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Internship Opportunity – Digital Skills for Youth in Telco Work

Digital Opportunity Trust

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ICT

Computer Science and Information Technology

Jimma ,Bahir Dar

12 Positions

2025-08-13

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2025-08-17

Required Skills

computer science

Fields of study

Computer science

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Job Description

Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Ethiopia – a Canadian-based international NGO focusing on youth empowerment through digital technology and business development.
Project Overview: This initiative, funded by NOKIA International and implemented in collaboration with Ethio Telecom, aims to upskill youth in Ethiopia—especially young women—for employment and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

Internship Role & Benefits

  • Join a dynamic five-month internship program, engaging with youth communities across five selected regions. As an intern, you’ll receive hands-on training in DOT’s 21st-century skill set—including

  • Critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, collaboration, and essential life and career skills—to help you confidently navigate the transition into employment.

  • In addition to this foundational training, you’ll gain practical coaching to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and strengthen your business acumen. Interns will receive a modest stipend to support their

  • participation throughout the program..

Work Locations: 

  • Amhara: Bahir Dar; Tigray: Adeshehu and Samre; Sidama: Hawassa; Oromiya: Jimma; Dire Dawa: Dire Dawa

  • Number: two for each workstation/Region

Job Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Age: 18–29 years

  • Education: Fresh graduates in computer science or related fields

Skills: 

  • Strong command of MS Office, Google tools, social media, etc

  • Basic hardware/software troubleshooting

  • Bonus: Graphic design, video editing, WordPress

Character Traits: 

  • Community-focused

  • Creative, confident, and professional

  • Passion for lifelong learning

  • Business or entrepreneurial exposure preferred

Language: 

  • Fluent in English and a local language

  • Commitment: Full-time (at least 35 hours/week)

How To Apply

Application Process: Applicants should submit a one page motivation letter with their CV, relevant credentials, and LinkedIn profile link. You can submit your application and credentials to dothr@dotrust.org  before August 16, 2025

Fields Of Study

Computer science

Skills Required

computer science

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