Volunteer Full-Stack Developer for Mobile App

About The Affiliated Organization

RADIKAL is an impact-oriented social franchisor, which has pivoted since COVID-19 to focus on solving food security in Haiti through micro-enterprise. What makes us unique is that we have pioneered an ecosystem that links small holder farmers and production cooperatives to street food vendors, while leveraging the power of technology and underlining environmental impact. As a social franchise that contributes to the improvement of the lives of women, their families, and their communities, our grassroots business model currently focuses on women (in the informal sector) investing in structured micro-franchises that sell locally-manufactured food products. With the sustainable development goals in our sights, we believe our unique model can foster the growth of wealth in communities, the development of new environmentally-conscious products (sustainable locally-made packaging), and an innovating approach to socioeconomic sustainability. More information can be found on our website: www.radikal.co.

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Fellow. Ashoka Fellows are leading social entrepreneurs rigorously selected for their innovative system change ideas and commitment to making a social impact.

Job Description

Our Atizan Ledger is the fintech/digital backbone that tracks the flow of inventory and capital across the entire Southern Peninsula. As a Volunteer Full-Stack Developer for Mobile App, your goal is to build a robust, USSD-enabled mobile app that handles vendor digital wallets, inventory triggers, and real-time AI credit scoring, working for vendors on low-data networks while providing "God-mode" data to the dashboard. In the informal economy, data is invisibility. This will give 10,000 women a digital identity and a credit history, unlocking their access to formal banking for the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the mobile-first vendor wallet and the AI-driven dashboard.
• Ensure seamless API integration with Unibank (Uniteller) and Natcom (Natcash).
• Build the inventory-trigger system that connects vendor sales to the backend "Command Center" dashboard production schedules.
• Develop the front-end interface for vendors (optimized for low-data environments).

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a full-stack developer proficient in React Native/Flutter and back-end scaling, with an obsession for UI/UX simplicity for non-tech-savvy users. Please let us know today if you can help!

Volunteer Logistics

• Estimated hours required per week: 10–15 hours per week (Sprint-based)
• Estimated duration of the project: 6-12 months
• Work arrangement: Virtual (Remote)
• Note: This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

Language Requirements

English; French

Desired Skills And Experience

• Fintech Stack: Proficiency in React Native or Flutter for cross-platform mobile; Node.js or Python for the backend.
• API & Integration: Experience integrating mobile money APIs (Natcash/Moncash) and traditional banking ledgers.
• Data Architecture: Ability to build scalable databases (PostgreSQL/MongoDB) that can handle real-time inventory and credit scoring.
• Security: Expertise in end-to-end encryption and biometric authentication for secure financial transactions.
• Optimization: Skills in building "Offline-First" features for users in low-connectivity rural areas.

Key skills/competency

• Full-stack Development
• Mobile App Development
• Fintech
• React Native / Flutter
• Node.js / Python
• API Integration
• Database Management
• UI/UX Design
• Offline-First Features
• Security Engineering