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<span lang="EN-GB">Wanted: Future Trainers on “FOSS Business
Models in Africa”
</span></h2>
<h2>
<span lang="EN-GB">in Western Africa</span></h2>
<h3>
<em><span lang="EN-GB">Application Deadline is September 18, 2011</span></em><em><span></span></em></h3>
<p><em><span> </span></em></p>
<p><em><span>The programme</span></em><b><span> ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></b>
<em><span>invites applications for participating in the first
regional Training of Trainers on "Free and Open Source
Software (FOSS) Business Models” in Western Africa. This
Training of Trainers is designed to enable interested people,
institutions and businesses to act as trainers on the subject
of building a business with FOSS.
</span></em></p>
<p><em><span> </span></em></p>
<p><em><span>Participants will receive intensive training on FOSS
Business Models in Africa, learn how ICT enterprises can use
FOSS as a business, obtain necessary business skills to
establish and operate a FOSS business in Africa, and acquire
knowledge and skills to adopt FOSS training as a business. The
main goal of the Training of Trainers is to share skills and
qualifications to equip African ICT companies with the
knowledge </span></em>needed to successfully integrate FOSS
into their business.
</p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">Those who take part in the Training of
Trainers will be expected to give trainings on FOSS Business
Models a part of their regular business and/or teaching
activities. Successful applicants will have convincingly
demonstrated how they plan to carry out at least two trainings
on the subject in their own country in 2012 or earlier, and how
they make trainings on FOSS Business Models a permanent part of
their business and/or teaching activities in the future.</span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Topics covered in the Training of Trainers:</span></h3>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">The Training of Trainers will primarily cover
the following topics:
</span></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/introduction-emerging-floss-business-models">Module
1: Introduction to Emerging FOSS Business Models</a></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/african-business-models-case-studies">Module
2: African Business Models: Case Studies</a></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/communicating-floss">Module
3: Communicating FOSS</a></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/floss-specific-business-knowledge-and-skills">Module
4: FOSS Specific Business Knowledge and Skills</a></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/introduction-general-business-skills">Module
5: Introduction to General Business Skills</a></p>
<p>
<span><span>u<span>
</span></span></span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/og/co-editors/wiki/floss-training">Module
6: FOSS Training</a></p>
<p>
</p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">For more information on content of the
training materials please visit
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/topics">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/topics</a></span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Date and Location of the first regional
Training of Trainers in Western Africa</span></h3>
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<p><b>Workshop Date</b><b><span lang="EN-GB"></span></b></p>
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<p><b>For participants from:</b><b><span lang="EN-GB"></span></b></p>
</td>
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<b>Location</b><b><span lang="EN-GB"></span></b></p>
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<p>E-learning Phase<span lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p>October 9 to 23, 2011</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
Attendance Phase:</p>
<p>
October 24, 2011 to November 4, 2011 (Mondays to Fridays)<span
lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
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<td valign="top">
<p><strong><span>Western Africa</span></strong><strong><span
lang="EN-GB"></span></strong></p>
</td>
<td valign="top">
<p>
<strong><span> Abuja/Nigeria</span></strong><strong><span
lang="EN-GB"></span></strong></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">This Training of Trainers will consist of
</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a full-time attendance
phase of two weeks and</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a part-time e-learning
phase of four weeks (minimum 1 hour a day between October 9 and
23</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">The working language will be English. For
updates on dates and locations, please visit
<a href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net</a>.</span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Profile of Participants/Participating
Institutions</span></h3>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">Please note that all participants and
participating institutions must</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">have a permanent
residence in one of the above listed countries and</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">be proficient in
English.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">Successful applicants will have the following
background:</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">ICT trainer or
professional with an training institution (public or private),
or</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">ICT/ business lecturer
at a higher education institution, or</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">at least two years of
experience in professional business development, or</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a lead person in focus
group(s) targeting ICT companies / ICT professionals.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">We encourage applications by candidates who
are associated with:</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a ICT training
institution with IT/business programmes (public or private),</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a university/ higher
education institution with IT/business programmes,</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">a FOSS association or
group / ICT and business association, or</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">an ICT SMEs with
significant potential to further disseminate the knowledge
provided in the</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">trainings on a sustainable basis.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-GB">Women are especially encouraged to apply.
</span></b></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Responsibilities of Participants and
Participating Institutions
</span></h3>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">Participants and participating institutions
are expected to:</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">organise on their own
at least two trainings on "<em><span>FOSS Business Models in
Africa</span></em>” in their country in 2012 or earlier;</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">integrate the training
"<em><span>FOSS Business Models in Africa</span></em>” into
their training portfolio or curriculum;</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">assist in the
localization/enhancement of training materials, by updating
those materials and adapting them to specific local conditions
and requirements;
</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">contribute to the
training costs with a fee of US$ 50.00 and cover their own
travel expenses. Travel grants may be available to successful
applicants on request and sufficient justification.
<b><span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></b>
will cover the following costs: Meals, accommodation for
non-local residents, training course. Please note that no daily
allowance will be paid.</span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Application procedure (Deadline: September 18,
2011)</span></h3>
<p><span lang="FR"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">Option 1</span></b><span
lang="EN-GB">: Apply by completing an
<b>online </b>application form</span><span lang="FR"></span></p>
<p><span lang="FR">For individuals, please see:
<a href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/individuals">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/individuals</a>
</span></p>
<p><span lang="FR">For institutions, please see:
</span><span lang="EN-GB"><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/institutions"><span
lang="FR">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call/institutions</span></a></span><span
lang="FR"></span></p>
<p><b><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></b></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">Option 2: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-GB">Apply by <b>emailing </b>the completed
application form</span></p>
<p>
<span><span lang="EN-GB">Please download the application form at
</span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call-nigeria">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/call-nigeria</a></span><span><span
lang="EN-GB"> (or use forms below/attached) and email it to
<a href="mailto:call2participate@it-inwent.org.%20"><span>call2participate@it-inwent.org.
</span></a></span></span></p>
<p><b> </b></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB">Option 3: </span>
</b><span lang="EN-GB"> Apply by<b> faxing </b>the completed
application form
</span></p>
<p>
<span><span lang="EN-GB">Please download the application form at
<a href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net"><span>http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net</span></a>
(or use forms below/attached), complete and fax it to
</span></span><span lang="EN-GB">+27(0)86 624 9181.</span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Background of
<span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span> – Creating
Business and Learning Opportunities with Free and Open Source
Software in Africa
</span></h3>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">The programme <b><span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></b>
focuses on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a key
technology to drive innovation, add local value and create
sustainable and affordable ICT-solutions. The programme aims at
enhancing regional networking and strengthening consulting
capacities of regional and national ICT associations, training
institutions, and other change agents. Funding partners are the
German Ministry Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ) and the Open Society Initiative for Southern
Africa (OSISA). Please find more information at
<a href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net</a>
and in the programme brochure at
<a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/files/Brochure_ict-innovation_WestAfrica.pdf">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/files/Brochure_ict-innovation_WestAfrica.pdf</a></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
<p><em><span>The programme
<b><span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></b>
is a partnership between</span></em></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">FOSSFA </span><span
lang="EN-GB">– Free Software and Open Source Foundation for
Africa [
<a href="http://www.fossfa.net">http://www.fossfa.net</a> ] and</span><span
lang="EN-GB"></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"><span>§<span>
</span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">GIZ</span><span
lang="EN-GB"> – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit [
<a href="http://www.giz.de">http://www.giz.de</a> ].</span></p>
<h3>
<span lang="EN-GB">Background – Call for Participation in<span>
ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span>'s Advanced
Training Programme</span></h3>
<p><em><span>The
</span></em><b><span><a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/"><span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></a></span></b><em><span>
</span></em><span><span lang="EN-GB">programme aims at building
capacities for African small and medium ICT enterprises to
build a business with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
The project encourages the growth of African ICT industries
through three main action lines: spreading FOSS business
models for enterprises in Africa, fostering FOSS
certification, and supporting innovative local FOSS
applications for social and economic development. After
successfull implemention in Eastern and Southern Africa since
2008, the programme is now to be expanded to Western Africa.</span></span></p>
<p> </p>
<p>
<b>Join <span><a href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/"><span>ict</span><span>@</span><span>innovation</span></a>
</span>and become a community member!</b></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB">You are invited to become a member of the<b>
<em><span>ict</span></em><em><span>@</span></em><em><span>innovation</span></em></b><em><span>
</span></em>community. Just register on the <em><b><span>ict</span></b></em><em><b><span>@</span></b></em><em><b><span>innovation</span></b></em><em><span>
</span></em>website <a
href="http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/">http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/</a>,
create a profile and indicate your interests and skills in FOSS.
You may then contribute to the website's fora and wikis as well
as exchange with other people who are interested in FOSS and/or
involved in the <em><b><span>ict</span></b></em><em><b><span>@</span></b></em><em><b><span>innovation</span></b></em><span>
</span> programme.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p>
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