{"id":362,"date":"2020-10-13T16:19:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T15:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kchkna.com\/?p=362"},"modified":"2021-03-11T08:20:43","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T08:20:43","slug":"work-at-kchkna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kchkna.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/13\/work-at-kchkna\/","title":{"rendered":"Work at KCHKNA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-right has-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">As of 11 March 2021 &#8212; Still open!!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All intern positions come with a monthly lunch and travel allowance (within Mzuzu)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Some positions require\nrelocation to Mzuzu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout this notice <em>number of years<\/em> is a proxy for desired\nskill level and is thus useful only so far. Please focus on <em>demonstrating<\/em>\nyour skills not just talking about your skills. For example, instead of \u201cI am\nvery good with Java\u201d just show us the app you built with Java.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We look forward to you\njoining us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KCHKNA Mechanical Engineer (Intern, 6+ months, 2\npositions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job ID: KKFAM202026ME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will be involved in the modelling and\ndesign of an energy from waste system. Your major goals include research,\ndesign, rendering and prototyping the power plant components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience: 0 &#8211; 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skills:\u00a0 CAD Software e.g. SolidWorks, FreeCAD and AutoCAD and other basic research tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your tasks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Design, prototype and build relevant equipment including steam turbines and shredders <\/li><li>Create and compile technical drawings using AutoCAD\/SolidWorks\/FreeCAD software <\/li><li>Identify appropriate materials to produce a bill of materials for the system designs<\/li><li>General technology and equipment analyses for a waste management system<\/li><li>Conduct engineering studies as needed, including written reports and recommendations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Degree in Mechanical\nEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field<\/li><li>Hands-on experience working\nwith motors, machining and welding tools, etc, is a plus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Technical Technophile<\/li><li>Swift at getting things done<\/li><li>Attention to quality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lunch allowance provided for\nthe duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KCHKNA Game Developer (Intern, 6+ months, 2 positions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Job ID: KKFAM202026GD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever thought of creating games that do more\nthan just be games? Join us to create gamified services and applications that\nempower!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience: 0 &#8211; 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Skills: Unity 3D, C#, 3D modelling software e.g. Blender<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create virtual environments in\nwhich KCHKNA products are embedded and tested<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve the goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Design, prototype, and\nimplement code, logic and functionalities as per communicated design<\/li><li>Troubleshoot and optimize code\nfor mobile platforms<\/li><li>Maintain or improve existing\ncode to fulfill new requirements<\/li><li>Implement, test, debug, and\nensure integrity of code, including code done by others<\/li><li>Communicate with designers to\nestablish effective pipeline and integrate media assets<\/li><li>Tune and create light and\nrender configuration presets<\/li><li>Choose or create materials via\n3D design software<\/li><li>Participate in planning, and\nexecuting best practices or efficient workflows to ensure timely delivery<\/li><li>Share knowledge to other team\nmembers<\/li><li>Ensure all documentation is\nrecorded<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Technical technophile<\/li><li>Diploma\/Degree in Computer\nScience, Computer graphics, Multimedia field or related field<\/li><li>Excellent knowledge of Unity,\nincluding experience with scripting, textures, animation, UI network and user\nsession management<\/li><li>Experience with 3D software<\/li><li>Familiarity with unity\nmaterial, lighting systems and render settings, capability to tune the lighting\nand render setting for good 3D view<\/li><li>Proficient in C# programming,\nknack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft Requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Technical Technophile<\/li><li>Swift at getting things done<\/li><li>Attention to quality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lunch allowance provided for\nthe duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KCHKNA Mobile App Developer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are two options:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Intern (3 positions), 6+ months<\/strong> <br><strong>Job ID: KKFAM202036MADi<\/strong> <br><\/li><li><strong>Part time (1 position), Competitive rates<\/strong><br><strong>Job ID: KKFAM202036MAD<\/strong> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re welcome to apply if you understand such things an NFC, Bluetooth, QR Code from a <em>technical<\/em> standpoint, even if you don&#8217;t have the following specific skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience: 0 &#8211; 2 years <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Skills: Java,\nPython, PhP, MySQL, Javascript, WordPress, GitHub,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build lightweight, robust and secure\napplications<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve your goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Develop (as part of a team) and\nmaintain Android applications (mobile and tablet) using Java<\/li><li>Facilitate the troubleshooting\nand resolving of pre- and post-production issues<\/li><li>Assist with various stages of\nthe mobile application development lifecycle such as requirements gathering,\nuser interface design and usability testing<\/li><li>Keep abreast of the latest in\nmobile technology and conduct research and prototyping using such technologies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Proven achievement of completed\nmobile application projects<\/li><li>Experience in working with\nsmall to medium development teams<\/li><li>Knowledge and\/or experience in\nmobile backend development is a plus<\/li><li>Possess a degree\/or somehow\nshow knowledge in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer\nEngineering or a related field<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Technical Technophile<\/li><li>Swift at getting things done<\/li><li>Attention to quality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lunch allowance provided for\nthe duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role<\/li><li>Competitive pay for the part\ntime role<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KCHKNA AI Engineer (Intern, 6+ months, 2 positions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00adJob ID: KKFAM202026AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\nhave some experience developing artificial intelligence models, whether through\ncourses or projects, we welcome you to join us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experience: 0 &#8211; 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Tools\/Skills: Python, Tensorflow+Keras, Pytorch, Docker<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build AI Minimum Viable\nProducts that automate internal processes <\/li><li>Build\nenterprise-grade AI applications for external consumption<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To achieve your goal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Conduct technical research <\/li><li>Perform statistical comparisons\nacross models<\/li><li>Visualize and explore data sets\ne.g. geospatial data about Malawi<\/li><li>Create synthetic data<\/li><li>Analyze and understand the\nclient\u2019s problem; design, implement and verify a solution addressing the problem<\/li><li>Design and build machine\nlearning models for such things as risk control, demand prediction, equipment\nfault detection, adaptive electricity pricing, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Knowledge of basic maths behind\nsupervised learning and unsupervised learning<\/li><li>Knowledge of Tensorflow, Python,\nand relevant libraries<\/li><li>Experience with Natural\nLanguage Processing is a plus, but not required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Technical Technophile<\/li><li>Swift at getting things done<\/li><li>Attention to quality<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lunch allowance provided for\nthe duration of the internship, until, if so, conversion to full-time role<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why work with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At KCHKNA we believe that technology is\nan amplifier of human capacity. We build tools that are not just technologically\nimpressive but that aim to empower our communities. Here are a few other\nbenefits: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You are going to make products\nthat will be used right away. You will test your products in production. We\nbelieve this is invaluable experience<\/li><li>You will be learning to use the\nmost advanced software tools used by the world\u2019s top companies and researchers<\/li><li>Opportunity to be mentored by\nforeign experts from Singapore, India, China, US, Canada and more in areas such\nas mobile programming and artificial intelligence.<\/li><li>Each month you will get to read\nand discuss a wide variety of books with other KCHKNA team members. It\u2019s fun,\nand useful!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apply at <a href=\"https:\/\/kchkna.com\/index.php\/contact\/\">https:\/\/kchkna.com\/index.php\/contact\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 11 March 2021 &#8212; Still open!! All intern positions come with a monthly lunch and travel allowance (within Mzuzu) Some positions require relocation to Mzuzu Throughout this notice number of years is a proxy for desired skill level and is thus useful only so far. 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