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  • High Potential Software Apprentice Messaging Automation / NLP Intern

    High Potential Software Apprentice Messaging Automation / NLP Intern

    Job Description
    Responsibilities
    As part of the High-Potential Apprenticeship Program in Software Engineering at Elewa, you will sharpen your skills working with many of the most modern technologies currently available worldwide. Technologies and practices include TypeScript, Angular 8+, Firebase, Node.JS, Functional Programming, Declarative Programming, Discrete Mathematics & Statistics, Firebase, PWA, Machine Learning & AI, Natural Language Processing, Design Thinking, Data Visualization, Agile Development, …
    During this apprenticeship program, there will be time allocated for theoretical learning as well as practical programming and software development. Due to the advanced nature of the skills gained on the job, this job is a two-year commitment. After the apprenticeship, you will have the chance to join Elewa’s & partner companies’ elite circle of technical consultants with dedicated growth paths depending on your interests
    The Role
    Software Development

    You will, in stages, develop increasingly complex solutions to solve needs in the education sector in East-Africa and beyond.
    You will develop and maintain a single codebase that will be deployed to both Web, Android and Desktop applications. 
    You will develop backend solutions that understand and process language and that offer a rich user experience over text.
    You will develop and apply advanced mathematical and technological reasoning skills that can be applied practically towards solving some of these challenges.

    Personal Development

    You will develop and apply an understanding and applicative use of a wide range of different technologies and software development techniques and practices that are cutting-edge but not widespread in the current Kenyan market.
    You will develop and apply advanced principles of software architectural and SOLID development.
    You will work collaboratively within a team of peers and technical consultants in modern organizational structures to quickly iterate on and output solutions for our customers.

    Who we are looking for

    We are looking for an ambitious and dependable person, hungry for personal growth and capable of taking responsibility. You should be an open-minded person that challenges all knowledge and assumptions and that is inspired to solve the problems of today’s societies.
    We are looking for graduating students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or people with the same qualifications and under five years of work experience.
    You must be able to show past work you have done for clients or real-world usage and have strong analytical, critical thinking, reasoning, communication and problem-solving skills.
    We are looking for holistic individuals that show a high potential for rapid personal development

    Other Attributes

    Outstanding communication skills and ability to build relationships with people.
    Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving and analytical skills.
    Ability to understand Elewa’s big picture.
    An eye for design and a passion for UI/UX, going beyond building User Interfaces but expressed in everything you do including the code you write.

    What we can offer

    We offer you a flexible and friendly work environment in which you have the opportunity to learn at light speeds.
    We provide a salary to enable you to fully focus on the program. We provide you with knowledge and skills that are highly advanced and a personal ambitious training plan. We provide benefits and support in personal projects and development.
    Finally, we offer you a unique opportunity to become part of a unique highly-skilled international network of software developers, architects and technical consultants.

    Interested candidates should apply by end of day 25th of June 2020

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  • Educational Content Development Intern Marketing and Communications Intern

    Educational Content Development Intern Marketing and Communications Intern

    Job Description

    The Educational Content Development Intern will be responsible for:

    Developing tailored content, ensuring it responds to the needs of the targeted audiences as well as make data-driven decisions for content changes.
    Designing all course contents and developmental programs for Elewa’s educational, training and information programmes.
    Deployment of educational content in various educational contexts, specifically in face to face environments, physical publications and e-learning environments.
    Conducting scientific research to inform educational content development.
    Editing large amounts of information and organizing them into training programmes taking into account the users and their context.
    Coordinating subject matter experts, researchers, digital media developers, UI/UX developers, software developers and all kinds of consultants in the seamless production of quality educational content.
    Writing plans, scripts, storyboards and developing graphical/media assets necessary for the development of educational content.
    Maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholder with interest in educational content development projects.
    Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the management from time to time and which are related to the achievement of Elewa’s mission and vision.

    Background, competencies and attributes (Knowledge, skills and abilities may have been acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).

    Knowledge, skills and experience in Instructional design methodology, adult learning theory, education pedagogy and Learning Management Systems.
    Knowledge of the Kenyan educational system; basic education, TVET education and university education including the new (CBC) 2-6-3-3 system.
    Strong evidence-based research skills.
    Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
    Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments to meet the expectations and needs of internal and external stakeholders taking into account the timelines.
    Demonstrated creativity, problem-solving and analytical skills.
    Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
    Must have adequate working knowledge of basic computer packages.
    Relevant university certification. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant field is an added advantage.

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