Software Developer needed for Africa's largest ICT centre
Ghana
Term: Throughout the year
Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: All year round
Description:
FREE flights, accommodation and spending money for a software developer wanting to volunteer for a small software company engaged in building innovative products for the African market. They are looking for an experienced software developer who is interested in trying something different and who is willing to come and share their knowledge about the processes and best practices of software development. They have a young team of extremely intelligent and enthusiastic developers who need the benefits of an experienced developer to share insights on the following: - code management
- bug reporting and testing
- time management
- technical specifications
- release management
Highlights:
Free flights, accommodation and spending money! You will be working with a dynamic team on the forefront of IT in Africa.
Qualifications:
They are NOT looking for someone to come down and 'do' the work. Rather, they need someone whose experience will help their young team build their capacity into a world class software development team through best practices. As such, you must be a good communicator, good with process, and interested in sharing your knowledge. The technologies we use are PHP, C++, ColdFusion, MySQL. But the key area they need help with is in their process -- getting the right steps organized to become efficient software developers who are able to release bug-free clean code.
Cost in US$: FREE
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country staff support
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- International travel
- Living stipend
- Registration fees
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- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
They are willing to cover air travel, accommodation and spending money whilst in Ghana. Accommodation would be in a spacious quiet three bedroom house in the center of Accra, with cook, cable TV, airconditioning, and wireless broadband. You'd be encouraged to invite friends down to visit.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- academic reinforcement
- adult education
- appropriate technology
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- computer training
- economic development
- organizational development
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- teaching
- technical assistance
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Typical Volunteer: Ikando's international volunteers have a willingness to learn and an open mind. They are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life changing experience abroad. Our volunteers are outgoing, social and flexible. They are looking for a real opportunity to experience something new and make a genuine difference.
Age Range: 20+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 5
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.
Year Founded: 2004
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