The African Population
and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit,
non-governmental organization that carries out high quality and policy-relevant
research on population, health and education issues facing sub- Saharan Africa.
The Center seeks to recruit a Web Systems Manager.
The overall purpose of the job is to design, develop and manage APHRC’s web systems.
ResponsibilitiesThe Center seeks to recruit a Web Systems Manager.
The overall purpose of the job is to design, develop and manage APHRC’s web systems.
1. Designing, developing and managing the APHRC website
- Revitalize
the information architecture and link knowledge products to the Center’s
program areas.
- Redesign
the website focusing on new innovations in the field, such as blogs,
wikis, etc, to improve content presentation, access, use and feedback.
- Manage
links that enable users to share documents with friends and colleagues.
- Create
a content management system that enables anyone to update the site without
requiring specialized skills or training.
- Create
fundraising opportunities through the website by developing systems that
will facilitate such.
- Assess
the IT needs of various programs at APHRC – research, policy engagement
and communication and administration programs - and create avenues to
respond to the identified needs through the website and other IT tools.
2. Managing the Center’s Systems including Intranet, Project
Management System, and Human Resources Information Systems
- Upload
information on the systems
- Continuously
train staff on how to make best use of the intranet
- Keep
the systems up-to-date and adaptable to emerging needs
- Add new
modules to existing systems to support the Center’s initiatives
- Design
new systems for enhancing efficiency
3. System Administration
- Enhance
the Center’s IT infrastructure by participating in the development and
implementation of state-of-the-art technological solutions for supporting
all business processes.
Skills and Qualifications
- Degree
in information sciences or a related discipline. A Masters degree in a
relevant field will be an added advantage.
- At
least four years relevant experience.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center
P.O. Box 10787-00100 GPO,
Nairobi
www.aphrc.org