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Web Developer

Elva Community Engagement (www.MyElva.com) is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious code ninja (i.e. web-developer) interested in utilizing innovative technology to address global challenges in local communities throughout the world.
Our Elva web and mobile phone platform is an innovative tool that allows communities to map local needs using SMS reports and smartphone applications. The platform automatically publishes these reports online in compelling maps and visualisations, making it easy for decision makers to understand local needs and to work with the communities to develop an effective response.
Elva is currently used on three continents for election monitoring, tracking environmental degradation, monitoring security in conflict-affected communities and other issues. We cooperate with local grassroots NGOs as well as major international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
If this sounds interesting, we would be happy to have you join our team for an internship of at least three months. Want to know more about our plans for changing the world? See more about Elva athttp://bit.ly/153a5ld and at http://bit.ly/15g4UNr.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the team in programming Elva Version 2.0. This includes assisting in the development of:
  1. New, interactive mapping visualisations
  2. Messaging modules for SMS and smartphone app traffic
  3. Online forms
  4. Database structures
Required Skills and Qualifications
  1. A degree holder or current student in the field of computer programming or related field
  2. Proven experience writing PHP, Javascript, SQL, HTML or CSS code
  3. Ability to work in a team environment
  4. Strong analytical skills
  5. Eye for detail
How to apply:
Interested in joining our team? Send your CV and a brief explanation of why you'd like to join our team toapplications@myelva.com.