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A regional social enterprise group on a mission to promote social change through technology.
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About B-Change Technology
B-Change Technology is a community-minded enterprise - registered in Singapore - on a mission to provide technology-based services that support regional and global community development.
What services do we provide?
- Strategic planning and implementation;
- Design and development (databases, websites, web/mobile apps, etc);
- Infrastructure support (domain hosting, maintenance, office processing).
Who is the B-Change Technology team?The team includes:- Laurindo Garcia (Founder & Chief Executive)
- Richard Irwan Shah (Project Manager)
B-Change Technology also has partnerships with PRDA, Mustard Seed Creative and Open Sustainability Ltd.B-Change Technology is a private limited company, registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore (reg. #201114172R).
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About B-Change Foundation
- B-Change Foundation is a regional not-for-profit organisation - headquartered in Manila, Philippines - focussed on implementing creative technology-based initiatives for social change through partnerships, research and training.What is our vision?Making health, livelihood, and diversity accessible to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.What are some of our projects?
- HIV Global Service Mapping Project:
A dynamic, real-time map of all HIV testing and treatment facilities around the world using web-based technologies and open-source protocols. A framework will be developed to engage civil society, governments and international monitoring organisation in a participatory process to validate the quality of the map data. BCF is also seeking out technical partners from all sectors who can bring expertise to this initiative. Web-app at: www.hivgsm.appspot.com - "Project Happy":
A web-based peer support programme for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people promoting self-esteem and greater awareness of health and human right through social connectivity. - Web-based Peer Support Programme for MSM living with HIV in Asia:
A holistic, multi-lingual peer programme for positive MSM (men who have sex with men) living with HIV in Asia using web/mobile technologies and linking them to real-world health and support service providers. The MSM Working Group of APN+ (the Asia-Pacific Network for People Living with HIV) are confirmed Strategic Partners for this initiative. Singapore will be a pilot site for this programme in 2012. Additional sites are currently being scoped out. - HIV Advocates
Sharing of web-based tools and communications strategies that energize human rights movements and communities fighting HIV/AIDS. This platform was created in response to the Advocacy[2.0] Summit held in partnership with Levi Strauss Foundation in Washington D.C, July 2012. Visit: www.hivadvocates.net
B-Change Foundation is a legal entity registered with the Philippines Securities & Exchanges Commission (reg. #: CN2011129).Governance and financial oversight for the Foundation held by the Board of Trustees. An international Advisory Board has been convened to provide strategic guidance to the organisation.B-Change Foundation receives limited operational support from B-Change Technology (Singapore).The Foundation's Board of Trustees:- Benedict Bernabe
Former Community Facilitator for UNAIDS Philippines with previous experience in investment research and strategy. Currently a Masters degree candidate in Development Studies at The University of Melbourne, Australia. - Melo Esguerra
Media specialist and LGBT advocate with over 15 year experience in broadcast media covering news, current affairs, arts and culture. Working as Head of Creative and Strategic Development - Manila Bulletin. - Laurindo Garcia
Chief Executive of B-Change Technology Pte Ltd, Civil society advocate and coordinator for two regional networks of community-based organisations; Former HIV Program Manager for Fridae.com; Broad public and private sector management experience consumer products and service, media and communications in over 8 countries worldwide; Award-winning web producer, designer and consultant - Bagwis Panaligan
Communications specialist currently working as Program Associate for Training and Capacity Development, International Institute for Rural Reconstruction, Philippines. - Jason Peñaloza
Assistant Vice-President, Industrial Sales - United Bearing INDL Corp as well as an accomplished fashion photographer. - Atty. Stevenson Uy
Managing Partner of Uy & De Guzman Attorneys as well as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Specialist in corporate and labor matters, patent and trademark registration, and regulations on intellectual property.
The Foundation's Advisory Board includes:- Delia Browne
Online education specialist and international copyright expert. Holds the position of National Copyright Director for Schools and TAFEs, Ministerial Council on Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs. Co-founder and President of Peer-2- Peer Online University. - Kathryn Bunn
Urban development expert, designer and human rights advocate. Currently a Masters degree candidate in Urban Governance and Management. Formerly CEO of Emergency Architects Australia. - Rob Morrison
Award winning Creative Director and mobile applications specialist. Currently Head of Creative at Vodafone Hutchison Australia. - Edmund Settle
Is current Policy Specialist (HIV, Human Rights and Governance) at the Asia-Pacific Regional Centre of the United Nations Development Programme. He previously worked for China’s National Center for STD/AIDS Control and Prevention (NCAIDS). Edmund later established and managed the China HIV/AIDS Information Network (CHAIN) an NGO specialising in AIDS information management. - Glenn Milo Santos, MPH
Epidemiologist at the San Francisco Department of Public Health where he is developing biomedical and behavioral interventions to prevent new HIV infections, and reduce substance use and other related co-morbidities. His primary research interests include clinical trials on HIV prevention interventions, meta-analyses, and sociobehavioral risk factors that increase susceptibility to HIV infection; he has co-authored 22 peer-reviewed publications and scientific abstracts within the last two years on these topics. - Min Fuh Teh
Gay Asian Men's Project Officer for the AIDS Council of New South Wales, Australia. Spearheaded programmes such as A-Men, a health and lifestyle magazine for gay Asian men as well as the ConversAsians workshop series. Min specialises in programme design and implementation for multi- cultural migrant communities in response to sexual health.
- HIV Global Service Mapping Project:
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Tweets
- Need inspiration as you seek to promote social change thru tech? Checkout a msg #Apple should amplify LOUDER http://t.co/qIGB0nzA3z
- Big ideas take flight | British Airways Plans To Solve Tech Worker Crises By Locking 100+ Valley Bigwigs On A Plane http://t.co/NdQcZ5BoKJ
- Floating wi-fi infrastructure in the developing world? | Google said to deploy Wi-Fi blimps in Africa and Asia http://t.co/Jd4z0b2ahN
- Taking an idea & making it reality | The Fairphone, World’s 1st Ethically Sourced Smartphone, Opens Pre-Sales http://t.co/GZtLkxdVqH
- Happiness App due soon? | New Web site measures global happiness http://t.co/E0Mt9LCrxH
- If only others would do the same | Google recognizes Palestine in update to its localized search page http://t.co/VhdRCwXwoA
- Not a good sign | Saudi Arabia threatens to ban Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber http://t.co/QtrYOat9GC
- Seeking more accessible websites | Deaf, Blind Sue Over Web http://t.co/PnhENSBJpz?
- Joining global digital activists @boell_stiftung Energize Polarize #Mobilize taking about taking action on-to-offline http://t.co/twPQrBOrcA
- Interesting convergence between IT, vending machines & trust | RT @TheAtlantic Facebook's Equipment Vending Machines http://t.co/j1SLY6rPV5
- ...but does its eco cred stand up? RT @allthingsd: The cell phone recycling kiosk invading malls near you http://t.co/TwW8Rlxd @katiefehren
- Oops. RT @TheAtlanticWire: Facebook Broke the Internet http://t.co/XKTY77Qj
- When there no other choice, Weibo; RT @mashable: Divorce Case in China Is a Victory for Women and Weibo http://t.co/8hDDo3xu via @dailydot
- Investment in the future? RT @RWW: Africa Gets Cutting-Edge Solar Broadband, Phones From Microsoft http://t.co/1oHC5DUV
- Twitter comes clean as well; RT @HuffingtonPost: Governments want to spy on Twitter users http://t.co/wjX56K3v
- Insight. RT @USDayofRage: Google report reveals continued rise in US government requests for data http://t.co/NCi23itZ via @guardian
- C'mon Skype - come clean; RT @verge: An open letter asks, who's listening in on Skype calls? http://t.co/yYeURaRi
- Americans Look to Businesses, Not Washington, for Social Change http://t.co/riCTKNkE via @bndarticles
- RIP Aaron Swartz @TheEconomist: To call him gifted would be to miss the point.... he was the gift http://t.co/tT5DsbwO
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Wanted: Ajax/Ruby-on-Rails/PHP developers with heart!
- Ajax, Ruby-on-Rails and PHP professionals needed for community-oriented, social enterprise in Asia.
Description
Passionate professionals needed to join a pioneer technology team that seeks to harness web and mobile technology for community development.
Contracts now on offer for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents in Singapore. Options available for non-Singapore-based candidates with exemplary qualifications. Potential for conversion to a full-time, permanent contracts for outstanding candidates.
Company Description
B-Change Technology was founded in 2011 to deliver technology-based services for community development organisations. It is headquartered in Singapore with a regional outlook.
The B-Change Group has several regional and global projects on-going for organisations such as the United Nations, Levi Strauss Foundation and other international non-government organisations.
More information on the B-Change Group available at: www.b-change.org
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Please send cover letter, bio and/or CV, as well as relevant links to jobs@b-change.org. We’re looking to expand our team. If selected for a second round of review, you will be tested by team members competent to evaluate your skills to ensure that you are a good fit.
Responsibilities
Successful candidates will become a member of B-Change Technology’s Team and report to the Project Manager.
The team member is expected to:
- Participate in a team-oriented environment to develop complex web-based and mobile applications
- Maintain existing codebase, as well as troubleshoot bugs and add new features
- Develop and maintain dynamic websites and applications
- Coordinate with Project Managers, and co-developers
- Send regular updates about project status
- Deliver high-quality source code in PHP/Ruby independently
- Create highly complex, customized applications to enhance website capability based on business needs
Essential Requirements
All candidates must:
- Have thorough knowledge of, and competency with, PHP5/RUBY, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Ajax
- Have a demonstrated track record programming in Ajax, PHP and Ruby on Rails.
- Have at least one (1) year of experience on commercial or open-source projects
- Use of issue/version tracking applications like JIRA
- Have competency and/or understanding of front-end development including jQuery and understanding of Ajax
- Experience in developing for desktop and mobile applications.
- Have an understanding of MVC design patterns and frameworks
- Write efficient code and document code effectively, clearly and concisely
- Be willing to learn new things
Highly Preferred Skills & Experience
The following skills, though non-essential, are considered highly advantageous:
- Knowledge of fundamentals and use of GIT
- Capable of understanding and implementing project requirements
- Competency with functional testing and alpha/beta testing
- Ability to work with creative people
- Experience of object oriented programming / modular programming
- Experience of the full software development lifecycle: from requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery
Desired Skills & Experience
All candidates must:
- Be proficient in English; skills in Asian languages are an advantage.
- Be socially and environmentally conscious.
- Be professional and strive for high quality in all things produced
- Have enthusiasm and an interest in all things technology
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to guide developers in order to improve code quality.
Applications are welcome from Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Submissions from applicants from outside of Singapore will be accepted based on demonstrated skills and experience.
Additional Skills
- Ability to work across platforms (MAC and PC) an advantage
- A strong communicator and self-motivated
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a remote team
- Experience in participating or leading in Agile Scrum Methodologies an advantage.
Note:
Our organization seeks to nurture an inclusive and diverse work environment that accepts people from all ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and gender identities who share the same values of mutual respect and responsibility.We seek to provide opportunities for people of all ages (especially young professional under the age of 30 years old and women technologists) and encourage professionals living with HIV to apply.
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