Applications are invited from developers in Africa for the Facebook/Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge 2020. The deadline for the submission of applications is 7th August, 2020.
The Facebook Developer Circles & Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge is a seven-week immersive program where selected developers will work in agile remote teams or as individuals to innovate on projects relating to the SDGs.
The #BuildforSDG program is committed to helping empower you to build real-world, locally and relevant solutions focused on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while gaining skills you need to advance your career.
With a goal to engage 7.5k developers, 2,565k developer so far have contributed to building projects that could impact their communities through the first Cohort of the #BuildforSDG challenge. Applicants participating in Cohort 2 wiil focus on industry-led projects that would give them real-world experience working on high-value, high-impact projects, improve their market-readiness and possibly kick-start an entrepreneurial journey through their projects.
They should have at least one year of technical experience. If you have a working knowledge of front-end, back-end, or full-stack development and are looking to level up in web development skills, you are highly encouraged to apply;
You must be 18 and above by January 2020 to be eligible for participation;
To apply you must be excited to learn with fellow developers through a community and be a strong team player.
Facebook/Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge Benefits.
The top fifteen (15) projects will be selected to participate in a one-day pitch-a-thon event to share their ideas;
Get to work on projects that matter; add high value and high impact project to your portfolio;
Access an entrepreneurial starter kit to launch your tech product;
Grow your Developer skills while building functional projects;
Access to employment opportunities through the Andela Market place.
Oh, and a chance to help change the world!
Facebook/Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge Stages.
Application Phase: July 20 – Aug 7
Complete Application Form and Level Up with Andela Curated Learning Content.
Pre-selection Stage: July 20 – August 7
You will be required to level-up on course content, complete a baseline survey and be a Facebook Developer Circle Member
Innovative Phase: August 10 – September 21, 2020
This phase begins the seven(7) week-long period of this program. Here is all you need to know about this phase
Pitch-a-Thon: Timeframe to be announced
Top 15 teams (5 from each cohort) will pitch their projects to a panel of expert judges.
Selection of Top 3 Winning Teams: Date is to be announced
The top 3 projects will win value added prizes.
How to Apply for Facebook/Andela #BuildforSDG Challenge.
Complete and submit your application form. (You must sign-in to your Facebook account to have this completed.)
Select your exact level of experience.
Select the developer stack you have the most competence in.
Select the category you will like to participate in (i.e Single, work with your pre-existing team and the option to be paired placed in a team). Please note that you will be assigned to a team based on how you have answered these fields in the application form.
You would receive an email from the Andela Team detailing courses that you are to level up on.
Apply Here – https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/220021642724517 Official Link – https://buildforsdg.andela.com/