Web Development Expert – Support to the East African Community

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Web Development Expert – Support to the East African Community
An international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gessellschaft fur Internationale Zusammernarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development policy objectives.
The GIZ program ‘Support to the East African Integration Process’ is currently looking to fill the position of Web Development Expert for the East African Community.
Duty Station: Arusha
Terms of Contract: Fixed term contract
Responsibilities:
The main responsibility of the Web Development Expert will be to revamp/improve the EAC Website, through the following:
  • Develop and Manage the EAC portal and sub domains by re-designing the look and feel of the existing EAC Web portal and its Sub domains to be visually appealing, to enhance the EAC corporate identity (i.e. with attractive mix of texts and graphics), has a unified theme and design, and easy to navigate
  • Customize an open source Content Management System (CMS) that is responsive, reliable and with support base worldwide, and will permit non-technical staff to instantly update web site content, add modules or sections etc.
  • Provide search capabilities using key words or phrasing that will identify content from throughout the site as well as improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO of the portal and sub domains;
  • Portal and Sub Domains must be compatible with all the latest internet browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.)
  • Incorporate the following capabilities to the Portal and/or Sub domains:
  • Embedded discussion forum
  • Access authentication pages, with “Restricted” sections for certain users
  • Photo and Video bank
  • Document Management system
  • Newsletter forwarding capability
  • Syndicated EAC Calendar
  • RSS feeds
  • Advanced search engine
  • Content forwarding and commenting
  • Content archiving
  • Administrator and user-level access
  • Other features as may be determined necessary by EAC
  • Configure and maintain servers and related devices for web-based resources, including setting parameters to ensure timely delivery of information to users.
  • Development and deployment of web-based and Intranet resources, including the management and maintenance of email systems and database servers of web-based resources, and to enable web-based access to EAC legacy systems as need arises and as technology and regulations dictate.
  • Configure and monitor network security so that web content, applications and web-base resources are served only to the intended users, free from hackers and any form of intrusion, and implement other solutions related to information security.
  • Maintaining backups and implement disaster recovery measures for the portals /websites.
  • Register website/pages with search engines and related domain names with various registrars and outsourced hosting entities plus ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and policies on website usage, security and standards.
  • Monitor and maintain monthly website usage and availability statistics and recommend appropriate tools for website maintenance and development.
  • Develop specification for major developments of the web-based resources including any outsourced requirements.
  • Any other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
He/she will possess a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, communication or related field. A post graduate and/or a professional website/portal development qualification would have a distinct advantage.
He/she will have at least 10 years professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in large database driven website/portals development, implementation, and maintenance. Experience in working with various operating systems and web-based application systems is required.
Professional certification or a clear demonstration of knowledge and experience in at least five of the following: Unix/Linux, TCP/IP, Joomla content manager, WordPress, Dreamweaver, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, Database administration/design, MySQL, MS-SQL, Postgres, and web servers and network security /firewalls.
Skills and Competences
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent command of English and report writing skills are required. Knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
Reporting
The Web Development Expert will on day-to-day report to the Head of EAC Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Department, with close guidance by the Head of ICT on issues related to web resources infrastructure.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The post is tenable for one (1) year renewable on successful performance, for a subsequent period of one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications letter together with their CV and copies of certificates addressed to EAC-GIZ office, EAC Headquarters, Former State Lodge, P.O. Box 13854, Arusha/Tanzania . Deadline for submission: (17thNovember 2014). Applications sent by email are welcome and should be sent toeac-germancooperation@giz.de.
This position is open for persons from the five (5) East African Partner States. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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