Youth Movement for a Change- YMC

01/03/2017

REVISED ADVERT FOR THE POSITION OF BRAND AMBASSADORS
Considering number of factors at play in Malawian context of youth development, the Girl Effect-Malawi and the National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) have revised the requirements for the position of Brand Ambassadors, among other things, by increasing age bracket from 18- 22 years to 18- 25 years. Those who do not belong to youth organisations and youth clubs can also apply.
Please take note that application window has been extended and the revised advert provided below is likely to appear in the Newspaper on Wednesday.
Recruitment of Brand Ambassadors
“Girl Effect-Malawi Zathu Crew”
BACKGROUND
In April, 2017, Girl Effect will launch its first new brand since the creation of Yegna in 2013 in Ethiopia. The new brand will be based in Malawi and called “Zathu”.
At its core there will be a group of boys and girls who come together to play music. Their story will play out across five products: music videos, songs, a radio show, mobile sites and club booklets. These products will reach targeted audiences primarily through broadcast distribution but, since Malawi has one of the worlds lowest GDPs per head, the reach of TV and radio is relatively low. To reach those who do not have access to broadcast media, the Girl Effect will take the products to them.
PROFILE OF THE POSITION
The Girl Effect-Malawi seeks to recruit Brand ambassadors to be called “Zathu Crew” to support the launch of the Girl Effect-Malawi Brand Zathu, distribution of brand assets and content products as well as running promotional activities and raising awareness amongst the youth and enabling audiences - community members, parents and community leaders - in each of the year one four priority districts; Zomba, Machinga, Lilongwe, and Mzimba/Mzuzu.
The Malawi Zathu Crew will be recruited on a consultancy-based 6-month short-term contract to support the launch, working closely with the brand team; the Partnerships Manager; and reporting to the Networks and Distribution Manager.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Distribution Planning and Logistics
Support in brokering arrangements with distribution channel partners
Support in developing detailed logistics plans and distribution timelines to ensure brand collateral available at distribution sites prior to launch
2. Product distribution and promotional materials
- Play key role in distributing brand collateral (content products and promotional materials) to distribution points across each of the priority distribution channels
- Serve as mobile distribution point through Peer-to-Peer distribution model (mobile file transfer through phones at popular community points etc.)
- Additional/ongoing distribution of brand collateral to distribution sites (e.g. as new music videos and singles are developed; as distribution is extended within each District)
- Support in monitoring distribution with channel partners
- Identify new and relevant opportunities and distribution channels for brand collateral post-launch
3. Brand Promotion and Awareness
- Zathu Crew will serve as mobile download sites through the Peer-to-Peer Distribution Channel Model. This will involve mobile file transfer through phones at community points as well as informally convening youth groups at a range of community points to air the live radio drama as it goes out (3 x per week, 2 x 30 min segments, 1 x 1-hour omnibus)
- Zathu Crew will be required to promote Girl Effect-Malawi events and encourage people to patronize them
- Zathu Crew will promote and talk about Malawi brand content with youth in their Districts
- Support the arrangements of and participate in all Girl Effect-Malawi events taking place in their district
- Flag interesting youth stories to the Girl Effect-Malawi team that can be used on radio or in print
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
- A girl or a boy aged 18-25 years old
- Secondary school graduate
- Strong social networks and experience in youth-work or other community engagement activities (those recommended by the local government and/or reputable youth organizations or community leaders will have an added advantage)
- Good communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic, warm, energetic, open and progressive, engaging, and keen to make a contribution to the community and society
- Ability to plan, report and keep records
- Ability and willingness to personify the Malawi brand - progressive but of culture; promoting the value of unity; living and breathing youth culture
- Willingness to comply with the Malawi safeguarding code of conduct
- Skills in English and other local languages used in the targeted districts
Spirit of volunteerism
- Proactive, creative, and team player
- Sense of honesty and integrity
- Based in one of the targeted districts Zomba, Machinga, Lilongwe, and Mzimba/Mzuzu
DURATION AND TERMS
- The contract will be for 6 months
- All Zathu Crew will need to undergo training in the first month of hire
- Zathu Crew will be provided with the necessary tools to deliver their role (e.g. transport support; personal promotional material (branded t-shirts/bags/chitenge/ wrist bands); Phones/radios/USB sticks/memory cards as needed (to be returned to Girl Effect Malawi on contract expiration)
- Zathu Crew will be paid a fee
LONG TERM PLANNING
While Brand Ambassadors` support will be required for an initial 6-month period associated with the launch of the Zathu brand in Malawi, there is potential for longer term involvement of Zathu Crew depending on further exploration and planning to understand the potential long term role and responsibilities of Brand Ambassadors, and recruitment and management of this group over the longer term which would ideally be led by a Network Partner.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested qualified individuals based in Zomba, Machinga, Lilongwe, and Mzimba/Mzuzu should apply by sending their brief profiles (not more than a page) to [email protected] or hand delivered by Saturday, 4th March, 2017.
A personal profile should contain the following information; full name, age, s*x, district and location within the district, educational qualification, experience in youth-work and or other community engagements activities, abilities/skills, language proficiency, contact details, and any other relevant information such as personal values and achievements.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM),
P/Bag 389,
Lilongwe 3.

01/07/2016

Lets help Natasha to win and help keeping
girls in school . you will also stand a chance
to win a Laptop. Follow the link below and
vote for free online in support to keep girls in
school
http://tinyurl.com/Vote4Dignity
Instructions for voting
1. When u click open the link it will directly
take u on the voting page
2. u will read Log in and Register. ..Please do
not log in,,,, and do not register anything.....yo
u don't have to log in or register to vote
3. just scroll down the page till use where it's
written In blue colour and reads Natasha
Annie Tonthola Project Dignity / Vote now for
project dignity
4. You will see there is a CAPTCHA Code for u
to type on the Type Text. ...
5. Type the number or any words or a word
that has appeared on the screen there
6. After you type the Captcha number or
word/words then click on
7. Orange Box Reads: Vote now once
8. Wait to load and u will receive a massage
saying
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have voted
When u vote inbox me .... or messager
me....so I can verify u r vote before I take u r
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,,, am able to see who voted and commented
You can also leave a positive comment on the
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Am taking details of every person voting ,
there shall be a raffle draw....4 laptops are up
for grabs
Let's all vote to keep girls in school
voting is after every three days
God bless u thanks in advance for your
support

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03/04/2016

Youth Movement for a Change (YMC) would like to inform all
its members and its followers that plans are under way to implement some projects starting in May. The projects will help the youths in Malawi to be self employed and some will be employed and trained in some of these projects.
course.
Formed in April 2015, YMC is fully registered with District Youth Office . Since then
a number of steps have been and are been
undertaken by the hardworking young men
and women of the organization. Additionally, If your interested to
assist the youthful organization in various
ways in its quest to achieve defined objectives
and ultimate goals in favor of young people in
Malawi, For details on how you can assist call The Secretary
+265882859298 or The Director +265884449730
You can also email us on [email protected] or inbox us.

Some of the projects are
1. Opening A cellphone and Computer Repairing Shop
2. Rearing of livestock's
3
Agribusiness Projects
4. Cane Chairs Furniture

Reach out and help the the youths to reach their goals and be self reliant

05/01/2016

Are you based in Blantyre and looking for a
chance to learn cell phone repairing?? Youth
Movement for a Change in partnership with
Sanweka Tech Companions from 25 th
January, 2016 will offer free cell repairing
training at Sanweka Tech Companions (Trade
Fair).
Who is Eligible??
- All Youths
- Those who have paid membership fee.
Our Conditions
- should be ready to work for YMC at least for
Six months
- if a candidate will not be able to work for us
then call or inbox us so we can agree on
something's
If you haven't paid membership fee do so as
more opportunities are still coming.
Note : The deadline has been extended to 11
January , 2016.
its time for action
every youth is encouraged to apply

31/12/2015

YOUTH MOVEMENT for a CHANGE (YMC)
IS WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY AND
SUCCESSFUL 2016. . YOUTH ARE A
MAJORITY AN ENGINE OF DEVELOPMENT
IN MALAWI. THINK OF WHAT YOU WILL DO
FOR THE NATION IN 2016. ENJOY
RESPONSIBLY IN THE FESTIVE SEASON!!!! a
Big thank you to the Executive Committee and
all members not forgetting Amb Moses Busher
and Jepherson Milazi thank you for the
support .we promise more opportunities
coming 2016 to the youths for the
development of our country. much love . don't miss the opportunities coming soon.

09/12/2015

On 5 December , 2015 , it was World
Volunteer Day . YMC was at South Lunzu
Health Centre in Machinjiri Volunteeringsome of the activities that took place that
day were
1. donating Blooms and mops
2. cleaning the premises
3. Discussing issues with hospital in charge
, staff , guardians and patients.

05/12/2015

2016 Pre-Apprenticeship Selection List
OCCUPATION: ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES
LILONGWE TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT BIWI
TRIANGLE, LILONGWE
No APPLICATION No SURNAME FIRST NAME
INITIALS GENDER DISTRICT OF ORIGIN
1. BT-16A-00027 Kuvalazibiya Hlequao M
Ntcheu
2. BT-16A-00074 Stone Jimmy H. M Blantyre
3. BT-16A-00096 Kachepatsonga George M
Ntcheu
4. BT-16B-00141 Bwanali Racheal L. F
Mulanje
5. BT-16B-00154 Petro Hopeson R. M
Phalombe
6. BT-16D-00344 Mpoza Mercy F Neno
7. BT-16D-00348 Kaluvi Wisdom B. M Thyolo
8. LL-16M-01252 Phiri Edith F Lilongwe
9. LL-16M-01295 Mtaba Patrick M Lilongwe
10. LL-16N-01304 Mkweza Chisomo E F
Salima
11. LL-16N-01365 Kufakwajere Lenia L F
Lilongwe
12. LL-16U-02045 Kamata Jimmy E M Balaka
13. LL-16U-02050 Mtambo Steve M Balaka
14. LL-16V-02131 Chikuta Chimwemwe C.C F
Dedza
15. LL-16V-02180 Phiri Sophie S.P F Lilongwe
16. LL-16W-02292 Chagadama Jaquiline F
Lilongwe
17. LL-16Y-02446 Malingwere Laika L.M F
Lilongwe
18. LL-16AB-02792 Chandire Ivy I.C F Dedza
19. LL-16AD-02908 Sozinyo Yonah F M Dedza
20. LL-16AD-02916 Mbelenga Jennifer F
Blantyre
21. LL-16AD-02946 Masanda Patience J F
Mchinji
22. LL-16AG-03232 Meza Esnart F Balaka
23. LL-16AG-03272 Katuwa Covenant B M
Dedza
24. LL-16AH-03338 Kachimanga John E M
Ntcheu
25. LL-16AN-03901 Bornwell Kalirani D M
Dowa
26. LL-16AR-04387 Maunkhondo Grace C F
Mchinji
OCCUPATION: ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES-
Cont...
LIVINGSTONIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN
RUMPHI
No APPLICATION No SURNAME FIRST NAME
INITIALS GENDER DISTRICT OF ORIGIN
1. LL-16A-00079 Mangochi Akuzike C F
Nkhotakota
2. LL-16F-00502 Kasamba Catherine F
Kasungu
3. LL-16I-00802 Chidongo Tawina M Kasungu
4. LL-16R-01798 Magela Dorica D.M F
Kasungu
5. LL-16Z-02529 Divala Edward E M
Nkhotakota
6. LL-16AA-02685 Nyirenda Mphangera F
Kasungu
7. LL-16AC-02884 Banda Bahati Z F
Nkhotakota
8. LL-16AD-02925 Kwanjana Erick F M Salima
9. LL-16AG-03254 Lungu Chifundo F Kasungu
10. LL-16AW-04884 Phambala Vanessa V.P F
Kasungu
11. MZ-16A-00049 Msango Linfah T F Chitipa
12. MZ-16B-00

05/12/2015

Every 5th December is International
Volunteer Day!!

Today Youth Movement for a Change (YMC) and Save the Poor Foundation (SAPOF) will clean the premises of South Lunzu Health Centre in Machinjiri .
The Problem YMC Found at the Health Centre is they don't have blooms and mops , today we will donate blooms and mops to the health Centre with the little we have but we believe soon we will donate the more needed blooms and mops .if u want to share something contact us through our inbox and [email protected].
It doesn't require so much to reach out .
IT'S TIME FOR ACTION

01/12/2015

time to act as youths is now

Its time for action

21/11/2015

The Job Centre has been engaged by one of
its clients (A large scale manufacturer and
distributor of various retail products) based in
KUWAIT to recruit Male Malawians for the
following positions:
Category A
• 01 Electrical Technician
• 01 Electro Mechanical Technician
• 05 Clerks (Degree & good communication
skills)
Category B
• 01 SAP Operator
• 01Machine Operator (Food industry/
manufacturing /handling experience)
• 03 Storekeepers
Category C
• 70 General helpers (Farm Helpers, Cleaners,)
• 10 Messengers
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates:
• Must be Male Malawians and aged between
21 and 40 years old
• Must possess a minimum of MSCE (all
categories) plus relevant Certificates,
Diplomas or Degrees for vacancies in category
A and B
• Must be willing to undergo medical checks
after selection as part of the recruitment
process.
• Should have valid Malawi passport.
REMUNERATION
Successful candidates will be entitled to the
following;
Category A
• Basic tax free monthly salary of up to
equivalent to MK500,000.00 plus overtime pay
Category B
• Basic tax Free monthly salary of up to
equivalent to MK300,000.00 plus overtime pay
Category C
• Basic tax free monthly salary of up to
equivalent to MK160,000.00 plus overtime pay
All successful candidates will be offered free
accommodation, medical insurance and free
transportation to and from work, as well as
other benefits as per Kuwait labour law.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Those interested must bring their applications
together with CVs and passport copies to the
Job Centre offices for shortlisting as follows:
Blantyre: On Monday 23 November 2015 at
Comet house in Limbe, at 8 AM.
Lilongwe: On Monday and Tuesday 23 and 24
November at Tama House, City Centre
Mzuzu: On 23 November at Mzuzu Shopping
Mall, Opposite the Reserve Bank, Mzuzu.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY
For More details call 01772761, 0996651416,
0888919425
The Job Centre – Malawi’s most reliable
recruitment agency

19/11/2015

Bangwe MP seeks assistance for rain
devastated households, claims 600 people
affectedBlantyre Bangwe MP Davie Kadzinja
has sent an SOS to well wishers to help over
600 people whom he said had their houses
devastated because of the Monday rains.
[caption id="attachment_98027"
align="alignright" width="600"] Limbe was
flooded Monday[/caption]
Kadzinja said over 60 households wer
eaffected translating into about 600 people.
"The government is doing its part but I would
like to ask other well wishers to come in as
quickly as possible. The situation is not
good," said Kadzinja.
He said apart from food and other relief items,
there was need to stock Bangwe clinic with
medical drugs as the facility does not have
enough medicine in stock yet the rain victims
need medical assistance.
Kadzinja, a clinician himself who runs Dalirani
clinic in the township, said clinicians at the
government run clinic do not have basic
medicine and pleaded with well wishers both
individuals and organisations to help the
victims with the medicine.
The Monday rains caused havoc in Blantyre
blowing off roofs of Bangwe Catholic Church
building and Makhetha Health Centre building
and the flooding of Limbe stream caused
extensive damage as FDH Bank and some
shops were forced to close for business on
Tuesday.
Officials from Blantyre City Council and
Blantyre District Council said Wednesday they
were yet to cost the damage.

14/11/2015

Lets vote for our Felllow Follow Youth , together we can it only take seconds

Malawi is full of love, unity & power!
by Tamanda Chabvuta
Over the past week, I have grown and learnt a
lot and have felt the power of Malawian unity
and the deep love you have for Malawi.
Your untiring support, voting from the day you
learnt about this, to the close of the vote – as
I believe you will – has given new meaning to
my understanding of the big hearts that
Malawians have, and why our country is the
undisputed Warm Heart of Africa.
You have all united and voted, voted and
voted, endorsing me over and over again and
reiterating your own dream for a better
Malawi.
We all know that "where there is unity, there is
always victory." This is evident because your
resolve has made us come this far and I have
all hope that we are close to victory.
My plea this morning is that we keep walking
in unity to the finish line. You've held my
hand this far Malawi, please walk with me to
the finish line.
It is only through continued voting and
canvassing for more votes, that we can sing
victory in this final lap because Colombia and
Zimbabwe are hot on our heels.
On a personal note, I feel even more
empowered, to stand for Malawi at the Global
Landscapes Forum in Paris.
Whatever the outcome, your trust just shows
how far we have come and how much we are,
as a people, willing and ready to support
anyone with an idea and a dream; be they a
boy or a girl, and regardless of where they
come from.
We are truly one people and one nation.
I pray to the Almighty that our unity and
shared dreams and vision remain as strong,
not only in the next 24 hours, but for many,
many years to come!
The late Nelson Mandela was once asked to
explain the Zulu term "Ubuntu".
He responded:
"The question is not whether people should
not enrich themselves. The question is
therefore are you going to do so in order to
enable the community around you to be able
to improve? These are the important things in
life and if one has done something like that,
you have done something worth to be
appreciated."
With your votes, and with you, through the
Grace of God, I pledge to continue working for
the Malawian farmer and for the development
of our country.
With your votes, and with you, via the Grace of
God, I will continue enabling communities
around me improve their livelihoods by
diseminating the information they need.
With respect to emulating Nelson Mandela, I
beg you all to continue on the path of Ubuntu,
realising that “I am because we are! I will be
because you are!”
Please, cast those votes today more than ever
before. Remind others to vote too. I thank you
from my heart of hearts.
Respectfully and lovingly at your service,
Tamanda Chabvuta
VOTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) CLICK on this LINK: http://
www.landscapes.org/glf-2015/youth-in-
landscapes-initiative/youth-innovator-entries/
?contest_id=2&photo=80
2) Wait until Tamanda’s video starts playing.
3) When the VIDEO is playing, on top, in a
green band, you will see a HEART. Stop the
Video and CLICK the HEART.
4) You may get a question asking if you are
NOT a robot. Click the box.
Pass on the message to others, if necessary
show them how to do it, for MALAWI.

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29/10/2015

Attention Malawian Youth: Are you just
staying or looking for something to do? Would
you like to build your CV and learn a lot while
volunteering? If so, keep reading:
CALL FOR MALAWIAN YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
Lattitude Global Volunteering (LGV) is an
international charity based in the UK which
aims to promote development through the
efforts of the youth. Together with the
International Citizens Service programme, LGV
would like to request interested youth to apply
for our LGV volunteer programme based in
either Chitipa Boma or Chilumba, Karonga.
Malawian volunteers will work alongside UK
youth volunteers on various development
projects in Youth Development, Agriculture
and Women’s Empowerment. Youth will assist
in these projects for a total of 12 weeks and
will be required to attend orientation and
debriefing sessions. Malawian youth who are
applying should understand that though there
is no salary payment attached to this
opportunity, it is volunteering, but if selected,
all expenses will be taken care of by the
organization.
Successful candidates will have the following
qualities: have either an MSCE (notification
okay if you’ve just written), have a diploma or
have a degree; have a working ability to speak
English; be within the ages of 18-25; be
hardworking, flexible, and ready to adapt to
any situation, and most importantly, have a
friendly personality.
We are recruiting for two cycles. One will be
from January through April and the other May
through August.
Females are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
Application should be submitted in electronic
form. Your email should have the subject:
Application for ICS Volunteers. Your
application should include details about
yourself, your name, age, gender, educational
history (state highest certificate and the grade
acquired i.e. aggregate of MSCE points),
previous head teacher reference (name and
phone number), your contact information (a
working phone number) as well as a photo of
yourself. You should also write why you would
like to be a volunteer with LGV as well as
what makes you unique compared with other
applicants. Applications can be emailed as an
attachment to [email protected]
Concurrently, if you'd like to submit a paper
application send it right away to: Lattitude
Global Volunteering, PO Box 135, Chilumba
We will invite shortlisted candidates to
interviews in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu.
The deadline for receiving applications is
November 7th.
For further enquires and information, call, text
or email the Recruitment Coordinator: Kenneth
Mwakalenga (0999768032 / 0882309022)

01/10/2015

Objectives
1. to contribute towards attainment of 50:50
Youth Representation in decision making
positions.
2. to advocate for the implementation of
African Youth Charter, African Union Plan of
Action 2009-2018
3. To support the government of Malawi
through the professional means of promoting
Youth development, creativity and citizenry.
4. Be the leading Youth institution in Malawi
on issues of climate change, HIV/ AIDS ,
Human Rights , Gender, Education and s*xual
and reproductive health rights .
our moto: time for action.
its high time youth change the mindset and
take action , together we can.
but for all this to happen youth need the
support from government, individuals and
private sector..
You can contact us through what's app or
call: +265888979491 , you can also contact
us through email : [email protected]