icipe is an
intergovernmental organisation funded by government aid agencies, UN
organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in
environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improved
health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.
icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the position of a Web Designer to be based at Duduville campus, Kasarani, Nairobi. This is a
local (national) position that offers a two-year contract that is renewable.icipe has approximately 350 staff to support its research and capacity building programmes, located at various sites in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Web Designer will perform the following duties, among others:
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned as required.
- Develop
new Web applications as identified by supervisor and management through
packaged and customized applications.
- Ensure
that the main icipe portal and other websites are up-to-date through
collaboration with scientists and other users.
- Maintain
and enhance existing Web applications and all internal systems are
integrated.
- Perform
complete testing of Web applications unit and system, engaging users as
necessary.
- Conduct
all user acceptances testing, and report results.
- Design
and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of
use.
- Develop
external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate
information.
- Candidate
must be a team player and willing to teach and to learn.
Requirements
- A
University degree from a reputable University in Computer Science
- Have at
least 5 years of relevant experience in website production
- Possess
excellent knowledge of (X) HTML CSS mark up and current web standards
- Proficiency
of Content Management Systems such as Joomla, Wordpress, among others.
- A good
understanding of web graphics, typography, page layout and illustration
- Experience
in using graphic design software tools (Photo shop, Illustrator, GoLive)
- Be
willing to learn and share new skills.
- Excellent
communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and
presentation skills.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Please send an application with a detailed CV, names and addresses of 3 referees including e-mail addresses, fax numbers and remuneration package to:
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department
icipe - African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O. Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer