HELP DEVELOP AFRICA'S FUTURE
SOFTWARE START-UPS

TECHNICAL TEACHING FELLOWSHIP IN AFRICA

Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is recruiting students and recent graduates with a strong background in software engineering and a keen interest in teaching and sharing their knowledge with talented graduates in Accra, Ghana for a one-year assignment.


YOUR QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:
  • Programming proficiency in at least one of the
    following languages: Java, C++, C#, PHP
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Knowledge of Object Oriented Programming
  • Interest and/or passion for teaching
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good verbal and written communication in English
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 2 - 3 years of programming experience
   WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
  • Gain valuable work & life experience in an entrepreneurial
    organization working to make a difference.
  • Gain international work experience
  • Supporting people in developing countries
  • Develop relationships with Africa's future leaders
COMPENSATION:
  • $1000 (USD) monthly stipend
  • Travel, Housing, Meals and Emergency Health Insurance

MEST is a not-for-profit project fully funded by Meltwater Group, a Norwegian software company headquartered in San Francisco, USA. We believe that with the proper training and support Africans can successfully set up new software companies generating jobs and wealth locally.


To apply send your cover letter and resume to :
recruitment.fellow.de@meltwater.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13 April 2009
Start Date in Ghana: August 2009

For more Information, contact:
Nora Heer,  nora.heer@meltwater.com


Visit: www.meltwater.org