ICT Specialist
NGO MONDO
UGANDA PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
KAMPALA, Uganda
Description
This volunteer role involves facilitating knowledge building and sharing among UPA staff by conducting trainings on digital skills, communication, and marketing strategies for social media platforms. Additionally, responsibilities include assisting in managing and upgrading UPA’s digital platforms to enhance online engagement. The position also focuses on building capacity through ICT training for UPA staff and local partner organizations, such as schools and community-based organizations. These efforts aim to strengthen digital communication and marketing strategies, empowering teams to effectively utilize technology for their work and outreach.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will stay at Villa Mamu, Mengo, Kampala, a spacious residence with WiFi, a warm shower, a kitchen, and pets. For a deeper cultural experience, some days will be spent with a host family near Kikooba School. Other accommodation options in Kampala can be arranged based on safety and convenience. Local transport mainly consists of boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis). Traveling to Kampala city takes about two hours by public transport at approximately 10,000 UGX one way. This setup offers a comfortable and exciting experience, blending urban amenities with meaningful community engagement.
Training during the activity
As part of the BRIDGE Project (Building Resilience, Innovation, Development, and Gender Equality), volunteers will work toward empowering vulnerable communities, especially women. Training includes skills development workshops, digital literacy enhancement, participation in UN Women Summits, and facilitating digital training sessions. Volunteers will gain hands-on experience in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and social impact-driven project execution while refining leadership and communication skills.
Participant profile
The volunteer should have a strong interest in digital technology, communication, and marketing, with a particular passion for social media and teaching. They should demonstrate creativity and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team environment with enthusiasm and commitment. A keen ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds is essential, ensuring effective communication and engagement across different communities. This role requires an adaptable and proactive mindset, making it ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, people-centered environments while leveraging digital tools to drive meaningful impact. Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old, reside in one of the eligible countries (EU Member State, North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey), have completed the compulsory Humanitarian Aid Volunteering training and not have participated before in individual Humanitarian Aid Volunteering. When adding together this new volunteering opportunity and any previous participation in EU volunteering programmes, the total duration cannot exceed 12 months.
Activity dates
A total of 36 week(s) during the period 01/06/2025 to 01/03/2026
Activity location
8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Activity topics
Social challenges
Education and training
Employment and entrepreneurship
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprise
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 01/06/2025 00:00