Web Systems Manager Job in Kenya - African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Please, apply enclosing a detailed CV, quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three referees to jobs@aphrc.org or to the address below by February 24, 2012.

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