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Working with Youth Challenge International means being part of something bigger—backing the young leaders and innovators who are redefining what’s next, all over the world.
Team of volunteers and staff collaborate in Tamale, Ghana
Current Openings
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Full-Time | Toronto, Canada
Strategic Business Development Consultant
This position will spearhead the strategic direction and design of a new, future-ready Canadian entity that aligns with YCI’s mission and evolving brand identity.
Join a dynamic global team who are ideating and innovating solutions that propel positive impacts for young people.
Your Purpose is Youth Innovation. Our Purpose is to Collaborate with You.
Our team is made up of talented, ambitious people producing high quality results. We support them to do what they do best, by providing:
- Fulfilling Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that is driving impact globally with a team of incredible people.
- Constant Learning – Access training, mentorship and professional development opportunities to grow in your role and beyond.
- Room to Experiment - We walk the talk, testing out the team’s innovative ideas to improve results, failing smart and iterating towards better outcomes.
- Transparency & Openness – From job posting salaries to strategic decisions, we strive to be clear and open in what we do and how we do it.
- Wellbeing & Connection – We take both our work and wellbeing seriously. This looks like team building sessions, celebrating team champions and empowering team members to take care of themselves and others.
Maëlle (HerStart International Fellow) collaborating on the business development process with Ancillia (entrepreneur) in Uganda
Hear It from our Team of Innovators
“Every day at YCI brings new possibilities and fresh ways of approaching challenges. The culture encourages agile thinking and pushes me to explore innovative solutions. It’s an exciting environment where there’s always room to grow.”
“Being part of the incredible YCI team is an unmatched experience, you’ll never find a space that fosters innovation and resourcefulness like YCI does. YCI has an environment where meaningful change is not just a goal, but a tangible reality.”
“I love how YCI fosters a more equitable and prosperous future through creative, tangible solutions. Through empowering youth and social innovation, YCI has an exponential meaningful impact and I am proud to serve on the board.”
“Working at YCI has greatly expanded my professional development in ways I never expected. It’s the right place for people who are ready to get out of their comfort zones and generate real impact through collaboration and creativity.”
“It has been fantastic to see the tremendous impact that YCIl has had on so many people over the years that I have been involved. It is incredible to see the power of youth transforming our communities and planet.”
