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Nedamco Africa is a climate-technology organization from the Netherlands with offices in Ethiopia and Rwanda which focuses on deploying impactful climate solutions around Water and Biomass. Nedamco Africa is leveraging cutting-edge technologies (e.g. cloud computing, digital data, Artificial Intelligence and satellites) to create environmental credits and certificates which are implemented by results-based Public-Private Partnerships that expedite financing and scaling of impactful climate solutions. Nedamco Africa is collaborating closely with the Dutch and German Governments, as well as with many international technology leaders. Nedamco Africa will source talents from Nedamco Professional Services.

Nedamco Professional Services is a cutting-edge workforce development and talent deployment initiative. It was launched to address the growing global need for cloud specialist services with a focus on Microsoft Azure. Nedamco Professional Services will service the global demand for cloud specialists from Africa. Nedamco Professional Services will deploy talent to Nedamco Africa Climate Tech As A Service (CTAAS).

At the core of Nedamco Professional Services is the internal Nedamco Africa Academy.

The Nedamco Africa Academy is an internal academy designed to take high potential Nedamco Africa employees to become world class cloud professionals ready to be part of Nedamco Professional Service. As a Nedamco Africa employee you will start in the internal Nedamco Africa academy for ±12 months. Following the internal academy, you will be integrated into Nedamco Professional Services; from there you will be working either for Nedamco Africa Climate Technology as a Service (CTAAS) or for Nedamco Professional Services local and international clients. The Nedamco Africa Academy is much more than a training initiative – it’s a mechanism that stimulates the flywheel of digital transformation. Through the Academy, we provide end-to-end operations of country-specific skilling and employment initiatives. In this way, we are aiming at skilling the Digital Transformation Workforce of the future – a workforce that is highly skilled, adaptive, innovative, and ready to create a sustainable, prosperous Africa.

The Nedamco Africa Academy is not just another developer bootcamp or post-graduate workshop. It is a transformative talent development initiative combining cutting-edge technology skills, with innovative learning methodologies, and accelerated career development.Our Academy provides you with a unique and exceptional learning and working experience:

• Hybrid Learning Methodology: Our Academy uses a fully virtual learning environment using a blended, hybrid approach, combining different methods of self-determined studying with intensive periods of instructor-led, live-online training, peer-to-peer engagements, and other facilitated activities.
• Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Our Academy will prepare you for the latest digital technologies which are transforming workplaces worldwide, including cloud computing, data analysis, machine learning, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and more.
• Global Standards: Our courses are designed according to international curriculum standards and skills definitions, ensuring you always receive industry-leading content and expertise. We provide high-quality interactions with industry-recognized experts, using a combination of internationally certified trainers and local experts and mentors.
• Certifications That Matter: Measure your progress and success with globally accepted industry certifications, such as Microsoft and Amazon. These high-quality, internationally recognized certifications prove your expertise and capabilities, enhancing your career prospects.
• Real-World Capabilities: Our Academy is moving learners from “knowing” to “doing” as quickly as possible. We are integrating many hands-on experiences from the start: Our learners are not limited to watching software demonstrations or be restricted to limited lab demos – we provide access to the very software and platforms you are being trained for. And we are integrating real-world working experiences right into the studies by offering traineeships for learners.
• Beyond Technology: We know that technology knowledge alone isn’t enough. Our Academy offers many opportunities to develop essential workplace skills and business acumen. You’ll learn teamwork, efficient communication, collaboration, project management, problem solving, strategic thinking, and other vital soft but not-so-soft skills!

The Nedamco Africa Academy is your gateway to exciting careers in Nedamco Professional Services for the digital age. The program is designed to be an intensive training for employees of Nedamco Professional Services who need to elevate their skills and capabilities in innovative technologies, modern business practices, and environmental sustainability to be globally competitive. Excited to find out more? Here’s a high-level overview:

• The full internal Academy program takes about one year, divided into three separate phases (called Basecamp, Apprenticeship, and Mastery), each of them to be completed by passing a distinct set of graduation requirements.
• The program requires your undivided dedication and participation during a full 40-hour working week. You won’t be rushed; instead, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into each subject, ensuring you acquire a strong grasp of all topics and concepts.
• Nedamco Africa employees as part of their contract will also receive accommodation to access the internet for free.
• Employees of Nedamco Africa are full-time salaried employees. This will provide you the opportunity to dedicate 100% of your time and energy to the internal Nedamco Africa Academy training.
• Throughout your time at our Academy, you will be receiving support, help, and encouragement from experienced mentors and coaches. You will be learning by working in real-world environments, on practical assignments, with realistic project requirements and expectations.
• The Nedamco Africa Academy pays particular attention to ensuring the deployment readiness of our employees. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the skills, experience, and certifications you need to succeed in domestic and international organizations.
• Nedamco Africa recruitment intake will begin in November 2023. Join us at Nedamco Africa, and let’s unlock your potential together.