• Job Description

  Req#: INTER003366

  TechnoServe Description

  Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in leveraging the power of business and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

  The low-income communities in which we work are full of enterprising people. Their small-scale farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics, and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are amazing...when incomes increase and living conditions for families get better, they are able to access health care and education previously out of reach. Communities and even whole countries are better off.

  Internship Description

  We are seeking web development interns (front-end and back-end) to support the development of a web application called MY PIMA. This application will enable various users within the Coffee Africa Program to interact with the data stored on Salesforce easily. This application will allow users to monitor, clean, analyze and visualize this data. The interns will work with the PIMA technical team to design and build the application, ensuring that it meets the needs of its users.

  The primary aim of this internship is to assist the PIMA team in implementing the web application, while providing the intern with practical, hands-on experience in web application software development, concentrating either on front-end or back-end development, with a real-world project. The intern will be able to acquire knowledge and work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies in a professional setting, thereby enhancing their experience.

  Key Activities and Deliverables

  The project will involve working with the PIMA team especially supporting the Sr. System Specialist, based in Kigali, Rwanda.

  Tasks will include:

  • Develop and test MY PIMA web application
  • Design and develop new features and functionalities of MY PIMA applications
  • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on progress and challenges
  • Identify areas for improvement and provide suggestions for enhancing the application

  Key deliverables include:

  • A user-friendly web application described above
  • Documentation of the web application and a simple user guide

  Qualifications

  • A senior year or a completed student of an undergraduate degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively

  Skills Required

  The ideal candidate for either track should have the following qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in development technologies specific to the track:
    • Front-End Development: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular is a plus.
    • Back-End Development: NodeJS, Django, or Flask; familiarity with cloud-based platforms such as Amazon Web Services is a plus
  • Knowledge of database design and management using SQL or other relevant technologies

  Language Skills Required

  It is preferred that candidates possess professional proficiency in English, as effective communication in both written and oral forms is essential. Additionally, having excellent technical presentation skills would be advantageous

  We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply.

  With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

  We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

  If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

• About the company

  TechnoServe is an international nonprofit that promotes business solutions to poverty in the developing world by linking people to information, capital and markets.

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