Digital Empowerment Trainer
ADRA-ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY
UGANDA PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
KAMPALA, Uganda
Beschreibung
The role introduces digital empowerment as a key innovation, tackling the digital divide in Uganda. By equipping youth workers and local communities with digital skills and creative tools, the project fosters innovation, productivity, and socio-economic transformation, especially in underserved areas. // RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate knowledge-building and sharing among UPA staff members on digital skills and communication; Conduct training sessions on digital communication and marketing strategies for UPA members, focusing on social media platforms; Assist in managing and upgrading UPA’s digital platforms; Design a training plan, identify beneficiaries, and find ways to implement the plan among UPA members and partners; Build capacity by conducting ICT training sessions for UPA staff and other local partner organizations/projects (including schools and other Community-Based Organizations); Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities before and after the trainings.
Beitrag zu Unterbringung, Verpflegung und Reisekosten
Accommodation will be provided in a shared apartment with other volunteers, each having a private, lockable bedroom, located in the suburbs of Kampala (Nansana or Kasubi-Nakulabye). A monthly allowance will cover food, communication expenses, and transportation. The volunteer will travel daily to the project site. Public transport in Kampala mainly consists of commuter taxis (Matatus), while shorter distances are typically covered using motorbikes known as Boda Bodas.
Fortbildung im Rahmen der Tätigkeit
The volunteer will participate in an online pre-departure training, followed by an in-person intensive induction upon arrival at the host organization. Additionally, the volunteer will receive financial support and encouragement to learn the local language.
Teilnehmerprofil
POSITION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS ESC/EVS/EU VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE EXCEEDING 5 MONTHS. We are looking for a motivated and tech-savvy individual with a background or strong interest in digital communications, ICT, marketing, education, or a related field. The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about using digital tools to drive social and economic change in underserved communities. Experience with social media management, digital training, or capacity building is an advantage. The volunteer should be comfortable designing and facilitating training sessions, working with diverse local partners, and engaging respectfully in a cross-cultural environment
Wann
A total of 30 week(s) during the period 01/12/2026 to 01/07/2028
Wo
8 MILES HOIMA ROAD, KAMPALA, Uganda
Art der Tätigkeit
Individuelle Freiwilligentätigkeit
Gesucht werden Teilnehmer/innen aus
Azoren, Belgien, Bulgarien, Deutschland, Dänemark, Estland, Finnland, Frankreich, Französisch-Guayana, Griechenland, Guadeloupe, Irland, Island, Italien, Kanarische Inseln, Kroatien, Lettland, Liechtenstein, Litauen, Luxemburg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Niederlande, Nordmazedonien, Polen, Portugal, Rumänien, Réunion, Saint-Martin (französischer Teil), Schweden, Slowakei, Slowenien, Spanien, Tschechien, Türkei, Ungarn, Zypern, Österreich
Themen der Aktivität
Basic skills and key competences
Bridging intercultural, intergenerational and social divide
Community development
Development of disadvantaged rural and urban areas
Digital literacy skills and competences
Digital safety and data protection
Digital youth work
Disabilities
Education and training
Employability
Employment and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial learning - entrepreneurship education
Equal access and transition to labour market
Human rights and rule of law
Inclusion of marginalised young people
Inter-regional cooperation
International relations and development cooperation
Media literacy and tackling disinformation
Nutrition and subsistence agriculture
Physical and mental health, well-being
Preventing early school leaving and failure in education
Preventing racism and discrimination
Preventing radicalisation
Prevention of conflicts, post-conflict rehabilitation
Promoting gender equality
Promotion of alternative forms of participation
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Recognition, transparency, certification
Roma and/or other minorities
Support to local Small and Medium Enterprises
Tackling Geographical remoteness and involving rural areas
Youth employability
Youth policy development
Bewerbungsfrist
Bewerbungsfrist: 18/11/2026 23:59
Projektcode
2025-1-EACEA-VOLUN-101252203