2023 United Nations UNITAR Developing Essential Digitals Skills Program For Women and Youths

UNITAR Developing Essential Digitals Skills Program is established to Strengthening Food Security, and Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies.

Women and youth in 24 countries in Africa are invited to apply to the UNITAR programme Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa: Enhancing Employment Opportunities and Livelihood Development in the Digital Economy.

Over six months, participants will build high-demand digital skills to increase employment and income-generating potential to develop socially responsible digital start-ups and improve leadership and entrepreneurial skills to drive change and innovation in their communities.

Summary

  • Host: United Nations | Japan Government 
  • Category: Training | Fellowships
  • Eligible Countries: 24 African Countries 
  • Reward: Full Sponsorship 

Details:

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a better future.

UNITAR was created in 1963 to train and equip young diplomats from newly-independent UN Member States with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate through the diplomatic environment.

Over the years, UNITAR has acquired unique expertise and experience in designing and delivering a variety of training activities.

Requirements:

The programme will prioritize participants from 24 African counties, namely: 

Botswana, Burundi, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

In particular, we are looking for women and youth who:

  • Are keen to learn by doing, with a passion for development and information technologies.
  • Are between 18 and 35 years old, however, women of all ages, including those over 35, are encouraged to apply, as their unique experiences and skills are valued.
  • Have good oral and written English communication skills.
  • Are computer literate and have access to a laptop/internet.
  • Are interested in leveraging opportunities brought by digital technology.
  • Are passionate to succeed and make a positive impact on their communities.
  • Are committed to completing the Programme.
  • Interested to keep their tech skills up to date or break into a tech career.
  • Can provide a recommendation letter from an individual with verifiable credentials.
  • Are (preferably) university graduates and are tech-savvy.

Duration and Reward

  • Digital infrastructure & connectivity
  • Digital innovation and transformation 
  • Frontier technologies including AI, big data, robotics, blockchain, IoT, and VR
  • Software development
  • Cybersecurity & Data protection
  • Digital media 
  • Project management 
  • Digital Inclusion and the digital Gender divide
  • Digital entrepreneurship
  • Training of trainers
  • Training for coaches
  • Leadership and locally-led ecosystem building

A certificate of completion will be issued by UNITAR to all participants who complete the course-related assignments and assessments.

The programme is offered free, thanks to the generous support of the Government and People of Japan.

Program Phase

The programme is divided into three phases:

  • Phase I – Online Training (September to December 2023): Participants will complete self-paced e-modules on a digital learning platform, join webinars and receive online coaching and mentoring support.
  • Phase II – Self-led Projects and Virtual Boot Camp (December 2023 to January 2024): The participants will be selected from Phase I based on their performance including their assignments and presentations. Self-led projects and virtual boot camps will allow participants to apply their skills and knowledge in addressing a development challenge.
  • Phase III – Sustainability and Community Leadership Training (February 2024): Participants who reach phase III will receive additional training on community-building and leadership skills and create a strong network of trainers for future cohorts.

Method of Application

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: September 4, 2023

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