Telenor opens new positions for people with disabilities for the fourth year in a row

Telenor Bulgaria launches the fourth edition of Open Mind program for people with disabilities by opening new positions in seven different company directions. The initiative gives people with disabilities the opportunity to gain professional qualification and improve their competitiveness in real working environment. For three years in a row so far, the program has achieved excellent results for integrating people with disabilities into the labor market in the country. It was awarded with the first prize at the annual awards of Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum in the category "Investor in Human Capital and Working Conditions".

Those wishing to join the program may apply for the following units in Telenor Bulgaria – Consumer Marketing, Media Planning, Service Delivery, Technology Development, Communications and Sustainability, Administration, and Learning and Development. The company will provide an open and accessible working environment, with remuneration package corresponding to the position. After the completion of the two-year program, the participants will receive support for their professional career within or outside the company.

This year, Open Mind candidates will be selected with the support of JAMBA, a non-governmental organization that helps people with different abilities to become more successful in the labor market. Thanks to JAMBA, Open Mind will reach over 3,000 people, with the platform team conducting the initial selection and phone interviews of the candidates. The campaign will be supported by the professional expertise of the founders of JAMBA - Yoana Koleva and Iva Tsolova, who was part of the winning team of Telenor Youth Forum 2017.

Open Mind is a two-year program for people with disabilities that gives them the opportunity to develop their social and functional skills, gain self-esteem and be more successful. Moreover, the program broadens the horizons of Telenor Bulgaria employees and increases their engagement. For two years, the participants in the program work on projects in different units of the company and exchange experience with leading experts in the respective areas. They also benefit from various development opportunities in Telenor Bulgaria.

Candidates must submit their CV and motivation letter to e-mail: openmind@telenor.bg from August 22 to September 9, 2018 including. They must have completed secondary or university education depending on the chosen field, computer literacy, strong motivation and desire to learn. English proficiency is an advantage.