Community
The Jobtech for Refugees Community of Practice is an initiative between Jobtech Alliance and Na’amal. Jobtech Alliance, steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, focuses on building inclusive jobtech ecosystems in Africa by investing in digital platforms that connect people to work. Na’amal complements this by providing refugees with essential skills training and linking them to dignified digital remote work opportunities. Together, they aim to address the gaps in understanding and implementing effective jobtech solutions for refugees.
The purpose of the Jobtech for Refugees Community of Practice is to create a global community where members share knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to job opportunities for refugees in the digital economy and specifically on jobtech platforms. This collaborative environment aims to fill existing gaps in understanding what works for refugees in jobtech and to build a supportive ecosystem where these practices can be refined and disseminated.
Our Objectives
Share knowledge and best practices internally and with the broader ecosystem.
Forge strong relationships and partnerships to activate change.
Advocate for greater participation of refugees in the digital economy, with a focus on the jobtech sector that provides decent work.
Membership
Who Can Join?
We welcome members from across the spectrum of stakeholders involved in digital livelihoods for the displaced, including:
- Jobtech platforms
- Advocacy organizations
- Academia
- International institutions
- Funders and investors
- Refugee-Led Organizations (RLOs)
- NGOs and INGOs
- Private sectors interested in hiring refugees