Jobs and Internships
FrontlineSMS lowers the barriers to social change using mobile technologies. We develop free, open-source and award-winning software that enables text message communication among large groups without the need for the Internet. We do not implement projects or dictate how FrontlineSMS software is used, but we do provide software and tailored support services to help organizations across the world use FrontlineSMS for positive social change.
Here you will find all the current vacancies for jobs and internships for FrontlineSMS and our sector specific projects
Current Roles Available
Please see below for full details on current roles available:
FrontlineSMS Developers
We’re currently looking for awesome developers to join our Nairobi-based team of engineers! Click here for more information.
Project Director: Knight Foundation Media Project
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Salary: $40,000
Hours: Full-time
Based: Washington, DC
Deadline: Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Reviews will begin early in the application period.
FrontlineSMS has been awarded a grant by the Knight Foundation to design mobile tools for journalists, focusing on audience engagement and mobile reporting. We are looking for a Project Director who will be responsible for the delivery and day-to-day management of the Knight Foundation Project, and for shaping its strategic direction, growing our brand strength in the market and leading the project towards sustainability.
For further information on the role of Project Director: Knight Foundation Media Project please see the full job description here. To apply for this role please email your CV (which must include two references – one of which must be from the most recent employer, or the most recent employer that you are comfortable with us contacting) and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to info@frontlinesms.com.
Head of Finance
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Salary: $50,000
Hours: Full time
Based: Washington, D.C.
FrontlineSMS is in a period of rapid expansion of its organizational infrastructure. This role is the successor to a previous Head of Finance based in the UK, and is an opportunity to shape the financial strategy and systems of a growing and dynamic social business. The Head of Finance will report to the Director of Operations of our US Foundation and work closely with the Director of Operations of our UK Community Interest Company (CIC). They will provide management information and strategic advice that will allow the senior management team to direct the organization through the next phase of our life, and be responsible for consolidating our US systems and service providers. As we structure pricing models and investment for the CIC, the Head of Finance will also play a pivotal role in our business development thinking.
For further information on the Head of Finance role please see the full job description here. To apply for this role please email your CV (which must include two references – one of which must be from the most recent employer, or the most recent employer that you are comfortable with us contacting) and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to info@frontlinesms.com.
Project Director: Transparency and Accountability
This position has now been filled, and we are no longer taking applications.
Internships: Radio Project Assistant and Community Project Assistant
Applications have now closed for these internship roles.
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
FrontlineSMS relies on the support of a growing band of dedicated volunteers, and we’re always interested to hear from people who would like to help us. If you would like to contribute your skills and enthusiasm to the FrontlineSMS family, send your CV and an email telling us about yourself and your interest in \o/ to info@frontlinesms.com. The type of tasks we often look for volunteer help on include data analysis; support on our user forum; software development; graphic design and many of the other tasks that help keep this ship afloat.
Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept speculative applications for paid work.
