FOSSFA and InWEnt are pleased to announce the vacancy for the “FOSS Certification Manager for ict@innovation”.
ict@innovation – Creating Business and Learning Opportunities with Free and Open Source Software in Africa is a joint capacity building project in the area of innovative information and communication technologies through Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) implemented in Southern and East Africa from 2008-2010. For details please see: http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net
TERM
One year of initial contract (1/1/2010-31/12/2010)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and implement the ict@innovation programme activities on FOSS certification and achieve the ict@innovation Pillar B programme targets;
- Work toward a long term strategy for spreading FOSS certification throughout Africa;
- In collaboration with global certification entities, and in consultation with FOSSFA members and project partners, compile and make available the needed training materials for key FOSS certificates
APPLICATION
For a detailed job description, qualification criteria and application procedures, please see:
http://www.ict-innovation.fossfa.net/CertificationManager
Last date of application: January 20th, 2010
Please Note: Interested candidates should send an application as soon as possible, to Mr Frederick Yeboah: secretariat@fossfa.net with copy to Petra Hagemann: petra.hagemann@inwent.org or through any FOSSFA Executive.
Also we would appreciate if you can forward this mail to all your mail contacts. Thank you very much for your usual cooperation.
The Web Developer will be accountable to the Senior Web Developer.
Responsibilities
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Develop modern dynamic websites and other web-enabled applications
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Update and maintain existing websites and applications for ZAMNET and customers
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Creating and designing of Online banners
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Work with other sections in pursuing web related business opportunities
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Provide technical support by responding to incoming enquiries through email and telephone on issues related to web services in a professional and timely manner
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Manage customer web accounts on Web servers
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Help in day-to-day maintenance of ZAMNET Web servers
Minimum Job Requirements
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Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies
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Must have experience working with modern web authoring tools such as FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, CGI, PHP, MySQL, etc
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Must have working knowledge of Linux operating Systems
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Certificate in graphic design will be an added advantage
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One year working experience in a web designing environment
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Ability to engage with potential customers and convince market solutions effectively
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
Mode of Application and closing date
Zambia Pacific Trust (ZPT) is looking for a manager for its work supporting school computer projects in the Lusaka area. I have attached a copy of the advertisement that you will also find in the Post newspaper tomorrow (Wednesday).
If you would like more information about this vacancy, or if you are interested in applying for the position, please send an email to zptrust@gmail.com.
The advertisement as it will appear in other publications is below:
Computer Education Project Manager Vacancy
Description of Work
Zambia Pacific Trust (ZPT), a small organisation supporting computer education projects in schools, is hiring a manager for their Lusaka area work to perform the tasks listed below.
- Administer the ZPT Grant Process
- Supervise Employees and Manage Finances
- Advise, Network and Communicate
Salary will be competitive within the education sector.
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field; 3 or more years of relevant work experience including management; Computer literate including touch typing; Excellent skills in communication, organisation, teamwork, financial management and leadership.
Closing date is February 16, 2009.
For Further Information and Application contact: zptrust@gmail.com
