Remote Paid Volunteer
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About the organisation
Mercatura School of Technology online campus (MST) is an online tech school that has been providing quality tech training for over 5years using the selfpaced learning method to train thousands of people across Nigeria, Africa, Europe and the world.
MST aims and objectives are in making tech courses and training affordable for anyone using various programs such as Tech Sisters free tech training for African women, Tech Savvy, Tech City, scholarships, and discounts.
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SUMMARY
The volunteer role is to support Mercatura School of Technology to bring tech course training remotely to Nigerians by reducing tech Illiteracy in the country as only 7% of Nigerian youths have ICT skills needed for working and living in a digital economy according to UNICEF.
This role will include campaigning for the Tech City and Tech Sisters free tech training by registering students in various tech courses for Mercatura School of Technology and much more.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
You would be responsible for the practical tech campaign to Nigerian youths, preaching about the importance of learning tech, explaining the opportunities in tech industry, registering students in Tech City and Tech Sisters free tech training courses, participating in training remotely using the available training platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- To ensure the participation of tech education in Nigeria using online selfpaced learning method.
- To ensure that all interested students are registered into either Tech Sisters or Tech City free tech training which comes without tuition fee payment but only for students who are admitted into MST or those who purchased a course study voucher.
- To act as a point of contact between students and MST and meet students needs in making the right tech journey.
- To hold virtual live session training orientation for interested Nigerian youths explaining MST tech campaigns and the benefits.
Skills & Experience
- Graduate with IT Skills including familiarity with online training.
- Experience with dealing directly with clients or customers and closing business deals
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Able to work without direct supervision and demonstrate a high level of self-management, motivation, drive and determination.
- Able to demonstrate a respect for the opinions, circumstances and feelings of others.
- Possess a high level of integrity and resilience.
- Ability to work remotely within agreed professional boundaries with colleagues within Mercatura School of Technology
Why Volunteer With Us?
We take pride in looking after our volunteers, through volunteering you will have the opportunity to:
- Experience tech skills firsthand
- Meet new people and teams
- Learn and develop your skills in communication
- Support your local community especially those around you in advancing tech.
- We will cover any expenses you may incur whilst volunteering through our payment system and we have recognition programmes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.
- As an MST volunteer you will have access to certified free tech course training and financial support as well as data coverage.
Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other paid job positions with MST
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From ₦100,000.00 per month
