The Association for Strengthening, Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a not-for-profit sub-regional organization (SRO) of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of ten countries: Burundi, D.R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. ASARECA's mission is promoting economic growth, fighting poverty, reducing hunger and enhancing resources through regional collective action in agricultural research for development. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to enhance productivity, value added and competitiveness of the regional agricultural system.
ASARECA implements 2 components of the AfDB funded project Promotion of Science and technology for agricultural development in Africa. These are the Regional Agricultural Information and Learning Systems (RAILS) component which supports an Africa-wide platform for agricultural information exchange;- and the DONATA component which facilitates dissemination and adoption of agricultural technologies in Africa (www.fara-africa.org ).
POSITION 001/10 -WEB/RAILS WEBMASTER
We are seeking to recruit for a Web/RAILS info Master. Working under the supervision of the Head of Information and Communication Unit (ICU), the Web/Info master will work closely with the Secretariat staff in Development and modification of web-pages/ web applications as well as collaborate with the Info masters of other African SROs in the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). Other duties will include:
Webmaster
•Maintenance of the ASARECA website, ensuring currency of content and constantly improving its features
• Support to the Secretariat in updating content
• Support to ASARECA projects in developing a web presence
• Support the Web Server Maintenance function of the ICU RAILS Info master -Administration of ASARECA RAILS
• Quality assurance of the contents of the RAILS gateway/portal at the ASARECA level • Ensure that information generated by the ASARECA/DONATA project is availed on the e-rails portal developed by FARA. • Facilitate online discussions to strengthen communication among RAILS stakeholders • Contribute in the identification and promotion of relevant ICT tools for use by the RAILS teams • Provide technical assistance in the development of National agricultural information systems • Support training of RAILS teams in managing and using their national gateways
Qualifications and Experience:
• Degree in IT or related field
• Skills in HTML, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL are essential. CSS and Flash are an added advantage
• Working knowledge of web 2.0 technologies
• Web Server Administration (Apache servers) is desirable
• 2-3 years experience in website development.
• Excellent analytical, planning and coordination skills as well as effective communication skills.
Duration:
This contract will be initially for a period of 12 months, renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding.
Remuneration and other Benefits:
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical benefit and allowances
To Apply:
Applicants should send an application letter clearly demonstrating their suitability in meeting the qualifications, experience and the required competencies. A copy of an up-to-date curriculum vitae and names of three referees and their complete addresses -postal, telephone, and e-mail. Deadline for receiving applications will be 16 August 2010 and should be addressed to:
The Head of HR and Administration ASARECA, Plot 5, Mpigi Road, P.O Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda. Tel: 256-41-320212 or 320556 or 321389 Email: HR@ASARECA.ORG More information about the position and the organization is available at www.asareca.org
ASARECA implements 2 components of the AfDB funded project Promotion of Science and technology for agricultural development in Africa. These are the Regional Agricultural Information and Learning Systems (RAILS) component which supports an Africa-wide platform for agricultural information exchange;- and the DONATA component which facilitates dissemination and adoption of agricultural technologies in Africa (www.fara-africa.org ).
POSITION 001/10 -WEB/RAILS WEBMASTER
We are seeking to recruit for a Web/RAILS info Master. Working under the supervision of the Head of Information and Communication Unit (ICU), the Web/Info master will work closely with the Secretariat staff in Development and modification of web-pages/ web applications as well as collaborate with the Info masters of other African SROs in the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA). Other duties will include:
Webmaster
•Maintenance of the ASARECA website, ensuring currency of content and constantly improving its features
• Support to the Secretariat in updating content
• Support to ASARECA projects in developing a web presence
• Support the Web Server Maintenance function of the ICU RAILS Info master -Administration of ASARECA RAILS
• Quality assurance of the contents of the RAILS gateway/portal at the ASARECA level • Ensure that information generated by the ASARECA/DONATA project is availed on the e-rails portal developed by FARA. • Facilitate online discussions to strengthen communication among RAILS stakeholders • Contribute in the identification and promotion of relevant ICT tools for use by the RAILS teams • Provide technical assistance in the development of National agricultural information systems • Support training of RAILS teams in managing and using their national gateways
Qualifications and Experience:
• Degree in IT or related field
• Skills in HTML, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL are essential. CSS and Flash are an added advantage
• Working knowledge of web 2.0 technologies
• Web Server Administration (Apache servers) is desirable
• 2-3 years experience in website development.
• Excellent analytical, planning and coordination skills as well as effective communication skills.
Duration:
This contract will be initially for a period of 12 months, renewable subject to annual performance review and availability of funding.
Remuneration and other Benefits:
The remuneration package is comparable to those offered by similar organizations and includes a competitive salary, medical benefit and allowances
To Apply:
Applicants should send an application letter clearly demonstrating their suitability in meeting the qualifications, experience and the required competencies. A copy of an up-to-date curriculum vitae and names of three referees and their complete addresses -postal, telephone, and e-mail. Deadline for receiving applications will be 16 August 2010 and should be addressed to:
The Head of HR and Administration ASARECA, Plot 5, Mpigi Road, P.O Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda. Tel: 256-41-320212 or 320556 or 321389 Email: HR@ASARECA.ORG More information about the position and the organization is available at www.asareca.org
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