YouthfulCities – Urban Decoder

Did you know that 50 per cent of the world’s population is under the age of 30 years old? And that more than 50 per cent of the world’s population now lives in urban centres? Are you passionate about your city and the young people in in? If so, we invite you to join our global network of Urban Decoders in uncovering the youthfulness of your city. 

ROLE – Urban Decoders 

As an Urban Decoder you will be responsible for bringing YouthfulCities to life in your city. Your responsibilities include everything from collecting data to hosting events. We don’t expect you to be an expert at everything. As part of our global team you will be supported every step of the way and receive training. However, we do expect you to be self-motivated, take initiative and have an entrepreneurial spirit. 

You should also be someone who is:

·       A strong researcher, with a love for data 

·       A resourceful problem solver & critical thinker 

·       Fluent in the native language of your city & fluent in written and verbal English

·       A team player 

·       Able to meet deadlines

·       Really organized

·       Passionate about their city and the people in it 

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

This is a part-time position for 4-6 months which is fun, dynamic and challenging. There is also an honorarium included for your participation. The Global Team provides all the necessary training and development to support candidates every step of the way. 

We are also recruiting in the following cities: 

- Durban/Casablanca/Accra/Dar Es Salaam/Addis Ababa