Restless Development is proud to be a global agency led by young people, for young people. As an organization committed to youth leadership, gender equality, and transformative development, Restless Development offers dynamic and meaningful roles for individuals who want to create lasting change in their communities and beyond.
We are currently inviting applications for several exciting roles across our global teams. Whether you’re a young creative, a seasoned professional, or someone passionate about amplifying youth voices, there may be a place for you with us.
Below are our current openings. Please review the roles that match your skills, experience, and interests. All applications should be submitted through our official online recruitment portal.
US Board Member
Location: Remote (United States)
Role Type: Volunteer Trustee
Restless Development USA is seeking a dedicated and visionary individual to join its Board of Trustees. The Board plays a vital governance role in shaping the strategic direction and impact of our US operations. This is a voluntary position for someone with a strong belief in youth-led development, experience in leadership or nonprofit governance, and a commitment to the values of equity and justice.
The successful candidate will contribute to organizational oversight, fundraising efforts, and thought leadership, while supporting the growth of Restless Development’s presence and influence in the United States.
Storytelling Consultants
Department: Communications
Location: Remote
Role Type: Contractor
Restless Development is recruiting a pool of skilled Storytelling Consultants to help capture and communicate the powerful stories of young changemakers across our global programs. Consultants will work closely with communications and program teams to produce written, visual, or multimedia content that reflects our mission and impact.
We welcome applications from writers, journalists, videographers, digital storytellers, and creatives with experience in global development storytelling, especially those with lived experience in the regions we work.
Young Creatives (Video) – UK Social Media Campaign
Department: Communications
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred)
Role Type: Part-Time
Are you a young videographer or digital content creator with a passion for social change? We are looking for Young Creatives to co-create and produce compelling video content for an upcoming UK-based social media campaign. This role is ideal for emerging creatives aged 18–25 who want hands-on experience with professional campaigns centered on youth empowerment.
Selected individuals will work collaboratively with our UK communications team to shape narratives, develop scripts, and bring youth-led stories to life through video. Prior experience in filming, editing, or storytelling is highly valued.
Youth Advisory Board – SHE SOARS Program
Department: Programmes
Location: Remote
Role Type: Voluntary
Restless Development is inviting applications for its Youth Advisory Board under the SHE SOARS program—a regional initiative focused on advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for adolescent girls and young women.
This voluntary position is open to young people (aged 18–28) passionate about gender equality, youth health, and community advocacy. Advisory Board Members will play a key role in ensuring that programming is inclusive, relevant, and informed by the lived experiences of young people in East and Southern Africa.
Programme Officer – Uganda
Department: Programmes & Advocacy
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Role Type: Fixed-Term Contract
The Programme Officer will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of youth-centered programs in Uganda, with a focus on advocacy, civic engagement, and gender equity. This is a fixed-term role, ideal for someone with 2–3 years of experience in the NGO sector, program implementation, or youth-led initiatives.
Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation, logistical support, and partnership building. Applicants should be based in or willing to relocate to Kampala.
Why Join Restless Development?
At Restless Development, every role—whether voluntary, part-time, or full-time—is grounded in our belief that young people are not only the future, but the present. We foster inclusive, flexible, and equitable work environments where staff and volunteers are encouraged to innovate, challenge systems, and drive change.
Team members benefit from:
- Global networking opportunities
- Youth leadership training and support
- A vibrant, values-driven culture
- Opportunities to grow with a mission-driven organization
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly through official recruitment portal. Each listing includes detailed terms of reference and application instructions.
We encourage early applications as recruitment is ongoing until roles are filled. Restless Development is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, young people, people with disabilities, and individuals from historically marginalized groups.
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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the hiring organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.
