Ask HN: Free trip to Angola. Why is nobody interested in this offer?

[seven]

Hi.

First, sorry for the link bait. I'm posting this for the third time and I really expected more feedback.

I am trying to find a developer who is interested in the following:

Job description:

Python developer with a verve for adventure sought for an already developed OLPC-project in cooperation with Dom Bosco Angola. We estimate between 2 and 3 months for the project, starting in August 2013. Due to the charitable cause, we can only provide costs for flights, basic accommodation and a fairly allowance. Your job will be to help the schools faculty members establish extensive training activities for their XO computers as well as teaching the administration staff how to amend the activities' contents.

Requirements :

* Python (Minimum 2 years)

* You need to be able to cope with one-of-a-kind Luanda. If you love challenges and are looking for a fantastic addition to your resume, you might just have found exactly what you're looking for!

* Basic Knowledge in Portuguese or at least Spanish (You still got some months, so get cracking!)

* Of course experience and knowledge of the OLPC-concept would be great, but motivation and good apprehension would convince us even more.

About the project The Angolan OLPC-project was established by the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) in cooperation with schools operated by Dom Bosco Angola, based in poor areas where children do not have easy access to computers. Today, 700 students use their laptops as a regular teaching tool, and 400 more XO laptops are on their way. Now we need your help to add more content to those computers.

Email: sven@internet.ao

Web: http://www.africaninnovation.org/our-projects/culture-education/one-laptop-per-child-in-angola-olpc/

[heldrida]

This is the first time I see this. I'm not interested myself, I know lot's about Angola and personally it's not a place I'd like to go. I'll share!

It's a good cause, I just see how horrible it is having to do charity, when the country as so much money kept in the pocket of the president and his daughter: billionaire!

[dirktheman]

If I was a decent enough Python dev and not married, I'd go in a heartbeat! I always have had a soft spot for Angola: one of the poorest countries in the world yet with unbelievable high prices, an interesting history, and heaps of adventure without too much risk of getting hurt.

Good luck!

[Robby2012]

It would be really awesome, if I had any experience with Python I would try. Además hablo español asi que no tengo problema con eso...

[masukomi]

Personally, I'm opposed to working at a company that thinks a bait and switch type approach to attracting employees is an appropriate tactic. There are many ways the headline could have been worded that would have enticed with paid travel in exchange for work instead of promoting a "free trip".

[seven → masukomi]

Which company are you referring to? There were some companies involved in putting together the financing for this charitable cause. This school is not searching for employees. If you want details, please ask for them.

[seven]

"Escola Dom Bosco, Luanda, Angola" will show you the location of the school in google maps.

[dragonwriter]

Missing a word here:

> [...] basic accommodation and a fairly allowance.

A fairly what? allowance?

[seven → dragonwriter]

I did not see that while proof reading. Neither the author nor me are native speakers. Google translates the single words into something that is understandable and would make sense. For Germans at least. :)

I guess the right words would be: pocket money

@all: Thanks for giving this topic a bit attention. In case you have more questions about the offer, let me know. I will find out. Also happy to answer questions about working in Luanda. Perhaps you would like to stay after the 3 month. :)

[elaineo]

I'm interested. I sent an email.