About Refactory
Refactory Limited is an academy that seeks to address the challenge of youth unemployment by closing the skills gap for talent in software & tech-related fields in Africa. Refactory Limited was established by four partners; Clarke International University (CIU), Laboremus Uganda Ltd and Fontes Foundation and Youth With A Mission UK.
Specific Terms of Reference
As an Technical Coach, you will provide the following deliverables;
Program Coaching
• Content Development: Work with the technical facilitators in developing the appropriate content practical coaching sessions.
• Coaching Planning: Develop a coaching plan for both the CSE and Apprenticeship Programs based on the technologies used.
• Coaching: Execute coaching according to the laid out schedule for CSE
• programs. In liaison with the industry partners, coach the apprentices in the selected technologies to ensure project success.
• Partner Specific Coaching: Offer on ground coaching to the learning partner students as required.
Facilitation
• Co-host all technical modules on the CSE and Apprenticeship Program as required.
• Facilitation on programs as required.
• 5. Continuously work with the program administrative team in program development and administration.
Requirements
The right fit person must have the following qualities:
• Strong technical background with high proficiency in various software development languages and frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of agile software development processes and methodologies.
• Be a self starter that is organised and analytical enough to collect & use data to make informed decisions.
• Knowledge and experience in project management as applied in the technology industry.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project objectives.
• Excellent writing, communication, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Be a creative critical thinker that solves problems with simple and up to scratch solutions.
• Flexible enough to learn fast and adapt to an fast paced agile environment.
Desired attributes
• 3+ years experience of writing software with various programming languages and frameworks.
• Innate ability to teach and support students to understand technical concepts.
• Familiar with the Education and Technology Ecosystems.
• Working knowledge of building web and mobile applications.
• An Education background in Software Engineering and related disciplines,
• Ability to mentor and coach teams during the project lifecycle.
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
