Admin/Volunteers
Cat 1. Fieldwork
We seek academic scholars and professionals (Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike) who are doing projects among Ijaw countryside in Nigeria, or who reside in those areas. All backgrounds–including social sciences and humanities–are welcome.
Role: Volunteers gather information on Ijaw heritage, culture, social and political history, present and past, and other ethno- and anthropological information.
Instruction: No limit on information; any information relevant to Ijaw culture/history/politics and people welcome.
Required skills: Avid and fast learner, Report writing skills, Fieldwork and interview and communication skills.
Media/Recorders
Cat 2. Publications
We seek individuals with an avid passion for documenting events and history. All backgrounds–including social sciences and humanities–are welcome.
Role: These persons will help with gathering audio/visual materials on Ijaw heritage people. Volunteers may reside any in Nigeria (Yenegoa is added advantage) elsewhere; must have access to an electronic recording device
Instruction: No limit on information; any information relevant to Ijaw culture/history/politics and people welcome.
Required skills: Flexible, Familiar with web use (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Ark Project
Cat 3. Software developers/programmers
We seek scientists–roboticists, programmers and software developers– who are proficient with information system technology apparatuses and functionalities.
Role: This Cat. help develops products from available and researched materials Ijaw heritage and people. Volunteers may reside anywhere in the world. Must have access to a computer and required software.
Instruction: Proficiency in more than one programming language is added advantage.
Required skills: Proficient in any of the following: PHP, JavaScript, Lisp, Prolog, Python, Objective-C, Ruby, Perl, C, C++ and C#, SQL, and Swift
Social media related tasks
Cat 4. Human Resource/Public Relations
We seek 3 to 4 persons who are interested in helping out in the Ijaw Project public communications unit.
Required skills:
Knowledge of and proficiency in new social media mechanics, Ijaw history, culture and heritage, basic computer and design skills
Partnership/Collaboration
This project seeks the support of individuals with reaching out.
Institutional support from colleges, institutes, universities, sociocultural groups, and organizations; local and international contacts/connection.
INCENTIVES
All positions are on a volunteer basis. Although there are other non-financial incentives in the work, we offer no financial compensations whatsoever. Your volunteering with this project is a demonstration of your love for it and desire for its success.
To Join: Email volunteeer@ijawproject.org and state the Category which you are interested in!
Other ways you can support:
Technician
Participate as a Specialist
Be Specialist
Researcher
Donate Financially
Participate as a Contributor
Projects Designs and Collaborators
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