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Bihak is a youth entrepreneurship and innovation platform that supports young people in turning ideas into real projects. We offer a complete ecosystem for young innovators, including a structured four-phase incubation program (Understand and Observe, Design, Build and Test, Make It Real), an AI assistant that guides participants through exercises and provides personalized coaching, a mentorship program connecting young entrepreneurs with experienced professionals, a Campus Club Leadership Training that equips student club leaders with entrepreneurship and leadership skills, sharing opportunities where participants and alumni present their projects and learn from each other, job and opportunity postings tailored to young talent, and a growing community of changemakers across the region. We are looking for a motivated and community-driven individual to lead Bihak's operations on the ground in Burundi. As Bihak Burundi Country Representative, you will be the face of Bihak in Burundi, responsible for growing our community, managing our digital presence, supporting local partners, and ensuring full compliance with local regulations. This is a hands-on, field-based role that requires someone who genuinely loves working with people and believes in the power of youth to change their communities. Your responsibilities will include: Platform and website management Testing all features of the Bihak platform regularly, including user registration and login, team creation and management, the incubation program (all four phases: Understand and Observe, Design, Build and Test, Make It Real), exercise submissions and reviews, job postings and applications, the admin dashboard and reporting tools, email notifications, the application portal, and the sponsor and partner-facing pages. Reporting bugs, usability issues, and improvement suggestions to the technical team. Regulatory compliance Researching and ensuring compliance with local laws applicable to nonprofit and social enterprise activities in Burundi. Managing any required registrations, filings, or authorizations with local authorities. Keeping documentation up to date and organized. Partnerships and resource mobilization Identifying and approaching potential local partners including universities, schools, NGOs, government agencies, and private sector actors. Supporting grant writing, fundraising efforts, and sponsorship outreach. Representing Bihak at local events, forums, and meetings. Communications and social media Managing Bihak Burundi's presence on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X/Twitter). Creating and scheduling content that highlights team stories, program updates, events, and impact. Responding to inquiries, building an engaged online community, and growing our local audience. Community engagement Recruiting young people into the Bihak incubation program. Organizing local meetups, info sessions, and workshops. Building relationships with youth clubs, student associations, and community organizations.
UN Youth Volunteers are deployed to work with UN agencies on field assignments supporting development and humanitarian programs. Assignments typically last 6-12 months and cover areas like project management, communications, monitoring & evaluation, community mobilization, education, health, and youth engagement. Gain hands-on UN field experience.
