Associate

About Lead For Ghana

Lead For Ghana is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders, advancing knowledge and technology, and optimizing organizational performance. Through comprehensive youth capacity development programs, cutting-edge research and technology, and expert consultancy services, we empower young individuals and institutions to achieve excellence, drive strategic growth, and create sustainable impact in their respective fields.

Position Summary

LFG is seeking a talented, diligent Full Stack Developer with an emphasis on front-end development. The work of the full stack developer would be geared towards building technology solutions that would drive the vision and mission of Lead For Ghana. Additionally, the successful candidate will work to ensure that data is collected and utilized efficiently in the organization. As a full stack developer, this individual will report to the Director of Research, Technology and Innovation.

Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

• Build mobile applications and websites using provided UI/UX designs
• Build server applications
• Deploy server applications on cloud services like AWS and DigitalOcean
• Deploy mobile applications on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
• Perform unit and end-to-end testing
• Provide technical support to end users of applications built
• Provide documentation and training to help end users to use applications
  
  

Competencies Required

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap and other frontend web frameworks
• Flutter and Dart for mobile development
• TypeScript, NodeJS, ExpressJS and other backend technologies
• Databases (MongoDB)
• Optional: Python, Machine Learning, and AI
• Optional: UI/UX design
  
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Experience in web and mobile development
  
  

Non-Technical Proficiency

• Analytical and good problem-solving skills
• Must be values-driven and self-motivated
• Must have a deep conviction of LFG's Theory of Change
• Ability to develop strategic plans in a start-up environment and execute successfully against that plan
• Exemplify Lead For Ghana's core values
  
  

Values and Mindsets

• Continuous learning and improvement mindset
• Adherence to our core values and beliefs
• Humility, maturity, and a teachable spirit
  
  

Note

• Evening and occasional weekend work required.
• This job description is a guide and may evolve with organizational needs.

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