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YAVA Associates.
An introduction-based relationship for people with relevant market access and networks. This is distinct from employment.
What it is
Associates are not employees.
A YAVA Associate is an external individual who introduces YAVA to relevant opportunities and relationships in a market they know. Associates do not deliver client work as YAVA staff, do not represent themselves as employees, and act within YAVA's compliance framework.
- Introduces opportunities and relationships in a specific market or sector
- Operates under YAVA's compliance and conduct requirements
- Is distinct from employed and contracted delivery staff
Who it suits
People with genuine relationships and market experience in government, infrastructure, aviation, energy, insurance, defence or hospitality, in regions where YAVA works.
Geographic coverage
Associates are considered where YAVA operates, including the UK, UAE, India, East Africa and the wider Middle East.
Conduct and compliance
Associates must act inside anti-bribery, sanctions and export control requirements, and represent YAVA accurately. Introductions are reviewed before they progress.
The process
How an association begins.
Introduction
You get in touch and describe your market, sector and the relationships you can bring.
Review
YAVA reviews fit, region and compliance considerations.
Terms
If there is a fit, YAVA sets out the associate terms in writing before anything proceeds.
Introductions
Opportunities are introduced and handled under YAVA's framework, with single accountability to the client.
Contact
Tell us what needs to work.
Whether you need advice on what to build, a system delivered and deployed, or an asset assessed and put right, a short conversation will tell you whether we fit the problem.