*Call for applications: WAIGF Web Manager* The West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF)project aims to facilitate Internet policy discussions on a multi-stakeholder platform for issues relating to the development and governance of Internet in West Africa. The project aims to facilitate the participation of a broad range of West African stakeholders in the IGF process, create an opportunity for West Africans to engage in/contribute towards discussions regarding spam, Internet and Security, and other IGF related issues at the global Internet Governance Forum Last but not least this project aims to create a systematic, bottom up,national, regional and global policy dialogue process in West Africa. The WAIGF project is looking for a Web Manager. *Scope* Reporting to FOSSFA or any designated WAIGF partner, and functionally to the WAIGF consortium the incumbent designs, produces and maintains a bi-lingual regional WAIGF website with country specific content. *Primary responsibilities* *Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for the West African Internet Governance Forum regional website with country specific content *Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary. * Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the clients but that fit in the schools global image; ensure that the WAIGF regional site is easy to navigate. * Build website using technologies that conform to international standards and make sure that they are universally accessible. * Perform maintenance and updates to the WAIGF website when requested by the WAIGF consortium through FOSSFA. * Set up and manage web usage statistics software for the WAIGF website and constantly report and update relevant stakeholders on web statistics * Disseminate online country based survey through the WAIGF website * Use social media and build communities of social networks on the site * Link the regional WAIGF website to other IGF sites * Engage in communicating key aspects of the West African process and updating such on the site *Requirements* * Experience in web design, of which a minimum of one year producing table-less, XHTML, standards-compliant cross browser. * Experience working in an NGO environment, particularly in a virtual setting, highly desirable. * Advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress and Illustrator with formal training an asset. * Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; experience with Macromedia Flash. * Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.) * Very good spoken and written English and French * Attention to detail, hardworking, and creativity in problem-solving. * Ability to work in a team and to communicate in a clear way. * Superior knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, a strong online portfolio displaying user-centred design, and experience with web database solutions definite assets * Own computer and reliable internet connection. * Incumbent will work from their base *Duration of the contract:* 12 Months Incumbent to start immediately. *How to apply* Submit a your CV, cover letter and rates to judy@fossfa.net <mailto:judy@fossfa.net> ;adiel@afrinic.net <mailto:adiel@afrinic.net> ;bakoh@iisd.ca <mailto:bakoh@iisd.ca> and emilar@apc.org <mailto:emilar@apc.org> by 15 July 2010. -- Emilar E. Vushe Executive Assistant and Grants Administrator Association for Progressive Communications (APC) P O Box 29755, Melville, 2109, Johannesburg, South Africa Tel/fax: +27 11 726 1692 Mobile: +27 73 094 5690 Email: emilar@apc.org Website : www.apc.org _______________________________________________ Apc.africa mailing list Info and options: http://lists.apc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/apc.africa To unsubscribe, email apc.africa-unsubscribe@lists.apc.org