Team member to drive computer literacy in Uganda
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Engineers Without Borders Sweden is a volunteer based and value driven organization Engineering for Humanity. For over 15 years, we have been driven by a single goal: build a sustainable future for communities around the world. With sustainability and long-term thinking as guidance, we mobilize our engineering expertise to provide innovative solutions empowering communities today and ensure their resilience tomorrow.
Background
Join our dynamic Digitalization Competence Team, where your expertise in specific technical areas can drive real change in African communities.
Be a part of our strategic growth, as we explore innovative ways to amplify our social impact and contribute to the advancement of the STEM agenda in Africa.
We want to build up an ecosystem that shall support organizations to build up computer skills in their local community.
What is your role?
The aim is to recruit several team members to build a multidisciplinary team within the Digitalization Competence Group that will support us and our partner organization in Uganda in spreading computer skills amongst young children.
If you have a background in tech or engineering - especially in the areas of IT, computer science, digitalization, programming or other digital technologies we are looking for YOU!
Additional background in teaching, mentoring tutoring and or pedagogy is a plus.
If you have a passion for creating engaging learning journeys and educational programs - preferable for children?
Your background in training mentors and crafting effective onboarding plans for mentors and mentees, that will come handy when being part of our team.
If you have a background in process reviews and change management, ideally within the IT context, we would love to meet you. Previous background as consultant or teacher/tutor is a plus but not a hard requirement.
Make an Impact!
Join us, if You
- Want to have FUN while supporting STEM initiatives in Africa
- Are passionate about digitalization and inspiring others
- Have a knack for technology and a desire to share and expand your knowledge
- Desire to work independently, collaborate effectively, and showcase proactive
leadership
- Possess excellent communication skills to engage and inspires others
Conditions
Start: as soon as possible
Location: remotely
Time requirement: approximately 2-4h/ week
Terms: volunteer position
We are reviewing applications continuously. For further information or questions please contact our team lead Sandra via digitalisation@ewb-swe.org
We are looking forward to receive your application!
Engineers Without Borders Sweden is promoting equality and inclusivity. We are strengthened by our differences. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the position, regardless of gender, age, ethnic background, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Selected applicants are expected to register as members to act as an EWB-SWE´s volunteer.
- Department
- Engineer to Engineer
- Locations
- Nationellt
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
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Engineers Without Borders Sweden works to address challenges linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, both in Sweden and around the globe. Through improvements in education, equality, energy poverty and access to water and sanitation we always strive to make a sustainable and long-term impact with our work, for local communities and the Earth as a whole.
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