[Reader-list] [X-Post][Commercial] FLOSS position available at Sarai

[Gora Mohanty]

Hello everyone,
  Please note that this message is widely cross-posted,
and be careful of follow-ups.

  The FLOSS programme at Sarai, CSDS is looking for a
senior person to work with us, as per the description
in the advertisement below. While we would prefer
someone well-versed in Indian-language computing, we
would also be happy to consider strong candidates with
other backgrounds. Also, while we need a senior person
in light of the job duties, it might also be possible
to offer a junior-level position for a talented
candidate. So, please do not hesitate to send in a
resume. The last date for receiving submissions is
midnight Sun., 28th Sep., 2008.

  For any questions, please contact me off-list, or send
email to floss at sarai.net . You can also call me at
+919868527992. Please also feel free to circulate
this announcement, and the link at
<http://www.sarai.net/practices/software/senior-floss-position-available>

Regards,
Gora

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Senior FLOSS position available at Sarai, CSDS
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The Sarai programme of the Centre for Studies of Developing
Societies (CSDS), is pleased to announce the availability
of a position for a senior person for one year, with renewal
subject to performance, and to the availability of funding.

The FLOSS programme at Sarai is involved primarily in
Indian language computing, and one of the focal points of
the work this year will be (a) putting together customised
versions of popular Linux distributions like Debian, Fedora,
and Ubuntu that are specialised to Indian language computing,
and (b) organising documentation to cover the installation,
and usage of applications on these distributions in Indian
languages. The goal is to have Indian language computing on
free operating systems become at least as easy as it is with
English. Besides, we also work on various open-source
technologies including mobile computing (especially, the use
of Indian languages on mobiles), GPS, GIS, electronics,
embedded devices, and robotics. The successful candidate is
also strongly encouraged to have open-source interests of
their own, and they can be allocated time to work on these.

A brief description of the responsibilities of the position
include:
  o Coordinating with major Linux distributions for ensuring
    up-to-date Indian language packages for fonts, input methods,
    etc.
  o Coordination with major applications like OpenOffice, Mozilla,
    and Scribus for incorporation of Indian language packs, and
    the building of releases.
  o Facilitating development work in Indian language computing
    by working with various external developers such as Scribus,
    aspell, desktop publishing, and semantic analysis folk, etc.
  o Driving documentation by making an outline of the documents
    needed for installing and using Indian languages on FLOSS
    operating systems and applications.
  o Keeping abreast of new technology, and facilitating the
    development of cutting-edge technologies for Indian languages,
    such as speech-to-text, optical character recognition, etc.
  o FLOSS Evangelism, and support for people seeking to deploy
    FLOSS Indian language solutions.
Besides this, the person will also be expected to take up part
of the managerial tasks associated with the current FLOSSINCLUDE
projects, and other ongoing FLOSS projects at Sarai.

Some infrastructural, and travel funds will also be made
available. It is possible for the selected candidate to work
largely from outside the physical environs of Sarai, though
someone from the Delhi NCR region would be strongly preferred.
If interested, please email a (max.) one-page statement of
interests, in light of the above expectations of the position,
and a current resume to floss at sarai.net . Potential candidates
are also encouraged to visit Sarai beforehand, and can set up
a time by sending email to the above address. All submissions
for the position should reach us by midnight IST, on Sun., the
28th of September. Please direct any further queries to
floss at sarai.net .
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