An opportunity has risen for you to be trained by the masters in biomass briquette production in Malawi. This is one long day training, by the end of the training you will have acquired the much needed skills to produce high quality briquettes and be able to start earning from it.
Everyone is welcome to attend
Contact us on 0992 35 25 75
Email: info@ypes.org
On 3rd May, 2025 in Dedza Katsepa village, Mpingo Area, group Village Head kadziwika, T/A Chilikumwendo YPES trained tchathu youth hub in Biomass Briquttes Production. The event aimed to equip the Katchanthu Youth Hub members with knowledge and practical skills on how to make long last briquette from dry vegetative materials like groundnut shells, maize stock remains and others, to promote sustainable energy solutions, reduce deforestation, empower young people in environmental protection and how they can benefit from this program. we were pleased to see over 40 hub members attend the training and we anticipate over 30 jobs created through this knowledge imparted in them.
We further reminded them with the dangers that come with gender based violence and they were familiarized with safeguarding messages, abuse and reporting mechanisms.
This was made possible with funding from Save the Children Malawi under the Youths Led Organization Investment Fund
on 25th January, 2025 as one way of building climate resilience in Mpunda Pondamali, in the area Traditional Authority Chadza in Lilongwe, Youth Progressive Enviornmental Solutions in collaboration with Malawi National Youth Network on Climate Change – NYNCC, Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi and #ycfMalawi organized a tree planting exercise at Kambewe Primary School where 1200 trees were planted.
Speaking after the activity, Falesi Chalendewa, a member of Kachera Women Club which is working on environmental restoration said the group will make sure that the trees are well cared for citing the benefits they provide including manure among others.
Chalendewa further expressed her gratitude to Youth Progressive Environmental Solutions-YPES and it’s partner Malawi National Youth Network on Climate Change – NYNCC for their mentorship and support.
Commenting on the development, the Head Teacher for Kambewe Primary School expressed his excitement for choosing the school he is heading over many schools in the area of T/A Chadza.
He emphasized his commitment to working hand in hand with the school committee, Traditional Leaders and community members surrounding the school to ensure protection of trees from goats and cattle that graze around the school area.
“I will make sure the trees are well taken care of so that next year, when we plant trees again, it will be in a different location not the same place where we planted today”. He stressed.
Among other participating organisations were Save the Children Malawi, Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi and Eldridge Finance Limited.
One of the Fellows from Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi (EPL) Mayamiko Kenamu said one of the organization’s initiatives is community service.
She highlighted that participation in the tree-planting exercise was aimed at empowering community members to take charge of pressing local issues, including restoring the environment to where it was before.
Kenamu further expressed EPL’s commitment to collaborate with NYNCC and other stakeholders on future initiatives.
In his remarks, William Luhanga from Save the Children said their organization will continue working with different organizations working on environmental sustainability and addressing climate change.
“As Save the Children, we are committed to work with different organizations that complement various government initiatives, including those focusing on environmental sustainability, which is one of the key enablers of Malawi’s Vision 2063. We will continue to support these efforts, as addressing climate issues requires concerted action from all sectors and structures”, He concluded.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth Progressive Environmental Solutions-YPES provides equal employment opportunities and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for the position advertised below
Youth Progressive Environmental Solutions (YPES) produces high quality biomass
briquettes from carbonized vegetative waste, such as groundnut shells. YPES
also produces, sells and distributes indigenous tree seedlings to youth
organization and other stakeholders to combat climate change issues through
afforestation.
Furthermore, YPES is into afforestation programs aimed at contributing to forest
restoration. YPES also seeks to reduce unemployment among women and the
youths through provision of green jobs to women and youths, majority of whom
are not employed in order to uplift their livelihoods by providing them with
necessary skills and job opportunities.
YPES is currently implementing a Pilot Investment Fund for Youth-Led
Organizations project under Save the Children.
Vacancy Title: Administrative Intern (1)
Employment Type: Non-paid internship
Location: Area 38, Lilongwe
Job Purpose
The role of Administrative Intern is to support the programs department. S/he will
assist with various administrative processes and gain exposure to the inner
workings of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
– Assisting in preparation of payment voucher
– Assisting in preparation of travel advance and settlements
– Assisting the logistics office and help in checking fuel consumption
– Support in organization of meetings and workshops
– Writing minutes during meetings
– Assisting in preparation and filing documents according to organizational
guidelines
– Assisting in following up of liquidations
– Assisting with scanning of invoices
– Support finance and procurement processes
– Any other duties as assigned by from time to time
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
– Minimum of certificate in Administration/ accounting or related fields of study
– Very good written and spoken English skills
– Must have a good knowledge of Microsoft applications
– Must have high levels of patience, team spirit and commitment
Vacancy Title: Programs/field Facilitator Intern (1)
Employment Type: Non-paid internship
Location: Area 38 Lilongwe
Job Purpose
The role of programs/field facilitator intern is to support the programs
department. S/he will assist with various programs processes and gain exposure
to the inner workings of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Facilitate sessions for YPES Training Programs, Leadership and
Entrepreneurship course.
– Collaborate with the Programs team to support the planning,
implementation, Monitoring and evaluation of various initiatives, including
project site visits and other economic empowerment projects. This may
involve conducting research and assisting with data collection.
– Backup program-related data into systems and assist in maintaining
organized records.
– Contribute to team meetings and other organizational initiatives as
required.
– Any other duties as assigned by from time to time
Qualifications
– Minimum of diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Education,
Development Studies, or a relevant field.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
and creativity.
– Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced
environment.
– Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Canva).
– Passion for community development, education, social impact, and a
commitment to YPES Vision, mission and values.
Vacancy Title: Finance (business intern) (1)
Employment Type: Non-paid internship
Location: Area 38 Lilongwe
Job Purpose
The role of the finance intern is to support the finance department. S/he will
assist with various financial processes and gain exposure to the inner workings of
the department.
Key Responsibilities
– Preparing all payments including Staff advances, Invoices and Claims
ensuring supporting documents are adequate and complete
– Generating supplier details for input in our systems.
– Daily data entry from payment vouchers, Office float voucher, surrender
journal entries and receipts.
– Maintaining an up to date creditor’s status (matching invoices to Local
Purchase Orders and Goods Received Notes, checking correctness and
accuracy of the invoices preparation of payment of creditors).
– Contribute to financial reporting and analysis to provide insights into
company’s financial performance.
– Participate in financial projects and initiatives, gaining practical
experience in financial operations
Qualifications
– Minimum diploma in Accounting/Finance/Economics from a recognized
institutions
– ACCA, ICAM
Skills and Competencies
– Strong interpersonal skills;
– Attentive to details;
– Able to deliver quality work within tight deadlines with minimal supervision;
– Hard working and results oriented;
– Strong analytical and communication skills;
– Ability to write clearly, concisely, and in a logical manner.
– Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
– Team working skills
Hours of Work
Normal working hours. Job holder may be required to work outside normal
working hours due to the nature of the work in general
Must be based in Lilongwe (preferably Area 38, Kaphiri, 6 miles, Area 36 or area
24.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a TWO
paged curriculum vitae and a cover letter, to info@ypes.org and copy to
ypes.cmc@gmail.com
Please ensure that your application is sent not later than close of business of
September 30, 2024.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment
Youth Progressive Environmental Solutions is committed to safeguarding the
rights and welfare of children in all aspects of our work. By applying for this role,
you agree to adhere to our safeguarding policy and code of conduct, and to
protect the well-being of children at all times.
If you share our passion for promoting child rights and preventing child abuse,
we encourage you to apply for these exciting opportunities.
