hire zimbabwe's
uncommon tech talent
At Uncommon, we train unemployed young adults living on less than $5 per day for the technology workforce.
We can change lives, one job at a time.
uncommon talent
Uncommon graduates are entrepreneurial, curious and purpose minded young adults that have chosen to invest in themselves despite myriad life obstacles. Our free, Technology Bootcamp is a full-time program designed to help unemployed young adults living in Zimbabwe's high density neighborhoods launch their careers in tech.
The Bootcamp is also about giving back and building the future Zimbabwe we all believe in. In addition to learning new tech skills, our participants teach free computer coding classes daily, providing an innovative learning experience to 1,000s of primary & secondary students at our partner Government schools.
why uncommon
The Uncommon Theory of Change is simple and rests on three key pillars: Investing in Digital Education; Developing Local Tech Talent Through Meaningful Employment; Empowering Local Problem Solvers Through Digital Entrepreneurship.
In 2024, we are on pace to teach computer coding to 10,000+ youth living in Zimbabwe's low-income neighborhoods, many of whom are first time computer users, and to help 200 unemployed young adults launch their technology careers. We believe that tech education and employment opportunities should be available to anyone and everyone, but we can't do it alone. We'd be delighted to welcome you into our community of Uncommon Partners.
trusted by organizations
big and small
Working with Faith Tanyaradzwa Dirorimwe for two months now, and in that time, Faith has proven to be a valuable asset to our team. Her strong work ethic is evident in her consistent punctuality, team spirit, willingness to learn and persistent delivery. Faith demonstrates excellent communication skills, allowing her to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to new situations seamlessly. We are fortunate to have her on our team.
Delbert Chimbandi
Chief Operating Officer
Simba was a fantastic addition to my team, demonstrating excellent communication, ownership, and adaptability in developing new technical skills as needed. His contributions were crucial to our progress. It’s been a pleasure working with Uncommon in Zimbabwe to provide opportunities for talented individuals like Simba.
Jonathan Dejong
Founder
We are very impressed by Rose’s professional work ethic. Her work is creative and continues to get better. We are proud to have her as part of our team!
Shannon Kaura
Office Manager
Regina's internship showcased her strong design skills and attention to user experience, leading a successful mobile app redesign that boosted engagement and usability. Her smooth transition to a full-time designer proved her value to our team. We're grateful to Uncommon.org for connecting us with such talent and look forward to future collaborations.
Marian Doset
HR Manager
Max is too good!!! Too good!! And I mean it!! Easily catches the vision and runs with it, with minimal oversight needed
Unashe Chiwawa
Founder
Cleanup Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 has had the pleasure of working with Gamuchirai for the past two months, and we are thrilled with the transformative impact she has had on our company. Her exceptional IT skills and dedication to research have propelled us into the digital age with ease. We are thoroughly impressed with her expertise and work ethic. We have had the pleasure of working with her on various projects, and she comes highly recommended.
Owen Chiwandire
Chief Executive Officer
Utter Ndlovu was a great intern. She was always eager to take on new challenges such as learning to use Canva when she was more familiar with Figma. She is a creative graphic designer and digital marketer.
Tsitsi Mandirotya
Administrator
Testimony: Denzel has been a great asset to the team. He’s a hard worker and a committed designer. He has consistently demonstrated good creativity, technical skill, and dedication to his work. Always up to the task with almost no supervision. Glad to have him as part of the team!
