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Friday, May 26, 2017

Join Andela as a software developer - Applications for Andela Uganda Cohort II are now open

Do you dream of using technology to change the world?


Join the Andela movement to ensure that while the digital revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be written in cities across Africa.

THE ANDELA FELLOWSHIP
The Andela Fellowship is a full-time employment opportunity that will enable you to own your learning as you hone the skills you need to become a global technology leader. We seek out exceptional people from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to unlocking their full potential and improving the world through technology.

Through four years of intensive learning and real work experience on the world’s leading engineering teams, you’ll master the professional and technical skills needed to become a global technology leader.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Stage 1: Application and Aptitude Assessment
First, you’ll complete a free application, which lets us learn more about you. Within two weeks of your application, you will receive an online evaluation that measures logical reasoning and personality fit.

Stage 2: Home Study
You’ll need to complete an introduction to software development self-study course focused on Python. You can find the downloadable version of this course here. During the course, you’ll complete a Technical Skills Test that will evaluate your knowledge of the content you’ve learned.

Stage 3: Panel Interviews
Based on performance on the Aptitude Assessment and Technical Skills Test, we invite a select group of applicants to interview with Andela. If selected, you’ll receive an email inviting you to interview with a panel of staff members and other Andela developers.

Stage 4: One Week Immersive Onsite
Successful applicants participate in a one-week immersive onsite led by our senior developers. The one week is comprised of product development and you’ll be expected to learn independently as well as work on a team to deliver a final project.

Stage 5: Acceptance
The highest performing participants are accepted* into Andela’s four-year Technical Leadership Program.


Apply today at uganda.andela.com

*Please note that this position will require extensive travel and off-site skills training outside of Uganda.

If you still have unanswered questions, please send an email to uganda.apply@andela.com.

Recruitment Schedule for Andela Uganda Cohort

Application Deadline: 5th June 2017.
Home Study Test: The Home Study test is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test.
Interview Dates: June 19th - 23rd June 2017
One week Onsite:  July 10th - 14th July 2017
Andela Uganda Fellowship:  August 7th, 2017 - August 7th, 2021

Friday, May 5, 2017

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Makerere University - Scholarship Announcement 2017/18

Makerere University partnered with The MasterCard Foundation, to support 1000 academically bright but economically disadvantaged youth, from Africa to access quality university education from 2014 to 2024. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive financial, academic as well as social support to Scholars for the entire period of their study at the University. Makerere University is pleased to announce 256 undergraduate scholarship opportunities (229 females & 27 males) for both National and International students joining the university in academic year 2017/2018. Note that the application forms are NOT for SALE and there are NO PAYMENTS at any stage of the selection process.
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Makerere University
For details on how to apply, download the Scholarship Procedure Here!

Thursday, April 20, 2017

HiiL Innovating Justice Call for Innovations 2017 is Now Open!

Innovating Justice Challenge 2017

Innovators working on justice and legal issues worldwide can apply for up to 20,000 EUR in equity-free grant money as part of the HiiL Justice Accelerator’s Innovating Justice Challenge. The Call for Applications, which opened March 1 and remains open until June 30, encourages two types of application: first, startups with an idea and team may apply for funding in the Call for Innovations; second, individuals without a team or idea can apply for the Call for Talent.

The Call for Innovations has, over the last five years, awarded funding to over 60 innovative justice/legal technologies from all over the world. It is open to applicants with both a team and justice innovation idea.

The Call for Talent is a search for individuals with a particular skill that they wish to apply to the cause of justice innovation. Up to 10 individuals will be selected and supported through innovation training, some travel to local events, support for their ideas, and future support.
Applications are particularly encouraged that address six main pain points of justice: employment justice, family justice, neighbor disputes, land disputes, crime and law enforcement, and migration/human trafficking. Applications are also welcome from other areas. More information about HiiL can be found HERE and please submit your ideas HERE!

Innovating Justice Challenge 2017