Teaching Fellows

MEST Teaching Fellows are engineering and computer science graduates from top universities in the North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, who make a one-year commitment to work at the MEST campus in Accra.

Teaching Fellows should have strong management qualities and a keen, developed interest in teaching and working with people. They provide critical support to Senior Faculty, helping EITs develop their programming skills, technological understanding, entrepreneurial spirit and global business skills.


Teaching Fellow: Software Development

Your Qualifications Should Include:

  • Programming proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java, C++, C#, PHP
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Knowledge of object-oriented programming and design
  • Interest and/or passion for teaching and technology
  • Ability to work in a team, and to deal with ambiguity
  • Good verbal and written communication in English; good presentation skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field Responsibilities
  • Prepare and deliver lectures and labs on technical topics as needed
  • Grade and evaluate technical deliverables
  • Tutor students one on one in programming fundamentals
  • Help determine topics and requirements of project assignments
  • Research options and assist project teams with technology selections
  • Provide technical support on software development tools such as IDE's, source control, bug tracking


Teaching Fellow: Business & Entrepreneurship

Your Qualifications Should Include:

  • Bachelor's degree in business and/or entrepreneurship
  • Creativity/brainstorming techniques and business idea generation and validation
  • Basic understanding of finance, accounting, marketing and strategy
  • Business plan writing and evaluation skills
  • Passion for teaching
  • Ability to work in a team, and to deal with ambiguity
  • Good verbal and written communication in English; good presentation skills Responsibilities
  • Prepare and deliver lectures as needed
  • Help determine topics and requirements for project assignments
  • Grade and evaluate deliverables
  • Tutor students one on one
  • Prepare students for the global business world by becoming a mentor and positive role model


What You Gain as a Fellow

  • Invaluable work & life experience in an entrepreneurial organization working to make a difference
  • Teaching experience; International work experience
  • A chance to make a significant impact- transfer knowledge and skills to talented Africans who will set up software companies
  • Develop relationships with Africa's future leaders Compensation
  • US$1000 Monthly stipend
  • Travel, Housing, Meals and Emergency Health Insurance provided by MEST


This is a unique opportunity for you to be part of a team that will develop Africa's future technology generation!

Because of the challenges Teaching Fellows face as they seek to make a significant impact on MEST, and their Trainees, the recruitment process is selective.

Although our program is selective, applicants do not compete against one another for a fixed number of positions. MEST is focused on finding the right fit, and the right team dynamics. We evaluate applicants against the characteristics listed above, and those who demonstrate strong evidence of those characteristics are successful.

Application Deadline: April 13th, every year

START DATE IN GHANA: beginning of August every year

Please apply through our online application system under Opportunities.