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Fwd: [TIER] citizen reporting startup in Kenya
by Matt Johnson 20 Apr '17

20 Apr '17

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [TIER] citizen reporting startup in Kenya Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:04:05 -0700 From: Temina Madon <tmadon(a)berkeley.edu> To: tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu If you are, or know, a great developer who wants to contribute to media freedom in Africa, please take a look at this opportunity <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0K9RspL8enQlriFQfHkowRaewxHjgr9lwX6nMy…> to be the new CTO of HiviSasa <https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/5385959/>. Media is very controlled in most of sub-Saharan Africa, and the internet offers a chance for people with different voices to come together and get heard. However, there is a massive content gap. Hivisasa aims to provide a place for African audiences to create, discover and share content. The company is driven by a mission to elevate local and national debates by informing readers, providing a rewarding discussion platform, and decentralising the flow of information. Feel free to share widely! Best regards, -- Emilia Tjernström Assistant Professor La Follette School of Public Affairs & Agricultural and Applied Economics University of Wisconsin-Madison https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/emilia-tjernstrom <https://www.lafollette.wisc.edu/faculty-staff/faculty/emilia-tjernstrom>

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No Change Tomorrow
by Trevor Perrier 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

Hi All, There will be no Change Seminar tomorrow. We will pick back up the following week on April 25. Thanks, - Trevor

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Re: [change] professional FPC supplier in China
by Joe 14 Apr '17

14 Apr '17

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Nafundi hiring Documentation Writer for Open Data Kit
by Yaw Anokwa 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

Open Data Kit (ODK, https://opendatakit.org) provides free and open source tools for social good organizations to collect data quickly, accurately, offline, and at scale. ODK has been used to collect billions of data points around the world. Example projects include gathering real-time election data in emerging democracies (https://youtu.be/O-CGzo3m4PA) forest monitoring in Indonesia (https://vimeo.com/109241884) and tracking polio vaccinations in the Middle East (https://youtu.be/zROyvrvt-zk) ODK’s design enables novice users to collect data in challenging environments and its robustness in these environments has driven the platform’s adoption and evolution. Additionally, building an open source community (https://github.com/opendatakit) around ODK has allowed it to benefit from code and content contributions from users, implementers, and developers. Nafundi (https://nafundi.com) is a company started by founders of ODK that offers professional services and software customization for ODK tools. We are seeking a strong writer to help document usage of the ODK tools for both technical and non-technical end-users, integrating user feedback from support questions to improve content. We're also looking for end-user documentation support for new feature launches. The ideal candidate has written end-user documentation for software and is familiar with and passionate about open source. Responsibilities include: * Answer support questions on http://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/opendatakit to get to know the software and the community * Identify the best tools and platforms for ODK documentation and support * Create non-technical user documentation for ODK Collect (https://opendatakit.org/use/collect) and ODK Briefcase (https://opendatakit.org/use/briefcase) * Create technical user documentation for building forms with XLSForm (http://xlsform.org) * Write release notes and announcements for new features and large deployments Minimum qualifications: * Writing samples in English, preferably software documentation * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate software concepts to a non-technical audience * Demonstrated ability to self-motivate (a side project, for example) * Knowledge of web development and content management tools (e.g., Wordpress, GitHub Pages, Markdown, HTML) Preferred qualifications: * Experience using and documenting open source projects * Experience planning and implementing strategies to improve community documentation * Experience working remotely and with globally distributed teams * Experience developing on or deploying mobile data collection (e.g., iFormBuilder, Pendragon Forms, CommCare, SurveyCTO, Magpi, Fulcrum) What we offer: * A chance to contribute to a project with broad social impact * A distributed, open, and fun community eager for great documentation * Location independence * Flexible contract-based arrangement Contract rate and length are negotiable based on experience. If this sounds like a good fit, please send a cover letter, your resume, and 3-5 writing samples to jobs(a)nafundi.com with subject "Documentation Writer for Open Data Kit".

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Fwd: [TIER] WordPress Developer sought for Global Legal Empowerment Network (24 April deadline)
by Matt Johnson 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [TIER] WordPress Developer sought for Global Legal Empowerment Network (24 April deadline) Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:29:43 -0700 From: Tobias Eigen <tobiaseigen(a)gmail.com> To: tier <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu> Hello everyone! My organization, Namati, runs an online community website for the Global Legal Empowerment Network. The site is powered by Discourse and WordPress open source software. The discourse part pretty much runs itself but we do need to make constant improvements ourselves to our WordPress site and also pay close attention to WordPress maintenance. So we're seeking a wordpress developer to work with us on this on an ongoing basis. It would be fabulous, but not required, to find someone who already is familiar with discourse /WordPress integration. Please see the TOR linked below for all the gory details. Application deadline is 24 April. Many thanks. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-H7iF-6M_xuKQIF_V6VdeuwXyXaGgWAU9zrJnx… Warmly, Tobias -- <http://www.namati.org/> * * *Tobias Eigen* *Community Builder* +1-206-375-7984 tobiaseigen(a)namati.org <mailto:tobiaseigen@namati.org> www.namati.org <http://www.namati.org/> "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." - MLK*

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Fwd: [TIER] ICTD2017: Call for Open Sessions
by Yaw Anokwa 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Melissa Densmore <melissa.r.densmore(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 15:44 Subject: [TIER] ICTD2017: Call for Open Sessions To: TIER <tier(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu>, ictdevers <ictdevers(a)googlegroups.com>, hci4d(a)googlegroups.com <hci4d(a)googlegroups.com> *Call for Submissions for Open Sessions* 9th International Conference on Information & Communication Technologies and Development (ICTD) 2017 <http://ictd2017.itu.edu.pk/> Information Technology University, Lahore. ------------------------------ ICTD as a field aims for inclusivity. ICTD2017 as a conference aims to include perspectives and ideas from practitioners, policy makers, and end users, as much as researchers. The Open Session option provides this opportunity — to ensure projects, experiences and viewpoints that will benefit the ICTD community are represented, especially where they do not fit the full papers or notes formats. Sessions can vary widely in subject and style. They often include multiple presenters convening around important, cross-cutting themes. They may take the form of panels, workshops, “ignite” talks, debates, participatory formats or other types of communication and exchange. However, sessions that primarily consist of paper presentations are discouraged. Successful proposals will work towards inclusiveness, relevance and excellence and examples from previous conferences can be found here: ICTD 2016 <https://ictd2016.info/>, ICTD 2013 <http://ictd.cs.uct.ac.za/>, and ICTD 2012 <http://ictd2012.org/>. Session organizers may extend invitations to particular participants to attend or present based on emerging themes in ICTD; likewise, participation is open to any conference attendee who wishes to join in on the day of the session (up to room capacity). *Instructions:* To propose an open session, please fill out the proposal form providing a 75-word summary and an additional 2-page explanation with more detail about your goals for the session and how they will be achieved. The proposal form is available on the conference website: http://ictd2017.itu.edu.pk/call-for-open-sessions/ *Please send the completed proposal to %2A%2Aictd2017.opensessions(a)gmail.com <ictd2017.opensessions(a)gmail.com> by the deadline, July 15, 2017 (11:59pm UTC).* *Proposal Guidelines:* An open session may run for a whole day, half day, or 90 minutes. The language of the submitted proposals and their reviews will be in English, the official conference language. In some cases, a session may merit being conducted in a language other than English. If so, please note the proposed language and indicate why it is important to the session topic. *Proposals for sessions will be reviewed and judged on the following criteria:* - Accessible to a highly interdisciplinary ICT and development audience. - Lively, inclusive, and participatory in style and content. - Relevant to the themes of the conference. - Demonstrating careful planning and a clear agenda. *Important Dates:* - *July 15, 2017:* Deadline for submission of Open Sessions - *August 15, 2017:* Notification of Open Sessions *General Conference Chair:* - Umar Saif, Information Technology University, Lahore <http://itu.edu.pk/> *Open Session Committee Chairs:* - Melissa Densmore, University of Cape Town <https://www.uct.ac.za/> - Mustafa Naseem, University of Colorado Boulder <http://www.colorado.edu/> *Conference Information: http://ictd2017.itu.edu.pk <http://ictd2017.itu.edu.pk/>* _______________________________________________ TIER mailing list Website: http://tier.cs.berkeley.edu TIER(a)tier.cs.berkeley.edu https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tier

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ICT4D Job - Data Scientist
by Yosem Companys 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

Re-sending. Apparently, the attachment was missing. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Joyojeet Pal <joyojeet(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 9:24 AM Hi Folks, Attached is a position at the World Food Programme, if you plan to apply and need more information, please let me know. >From the job poster: "We definitely think we offer something that is unlike any employer—the ability to travel the world, literally, make actionable, impacts on people’s lives, shape government policy, be an international diplomat and an unparalleled sense of adventure going to amongst the harshest places on the planet. It certainly is much better than a desk-job."

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Help the people of Syria get the antidote to chemical attacks
by Yosem Companys 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

This is probably not the best list for this, but does anyone know of any organizations working to raise money to stockpile Pralidoxime and Atropine for use as an antidote in Syria? -- YC ***** “Pralidoxime is the antidote for Sarin,” says Tennari — referring to the deadly nerve gas considered a weapon of mass destruction that was used in Syria. The hospital was only able to secure a limited number of doses of Pralidoxime due to both its high cost and the difficulty of obtaining it. Instead they bought thousands of milligrams of the much cheaper Atropine, which can be used to counter moderate cases of Sarin poisoning. Those stocks helped save lives on Tuesday. The 22 patients his hospital received on Tuesday showed clear signs of a nerve agent—difficulty breathing, weak muscles and constricted pupils. But more importantly, he says, he gave Pralidoxime to the five most severe cases and “they responded almost immediately to the antidote.” http://time.com/4727073/idlib-chemical-attack-sarin-gas-pralidoxime/?xid=ne…

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Tomorrow at Change: International Development Trivia - Kushal Shah
by Trevor Perrier 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hi All, Please join us for Change Seminar tomorrow. We will be doing an interactive International Development focused trivia game created by Kushal Shah. This will be a great way to get to know everyone coming to Change this quarter. *What: *International Development Trivia *When: *12pm Tuesday April 4th *Where: *CSE 203 *Note:* As of this week the Change Seminar lunches are switching to Vegan. Tomorrow we will be trying grilled tofu and veggie burrito's. I'm excited to try them. See you tomorrow, - Trevor

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TASCHA is hiring a Senior Research Scientist
by Melody Clark 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hello! Good news - TASCHA is hiring! We are currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist. Please see the job description below. If this sounds like you, please apply. And please feel free to distribute to your networks widely. Thank you, Melody Are you interested in creating transformation in public libraries? Do your ideas about how technology can be used for social change keep you up at night? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary group of people on issues that will impact both the library and international development fields? The Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA)<http://tascha.uw.edu/> at the University of Washington Information School<https://ischool.uw.edu/> is expanding our team. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Scientist who is passionate about research on public libraries, information and communication technologies (ICTs), and international development. The ideal candidate is curious, a risk-taker, thrives in a collaborative environment and working with open practices, and is committed to making a difference by advancing practice and policy, in addition to generating new knowledge. As our new Senior Research Scientist, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting and evolving research agenda about public libraries, ICTs, and international development. In addition to working on center-wide priorities, we look forward to your fresh ideas and research interests that you'll be able to contribute and pursue. If this is you, please apply here<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…>. And by all means, please share through your networks. Job description: Research leadership * Contribute to setting strategic research direction and priorities in collaboration with Director and other principal and senior scientists and faculty in TASCHA. * Lead and collaborate on research projects assigned by the Director, including overseeing the work of other TASCHA and iSchool employees and students. * Contribute regularly to the research outputs of the Center * Conduct both desk and field research, as appropriate to specific research tasks * Prepare drafts and final reports of research projects for publication; disseminate research publications locally and internationally in a variety of formats * Maintain an active digital media presence, exhibiting thought leadership on issues of concern to TASCHA * Produce policy and practitioner impact through engagement with appropriate stakeholders * Collaborate on project planning and project administration and assume responsibility for the administrative duties relating to the research activities undertaken * Participate in an active communications and engagement strategy. * Identify venues to promote TASCHA to both the University community and external stakeholders. Research development * Assist the Director in liaising with potential donors and collaborators for the Center * Develop grant proposals, as agreed upon with the Director, in collaboration with other faculty and research staff and/or collaborators at other institutions Other * Attend iSchool and University meetings, retreats and planning days as appropriate. * Participate in other iSchool community projects and activities as appropriate Minimum Requirements * PhD in Library and Information Science or related field * Demonstrated record of scholarship * Demonstrated experience with a range of qualitative, quantitative and experimental research methods * Demonstrated experience or strong interest in conducting field work in developing countries * Demonstrated familiarity with public libraries, international development, and/or information and communication technologies * Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations * Strong research promise Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as license/certification/registration. Desired Qualifications * Familiarity with public library related research and innovation * Familiarity with technologies used in ICTD interventions * Substantial research or living experience in a developing country Click here for more information and to apply for this opportunity<https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory=…>. -- Melody Clark Communications Manager Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA) University of Washington Information School melclark(a)uw.edu<mailto:melclark@uw.edu> | 206.303.7910 Twitter: @taschagroup<https://twitter.com/taschagroup> | @melodyrclark<https://twitter.com/#!/melodyrclark> tascha.uw.edu<http://tascha.uw.edu/>

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