iDIXCOVER OPPORTUNITIES “AFRICA AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME”

admin March 29, 2022

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Apply for the iDixcover Opportunities “Africa Ambassadors Programme”.

DEADLINE: 17 April 2022

ORGANIZATION: iDixcover Opportunities

DURATION: One-Year

Applications are now open for iDixcover Opportunities Africa Ambassadors Programme. The program aims to recognize young leaders in Africa who are making effort to contribute to a better future for young people.

Overview

iDixcover Opportunities is a digital learning hub that uses digital technology and an innovative approach to create access to employment, internships, grants, volunteer, fellowship, and scholarship opportunities for young people across Africa.

We are also training and empowering women from rural and underserved communities, by providing them with vocational, soft, and professional skills to help them become more employable and future entrepreneurs.

The aim is to enable young people to translate every opportunity into success and close the gap between opportunity seekers and providers for mutual benefit through information sharing and capacity building so as to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) 1, 4, 5, and 8. IDixcover also shares success stories of young, transformative leaders around the world.

The Ambassador is the most senior representative of the organization in the country. They will initiate and lead the development and execution of the country-based program to address the challenges of poverty, education, gender, and unemployment, facing the country while establishing and expanding the profile of iDixcover.

The selected ambassadors will work closely with leadership to leverage the resources and expertise of other stakeholders: institutions, employers, educators and youth leaders – and be accountable for the delivery of positive results.

Responsibilities of the Ambassadors

Establish and manage the organization’s presence in their various countries
Cultivate and manage stakeholder relationships (government, private sector, and others) in the country and represent the views and interests of iDixcover Opportunities in the country.
Initiate and direct programs in line with the iDixcover Opportunities guidelines to ensure a sustainable presence in the country.
Give appointment to active and talented young people as Youth Ambassador in every city, state, district, college, and university, who’ll make local chapter/branch and local committee.
Represent your home country at iDixcover Opportunities international events
Establish country relationships, contacts, systems, processes, and procedures.
Establish a social media network of youth in the country

Benefits

One on one Career Coaching.
One week online induction training.
Monthly leadership and entrepreneurship development training.
Discover your voice and realize your ability.
Identify your own leadership strength and develop your impact on an international level.
Attend free youth webinars and seminars
Optimize your CV and opportunity for career progression
Opportunity to connect with other young change-makers across Africa
Letter of recommendation/reference upon request
Certificate of recognition for the complete term and awards.
Opportunity to learn from leaders across the word

Eligibilities

This position requires an individual with strong leadership abilities; representational, communication skills, ability to develop networks to build partnerships and diversify program resources. Eligibilities include:

Open to all African countries
Should be a resident citizen of the country applying for
Demonstrated progressive experience working in partnership with relevant country-based organizations and stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, demonstrated supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Be between the age of 18 and 30 years
No high technical experience needed
Tertiary Institution students are also eligible to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.