Eligibility Criteria for Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme
There are three available options for participating in Eswatini Youth Empowerment Programme (EYEP) namely: Graduates, Non-graduates and Host Organisations. To participate in the EYEP one must meet the following requirements:
For Graduates
- Must be a citizen of Eswatini.
- Be a fresh graduate – holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma or Certificate – from any discipline and graduated not earlier than 2017.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Demonstrate interest or commitment in a chosen career field.
- Demonstrate interest or commitment to contributing to Eswatini’s socio-economic development.
- Have excellent time management and a professional attitude.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Have no criminal record.
Maximum periods for EYEP Youth
A person may serve for a maximum of 1 year of EYEP assignment.
For Non-graduates
- Must be a citizen of Eswatini.
- Be out of school from any level not earlier than 2017.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Not currently engaged in any employment.
- Have at least completed the Primary School or Grade 7 Certificate.
- Demonstrate interest or commitment to learning a new skill.
- Demonstrate interest or commitment to contributing to Eswatini’s socio-economic development.
- Have excellent time management and a professional attitude.
- Have good verbal and reading skills.
- Have no criminal record.
Maximum periods for EYEP Youth
A person may serve for a maximum of 1 year of EYEP assignment.
For Host Organisations
- Provision of up-to-date regulatory documentation
– Certificate of Incorporation and Form C.
– Trading License.
– Tax Clearance Certificate. - Provision of an official letter of interest detailing a clear understanding of the objectives of EYEP and commitment to supporting the Programme by accepting fellow placements.
- Provision of explicit descriptions of available role requirements.
- Agreement to provide mentorship support to fellows through dedicated sessions with existing experienced professionals within their organizations.
- Agreement to abide by the Programme’s guidelines and to sign a code of conduct.
- Have non-discrimination policies on gender, ethnicity, religion and disability status, as well as policies against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (PSHEA).
- Have no criminal records, conviction, or affiliation with proscribed organisations ie, terrorists, drug traffickers, illicit trade, or child labour.
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