Facebook/Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge 2020 for Africans Interested in Mentoring Software Developers

Are you interested in Mentoring Software Developers looking to build the next big technology product/solution out of Africa . The Cohort 2 of the #BuildforSDG Challenge has opened applications for mentors to apply from all over Africa

Facebook and Andela have partnered to up-skill developers across Africa through a seven-week immersive program where selected developers will work as individuals or in agile remote teams to innovate on industry projects.

We believe in the power of working as a community and as a community we are looking for mentors to join us in supporting/mentoring innovators who will be building the next big technology offering out of Africa through the #BuildforSDG Challenge 2020 Cohort 2 program.

• Table of Content
• About Facebook
• Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job
• Aim and Benefits of Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job
• Requirements for Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Facebook

Facebook, Inc. is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California. It was founded by Mark Zuckerberg, along with fellow Harvard College students and roommates Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies along with Amazon, Apple, and Google. The Facebook service can be accessed from devices with Internet connectivity, such as personal computers, tablets and smartphones. After registering, users can create a customized profile revealing information about thems.... continue reading

Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Country to study	Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	Facebook
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job

For this program we prioritise growth opportunities and non-monetary incentives over financial rewards. We will be offering incentives and benefits where necessary on a programme-specific basis. These incentives include but are not restricted to:

1. Access to curriculum / course content on online learning platforms
2. First hand information on employment opportunities through the Andela Talent Marketplace
3. Recommendations and referrals available on request
4. Certificate of Participation
5. Profile building coaching sessions

Requirements for Facebook/Andela Volunteer Job Qualification

The application process is open to engineers skilled in one or more languages/stacks/frameworks in any of the focus areas: Web, Mobile,
Cloud and DevOps.

Therefore, you are eligible to apply if you are proficient in any of:
JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, Elixir, Golang, Rust, React, Angular, Vue, Flutter, Java, React Native, Swift, AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Facebook on docs.google.com to apply

For more details, visit scholarship website