Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is recruiting recent graduates with a passion for teaching and a strong background in software development or engineering for a one-year assignment teaching talented graduates in Accra, Ghana. On a daily basis, Teaching Fellows support MEST Trainees in developing their programming skills, technological understanding and entrepreneurial spirit. They work in dynamic teams with other Fellows from around the world, which are led by Faculty that have significant software and business experience.

1. HELP DEVELOP AFRICA’S FUTURE
SOFTWARE START-UPS
TEACHING FELLOW – SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is recruiting recent graduates with a passion for teaching and a strong
background in software development or engineering for a one-year assignment teaching talented graduates in Accra, Ghana.
On a daily basis, Teaching Fellows support MEST Trainees in developing their programming skills, technological understanding
and entrepreneurial spirit. They work in dynamic teams with other Fellows from around the world, which are led by Faculty that
have significant software and business experience.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE: WHAT YOU GAIN:
• Programming proficiency in one of the following languages: • Invaluable work & life experience in an entrepreneurial
Java, C++, C#, PHP organization working to make a difference
• Experience with relational databases and SQL • Teaching experience; International work experience
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design • A contribution to make significant impact - transfer knowledge
and skills to talented Africans who will set up software companies
• Interest and/or passion for teaching and technology
• Develop relationships with Africa’s future leaders
• Ability to work in a team, and to deal with ambiguity
COMPENSATION:
• Good verbal and written communication in English;
good presentation skills • Monthly stipend
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field • Travel, Housing, Meals and Emergency Health Insurance
provided by MEST
MEST is a not-for-profit project fully funded by Meltwater Group, a Norwegian software company headquartered in San Francisco,
USA. We believe that with the proper training and support Africans can successfully set up new software companies generating
jobs and wealth locally.
This is a unique opportunity for you to be part of a team that will develop Africa’s future technology generation!
A new team is hired every year.
To apply, please submit an online application at www.meltwater.org/en/vacancies.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 11th / START DATE IN GHANA: August 2nd
Visit: www.meltwater.org