Job Title: MTN Uganda Youth Skilling
Program (100 No Experience A’ Level Job Opportunities)
Organisation: MTN
Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
MTN-Uganda is the
leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines,
fax/data, internet and mobile services.
About MTN Uganda Youth Skilling Program:
The MTN Foundation
has launched a youth skilling program aimed at equipping the youth with the
right practical knowledge and skills that will enable them to provide
innovative ICT solutions to solve community problems amidst the evolving
digital world.
The program will
focus on skills that will drive co-creation of innovative digital products and
solutions to solve Uganda’s biggest problems in Education, Youth Empowerment,
Health and Agriculture. It will be implemented in partnership with Ubunifu
systems, a software development and ICT innovation firm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: How will the program work?
·
A call
for application will be put out via MTN digital channels and 100 successful
applicants will be selected to join the program for each cycle.
·
The
chosen 100 will be paid for to study and acquire the International Computer Driver’s
License (ICDL) certificate and only those that will have successfully acquired
this certificate will proceed to the next level.
·
The next
level will bring the successful candidates together into a 10-week session that
will provide hands on training in technical and business skills that will support them identify and define community challenges
in the areas of Education, Agriculture, Health and Youth Empowerment.
·
The most
successful ideas/ solutions to the identified problems will be escalated to the
MTN Incubation program where they will receive mentorship and support to
deliver a public good ICT solution designed for their community.
How can one apply for the MTN Youth Skilling Program?
This program is for
young innovators, youth employed in SMEs, University graduates and youth who
are interested in technology for the improvement of their communities across
Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The applicant
must hold an Advanced level education certificate
·
Own a
National ID and you will be required to send upload Photo ID when applying
·
Possess
a working email address and a registered MTN SIM Card
·
Age: 20 – 35 years
NB: Successful
candidates at each step will be posted on the website and contacted via email. The
program kicks off 1st February 2021
How to Apply:
All candidates
should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 22nd December 2020
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