ID111 IT Developer (Volunteer)

Location: Remote (Preference for applicants in US/Europe)
Time Commitment: approx. 10 hours/week (100% Remote)
Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid)
Reports to: IT Admin
Organization: EUSMS gGmbH, München – Handelsregister-Nummer HRB 299065
Timezone Context: Coordination with GMT+1 (Germany) and GMT+3 (Kenya)

Role Summary ///

EUSMS is seeking a mission-driven, self-taught, and tech-savvy volunteer to serve as an IT Developer . This role focuses on improving our IT infrastructure through lightweight, effective solutions. You'll work hands-on to optimize Odoo for our nonprofit’s evolving needs, manage M365 user provisioning and roles, and take stewardship of our internal software register hosted on SharePoint.

This is a high-autonomy opportunity designed for someone who enjoys learning by doing—especially via YouTube tutorials, ChatGPT, and online documentation. You’ll be expected to roll up your sleeves, experiment, and implement improvements that allow our cross-border teams to function more securely and efficiently. Whether you’re configuring Odoo workflows, managing access rights, or ensuring our IT documentation doesn’t collect dust, your contributions will have immediate impact.

How This Role Works:

You are the person who makes our IT tools work for us, not the other way around. You identify what’s broken, where gaps exist in permissions or processes, and improve the everyday digital experience of our staff. You’ll be tasked with documenting tools, logins, and admin rights with the mindset: if someone left tomorrow, could we still function? Your primary partners will be the CFO Office and East Africa operations teams, but your scope will span the entire organization. If you’re unsure how something works, your first instinct is to research, test, and implement—without waiting for hand-holding.

Tasks

Core Responsibilities:

• Modify and configure EUSMS’s instance of Odoo to improve internal workflows (e.g. approval chains, expense claims, user rights)

• Set up, modify, and manage Microsoft 365 user accounts , roles, and licensing across teams

• Maintain a live software register in SharePoint, tracking what tools we use, who has access, who is super admin, and expiration dates/licenses

• Identify and resolve IT bottlenecks in collaboration with the CFO Office

• Take initiative to build light automations, optimize SOPs, and reduce unnecessary manual IT work

Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

• A self-taught learning mindset—comfortable using YouTube , ChatGPT , and forums to troubleshoot

• Experience with or interest in Odoo (ERP) ; if no experience, willingness to learn fast

• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Admin Center)

• Ability to structure messy processes into clear documentation

• Comfort working asynchronously with short, informal communication styles (e.g. WhatsApp voice/text)

Benefits

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical exposure to the IT backbone of a multinational nonprofit organization

• Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP and Microsoft 365 administration

• The chance to drive IT change with real-world impact across Europe and East Africa

• Flexibility, remote collaboration, and meaningful contribution to youth empowerment

• Opportunity to grow into a leadership role within EUSMS’s operations or technology teams

This is an upaid volunteer role.