[WNDW] Fwd: [Wndw-team] FW: Wireless job advertisement: Community Wireless resource Centre (CWRC) Project Officer

[Jim Forster]

Of possible interest...

   -- Jim


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> From: "P.W. Kremer" <slakketon  at hotmail.com>
> Date: April 19, 2006 4:50:38 AM PDT
> To: info at wndw.net
> Subject: [Wndw-team] FW: Wireless job advertisement: Community  
> Wireless resource Centre (CWRC) Project Officer
>
> Dear International Wireless Community,
>
> From Tanzania I got a vacancy in Uganda. Project whas to be seen on  
> CNN for about two weeks ago i beleve to remember. Nice oppertunity  
> for the young and experianced WIFIgeek.
>
> If I whas Young, unmarried, no morgage, unforfilling job, no kids,  
> i would go myself. :)
>
> Peter.      www.wirelessnederland.nl   www.baard-frl.net
>
>
> Dear Peter, Wireless Nederland , The Netherlands.
>
> Find herewith an advert for a Community Wireless resource Centre  
> Project Officer. Circulate as you wish.
>
> Joseph Sekiku Project Manager Fadeco.org  Kayanga Tanzania   
> www.fadeco.org
>
>
> Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:15:22 +0300
> From: Dorothy Okello <dokello at wougnet.org>
> Subject: [UgaBYTES] To: ugabytes at ugabytes.org
>
>
> A Community Wireless Resource Centre (CWRC) is being established  
> under the Department of Electrical Engineering with the general  
> objective
> to provide or enhance sustainable Internet connectivity  
> infrastructure, particularly in rural or underserved areas in  
> Uganda, by means of wireless technology.
>
> As its flagship project, a total of six community wireless  
> networks, consisting of approximately 30 operational radio links,  
> will be designed and
> implemented in three regions of Uganda. The concept of community  
> wireless networks is based on the possibility for groups or  
> communities to
> build self-owned and operated communications networks. The project  
> will use equipment based on the IEEE 802.11 protocol for wireless  
> networks,
> and operating in unlicensed frequency bands.
>
> The CWRC seeks to recruit a project officer who will be engaged in  
> technical planning and will participate during implementations in  
> the field.
> The project officer is expected to be or to join the Department as  
> a Teaching Assistant, and will provide support to courses such as  
> Wireless
> Propagation and Introduction to Information and Communication  
> Technologies.
>
>
> I. Term of Office
>
> One year contract (renewable). Duty station is Kampala, with  
> frequent travel locally.
>
>
> II. Duties and Responsibilities
>
> Duties and responsibilities will include:
> - Support the development and running of the CWRC within the  
> Department of Electrical Engineering
> - Co-supervise industrial training students and 4th year students  
> associated with the CWRC
> - Participate in the design, implementation and maintenance of six  
> community wireless networks to be established
> - Participate in the development and delivery of seminars and  
> training workshops to support capacity development in the design,  
> installation
> and maintenance of community wireless networks
> - Participate in research on the technical feasibility and economic  
> viability of community wireless networks
> - Contribute to the development and maintenance of the CWRC website  
> and other information dissemination fora established
> - Assist in the preparation of proposals to develop CWRC programs  
> and activities
> - Provide tutorial and grading support to courses such as Wireless  
> Propagation and Introduction to Information and Communication  
> Technologies
> - Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to  
> promote CWRC programs and activities.
>
> Experience and qualifications for the job at hand include:
>
> - Basic understanding of the building of community wireless networks.
> - Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
> - Possess (or eligible for) at least an Upper Second/First Class  
> Bachelor?s degree in Electrical Engineering.
> - Result oriented. Creative and able to take initiative.
> - Good report writing skills, with special attention to detail,  
> timeliness, and quality of presentation.
> - Good interpersonal communication skills.
> - Self-motivation, flexibility, willingness to work beyond regular  
> working hours including weekends, and ready to travel locally and  
> abroad.
> - Experience in developing and managing websites is an advantage.
>
> III. Job Status
>
> This is a full-time position with the Department of Electrical  
> Engineering.
>
> IV. How To Apply
>
> Applications should include a typed letter of interest and  
> availability, a detailed CV, and two letters of recommendation  
> (including relationship
> and contact details of the recommender). The letter of interest  
> should include the following:
> -        A description of your interest in working with the CWRC in  
> the position applied for.
> -        Your experience related to the duties and responsibilities  
> listed above. Experience is not a requirement ? Electrical Engineering
> students eligible to complete their studies by May 2006 are welcome  
> to apply.
> -        Other information you think might be of importance to the  
> assessment of your application.
>
>
> Applications should be sent to:
> ATTN: Department Secretary
> Department of Electrical Engineering
> Faculty of Technology
> Makerere University
> P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
> Email: eedept at tech.mak.ac.ug
>
> OR hand delivered at the Department Office, Faculty of Technology,  
> Room 206.
>
> In either case, soft copies of the application (with the possible  
> exclusion of the recommendation letters) must also be submitted by  
> email.
>
> Applications should reach the Department not later than 25th April  
> 2006.
>
>

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