Online Volunteer for MoralityCode Mobile App Enhancement

Job Posting Organization:
Action Lab for Development is an organization dedicated to advancing education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and advocacy to empower entrepreneurs and newcomers while promoting creative economies in Canada. Established in 2024 as an Extra-Provincial Corporation in Alberta, Canada, it has been granted special consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2020, reflecting its commitment to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The organization operates with a mission that includes five key objectives: providing tools for creative innovation, enabling networking and training activities, educating about fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement in volunteering. Action Lab for Development focuses on areas such as food security, advocacy, and education, aiming to positively impact local innovators and newcomers who face challenges in integrating into a new environment. The organization believes that access to education, especially in social entrepreneurship, is crucial for these individuals to turn their experiences into practical solutions that benefit their communities.

Job Overview:
The position of Online Volunteer for the MoralityCode Mobile App Enhancement involves contributing to the second phase of enhancing an innovative ethical decision-making tool that integrates moral philosophy, emotional intelligence, and health and medical models. The app is already functional and available for download, and this phase focuses on refining AI reasoning, improving user experience, and expanding the app's philosophical content. Volunteers will work on distinct enhancement areas, ensuring clarity and accountability in their contributions. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure that the enhancements align with the app's objectives and improve its overall functionality and user satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• App Developer Support (2 positions): - Review the existing Python/Kivy-based codebase to identify optimization opportunities. - Improve interface responsiveness, navigation flow, and cross-device compatibility. - Integrate Buildozer updates for smoother Android performance and stability. - Address bugs, latency, and design inconsistencies reported from user feedback. - Implement new enhancement features that increase usability and user satisfaction. - Collaborate with the AI/ML and ethics teams to ensure feature coherence. - Prepare and publish the updated build on the Google Play Store and Apple Store.
• AI/ML Practitioner Ethical Programming Support (1 position): - Refine the moral reasoning algorithms to improve accuracy and emotional sensitivity. - Optimize AI logic for health and moral scenario interpretation. - Integrate explainable AI (XAI) approaches for user trust and understanding. - Collaborate with philosophical and ethical contributors to align AI outcomes with moral frameworks. - Conduct testing, analysis, and documentation for continuous improvement.
• Philosophical, Theological, or Ethical Support (2 positions): - Review and refine the moral and ethical case studies currently embedded in the app. - Provide philosophical and theological commentary to strengthen moral diversity. - Develop new ethical content and moral scenarios relevant to users worldwide. - Collaborate with the AI team to align reasoning outputs with authentic ethical logic. - Ensure all enhancements reflect moral clarity, balance, and global cultural understanding.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include: - Proficiency in Python and experience with Kivy for app development (for App Developer Support). - Understanding of AI/ML principles and ethical programming practices (for AI/ML Practitioner Support). - Background in philosophy, theology, or ethics, with the ability to provide insightful commentary and content development (for Philosophical, Theological, or Ethical Support). - Strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. - Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas and enhancements effectively.

Educational Background:
The educational background needed for this position varies by role: - For App Developer Support, a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred. - For AI/ML Practitioner Support, a background in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field is essential. - For Philosophical, Theological, or Ethical Support, a degree in Philosophy, Theology, Ethics, or a related field is required.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the position includes: - For App Developer Support, prior experience in mobile app development and familiarity with Python/Kivy is essential. - For AI/ML Practitioner Support, experience in ethical AI programming and a solid understanding of moral reasoning algorithms are required. - For Philosophical, Theological, or Ethical Support, experience in developing ethical content and case studies is beneficial.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English, as all communication and documentation will be conducted in English. Additional languages that are good to have include French or any other language that may enhance the app's inclusivity and reach.

Additional Notes:
This position is a volunteer role, and all work will be conducted online. Volunteers must have a laptop and a stable internet connection. The role is focused exclusively on enhancement and optimization tasks, with all external outreach and organizational coordination managed by the Action Lab for Development internal team. The specific deadline for applications is not specified, and the positions are open to individuals who can commit to the tasks outlined.