Internship

InMySteps Foundation, an initiative created in 2021 by Rise & Learn Global, helps young people coming out of tertiary training to access opportunities to practice their trade, get mentorship, access career coaching, and develop transformational leadership capabilities. InMySteps Foundation assesses youth, offers training, mentorship, and career coaching, sources placement opportunities for them, matches them with the organization, and holds them accountable for sharing their knowledge and experience with future cohorts. In collaboration with SpaceYaTech, InMySteps Foundation has developed an APP for managing project activities to be  rolled out in early 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director SpaceYaTech with dotting reporting line to the InMySteps Coordinator, the Remote Intern will be responsible for daily remote management of InMySteps App, to present App software, provide progress updates, and address user queries. The position shall serve as a tester while enhancing their coding skills in collaboration with experienced developers. We are seeking a committed and dedicated individual with high integrity to join the InMySteps Foundation team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collaborate with the development team to create and implement software features
• Make consistent code contributions each week.
• Engage in discussions with the IT team and provide input on software improvements
• Support the in-house InMySteps team during the interview process
• Work closely with the InMySteps coordinator to ensure compliance and standardization of recruitment and onboarding processes
• To learn all project IT processes and be able to provide needed support

Requirements and Qualifications

TYPE & AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in a university program undertaking a degree in Information Technology or related course from a recognised university

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Organisation Skills
• Communication & Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ownership & Commitment

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Awareness of Java and React coding
• A laptop with 8GB RAM and internet which is fast enough to screen share on Google Meet
• Ability to commit 10 hours a week to coding

Value addition for Interns

• You will become competent with React, Material Design, Java, Java Spring Boot / Security / ORM / Postgres DB, GIT, and the feature-driven life cycle used in Agile Methodology.
• Knowledge and skills acquired will increase your employability.
• Successful Interns have a chance to join the Foundation upon graduation
• Ability to work for technology-savvy companies and global financial institutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

• Remote work model.