Week 28: Check out these IT opportunities from Outbox, GIZ, INCLUDE platform and more
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The following IT opportunities from Outbox and other organizations like GIZ, INCLUDE platform, and Kweronda media are available. Sign up today.

Outbox

Outbox is looking for a full-time Senior Software Engineer to join their growing Engineering team and build software that solves real-world problems. Someone with experience in any programming language (preferably javascript and python). They must have strong firsthand technical expertise in a variety of tools, problem-solving, design thinking and the
proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can solve real-world problems.

Some of the key responsibilities include;
● Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
● Design and develop software platforms using various technologies; React, Nodejs, Django, Docker, Git, Travis, Kubernetes, gcloud, AWS, Celery, RabbitMQ, NATS, Reddis, Prometheus
● Designing system documents; ERD, systems architecture

Some of the Qualifications and Requirements include:
● Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.
● Experience with Scrum/Agile and SDLC development methodologies.
● An avid reader with the urge to stay informed and updated about the technology and any other field
● Experience with database design and tools like Mongo, Postgresql, Mysql

For more details, go to this link: https://techrafiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Outbox-Senior-Software-Engineer-Job-Description.pdf

Go to this link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ4P98AUzkP38TOeA_aR10nrBgZfNJqLlV967a5XppI7J4VQ/viewform?usp=send_form

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GIZ

GIZ is recruiting a Junior IT Officer to support the implementation of its programme. The Promotion of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Programme (PREEEP) is implemented by GIZ in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and aims at improving the framework conditions for access to clean energy in rural and peri-urban areas.

GIZ Uganda seeks to recruit a Junior Administration Officer to support its programme.

Some of the key responsibilities include:
• Providing IT services for the programme including technical assistance, maintenance & installation, consultations, etc.
• Supporting the digitalization of processes and aiding the management and storage of data.
• Managing all IT equipment & software procured by the programme as well as aiding in the procurement process by consulting the procurement department and generating specifications.
• Ensuring that GIZ cybersecurity protocols & data protection regulations are complied with.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (the equivalent of BS or MS) and related field.
Professional experience
• At least 3 years professional experience in a comparable position would be an asset
Other knowledge/skills
• Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral knowledge of the English language.
• Willingness to upskill and undertake job training as required by the tasks and duties

For more details, go to this link: https://techrafiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Internal-advert-Junior-IT-Officer.pdf

How to Apply
All interested and qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply by email to [email protected]. Applications and CVs should be in one document and a maximum of 5 pages only. Please include the name and contact of three references in the CVs.

Please quote the position and reference number in the subject line. Applications should be received by 5.00 pm on the 25th July 2021. Please note: This is a national position. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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INCLUDE platform

INCLUDE is excited to announce the theme of INCLUDE’s new research programme, ‘Digital divides or dividends? Including basic services in Africa’s digitalisation agenda.‘ Share this opportunity with anyone you think might be interested and well-suited to apply!

The main goals of this research programme will be:

  1. To take stock of digital basic service interventions in different African countries (especially since the boom in digital services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic).
  2. To assess how inclusive these interventions are, in terms of reaching and improving the wellbeing of poor and vulnerable citizens.
  3. To analyse progress in the enabling environment for inclusive digital transformation (incl. physical infrastructure, digital skills, regulation, political economy, and institutional capacity) at the national and sub-national levels to see where efforts and investments could be prioritised.
  4. To extract lessons and best practices for scaling digital basic services and making them more inclusive in order to reach and support those furthest behind.

Some of the key elements of the research will include:

  • A focus on government-to-citizen services which affect the wellbeing of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Africa – education, social protection, healthcare – as well as inter-governmental services like digital administration and identity.
  • A look at the relationship between existing continental / national policy frameworks for digital transformation and the experiences on the ground to help narrow the gap between vision and reality.
  • Going beyond mere access to basic services, to also look at usage, affordability, relevance and participation (different aspects of inclusion which might explain why certain interventions may not work and help to guide action in this area).

For more details about the research and how to submit your proposal, go to: https://includeplatform.net/news/forthcoming-call-digitalisation-basic-services/

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Kweronda Media

Kweronda Media is searching for an experienced digital marketer who will be able to post content on 3 of their social media platforms and also create posts for their website. The business the applicant will be promoting is a financial consulting company selling third-party business software.

Go to this link to apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2599017895

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AFROHUN One Health Students’ Hackathon 2021

Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN) working with other partners invites motivated students to apply to participate in the AFROHUN One Health Students’ Hackathon 2021. The best teams will win cash prizes.

The One Health Students’ Hackathon will help build key One Health competencies in the participating students. These will include:

  • Leadership
  • Systems Thinking
  • Collaboration and partnership
  • Research
  • One Health Concepts and Knowledge
  • Policy and Advocacy

How to apply:

Interested students are encouraged to apply in a team of 3 students from various disciplines:

o The disciplines should include but not limited to: IT, engineering, social sciences, medicine, veterinary medicine, wildlife, environmental health, laboratory sciences and public health.
o At least 30% female team representation
o Apply with a faculty you believe is a good mentor, whose profile should be uploaded here
o Submit a 400-word abstract in English or French, describing the One Health issue you want to address, the theme within which it falls and the feasibility of the proposed solution to the issue.

For more details and to apply, go to: https://hackathon.afrohun.org/

Delv

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Delv seeks to hire a front end developer skilled in React JS. Knowledge of Redux and Node JS is an added advantage. The applicant should know Agile and Scrum methodologies. Interested applicants can contact 0774019975/0756815395 to apply.

Hive Colab

Hive Colab is hiring & in need of a Fundraising Manager with at least five years’ experience of institutional donors, trusts and foundations fundraising in any established charities and a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications & Journalism.

Some of the key responsibilities include;

  • Researching and writing grant applications to charitable foundations across the globe
  • Take the lead on the research of new income streams with emphasis on institutional donors, trusts and foundations.
  • Write and coordinate the submission of funding applications to institutional donors, trusts and foundations (in collaboration with programme staff).
  • Lead the account management of institutional donors, grant making trusts and foundations across a number of projects to agreed targets with a focus on large grants.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Person specification

  • At least five years’ experience of institutional donors, trusts and foundations fundraising in any established charities.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications & Journalism.
  • A proven track record in writing successful high value fundraising proposals and budgets that secure funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations.
  • Excellent project management and coordination skills.

Go to this link for more details: https://docs.google.com/file/d/123J6ic1WONz0Cyd38oJJkbCKhmPHBLNl/edit?filetype=msword

If you feel that you are the best candidate for this role please send your CV, academic documents and cover letter to [email protected] by 11 am on the 31st July 2021

4REVS Innovation challenge

4Revs innovation challenge invites evolutionary and sustainable start-ups from all corners of the world that are already in the market and contribute to at least one of these 4 essential survival challenges;
Food – Water – Resources – Energy

Who can participate?

If your start-up is already in the market and contributes to at least one of the 4 Revolutions in an innovative way, do not hesitate to participate! You can be anywhere in the world, but make sure you meet these requirements:

  • The solution must be in the market.
  • The person responsible for the application process must be over 18 years old by July 6, 2021, and the owner of the solution.
  • The start-up must sell more than USD $50.000 per year on average.

The winners of this call will participate in a business round with global companies such as Salesforce, Toshiba, Panasonic, Epson, Kao, Toyota Tsusho, Mitsubishi, Lion and more. Also, they will have a one-on-one work session with three investment funds: Village Capital, Yunus SB and NEsST to determine their investment readiness.

To apply, go to: www.4revsinnovationchallenge.com/

4Revs is a unique, co-creative ecosystem that aims to help humanity solve these four survival challenges in one generation – between 2020-2050. We have partnered with corporations, social ventures, sustainability practitioners and entrepreneurs, educators, public and civil organizations, and creative minds on all six continents to inspire and implement next-generation initiatives in each of the 4Revs.

National Medical Stores

National Medical Stores is looking for competent persons who possess appropriate skills, knowledge and the right attitude to fill vacant positions which have either fallen vacant or have been created in the NMS structure. Applications are now invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the following vacant positions existing at NMS Head Office, Entebbe, Uganda.

  • Senior IT Security Officer Grade 4
  • Senior IT Internal Auditor Grade 4
  • Procurement Officer Grade 6
  • Procurement Records Assistant Grade 10

For more details on the listed positions, go to: https://techrafiki.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EXTERNAL-ADVERT-2021-JULY.pdf

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an online application. Please scan your academic qualifications:

  • Degree qualifications
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education
  • Uganda Certificate of Education
  • Membership to the professional body
  • Other relevant academic documents and National Identity Card (both faces).

Submit these online via: http://careers.nms.go.ug. Failure to attach any of the listed required documents shall lead to the automatic disqualification of the applicant. The deadline for receiving the Online applications is Monday, 26th July 2021 not later than 5:00 pm.

The application letter should be addressed as below and should be signed, scanned and sent online:
The Chief Human Resource and Administration Officer
National Medical Stores
P.O Box 16, Entebbe
Plot 4-16 Nsamizi Road,
ENTEBBE- UGANDA.

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