Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology: Senior Program Manager (Senior Faculty)

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Location: Accra (Ghana)
URL: www.meltwater.org

About
MEST:The Meltwater Entrepreneurial
School of Technology (MEST) is the inspiration of Meltwater Group founder and
CEO Jorn Lyseggen. MEST, a non-profit organization, opened in February 2008 with the aim of
creating jobs and wealth locally in Africa by training young Africans to become
software entrepreneurs in the global marketplace. About Meltwater Group:Meltwater Group is a fast growing
Software as a Service company providing solutions to businesses and
organizations worldwide. Meltwater has 50 offices globally and more than 16,000
of the world's most successful companies and organizations on its client list.

Job
Description:

As one of two Senior Faculty
members at MEST, the senior program manager will be responsible for training
and developing a class of 20-25 graduates to become successful software
entrepreneurs who will compete in the global marketplace. Over a period of 18-24
months, the senior program manager will be a key contributor in further
establishing the MEST training institute in Ghana, to become a critical force
in developing Africa's technology industry.Responsibilities: 

  • Develop future software entrepreneurs from Ghana, and
    act as a positive role model; excellent management and mentoring skills
    are crucial.
  • Motivate and inspire small teams of
    entrepreneurs-in-training in completing software development projects by
    creating a positive and dynamic learning environment.
  • Manage a small staff of teaching assistants, who will
    assist in delivering lecture and lab material.
  • Develop and manage a business and technology curriculum
    that includes current trends and best practices in software development
    and elements required for a comprehensive business plan.
  • Coach entrepreneurs-in-training in developing their
    critical thinking abilities and strengthening their interpersonal and
    communication skills.
  • Create and deliver lectures; think out-of-the box and
    be creative in ways to effectively teach software development using
    interactive methods that will encourage independent thinking. 
  • Analyze project deliverables, conduct performance
    evaluations and give constructive feedback.
  • Introduce trainees to the latest business practices in
    the global market.

 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely
    related field, or in Business or Entrepreneurship (Master's, Ph.D. a plus)
  • 10 or more years of technology/business working
    experience; 5 or more years of developing or managing web development and
    or/mobile projects using recent technologies
  • Hands-on programming experience and familiarity with
    several programming languages, open source software, databases & web
    architecture
  • Broad knowledge of SDLC and proven track record of
    successfully delivering software projects
  • Excellent business knowledge, ranging from principles
    of management to writing business plans
  • Proven ability to lead, direct and motivate development
    teams
  • Experience in an entrepreneurial start-up is desirable
  • Experience with mobile technologies is a plus
  • Previous teaching experience at the college level or
    corporate training experience is advantageous

Keys to Success:

  • Passion
    for entrepreneurship and a passion for mentoring young students
  • A
    belief in social change and an interest in doing something different
  • Charisma
    and enthusiasm, ability to set the tone for an exciting learning
    atmosphere
  • Excellent
    communication skills and fluency in English
  • Compassion
    and empathy necessary to transcend cultural differences
  • Drive
    and stamina to set goals and reach those goals in the face of challenges
  • Willingness
    to collaborate and be a team player
  • Effective
    training & mentoring skills and charismatic presence
  • Sense of humor and the ability to foster a fun
    environment

Meltwater is an equal opportunity employer. EOE M/F/D/V APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03 April 2011Start date in Ghana: 1 August 2011

To apply: Please submit your application online through this link: http://meltwater.mwtalent.com/mest/sec/ApplicationSpecificSave.aspx?CommAdSeqNo=472#top

For more information contact: Fredrik Reff Sydnes, fredrik.reff.sydnes@meltwater.org