Got data skills to share? Member of a community that wants to turn data into information? Know about a data journalism or civic activism project or organisation which need a push for using data more effectively? The School of Data needs you! We are currently broadening our efforts to spread data skills around the world, and people like you are crucial in this effort: new learners need guidance and people to help them along the way. Stand out and become a **School of Data Fellow**.
We are looking for people fitting the following profile:
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Data savvy: has experience working with data and a passion for teaching data skills.
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Understands the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and media in bringing positive change through advocacy, campaigns, and storytelling. Fellows are passionate about enabling partners to use data effectively through training and ongoing support.
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Interested or experienced in working with journalism and/or civil society.
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Has some facilitation skills and enjoys community-building (both online and offline).
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Eager to learn from and be connected with an international community of data enthusiasts
As a School of Data fellow, you will receive data and leadership training, as well as coaching to organise events and build your community. You will also be part of a growing global network of School of Data practitioners, benefiting from the network effects of sharing resources and knowledge and contributing to our understanding about how best to localise our training efforts.
You will be part of a six-month training programme where we expect you to work with us for an average of five days a month, including attending online and offline trainings, organising events, and being an active member of the School of Data community.
There are up to 10 fellowship positions open for the July to December 2014 School of Data training programme.
We have current collaborations and resourcing confirmed to support fellows from the following countries: Romania, Hungary, South Africa, Indonesia, and Tanzania. We are also able to consider applicants for the remaining 5 places in this round from countries meeting these criteria:
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The country falls under lower income, lower-middle income or upper-middle income categories as classified here.
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There is demand from civil society organisations and/or journalists who wish to benefit from such a scheme.
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There are some interesting datasets available in the country which would be worth exploring further. These could either be data published by a government or organisation or data collected by an organisation for their own internal use. Digitised or non-digitised—anything goes! We’re keen for a variety of challenges and want the fellows’ help to adapt teaching techniques to a variety of situations.
Our goal is to have global fellows from a wide mix of these countries. Don’t see your country listed? Keep reading to learn how you can get involved!
Got questions? See more about the Fellowship Programme here and have a looks at this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If this doesn’t answer your question, email us on schoolofdata@okfn.org
Not sure if you fit the profile? Have a look at who is a fellow now!
Convinced? Apply now to become a School of data fellow. The application will be open until the 1st of June 2014 and the programme will start in July 2014.
Milena is Programme Manager at the School of Data, building the School of Data network around the world. Before joining Open Knowledge, she worked with Transparency International (TI) as Data and Technology Coordinator.
