Women and youth in Africa are invited to apply for the UNITAR program Developing Green Livelihoods for Women and Youth in Africa: Strengthening Food Security, Supporting Climate-Resilient Economies.
Women and youth in 24 countries in Africa are invited to apply to the UNITAR program 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.
The program 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.
About United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
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. We have become a lead… read more
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UNITAR Developing Essential Digitals Skills For Women and Youths
Aim and Benefits of UNITAR Developing Essential Digital Skills For Women and Youths
The modules will cover:
- Digital infrastructure & connectivity
- Digital innovation and transformation
- Frontier technologies including AI, big data, robotics, blockchain, IoT, and VR
- Software development
- Cybersecurity and 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 program is offered free, thanks to the generous support of the Government and the People of Japan.
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Requirements for UNITAR Developing Essential Digitals Skills For Women and Youths Qualification
The program will prioritize participants from 24 African countries, 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 about succeeding and make a positive impact on their communities.
- Are committed to completing the Programme.
- Interested in keeping their tech skills up to date or breaking into a tech career?
- Can provide a recommendation letter from an individual with verifiable credentials.
- Are (preferably) university graduates and are tech-savvy.
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Application Deadline
September 4, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) on event.unitar.org to apply
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