Mentoring

Mentor with Tech for Africa

Share your knowledge and experience to guide the next generation of African talent. As a mentor, you'll support individuals in building skills, setting clear goals, and achieving growth through regular one-on-one sessions.

The goal

Provide career guidance and professional skills development to African college students and young professionals, accelerating technology adoption in Africa.

Duration

Commit to a 6-month mentorship cycle (for example, January–June or July–December).

Time commitment

Meet weekly or biweekly for about an hour, and respond to mentee communications in a timely manner.

Selection criteria

5–10+ years of professional experience
Strong communication skills
Genuine commitment to the 6-month cycle
Motivation to give back to the community
Cultural sensitivity and openness

Who we're looking for

Mentors who help final-year students and recent graduates get employment-ready in tech, across areas like:

Job-readiness: CVs, interviews, and portfoliosReal-world skills beyond the classroomPutting AI to work in your fieldBuilding projects that get you hiredLanding your first tech roleGetting connected in African tech

Looking to grow your own career instead? Mentee sign-ups open in August.

Apply to mentor

Mentor application

First name *Last name *Email address *Phone (WhatsApp) City State / Province Country Zip / Postal code

LinkedIn profile Brief summary of your professional background (max ~200 words) *

Which areas are you most proficient in?

Preferred communication Hours per week you can commit

Rate your mentoring experience (1 = new, 5 = very experienced)

Why do you want to mentor for Tech for Africa? *

Primary motivation

Preferred mentee age group Preferred mentee gender Preferred mentee experience

Any recommended volunteers or partners? (optional)

Frequently asked questions

Mentoring, answered

Who can become a Tech for Africa mentor?

Professionals with roughly 5 to 10+ years of experience, strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to a 6-month mentoring cycle. Mentoring is remote, so you can be based anywhere in the world.

How much time does mentoring take?

About an hour weekly or biweekly for a 6-month cycle (for example, January to June or July to December), plus timely responses to your mentee between sessions.

Do I need to teach technical courses as a mentor?

No. It's mentoring, not training. You guide your mentee along the career path they're pursuing; for the skills themselves, Tech for Africa points mentees to trusted partners and curated resources.

What do mentors help mentees with?

Getting employment-ready in tech. For final-year students and recent graduates, mentors help with CVs and interviews, real-world skills beyond the classroom, using AI in your field, building a portfolio, landing a first role, and getting connected. It's mentoring, not training, so for the skills themselves we point to trusted partners and curated resources.