Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) CISCO Climate Champions Program 2026

Applications are open for the Digital Opportunity Trust Kenya (DOT Kenya) CISCO Climate Champions Program 2026. As a Climate Champion, you will deliver environmental education and awareness initiatives within communities across Nairobi and its surrounding areas. This short-term role supports community-led environmental solutions while strengthening local capacities for climate adaptation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 4-week hybrid training programme, comprising three weeks of virtual sessions and one week of in-person training, commencing June 2026.
• Conduct baseline surveys and community training.
• Mobilize and coach community members.
• Form and lead a 7-9 person Participatory Action Research (PAR) working group.
• Gather community insights via participatory methods.
• Co-design and implement local climate solutions.
• Present the solution and share learning outcomes.
• Submit reports and engage in continuous improvement processes.
• Engage and collaborate with like-minded climate leaders and organizations globally, including participation in virtual discussions and calls.
• Strengthen social media and digital advocacy skills to effectively promote climate solutions.

Benefits

• Monthly stipends.
• Certificate upon program completion.
• Opportunity to join a global climate network.
• Membership in the DOT Alumni network upon completion.
• A climate action project in your portfolio for career advancement.
• Development of critical skills:
  • 21st-century skills (communication, negotiation, leadership).
  • Digital literacy (social media, platforms, research, data).
  • Climate coaching techniques (including indigenous knowledge).
• Visibility at regional/national events to showcase impact.

Requirements

• Open to passionate young women and men from Nairobi, Kenya.
• Youth who have previously participated in or benefited from any earlier DOT Kenya Cisco Climate Champions program cohorts/projects are not eligible to apply.
• DOT Kenya is prioritizing young people who have not yet had the opportunity to participate in the previous Cisco-supported climate programming.

Note that interviews will be held on an ongoing basis during the application period, and the position may be filled before the posted application deadline.