EACSOF is a nascent organization. It is therefore new in providing services to the CSOs across the region. This requires the need for increased publicity of the Forum, its activities and programmes. The urgency for publicity is further justified by the fact that the broad membership of EACSOF cuts across the EAC Partner States thus; it requires innovative channels for information dissemination and outreach on EACSOF programmes and activities. With Consultant support EACSOF has been able to come up with a draft design of its webpage see www.eacsof.net, the design has not been completed yet and uploading of information is yet to be done. The Forum is thus, seeking for a Volunteer with IT background to assist the Secretariat with the completion of the EACSOF website design.
1. Overall Responsibilities of the project
• Setup, redesign and develop an interactive Forum website
• Link up EACSOF website with the members websites
• Assist in management and maintenance of website contents
• Designing of the Forum blog
• Creation and co-hosting of online networks
• Dissemination of digital online contents; reports, audio-casts, video-casts,
• Collection of Data and CSO mapping in the East African Region
• Members database development
• Upload of the EACSOF regional CSOs Directory and its regular update
• Improve existing systems and procedures
• Create and maintain user accounts
• Administer Google applications
• Monitor, test and improve back-up procedures and file server
• Connect EACSOF with social networks e.g. Facebook, twitter
2. Person qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in information technology or being in the process of obtaining it
• Knowledge in Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2007, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe InDesign Suite CS4, Google Apps and various open source applications
• Experience in website design and development: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML integration, graphics, and content.
• Experience with networking hardware routers, switches, DNS, subnets, firewalls and security practices
3. Required Skills and Traits:
• Excellent English language skills: impeccable spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time well.
• Cross-cultural skills: ability to relate well to and fit in with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability and eagerness to solve problems
• Motivated team player and strong interest in Civil Society work
• Adaptable and flexible to undertake various and urgent tasks
• Open-minded, flexible, patient, respectful of cultural norms.
4. How to apply:
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV to eacsof@gmail.com before 31st August 2011.
The President
East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum
P.O. Box 12583
Arusha, Tanzania
Email: eacsof@gmail.com
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