NTIC ( Education / EcoleWhat type of job are you looking for? IT cosulting, help and consulting for foreign startups in Senegal, English and German teaching at schools, Windows / Linux networking teaching What nationality are you? Swiss German What languages do you speak (and at what level)? German (mother tongue) French (Good - "African French") English (Proficiency level) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Dakar, Thies (our primary school "afronum" is located there) What countries have you worked in? Mali, Senegal, US, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand. What countries do you have a visa to work in? Switzerland, Mali, Senegal What field do you currently work in? IT freelancing (on site and via remote access): Network support for Windows Server, Ubuntu Linux, MS Exchange and CommuniGate mail systems What fields have you worked in before? IT Insurance Stock controlling Import / Export What qualifications do you hold? apprenticeship in Insurance Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills. I've been active in Senegal / Mali for the last 15 years and know customs, traditions, history, politics...and my wife is Malian. I understand some Bambara and Wolof. Describe the benefits of working with others Pls. see our site http://afronumfriedli.bplaced.net. No money is more important than to see people's lives improving. Describe the benefits of working alone None, really. You're cut off of life. What was your worst working experience? None really. If there was one it had partly to do with my lack of knowledge in certain situations, and I have forgotten it. Mentalities are different and the process of understanding each other takes long. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Be patient, be tolerant and: You can't take anything with you when you finally leave. So don't pay too much importance to things you can buy. What unique skills do you have? To be able to communicate with everybody. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? A flourishing small hotel on a beach, where I run the hotel, give IT classes at the local school, and play with my own band at the hotel to entertain my guests and business partners who share my ideals of development and prosperity for everyone. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Different cultures and peoples What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Too many to describe. Each day counts. Do you think that at the age of 50 you're fit for it ? Yes - and experienced enough. How can potential employers contact you? phone: +41 76 470 78 94 mail: afronumfriedli@googlemail.com. German, English or French - as you wish. | 
