Join YUVA · Careers

Work for YUVA.

Build your career in an organisation focused on the sustained well-being and development of children and young people. YUVA brings together people from different backgrounds, professions and perspectives around a shared social mission.

Why work at YUVA?

Professional work with a clear social purpose.

Working at YUVA means contributing to an organisation whose work is centred on the well-being, development and participation of children and young people.

YUVA’s Secretariat operates in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Team members bring different educational, professional and cultural experiences to the organisation while working towards shared objectives.

Depending on your position, your work may involve programmes, administration, communications, research, fundraising, partnerships, youth engagement, education, operations or organisational development.

Work with purpose
A career can build your livelihood. The right career can also give your abilities somewhere meaningful to go.

YUVA looks for people who can combine professionalism with responsibility, learning, collaboration and commitment to social impact.

What matters here

Capability matters. So does how you use it.

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Professionalism Take responsibility for your work, communicate clearly and maintain standards appropriate to the role you hold.
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Collaboration Work constructively with colleagues, volunteers, communities, partners and people whose perspectives differ from your own.
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Learning Remain open to feedback, new responsibilities and the knowledge required to perform your role more effectively.
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Social responsibility Understand that your work contributes to an organisation accountable to children, young people, communities, partners and the public.
Different people · Shared purpose A multicultural working environment. YUVA values different backgrounds and perspectives as part of building stronger and more effective responses to the challenges affecting children and young people.
Inclusion

Applications are welcomed from diverse backgrounds.

YUVA welcomes applications from people of all nationalities and encourages people with different life experiences and perspectives to consider opportunities with the organisation.

The organisation specifically encourages young people, disabled people and women to apply.

All nationalities Applications are welcomed regardless of nationality.
Young people Young applicants are strongly encouraged.
Disabled people YUVA expressly encourages applications from disabled people.
Women Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Areas of contribution

An NGO needs far more than programme delivery.

YUVA’s work requires a combination of programme, operational, administrative and professional capabilities.

The exact requirements depend on the opportunity available, but professional contributions may connect with areas such as the following.

Programmes Community & youth engagement Support initiatives involving children, young people, families and communities.
Operations Administration & coordination Help keep programmes, teams, processes and organisational responsibilities moving.
Growth Partnerships & fundraising Strengthen relationships, resources and collaborations that support YUVA’s work.
Communication Research, media & content Help YUVA communicate evidence, stories, opportunities and organisational work.
Where YUVA works

Local organisations connected by one mission.

YUVA operates in Mauritius and India, with opportunities shaped by the needs, teams and legal structures of each organisation.

Mauritius YUVA Mauritius Explore the organisation’s work across education, health, empowerment, employment and youth-led community action in Mauritius. Explore YUVA Mauritius →
India YUVA India Discover YUVA India’s work through YUVA Outreach Foundation and its engagement with children, young people and communities. Explore YUVA India →
How to apply

Introduce yourself clearly.

Career applications and expressions of interest can be sent directly to the YUVA Secretariat.

A concise application makes it easier to understand where your experience could fit within the organisation.

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Prepare your CV. Keep your experience, qualifications and relevant skills clear and current.
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Introduce yourself. Explain what kind of opportunity you are interested in and why YUVA’s work interests you.
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Highlight your contribution. Tell us which experience, knowledge or capabilities you could bring to the organisation.
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Email the Secretariat. Send your application to secretariat@yuva.info for consideration against relevant organisational needs.
Already appointed?

Complete your Staff Self-Onboarding.

YUVA’s Staff Self-Onboarding process is for people who have already been appointed. It covers documentation, organisational familiarisation, reporting, workplace procedures and other onboarding requirements.

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Interested in joining the team?

Tell us what you can bring to YUVA.

Send your CV and a concise introduction to the YUVA Secretariat. Applications are considered according to relevant organisational needs and opportunities.