United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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assignment(s)
Open recruitment (advertised)
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General
Description of assignment title
Volunteer Training for Python support
Assignment country
Türkiye
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Sustainable Development Goal
4. Quality education
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
6 – 10
Host entity
UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development
Type
Online
Duration
3 weeks
Number of assignments
5
Details
Mission and objectives
The Frontier Tech Leaders Programme is a joint initiative of UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) SDG AI Lab and UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries and supported by the Government of Türkiye. The Frontier Tech Leaders Programme aims to raise a new generation of tech specialists to strengthen local capacities and develop digital solutions for the LDCs (Least Developed Countries) towards achieving the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Furthermore, the initiative will inspire young people as well as promote gender equality, encouraging women to pursue tech education and careers.
Context
Frontier Tech Leaders Programme starts the second global Machine Learning Bootcamp cohort in March with 2 weeks long Python training. The volunteers are expected to complete their preparations before the training and deliver 3 live classes in English starting from March 11th.
Task type
Teaching, Training and Mentorship
Task description
The Python course volunteer is expected to 1. Conduct a minimum of 3 online sessions in English between March 11 and 23. 2. Cover “Python for Everybody” Course topics and ensure a comprehensive understanding among students. 3. Possess advanced knowledge of Python to effectively convey complex concepts. 4. Demonstrate practical skills through live coding sessions. 5. Develop and prepare assignments that reinforce the concepts covered in the sessions. 6. Provide a pre-recorded demo for each session. 7. Dedicate sufficient time for preparation, teaching, and interaction with students (Evening sessions during the weekdays and morning sessions on the weekend)
Requirements
Required experience
1. Minimum a senior year student, ideally a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or in a relevant field, with strong programming background. 2. Teaching experience. 3. A high level of proficiency in Python. 4. Strong coding skills.
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Other information
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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