Community Facilitator / Internship Vacancy Available At DOT Ethiopia

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT)

DESCRIPTION

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) was established in 2002 in Canada. DOT operations in Ethiopia started in 2009 with a mission: to connect youth with technology; to build human capacity; to instill an entrepreneurial way of thinking; and to provide the tools for community-led economic and social development. Combining the power of young entrepreneurs, technology and innovative community solutions, DOT programs stimulate economic growth and create a framework for community development to secure the future success of youth, with a particular focus on young women.

At the moment we have an exciting internship position to offer, details can be found below. DOT Interns are the faces of change in their own community. The major objectives of DOT Ethiopia internship program focuses on skills development of interns in Facilitation, Coaching, Action Research, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Work readiness, Leadership, ICT, Business Development, Community Service and Communication. Meanwhile interns work as training facilitators to deliver DOT economic program services to vulnerable youth in their own communities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:                                                                        

  • Post-secondary education and/or training in field(s) such as:  Computer Science, Community Development, Sociology, Business, Commerce, Communication and others 
  • Age 21-25
  • Excellent in the 4 language skills of Tigrigna and English, other local languages are asset
  •  Available for a minimum of 35 hours per week
  • Able to use MS Office products and internet
  • Experiences in volunteering, community service and passion for development work are advantageous 

Experience: 0 years and above

Duration: 12 months

 

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