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We believe that it is up to the current generation, our generation to craft solutions for our generational problems. To shape urban spaces that are safe and livable. Join our talented team of innovators, researchers, and community builders who are dedicated to creating youth-friendly cities and empowering the next generation of urban leaders.
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"As Founder and CEO of Youth and Urbanism, I've built a team that embodies innovation and passion for creating safer cities for youth, fostering a culture of empowerment and sustainable urban development."
"Leading programs and media at Youth and Urbanism has been incredibly rewarding, working in a collaborative environment that values creativity and youth voices in shaping urban futures."
"As Head of Production at Youth and Urbanism, I thrive in our dynamic culture where every project contributes to meaningful urban transformation and youth empowerment."
"Managing grants and finance at Youth and Urbanism allows me to support our mission through a transparent and accountable culture that maximizes impact for urban youth communities."
"Serving as Executive Secretary at Youth and Urbanism, I appreciate our supportive culture that values organization, communication, and the collective effort to build inclusive cities."
"As Board Chair of Youth and Urbanism, I'm inspired by our innovative culture that champions youth leadership and creates lasting positive change in urban environments worldwide."
Leads the strategic identification, application, and management of grants to secure funding for youth and urbanism initiatives while ensuring compliance and reporting accuracy.
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Handles the preparation, submission, and tracking of grant proposals, along with maintaining relationships with funders to support organizational sustainability.
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Assists in researching potential grant opportunities, drafting proposal sections, and organizing grant-related documentation to gain experience in nonprofit funding processes.
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Oversees financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance to maintain the organization's fiscal health and support youth and urbanism programs.
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Manages daily accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and auditing to ensure accurate financial records and efficient resource use.
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Supports financial data analysis, invoice processing, and basic bookkeeping tasks to develop skills in nonprofit financial management.
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Directs the overall design, implementation, and scaling of youth and urbanism programs to achieve strategic goals and drive community impact.
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Provides strategic oversight, resource allocation, and partnership development for the Voices for Just Climate Action program to advance youth-led climate justice advocacy.
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Guides strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainability measures for the Mathare River Restoration Project to achieve long-term urban environmental restoration.
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Oversees strategic response frameworks, capacity building, and inter-agency coordination for the Youth-led Humanitarian Response program to enhance crisis readiness in urban youth communities.
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Directs content strategy, platform growth, and editorial standards for The Urban Online Media to empower youth in shaping urban narratives through digital journalism.
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Leads strategic integration of climate action with community care, policy advocacy, and impact evaluation for the Climate and Care Initiative focused on urban youth vulnerabilities.
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Shapes research agendas, innovation pipelines, and collaborative networks for the Youth and Urbanism Research and Innovation Hub to drive urban youth advancements.
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Steers policy research, thought leadership, and dissemination strategies for the Youth and Urbanism Think Tank to influence global urban development discourse.
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Oversees competition design, mentorship frameworks, and funding mechanisms for the Youth and Urbanism Enterprise Challenge to accelerate young urban entrepreneurs.
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Directs agricultural strategy, youth training curricula, and sustainability innovations for the Youth and Urbanism Satellite Farm to promote urban food security.
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Leads policy advocacy, infrastructure pilots, and partnership expansions for the Sustainable Urban Transport program to transform eco-friendly mobility in cities.
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Guides educational strategy, curriculum innovation, and student outreach for The Urban Home School to enhance urban youth learning opportunities.
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Oversees program structure, recruitment strategies, and impact assessment for the Y&U Internship and Volunteer Program to cultivate youth leadership and engagement.
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Coordinates activities, partnerships, and advocacy efforts for the Voices for Just Climate Action program to amplify youth voices in climate justice.
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Manages restoration initiatives, community engagement, and monitoring for the Mathare River Restoration Project to promote environmental sustainability in urban areas.
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Oversees emergency response planning, training, and deployment for youth-led humanitarian efforts in crisis-affected urban communities.
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Directs content creation, digital outreach, and media production for The Urban Online Media to foster youth-driven urban narratives and journalism.
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Leads community care programs integrated with climate action, focusing on vulnerable youth in urban settings.
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Facilitates research collaborations, innovation challenges, and knowledge dissemination within the Youth and Urbanism Research and Innovation Hub.
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Organizes policy discussions, thought leadership events, and publications for the Youth and Urbanism Think Tank to influence urban development strategies.
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Manages entrepreneurship competitions, mentorship, and funding support for the Youth and Urbanism Enterprise Challenge to empower young urban innovators.
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Supervises agricultural operations, youth training, and sustainability practices for the Youth and Urbanism Satellite Farm to promote urban farming.
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Develops and implements initiatives for eco-friendly transportation solutions, advocacy, and partnerships in the Sustainable Urban Transport program.
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Coordinates curriculum delivery, student engagement, and educational resources for The Urban Home School to support urban youth education.
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Oversees recruitment, placement, and evaluation of interns and volunteers within the Y&U Internship and Volunteer Program to build capacity and engagement.
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Assists in event planning, research, and outreach for the Voices for Just Climate Action program to build skills in climate advocacy and youth engagement.
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Supports fieldwork, data collection, and community outreach for the Mathare River Restoration Project to gain experience in urban environmental management.
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Helps with training materials, logistics, and response simulations for the Youth-led Humanitarian Response program to develop skills in humanitarian aid.
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Assists in content drafting, social media management, and audience analysis for The Urban Online Media to learn digital media production.
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Supports program activities, participant support, and data tracking for the Climate and Care Initiative to build expertise in climate-resilient community care.
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Aids in research coordination, event support, and idea prototyping for the Youth and Urbanism Research and Innovation Hub to foster innovation skills.
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Assists in policy analysis, event preparation, and report compilation for the Youth and Urbanism Think Tank to gain insights into urban policy.
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Helps with participant recruitment, workshop facilitation, and evaluation for the Youth and Urbanism Enterprise Challenge to develop entrepreneurship support skills.
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Supports farm operations, training sessions, and harvest tracking for the Youth and Urbanism Satellite Farm to learn sustainable urban agriculture.
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Assists in transport research, campaign support, and data analysis for the Sustainable Urban Transport program to build knowledge in urban mobility.
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Helps with lesson preparation, student interactions, and resource management for The Urban Home School to gain experience in educational program delivery.
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Supports administrative tasks, participant coordination, and feedback collection for the Y&U Internship and Volunteer Program to develop skills in talent development.
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Develops frameworks for program planning, monitoring, evaluation, and organizational learning to drive evidence-based improvements in youth and urbanism efforts.
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Executes data collection, performance tracking, and evaluation reports to ensure accountability and adaptive management of programs.
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Supports monitoring tools, data entry, and basic analysis to learn about impact measurement in nonprofit settings.
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Manages the operations, partnerships, and resources of the Youth and Urbanism Research and Innovation Hub to foster cutting-edge ideas and collaborations.
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Leads innovation strategies, ideation sessions, and prototype development to integrate emerging technologies and ideas into youth and urbanism projects.
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Implements innovation programs, facilitates workshops, and scouts for new opportunities to enhance organizational creativity and impact.
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Assists in brainstorming, research on trends, and supporting innovation events to gain exposure to innovative practices in urban development.
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Directs research agendas, methodology design, and knowledge dissemination to advance insights in youth and urbanism fields.
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Conducts literature reviews, data gathering, and preliminary analysis to support ongoing research projects.
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Helps with research tasks such as surveying, data organization, and report drafting to develop research skills.
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Conducts targeted research on youth empowerment strategies, programs, and trends to analyze data, recommend interventions, and influence policy for youth initiatives.
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Investigates urban sustainability, environmental challenges, and youth-involved solutions through data analysis and fieldwork to inform organizational strategies.
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Analyzes climate impacts, adaptation strategies, and youth roles in mitigation to develop recommendations based on data and policy review.
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Researches youth-led humanitarian actions in urban crises, evaluating effectiveness, gaps, and involvement to support improved response strategies.
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Examines gender dynamics, barriers to equity, and inclusive practices in urban youth contexts to propose research-based solutions.
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Investigates policies, practices, and protections for children in urban environments to advocate for youth rights and safeguarding.
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Supports data collection and basic analysis on youth development topics to build entry-level research expertise.
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Assists in environmental data gathering and simple reporting for urban-focused studies.
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Helps with climate research tasks, including literature scans and data entry.
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Supports humanitarian research through interviews and data compilation.
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Assists in gender-focused data collection and analysis.
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Helps with child rights data organization and basic research support.
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Coordinates integrated communications and fundraising efforts to build donor relationships and secure resources for youth and urbanism initiatives.
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Oversees social media platforms, content calendars, and audience growth to engage youth and urbanism stakeholders online.
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Guides content strategy, media relations, and internal communications to effectively convey organizational stories and impacts.
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Creates and schedules social media posts, monitors trends, and analyzes engagement metrics to optimize digital presence.
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Develops press releases, newsletters, and multimedia content to promote programs and achievements.
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Assists in content creation, community management, and performance tracking to learn digital communication skills.
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Supports drafting communications materials, event coverage, and basic graphic design for organizational outreach.
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Coordinates integrated communications and fundraising efforts to build donor relationships and secure resources for youth and urbanism initiatives.
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strategies fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and partnership development to achieve financial goals.
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Executes donor outreach, proposal writing, and campaign management to support funding needs.
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Assists in donor research, event planning, and database management to gain fundraising experience.
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Develops recruitment, retention, and development strategies to build a high-performing team dedicated to youth and urbanism.
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Manages hiring, boarding, employee relations, and compliance to foster a positive workplace culture.
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Helps with resume reviews, interview coordination, and HR policy research to understand talent management.
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Oversees administrative operations, process optimization, and resource management to support efficient organizational functioning.
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Handles procurement, facilities, vendor relations, and administrative support for seamless daily operations.
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Assists in scheduling, document management, and office coordination to learn business administration basics.
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Leads entrepreneurship programs, business incubation, and mentorship to empower youth in urban economic ventures.
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Develops and integrates AI-based tools and applications to enhance organizational data analysis and program innovation.
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Directs IT strategy, infrastructure management, and cybersecurity to enable technology-driven youth and urbanism initiatives.
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Maintains hardware, software, networks, and user support to ensure reliable IT operations.
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Assists in troubleshooting, system updates, and basic programming to develop IT skills.
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Provides legal counsel, contract review, and compliance oversight to mitigate risks in youth and urbanism operations.
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Advises on biodiversity conservation strategies integrated with urban youth initiatives for sustainable ecosystems.
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Develops urban design plans, zoning recommendations, and community planning to support youth-inclusive cities.
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Focuses on regional development policies, infrastructure planning, and cross-area collaborations for urban-rural linkages.
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Designs rural-urban integration projects, community development, and youth empowerment in non-urban areas.
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Analyzes international policies, governance structures, and political impacts on youth and urbanism.
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Creates investigative reports and content on environmental issues affecting urban youth.
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Conducts in-depth investigations into urban challenges, corruption, and youth rights for advocacy.
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Provides expertise on gender mainstreaming, equity policies, and inclusive practices in youth programs.
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Applies engineering principles to sustainable farming, irrigation, and food systems in urban agriculture projects.
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Develops strategies for efficient, sustainable transportation systems in urban environments.
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Optimizes manufacturing processes for youth-led urban enterprises and innovation hubs.
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Designs sustainable buildings, urban spaces, and infrastructure with youth participation in mind.
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Researches climate data, models, and impacts to inform youth-driven adaptation and mitigation efforts.
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Designs and updates educational materials, lesson plans, and training modules tailored to youth and urbanism themes.
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Analyzes social dynamics and strategies for building youth-led movements in urban contexts.
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Deliver educational content, facilitate workshops, and assess learning in youth-focused urbanism curricula.
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