World Agroforestry Centre System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician

About our organization

The World Agroforestry Centre, a CGIAR Consortium Research Centre, is an independent research institution, which generates science-based knowledge about the complex role that trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods. The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, which hosts African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), a preferred service provider of the CGIAR. AWARD is a career-development program that equips top women agricultural scientists across sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate agricultural gains by strengthening their research and leadership skills, through tailored fellowships.
AWARD is a catalyst for innovations with high potential to contribute to the prosperity and well-being of African smallholder farmers, most of whom are women.
Since 2008, 320 women agricultural scientists from 11 sub-Saharan African countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia) have benefited from AWARD’s successful career-development fellowships. AWARD recently launched a pilot program benefiting five women from selected francophone African countries (Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal).The System Analyst / Coder and Website Technician will support AWARD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Department, as well as the Communications Unit, with technical innovations to strengthen the management and communication of AWARD’s data and information to internal and external stakeholders. This position offers a rich challenge and opportunity for a skilled, motivated coder/programmer to design and develop innovative and interactive database driven system of data collection forms, SQL databases, online data entry, retrieval, and analyses applications. Works with AWARD staff to design, develop, test, and maintain data and information management applications for both intranet and internet, allowing efficient, entry, retrieval, and analyses of AWARD’s monitoring data.Designs, develops, tests, and maintains both intranet and internet sites using ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, SQL PHP, and other technologies required.Assists in design and coding of interactive forms on the Adobe platform to make AWARD’s data collection process more efficient, effective, and powerful.Designs and maintains SQL Server database(s) to store and manage monitoring data, and connect SQL Server database(s) to AWARD’s online M&E dashboard system, providing dynamic charts and maps using PHP and XML (using FusionCharts suite).Develops online system for AWARD staff to access, enter, and query monitoring data and generate data-rich and meaningful reports.Develops and maintains systems to support internal automation/communication/processes.A minimum of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics, or related degree.Minimum five years’ experience working with SQL Server including experience with stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, complex joins, and security.Minimum five years’ experience developing web-based solutions, using technologies such as ASP.NET, VB.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, JQuery, and XML.Advanced/expert experience working with Joomla CMS (Version 1.5 and above), including building custom templates and extensions as required.Experience using Survey software/services to conduct polls and surveys, including generating relevant reports.Strong coding and programming background, and extensive experience in data management and analyses, both quantitative and qualitative.Advanced knowledge of PHP web scripting language.Advanced knowledge of the LAMP stack (Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP).Intermediate experience using JQuery, CSS/CSS3 and HTML5.Advanced image editing using Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Fireworks.Working knowledge of CPanel hosting and configuring/using FTP clients.Intermediate knowledge of the ZEND framework.Working knowledge of HTML Email Templates, especially MailChimp.Analytical ability to delve into detail while maintaining a broader business perspective, ideally evidenced by relevant hands-on experience delivering analytic solutions to organizations.Minimum two years’ experience developing interactive forms on the Adobe platform.Proficient in .NET framework and Visual Studio.Strong analytical and data reporting skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts and ideas in non-technical terms.The World Agroforestry Centre is an equal opportunity employer and offers a collegial and gender-sensitive working environment. We believe that staff diversity promotes excellence and strongly encourage applications from qualified women. This position is on local terms and will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable subject to six (6) months’ probation period, assessment of performance, continued relevance of the position, and availability of resources.
Applications will be considered until 31 July 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Narok County Government Website Development Request for Expression of Interest

Office of the Governor

Expression of Interest for Website Development

Narok County Government is soliciting for expression of interest for development of county website from highly qualified firms.
 The design and development shall include the following elements and activities leading up to final implementation:Development of an online web base CMS database for the county.Incorporation of Banners, news blog, photo gallery, publication blog/chat, multimedia, Email new letter and link to most popular social media linksThe following design elements and capability will be essential for the county websiteOptimizing the site to the reputable search enginesWebsite pages to have consistency for easy navigation and visual appearanceEasy management of content by content contributors, editors, and assign separate permission levels of posting and approval of content.Easy management of emails, inquiries and enabled electronic correspondenceEmbed GIS features on the site to attract diverse investors and touristEmbed SMS broadcasting features to the site to ease mass communicationEmbed online payment via third payment partner and rates queries and bill payment through banks.Ability of the site to be viewed across different technology platforms including mobile technologyAbility of the site to include future development and dynamic technology and ongoing support from the designing firm.Any addenda included prior to scheduled closing date shall be made part of the content. Expression should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of the vendor’s capability to satisfy the requirements of this expression.
The vendor shall be responsible for costs incurred in the expression preparation and delivery.
 The expression shall be organized in the following manner:Executive summaryCompany backgroundExamples of completed projects relevant to this expressionList the technology to be used, firm team personnel and their CVs, any other sub service e.g where your servers are hostedList of recent client reference and their day contactsDetailed cost breakdown e.g customization, maintenance, installations, training, application, development costs, annual hosting subscription,Detailed description of payment requirements/optionsTerms and conditions proposedProject schedule with strict timelines and include user participation in every project milestone.Each expression must include three (2) hard copies and electronic file of the expression on either a thumb drive, DVD, or CD enclosed in plain sealed envelop clearly marked “expression of interest for website design and development“ and deposited on the tender box situated at Narok County Government Headquarters, next to the entrance, or posted and addressed to:
Interim County Secretary
Narok County Government
P.O Box 898
Narok.
So as to reach on or before 4th July 2013 at 11.00am. Expressions shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of firms or their representatives who wish to attend.
The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any expression in whole or in part and does not bind itself to give reasons for its decision.
Questions relating to this expression maybe addressed to;
Email: narokcountygovernment@gmail.com

Website Content Copy Writer - Internship Job in Kenya

Website Content Copy Writer - Internship
We are a Nairobi based BPO. We do Website Design, Ecommerce, and Internet Marketing / SEO for clients across the USA and Canada.
We are recruiting new interns to join our SEO department in Nairobi as copy writers. The position requires recent graduates (those awaiting graduation can also apply) with a degree or diploma in journalism, mass communication, literature or related field.
If the candidate demonstrates exemplary abilities during the 3 months internship, he/she will be absorbed into the department.
The applicants must have impeccable written and spoken English, and demonstrate love for the internet. We are looking for someone who has flair with words, fluency with the language, ability to persuade, and a vivid imagination.
The successful candidate will be charged with coming up with the words and verbal content that will be used alongside visual elements.He/she will also research, generate and edit content for our clients’ websites.
The content generated, is targeted at the international clientele therefore if the candidate has experience in writing for the global audience, and Search Engine Optimization, it will be an added advantage.

Date: 13-6-2013
 

Company: Web Partner Group
Email: hrkenya.seo@webpartnergroup.com