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Volunteers provide technical training and
support to school systems, health ministries, businesses, municipal government
offices, and non-governmental organizations.
By teaching computer skills
and data processing, helping to develop regional databases and information
management systems and implementing networks for businesses and government
offices, Volunteers link entrepreneurs to new business opportunities
(including e-commerce), expand farmers' access to info rmation on market
prices, bring the Internet into classrooms, promote girls' livelihoods
skills development, and provide forums for communities to share ideas about
development activities.
Volunteers are also bringing experiences with other
media, such as audio/radio and video production, to their work. For
example, audio programming is being integrated into Teaching English
as a Foreign Language (TEFL) lessons and videos are being used for natural
resource and environmental education awareness-raising activities.
Education
Applicants can qualify with a bachelor's degree in computer
science or info rmation systems; or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline
with 15 semester hours in computer sciences, along with two years of
relevant experience; or five or more years of experience in programming,
systems analysis, systems design, or computer consulting; or an associate's
degree in a computer-related field and two years of relevant experience;
or a bachelor's degree with focus on the development, use and/or application
of info rmation and communication technologies. Degree areas might
include Mass Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Journalism,
Informatics and Telecommunications; or five or more years experience
in a communication media including web, audio, video, telephony, radio
or film production.
Experience
All applicants will have knowledge of or experience in basic computer
applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases, and
strong leadership and organizational skills.
Other relevant experience
includes an ability to train others in multimedia production (e.g.,
video, audio, computer), computer maintenance and repair skills, development
of training materials, and experience in Web-based technologies such
as HTML, website design, and online marketing. |
