Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is currently accepting applications for its Rwanda Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About DOT Rwanda Youth Leadership Program
The Digital Skills for Employability (DSE) program is a four-year transformative initiative contributing to Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) 2024–2029, Vision 2050, and the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy. The DSE program is implemented through a consortium of partners led by DOT Rwanda, in collaboration with Intango Technical Secondary School (TSS), Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO), Knowledge LAB (kLab), and SOLVIT Africa.
Benefits of DOT Rwanda Youth Leadership Program
By joining the Youth Leadership Program, you will:
- Receive Comprehensive Training: Enhance your leadership, digital, and entrepreneurial skills through detailed training modules. You will also receive career development training and employment linkages throughout the program.
- Become a Coach and Changemaker: Serve as a role model and coach to your peers, fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in your community.
- Empower Your Community: Help local MSMEs grow by sharing essential business skills and practical digital tools.
- Join the #DOTYouth Community: Become part of a vibrant network of young leaders across Rwanda, gaining access to local and international opportunities for collaboration and growth.
DOT Rwanda Youth Leadership Program Requirements
- University or college graduate aged 21-35, or secondary school graduate aged 21-35 with at least two years of demonstrated community engagement experience.
- Currently Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET).
- Basic skills in online collaboration and conference tools (e.g., Google Drive, Zoom).
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda.
- Passion for community empowerment, digital inclusion, and gender equality.
- Applicant must be a resident of and committed to working in one of the following districts for one year:
- City of Kigali: Gasabo, Kicukiro, Nyarugenge
- Southern Province: Gisagara, Muhanga, Nyamagabe, Ruhango, Nyanza
- Eastern Province: Bugesera, Gatsibo, Nyagatare, Kirehe, Ngoma
- Northern Province: Burera, Gakenke, Musanze, Rulindo
- Western Province: Karongi, Rutsiro, Nyamasheke, Rubavu
- This role is community-based, meaning you will be working directly within the district you indicated in your application. Apply only if you are willing and able to work in that location.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
21 January, 2026
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