Skill Addis

Skill Addis AI-powered careers & hiring network in Ethiopia. We connect youth, mentors & employers.

We help youth build skills, access opportunities and grow their careers while supporting organizations discover talent.

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🌍 Calling Young Professionals Across West AfricaApplications are now open for the ECOWAS Young Professional Immersion Pr...
15/08/2026

🌍 Calling Young Professionals Across West Africa

Applications are now open for the ECOWAS Young Professional Immersion Programme, Batch 2027.

This is a one-year paid professional immersion programme designed to give young professionals from ECOWAS Member States valuable experience within the regional institution.

Who can apply?
• Be 32 years old or younger
• Hold a degree in one of the selected fields
• Be a citizen of an ECOWAS Member State

📅 Application period: 31 July – 31 August 2026

🔗 Apply:
https://youngprofessional.ecowas.int

If you know a young professional who could benefit from this opportunity, share it with them.

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We are incredibly proud to share that Skill Addis has been named a Top 5 Finalist for Entrepreneurship Education Champio...
13/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that Skill Addis has been named a Top 5 Finalist for Entrepreneurship Education Champion of the Year at the prestigious Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders (ASEB) Awards 2026! 🌍⁠

This milestone belongs to our entire community: the ambitious young people who trust us, our strategic partners, and everyone driving Ethiopia’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem forward. 🇪🇹⁠⁠

Now, we need your support to take Skill Addis across the finish line. Voting takes less than 60 seconds, and every single share helps showcase Ethiopian innovation on the continental stage. Let’s bring this victory home together! 🏆⁠⁠

👉 Click the link in our bio or here https://www.asebs.com/finalists/skill-addis to cast your vote! 🗳️⁠⁠

🌍 Happy International Youth Day!Today, we celebrate the energy, ideas, and potential of young people everywhere.But pote...
12/08/2026

🌍 Happy International Youth Day!

Today, we celebrate the energy, ideas, and potential of young people everywhere.

But potential becomes impact when young people have the skills, confidence, opportunities, and support to turn their ideas into action.

At Skill Addis, we believe every young person should have access to the tools and opportunities they need to build a meaningful career, create solutions, and shape the future.

The future isn’t something we simply wait for. We build it.

Keep learning. Keep creating. Keep showing up.

Here’s to a generation ready to lead, innovate, and create a more inclusive world. 🚀

Happy International Youth Day from Skill Addis!

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Call for CSO Leaders Across Ethiopia | Climate Action Webinar SeriesAre you leading a CSO or CBO working on climate acti...
09/08/2026

Call for CSO Leaders Across Ethiopia | Climate Action Webinar Series

Are you leading a CSO or CBO working on climate action, environmental sustainability, community resilience, or local development?

The CSO Capacity Strengthening for Climate Action webinar series is launching a weekly learning and exchange platform designed to strengthen the capacity of local civil society and community-based organizations across Ethiopia.

First Session: 13 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EAT
Platform: Microsoft Teams

The initiative is brought to you by Welthungerhilfe Ethiopia, Helvetas Ethiopia, World Vision Ethiopia, and NABU.

The sessions will provide opportunities for learning, knowledge exchange, and strengthening the role of local organizations in climate action and sustainable development.

Register here:
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Fellowship Opportunity | Young Women Leaders Inclusion and Advocacy Fellowship 2026Are you a young woman aged 18–35 from...
07/08/2026

Fellowship Opportunity | Young Women Leaders Inclusion and Advocacy Fellowship 2026

Are you a young woman aged 18–35 from Northern Nigeria or the FCT passionate about leadership, public policy, financial inclusion, and personal development?

This fellowship provides an opportunity to:

• Build your leadership capacity
• Strengthen your knowledge of public policy and financial inclusion
• Develop personally and professionally
• Join a network of young women committed to positive community change

Eligibility: Young women aged 18–35 from Northern Nigeria or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Deadline: 10 August 2026

Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVb3AtSdKyP1NSjzCtMCy99jViDT4SICe1Hb6hc3QXDiwpCg/closedform

Open Call | SOLO SOLO 2026The Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa, in collaboration with Dawit Seto, invites dancers an...
07/08/2026

Open Call | SOLO SOLO 2026

The Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa, in collaboration with Dawit Seto, invites dancers and performance artists to apply for SOLO SOLO 2026, a festival exploring the dance solo across different ages and dance traditions.

Who can apply?

• Ethiopian artists
• Artists based in Ethiopia
• Ethiopian diaspora artists
• African artists living in Ethiopia
• International artists living in Ethiopia

The festival is not looking for the “best” dancers. It aims to create a conversation through movement and provide artists with a platform to share their voice, movement, and imagination.

Deadline: 15 September 2026
Performance: 10 October 2026
Location: Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa, Piassa

Scan the QR code in the original announcement to learn more and apply.

Open Call | Youth Digital Content CompetitionThe CCC-E and its partners is inviting young people aged 18–35 to participa...
07/08/2026

Open Call | Youth Digital Content Competition

The CCC-E and its partners is inviting young people aged 18–35 to participate in the 3rd Round Youth Digital Content Competition.

Use your creativity to create content that inspires action for sustainable forest management.

You can submit:
• A video
• An infographic / digital post

Participants can:
• Win prizes
• Gain recognition
• Have their work featured by CCC-E
• Contribute to climate and environmental awareness

Deadline: 23 August 2026

Register and submit: Application link

If you are a young content creator or environmental advocate, consider taking part.

Funding Opportunity | Professional Mobility in Performing Arts & MusicThe Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Sub-Sa...
07/08/2026

Funding Opportunity | Professional Mobility in Performing Arts & Music

The Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture: Sub-Saharan Africa component is inviting international organizations and events hosting delegations of performing arts and music professionals to apply for a professional mobility grant.

The grants support:

• Cultural professional mobility
• Networking initiatives
• Artistic cooperation
• Mutual learning between African and European stakeholders
• Africa-Europe cultural partnerships

Eligible applicants: International organizations and events hosting delegations of performing arts and music professionals.

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Learn more and apply:
https://www.institutfrancais.com/en/program/aide-projet/connect-create-strengthen-cultural-links-africa-europe

Funding Opportunity: Up to USD 650,000 for Youth-Led Organizations in SomaliaAre you a Somali youth-led organization wit...
07/08/2026

Funding Opportunity: Up to USD 650,000 for Youth-Led Organizations in Somalia

Are you a Somali youth-led organization with an idea that could create meaningful change in your community?

The Civic Engagement Facility (CEF), supported by Denmark, the Netherlands, and Sweden, is seeking ambitious, locally led initiatives that strengthen youth-led collective action, civic leadership, and constructive engagement across Somalia.

Proposals can focus on areas including:

• Peacebuilding and social cohesion
• Livelihoods and economic opportunities
• Digital engagement
• Climate resilience and environmental action
• Regenerative ecosystem restoration
• Volunteerism and community service
• Sports and creative industries
• Other priority areas identified by young people in Somalia

Who can apply?

• Somali youth-led organizations
• Somali civil society organizations with demonstrated experience supporting youth leadership, development, and collective action
• Individual organizations or consortia may apply

Funding: USD 1.95 million total, with up to 3 awards of USD 650,000 each
Grant type: Milestone-based grant agreement
Duration: 2 years
Pre-bid session: 12 August 2026 | 14:00 EAT
Application deadline: 25 August 2026 | 17:00 EAT

Learn more and apply through the official website:
https://www.somalicef.org

If you know a Somali youth-led organization working on community transformation, share this opportunity with them.

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🚀 Applications Open: CFO100 Cohort 2026Are you a finance professional looking to strengthen your ability to drive strate...
06/08/2026

🚀 Applications Open: CFO100 Cohort 2026

Are you a finance professional looking to strengthen your ability to drive strategic business decisions?

The CFO100 2026 Cohort is now accepting applications for a 10-week virtual learning experience designed to help finance professionals move beyond reporting and become stronger strategic finance leaders.

Participants will build practical skills in:

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Strategic Financial Analysis

When and Where:

• Duration: August 24 – October 26, 2026
• Format: 100% Virtual
• Cost: Free for selected participants

The program is delivered in partnership with Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation and Renew Capital.

If you are ready to enhance your financial leadership skills and contribute to better business decisions, this opportunity is for you.

🔗 Apply here: https://share.hsforms.com/1cGmnvTD3TaOnu-w0jYTRpwee4rj4

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