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Digital Youth Innovation Assistant job at Refugee Law Project (RLP) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Digital Youth Innovation Assistant job at Refugee Law Project (RLP)
About the Organisation
Refugee Law Project (RLP) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing legal support and advocacy for refugees and internally displaced persons in Uganda. With a mission to protect and promote the rights of refugees, RLP has built a strong reputation for its commitment to justice, human rights, and dignity, receiving recognition both locally and internationally for its impactful work. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that emphasizes collaboration, respect for diversity, and the professional growth of its employees.
It offers opportunities for career advancement in a flexible work environment, allowing employees to thrive while contributing to the organization's mission. Established in 1999, RLP has evolved from a small legal aid provider into a leading force in refugee rights, offering services that range from legal representation to policy advocacy. The organization’s innovative approach combines legal support with awareness-raising campaigns and capacity-building initiatives for refugees and host communities.
RLP operates across Uganda, with a reach extending to various refugee settlements and urban areas, serving thousands of individuals each year. At the core of its values are human dignity, justice, and equality, guiding its actions and decisions. RLP is also committed to corporate social responsibility, particularly in enhancing the livelihoods and protection of marginalized populations. More information can be found on their website at www.refugeelawproject.org.
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Digital Youth Innovation Assistant job at Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Job Description
Job Title: Digital Youth Innovation Assistant
Organisation: Refugee Law Project (RLP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary: A Digital Youth Innovation Assistant plays a key role in driving digital transformation and innovation, particularly in supporting youth development, imagination, and creativity. He/She will support the design, implementation, and management of digital initiatives aimed at empowering urban refugee and host-community youths. The role shall focus on developing and strengthening digital skills, promoting innovation, and expanding access to technology-driven livelihood opportunities. The Assistant will contribute to digital strategy development, oversee digital platforms, support data management, and provide hands-on technical guidance during youth trainings. The position also plays a key role in identifying sustainable digital enterprise opportunities and supporting youth to access remote work and creative freelance markets. Working closely with programme teams and partners, the Digital Youth Innovation Assistant helps ensure that digital interventions are relevant, impactful, and aligned with broader organisational objectives.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Digital Strategy and Innovation: Support the design of digital frameworks for impact measurement and data management, and contribute to broader digital transformation initiatives.
Project Management: Oversee digital platforms and tools, analyse data, and provide recommendations to strengthen digital strategies including planning and delivering digital skills training sessions for refugee and host community youths.
Business Development: Identify sustainable streams of interventions and digital enterprise opportunities, and coordinate training and capacity-building activities. This will include providing hands-on technical support to urban refugee youth during and after trainings to help them acquire marketable digital skills, opening pathways to remote work and creative freelance opportunities.
Support establishment and management of digital innovation hubs/platforms to enhance youth networking, collaboration, and innovation.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in digital tools, platforms, and technologies, such as project management software, collaboration tools, and data analytics.
Assist in integrating AI and emerging technologies into youth training programs and staff capacity-building initiatives.
Facilitate youth participation in digital innovation processes and online peacebuilding engagements.
Support youth-led digital campaigns that promote social cohesion, tolerance, and inclusion in refugee-hosting communities.
Maintain accurate records of youth beneficiaries and innovations.
Contribute to periodic project reports, photo documentation, and digital content for visibility.
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL
SERVICES
RESIDENTIAL
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Digital Media, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Communications, or a related field.
Additional certification in digital skills, ICT, multimedia design, or emerging technologies (e.g., AI tools) is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience supporting digital skills training, tech learning programs, innovation hubs, or youth empowerment initiatives.
Experience working with refugee and host community youth in humanitarian or community-based settings is desirable.
Other Requirements
Technical skills
ICT troubleshooting and youth technical support: Able to assist youth in resolving basic hardware, software, and connectivity issues to ensure smooth participation in digital learning activities.
Digital productivity tools: Digital literacy, data analysis, and project management including use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to prepare, organize, and collaboratively manage training and reporting materials.
Creative and online work tools: Skilled in using digital design, multimedia, and online freelancing tools (e.g., Canva, WordPress) to support youth in developing marketable digital products.
AI-enabled applications and emerging technologies: Basic understanding of AI tools and emerging technologies (e.g., Canva, ChatGPT etc), with the ability to introduce youth to safe, ethical, and innovative digital solutions.
Support to digital innovation spaces: Able to assist in the setup, maintenance, and safe operation of digital innovation hubs, labs, and online platforms to ensure a conducive learning environment for youth.
Digital literacy and documentation: Strong digital literacy with the ability to accurately document activities through data entry, photo/video capture, and online reporting tools.
Youth digital innovation and community engagement
Youth mobilization and engagement: Skilled in mobilizing, engaging, and mentoring urban refugee youth in digital innovation, online collaboration, and peacebuilding initiatives.
Support to youth-led advocacy: Experienced in supporting youth-led skilling initiatives, community outreach efforts, and social media-based advocacy activities.
Facilitation and communication: Strong facilitation and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse identities and backgrounds.
Personal attributes
Innovation mindset: Creative problem-solving and adaptability as demonstrated in an innovative mindset with a strong passion for technology-driven opportunities that empower young people.
Proactive learning: Proactive and solution-oriented, with a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new digital tools and skills.
Team collaboration: Ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders and teams to support smooth project delivery and shared goals to implement digital initiatives.
Ethics and inclusion: Maintain high ethical standards, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, including gender and disability considerations.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY!
Interested candidates are advised that applications for this position must be submitted online. To apply, please click on the "Apply" button below.
