Deadline: January 21, 2026
Are you a passionate young leader committed to community empowerment and digital inclusion? Join the Movement! Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda, under the Digital Skills for Employability (DSE) program, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Leadership Program 2026-2027.
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. Together, these partners are committed to empowering over 10,000 young people in Rwanda, particularly young women, rural youth, persons with disabilities, and refugees by providing them with the digital and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in Rwanda’s digital economy.
Through the Beginner Digital and Business Skills, DOT Rwanda will support young entrepreneurs and those operating necessity-based businesses by providing fundamental digital literacy, entrepreneurship training, and skills in financial management and marketing. Participants will receive personalized coaching, mentorship, and access to finance and supportive business networks. With a strong focus on young women, the program targets youth who are not in education or employment and those underemployed, particularly in rural areas.
Benefits
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.
Eligibility
- 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
For more information, visit DOT Rwanda Youth Leadership Program.