IT For Youth Ghana Foundation · Education
Women In Tech Trainers
- Accra
- Volunteer
- 6 hours/week
Train, mentor and inspire girls and women in tech through IT For Youth Ghana’s camps, workshops and community programmes. What you will do: Deliver hands-on digital skills and coding sessions, mentor participants and support Women In Tech events. What we need: Tech knowledge in at least one area, teaching or mentoring experience, strong communication skills and a passion for empowering women and girls.
- Programming
- web development
- data skills
- design or digital literacy
- Training and facilitation Mentoring and coaching Clear communication Curriculum and training material development Empathy and inclusive teaching Reliability and time management Adaptability to in person and virtual delivery
Equip girls and women with practical digital skills and confidence to start or grow careers in technology Create safe, encouraging learning spaces where women and girls can thrive Provide visible role models who inspire the next generation of women in tech Help close the gender gap in Ghana’s tech sector Strengthen communities by promoting digital inclusion and youth and women empowerment Build a growing network of women supporting each other in technology
About the role
Women In Tech Trainers at IT For Youth Ghana volunteer their time and expertise to train, inspire and support girls and women who are building careers in technology. They help deliver our tech camps, workshops and community programmes, and serve as role models for the next generation of women in tech. Responsibilities Deliver hands-on training sessions in digital skills, coding and related technology topics Create a safe, welcoming and encouraging learning environment for girls and women Provide practical guidance and support to participants during sessions Mentor participants on technical skills, career pathways and confidence building Assist in developing and improving training materials and curriculum content Support Women In Tech events, camps and outreach programmes Share personal experiences to motivate and inspire participants Give feedback on participant progress and programme impact Requirements Good knowledge of at least one area of technology, such as programming, web development, data skills, design or digital literacy Experience in teaching, training or mentoring (formal or informal) Excellent communication and facilitation skills Passion for gender inclusion and youth and women empowerment Commitment to volunteering and reliability in meeting agreed schedules Ability to work across different locations, in person or virtually What You Gain Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of girls and women Experience in training, facilitation and mentorship Recognition and a certificate of service Networking opportunities within Ghana’s tech and development community