Position description
Key Responsibilities of the Web Development Intern in our partner schools (elementary /middle schools):
- Development and Design: Creating visually appealing, user-friendly, and responsive website that reflect the school’s brand and values. This involves coding and markup languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and content management systems (CMS).
- Content Management: Ensuring the website has regularly updated content, including news, events, announcements, calendars, and academic information. This involves collaborating with school staff to collect and update appropriate content
- User Experience (UX): Ensuring the website offers an intuitive and seamless user experience, making it easy for students, parents, and staff to navigate and find the information they need. Conducting user testing and incorporating feedback to improve site functionality and usability
- Integrations and Tools: Implementing and maintaining various plugins, extensions, and tools necessary for the website, such as online forms, grade portals, and student information systems (SIS) integration
- Security and Maintenance: Ensuring the website is secure from potential threats and regularly maintaining and updating software, plugins, and themes to ensure optimal performance and security
- Assisting with additional tasks including mobile responsiveness, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), troubleshooting and support.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React, Bootstrap, or Vue.js
- Understanding of back-end technologies such as PHP, Node.js, or Python
- Knowledge of databases such as MySQL or MongoDB
- Ability to create responsive websites that work on phones, tablets, and computers
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and platforms like GitHub
- Basic understanding of website debugging and testing
- Knowledge of content management systems such as WordPress is an added advantage
Educational Qualifications
- Pursuing a diploma or degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- Web Development
- Related field
Additional Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies quickly
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Basic understanding of UI/UX design principles
Preferred Experience
- Personal or academic projects involving website development
- Portfolio of websites or web applications
- Internship, freelancing, or participation in coding boot camp /hackathons
Application instructions
Logistics and Integration Support
Navigating visas and international travel can be daunting, but you won't do it alone. Drawing on years of experience coordinating international exchanges, the FIEN Foundation offers:
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Visa Consultancy: Step-by-step assistance with Tanzanian permit requirements.
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Logistical Support: Coordination of airport pickups and local housing.
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Cultural Integration: Personalized support to help you navigate your new environment with confidence.
Program Benefits
- Global Career Edge: Gain rare international work experience that distinguishes your resume in the global job market.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience the vibrant culture and professional environment of Tanzania firsthand.
- Adventure & Tourism: Explore Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife and landscapes.
- Unique Tech Exposure: Visit the APOPO HeroRATs Training Centre to see world-class technology used in training rats to detect landmines and diagnose Tuberculosis.