VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: WEBMASTER (ks)

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   VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: WEBMASTER (ks)
                                                      
The African Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged 
with spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development by 
promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa 
and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its 
Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.  
  
In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen its 
capacity to deliver by, among others, the implementation of its organizational 
structure and the filling of all vacant posts.  
1. Post: 
Job title:   WEBMASTER (KISWAHILI)  
Grade:  P2 
Supervisor:   Web Administrator  
Directorate:   Information and Communication 
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  
   
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Web Administrator, the responsibilities and duties 
of the incumbent shall include the following: 
1. Develop internal and external websites using web and portal technologies; 
2. Compile and ensure timely dissemination of the organizations’ documents, 
audio- visual materials and photos, received from departments, regional 
offices and the AU organs; 
3. Proof read content and edit visual materials before uploading onto the 
website 
4. Assist the web administrator in the management and administration of the 
web server 
5. Ensure and protect the confidentiality of the activities of the AU 
6. Update and maintain the Kiswahili web site on a daily basis and create 
necessary links on the website  
7. Assist the web administrator in managing all correspondences coming 
through the webmaster’s address including ensuring the proper delivery of 
emails to the relevant personnel within the AU Commission  
8. Assist the web administrator in managing domain names of the AU 
AFRICAN UNION  UNION AFRICAINE 
UNIÃO AFRICANA
P. O. Box 3243        Telephone   +251 115 517 700                             Website: www.african‐union.org      
                  Fax: +251 115 517 844                                                                                   Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA        2 
9. Perform requirement analysis to develop special website pages for AU 
Departments, regional offices and programmes; the analyses should go to 
web administrator 
10. Developing special pages for AU Departments, regional offices and 
programmes; 
11. Preparation of power point presentations to popularize the African Union to 
specific audiences  
12. Contribute to the implementation of website related projects; 
13. Attend meetings and generate relevant content; 
14. Designing printed information materials to popularize the AU  
15. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisors. 
 4.  Qualifications and Experience Required
Candidates must have a minimum Bachelor University degree in computer science/ 
information system with expertise in the following fields: communication and/or 
information, Media/Journalism, Marketing, and Public Relations. 
  5. Professional experience required:
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) years of professional, progressively 
relevant experience in the following: 
‐ Designing and administration of websites;  
‐ Working knowledge of web design, Drupal, Joomla. Word press, HTML, 
CSS, JAVA, PERL and the implementation of scripts such as CGI and 
ASP to generate web pages dynamically within a Content Management 
System as well as preparing the Templates including database 
programming and SQL; 
‐ Expertise on internet software and hardware (web browsers, email, 
modems, scanners and other peripherals) 
 6. Other relevant skills
 Excellent knowledge of Information Technology networks and their tools of 
administration; 
 Proficiency with graphics programs, back-end applications, and server 
functions; 
  Knowledge of desk top publishing  
 Ability to work a flexible schedule including participation in special events 
and critical situations during evenings and weekends; 
 Must be a self-starter and able to navigate within a large organization: 
 Professional attitude with exceptional verbal communication skills in 
Kiswahili, editing skills, project management, organizational, interpersonal 
and time management skills; 
 Excellent written communication skills in Kiswahili and ability translate 
content from one of the official languages of the AU to Portuguese. 3 
 Action-oriented, high initiative, good problem-solving skills, and 
independent thinking;  
 Highly organized individual with exceptional attention to detail; 
 The ability to work under pressure; 
 Excellent drafting and reporting skills; 
 7. Language requirement  
Proficiency in Kiswahili plus one of the African Union working languages.  
 8. Age requirement:  
Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old. 
 9. Tenure of Appointment:  
 The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) 
 years, of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary 
 period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, 
 subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.  
 10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women 
are strongly encouraged to apply.  
 11. Remuneration:  Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus 
other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing 
allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other 
education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of 
US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the 
Commission.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website   
http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 27May 2012 . 
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management 
    African Union Commission