About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications are now open for the 2026 DOT Kenya CISCO Climate Champions Program. The DOT Climate program is building a movement of youth-led climate action grounded in the belief that young people are powerful changemakers. DOT empowers youth to catalyze behavior change, drive community-led solutions, and scale impactful climate action across hundreds of communities.
With the support of Cisco’s investment, DOT is scaling this impactful program and building a coalition of like-minded partners committed to advancing climate action through youth leadership.
Through a youth-led, hybrid model, DOT will recruit, train, deploy, and support local youth leaders as Climate Champions. These Champions will be equipped with DOT’s Climate Curriculum and Participatory Action Research (PAR) Toolkit, enabling them to engage communities in co-designing and implementing small-scale, locally driven climate solutions.
As a Climate Champion, you will be at the fore-front of delivering environmental education and awareness initiatives within communities across Nairobi and its surrounding areas. Working closely with DOT Kenya’s team, you will engage local youth in climate action activities, promoting sustainable practices and building resilience to climate change. This short-term role offers an exciting opportunity to support community-led environmental solutions while strengthening local capacities for climate adaptation and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
As a DOT Climate Champion, you will:
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 & 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
Important Note:
This opportunity is strictly open to new applicants only. 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.
Benefits
Climate Champions should expect:
Monthly stipends
Certificate upon program completion
Opportunity to join a global climate network
Become a member of 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
How to apply