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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 Software Tools 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?
11 – 15
Host entity
UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development
Type
Online
Duration
2 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. The volunteer is expected to deliver live lectures(online) on Git&Github, Docker and Deployment. They are expected to improve the existing material and answer the questions of the students during live sessions.
Task type
Teaching, Training and Mentorship
Task description
The Volunteer Software Tools Trainer is expected to 1. Conduct 3 live lectures(online) on Git&Github, Docker and Deployment in English between March 23 and May 31 2. Cover the existing material of SDG AI Lab during the live sessions and improve the material if needed it. 3. Possess advanced knowledge of Git&Github, Docker and Deployment to effectively convey complex concepts. 4. Demonstrate practical skills through live coding sessions. 5. Provide a pre-recorded demo before the sessions. 6. 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 Git&Github, Docker and Deployment 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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