy engagement, the project aims to nurture a new generation of youth leaders equipped to address the challenges of climate change and food insecurity in urban settings. The Youth Green Transition project is a complimentary project to the Urban Futures Project; hence the intern will work closely with the Urban Futures Team.
Role Purpose
The Intern will provide administrative, coordination and technical support to the Hivos project team in the implementation of the Youth-led Green Transition project. The role is designed to strengthen project delivery across training, mentoring, policy dialogues, monitoring, communications and partner coordination. The Intern will work closely with the Hivos Project Coordinator, Project Officer, Finance Officer based in Harare and local implementing partners based in Mutare and Bulawayo to ensure smooth and timely execution of project activities.
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