[ALUG] OPPORTUNITY: Recruiting python / CKAN trainers for #OpenData bootcamp

[Tim Schofield]

This Reminds me I should have posted this here

http://weberpafrica.blogspot.com/2014/05/looking-for-kwamoja-consultants-in.html

The preferences stated are just that, they are not compulsory. Feel
free to send the CVs in.

Tim


On 15 May 2014 06:12, Christopher Glass via Linux
<linux at lists.habari.co.tz> wrote:
>
> Might be a little short notice, but I figured this could be of interest to
> some of you!
>
> - Chris
>
>> Do you want to use your ninja python or CKAN skills to help kickstart the
>> open data movement in Tanzania?
>>
>> Open Knowledge and Code for Africa (www.CodeForAfrica.org) are looking for
>> avid CKAN or python developers with an aptitude for training, who'd will be
>> willing to share their skills at a five-day bootcamp in Dar es Salaam
>> between May 26 - 30.
>>
>> The intensive, hands-on bootcamp will train e-government officials, as
>> well as specialists from the education and water sectors. Participants will
>> be given an introduction to open data and data-driven citizen engagement,
>> and will then be shown how to begin using available technologies and tools.
>>
>> As a trainer, you'd work alongside a CKAN lead from Open Knowledge's
>> international team, as well as coders from CfAfrica's East African network.
>> Your participation will expose you to new ways for using python skills to
>> build better public engagement in digital democracies, and will also help
>> you get a better grasp on the potential for wider use of open data portals
>> like CKAN.
>>
>> Open Knowledge will cover all travel, accommodation and associated costs.
>> Trainers will also receive a day rate for their work.
>>
>> Anyone interested in applying should email anders.pedersen at okfn.org
>
>
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