FOSSFA, InWEnt and AVOIR are pleased to announce the vacancy for the

MIP: Network Manager


In order to qualify software developers and enable the creation of innovative local FOSS solutions, a mentored internship programme in software development will be implemented, matching persons interested in improving their programming skills with suitable mentors guiding them through the coding of specific software projects relevant to local African contexts. For the first phase of this Mentored Internship Programme from October 2010 till March 2011 nine universities from the AVOIR network will be participating.

TERM
The initial contract will be from 1 September 2010 – 30 June 2011, but may be renewed for a second phase. During the first two months the position will require full time engagement. However, following this phase it will be possible to perform the tasks on a part-time basis.

APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send their CV as well as an application letter as soon as possible, to Mr. George Nyambuya, Programme Manager ict@innovation (george.nyambuya[at]inwent.co.za), with copy to Petra Hagemann, Programme Coordination ict@innovation (petra.hagemann[at]inwent.org).

Last date of application: August 8th, 2010

OVERVIEW OF TASKS
The TOR for the position of manager for this internship programme (MIP Network Manager) includes the following main components:

Preparation of internship programme:
- Supporting Host Organisation Coordinators in identifying and matching interns, projects and mentors as well as networking with the local IT industries
- Development of an educational concept and internship curricula
- Compiling possible additional activities for interns and creating linkages between other AVOIR and ict@innovation activities
- Creating an overview of local FOSS Industries and projects

Implementation of internship programme:
- Supervision of Intern and Mentor cooperation and monitoring of activities,
- Assure regular exchange within and between the different groups and stakeholders
- Creating linkages with international partners and similar schemes,
- Actively contributing to the AVOIR and ict@innovation community through mailing list activities, writing news stories and marketing of programme

Evaluation and follow-up to internship programme:
- Evaluating the programme and design improved programme components
- Designing an internship alumni programme,
- Supporting further exchange via an online community of practice of FOSS developers

For a detailed job description, qualification criteria and application procedures, please see:
http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/blog/%5Buser-raw%5D/vacancy-network-manager-mentored-internship-programme-mip


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ict@innovation - Creating Business and Learning Opportunities with Free and Open Source Software in Africa is a joint capacity building project in the area of innovative information and communication technologies through Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) implemented in Southern and East Africa from 2008-2010 (first phase) and in Southern, East and West Africa form 2011-2012 (second phase).
For details please see: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net.