IESC and Hello Tractor Volunteer Programmers and UI/UX Experts: Remote Agricultural Technology Opportunity

Overview

The International Executive Service Corps, working alongside Hello Tractor, offered a volunteer assignment for programmers and user interface specialists. The initiative focused on supporting agricultural technology development in Africa by improving web and mobile applications used by tractor dealers, booking agents, fleet owners, and service operators to manage mechanisation services.

Who can apply

The assignment was intended for technology professionals with relevant programming experience and an understanding of how software design can address practical challenges in agricultural settings. Candidates needed a background that combined software development skills with the ability to build user-friendly digital products.

Requirements

Applicants were required to hold a bachelor degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. The role called for three to five years of experience in developing applications on the Salesforce client platform, alongside technical expertise in Salesforce programming and application development. Additionally, having user interface and user experience design and programming experience was considered an advantage.

What you get

The position was classified as a volunteer opportunity with no salary or hourly payment specified. Volunteers contributed their technical skills toward agricultural development and social impact through software improvements and platform enhancements.

Key dates

The assignment period was scheduled from 25 July to 1 September 2017. Volunteers were required to commit a minimum of six hours per day, five days per week, until the project objectives were completed.

How to apply

The original listing was published through the International Executive Service Corps careers platform.