Apply for Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Tanzania Community Leadership Program 2021. DOT is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators and digital ambassadors who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities and transform their own communities. We work with youth, the private sector, governments, and community-based organizations towards a collaborative vision of communities around the world shaped by daring social innovators. Read more about DOT Tanzania here.

Summary

Young women and men in the community leadership programme will build competencies in facilitation, coaching and mentoring, digital literacy, gender equality, and 21st-century skills; they will also be equipped with the tools to take control of their livelihoods. When they complete the program, youth leverage their leadership skills and real-world experience to access meaningful jobs and opportunities.

In addition, the Community Leaders will advocate for equal access to digital skills in their communities and participate in national and international events to present the voices of young women and men on addressing the digital divide among youth, especially for women. The Community Leaders will also support research efforts to obtain data to support DOT programs and case studies to showcase the digital inclusion impact being made to other youth in communities.

Funding

The DOT Community Leadership Program is for 12 months, commencing 1st October 2021. DOT Tanzania will support the Community Leaders with a monthly stipend, communication, and transport allowances throughout their placement period.

Requirements

• Applicants must be Tanzanian nationals, aged 21-34 years.
• Applicants must be fully available for the duration of the placement period: 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022.
• Applicants must be academically trained and graduated at Certificate, Diploma or Bachelors’ level with the ability to use basic computer applications, competency in Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Business, and Financial Management.
• Applicants must be excellent communicators in English and Kiswahili, self-directed, analytical, motivated, and team players.
• Applicants must own/have access to a fully functioning smartphone and laptop.
• Applicants must have a Tanzanian Shillings bank account.
• Applicants must have a National ID (NIDA) or a NIDA Number.

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