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Job Overview Position: Software Engineer Consultant Ubongo Tanzania Key Details: Location: Africa (Remote) Travel Required: Minimal Position: Full Time Reports To: Head of Digital Contract Type: Term (5+ months) About Ubongo: Ubongo is building brains and building change for families across Africa through fun edutainment on accessible technologies. We’re a social enterprise founded and based in Dar es Salaam, and we broadcast our shows Akili and Me and Ubongo Kids across the continent. We’re getting ready to expand our offices and operations into new markets, so we’re looking for energetic and self-starting new Ubongoers to join the team as we grow. Working here won’t be easy, but it will challenge and excite you, with lots of responsibility, plenty of fun, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of kids every day.   Job Opportunity at Ubongo Tanzania, Software Engineering Consultant The Role: We’re looking for a creative and capable software engineer who is confident working with different digital solutions (web, apps, cloud etc.) across different programming techniques, and is solution-oriented, to help build and maintain our inventory of software products. Responsibilities: Execute full software development lifecycle (SDLC) Providing support across teams for software solutions Support, maintain, and secure our wide range of Software products Identify and document best practices and strategies regarding software development and infrastructure maintenance Develop and implement technical efforts to deploy and maintain applications and data to the cloud. Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Skills: Required Strong verbal and written communication skills in English Bachelor or equivalent experience and proven portfolio in software development Ability and experience to develop mobile applications (iOS and Android) using Dart (Flutter Framework) Proficiency using Github Excellent knowledge of front-end web development technologies Have a can-do attitude and readiness to learn on the job as we create innovative new digital products Good at dealing with ambiguity and able to figure things out for yourself. Self-motivation and a high level of responsibility to complete tasks in a timely manner and make significant progress with or without direct supervision. Comfort dealing with and understanding digital products (apps, video etc.) Proficiency in working with Xcode, Android Studio, and Visual Studio Passion for Ubongo’s vision of bringing localized edutainment to learners across Africa Someone who loves kids. They’re why we do what we do. They’re running around our office all the time. Our kids’ music and videos will become part of your life (and constantly stuck in your head). Preferred Experience in working with WordPress websites and WordPress theme development Experience in working with some web development frameworks such as Django, Express js etc Experience with front-end development frameworks such as Bootstrap, Tailwind etc Experience with making fun and educational apps for kids Neurodivergent candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. Phew! You made it through that. The good thing is that there are also perks, like delicious healthy lunch at the office and you get to watch cartoons at work. Please note that only applications that are sent via the website will be accepted. CLICK HERE TO APPLY Read the full article

Job Title: Interactive Voice Response Manager – Ubongo Uganda Jobs 2022 Organization: Ubongo Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda     Ubongo Profile Ubongo is a non-profit social enterprise that creates and distributes fun, localized educational content that helps kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. Ubongo reaches over 24.6 million families with Ubongo Kids and Akili and Me across Africa through accessible technologies like TV, radio, and mobile phones. Ubongo’s target is to reach 200,000 last mile learners, including refugees and other underserved children in Kampala     Job Summary: We are looking for a creative, and technically skilled, Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Manager, who will work closely with our Head of Digital to develop audio experiences that bring Ubongo content to millions of kids. One of the main audio experiences that we work with is IVR. Using IVR, kids and caregivers can listen to our audio content, like songs and stories, by simply dialling a number on their phones and engaging with interactive menus. Working with Ubongo won’t be easy, but it will challenge and excite you with lots of responsibilities, plenty of fun, and give you the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of kids every day.     Roles and Responsibilities: Develop a strategy for delivery of Ubongo’s audio content through IVR Main Activities: - Get to know Ubongo’s full inventory of audio content, as well as video content that has potential for delivery as audio. Understand what is available for each of our shows and in each of the languages we work with; - Ideate on how best to package this audio content for distribution through IVR platforms; - Formulate strategies for growing our reach with IVR throughout Africa; - Write up these strategies in order to  have a document that you and your teammates can reference; - Refine the strategy through on-going processes of prototyping, experimenting and trial and error. Create audio content (e.g. audio stories, lessons and songs) by adapting existing audio files and working with the studio team to record original content Main Activities: - Gather your inventory of clean sound files (and video files) for compiling into distribution-ready IVR audio content; - Record new, original sound files, where necessary – working with Ubongo’s team of sound engineers and recording artists; - Edit source files (Cleaning up, normalising, levelling, editing, augmenting, compressing) and export distribution-ready tracks for sharing with audiences; - Develop innovative approaches to sharing our audio content through IVR, such as “Build-your-own-stories”, short courses, playlists of songs etc. Setup and maintain partnerships with new and existing IVR partners across Africa Main Activities: - Map out the key stakeholders involved in delivery of audio content to kids in Africa and beyond; - Reach out to new, existing, and potential IVR partners to share the Ubongo vision and get them on board; - Set up contracts and agreements with new partners, that will guide a working relationship with Ubongo, in audio distribution; - Maintain regular communication with all partners, through email, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings. There will also be room to provide your knowledge and expertise to other teams at Ubongo.  At the end of your contract, you should share a handover document with the Ubongo team to enable us to take the work further.     Minimum Qualifications TO BE A MATCH, YOU’LL NEED TO BE: - Experience (educational or professional) with working on sound design projects that involve multiple stakeholders; - Competent with simple sound design – sourcing sounds and editing sound files; - A digital all-rounder, proficient with things like: simple sound design, basic graphic design, search engine optimisation, analysis of analytics decks etc. - Passionate about digital audio – whether in the shape of stories, songs or informative content; - A great communicator – passionate about working with people and keen to build relationships; - Creative – able to think of new and exciting ways to deliver audio content to kids and caregivers; - Eager to work in a team of talented people with different expertise, connected by a shared goal, to reach as many kids as possible with quality, entertaining and educational content!     How To Apply for Ubongo Uganda Jobs 2022 All interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the link below. Click here to apply Deadline: Open until filled     For similar Jobs in Uganda today and great Uganda jobs, please remember to subscribe using the form below: NOTE: No employer should ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or for being offered a position. Please contact Fresher Jobs Uganda if it ever happens with any of the jobs that we advertise. Facebook WhatsApp Twitter LinkedIn Read the full article

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