Consultant Position Available CIDA funded Support to the Ethics Secretariat (SES) Project in Tanzania Information & Communications

Technology Specialist Level of Effort: Up to 50 days from present to September 2015 Reports to: Field Project Director, SES Project Overview: This individual will design databases and create systems for the utilization of data for planning and reporting purposes as well as support ES website development as it relates to facilitating the electronic submission of relevant data. Roles and Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives; Make recommendations on custom applications to support business operations; Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency or business processes Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting; Provide systems for storage, retrieval, security and back-up of ES data Work with project consultants in developing a database system for collecting, reviewing and monitoring information collected for use by the ES to conduct investigative analysis and risk management of the same. Work with project consultants in developing management information and statistic reports to assist ES management with supervision and oversight of staff performance indicators; Develop internet-based data input and collection screens for data entry by solicited parties. Coordinate application development for multiple projects; Assist in managing an outsource relationship for 3rd party application development and programming (in the event one is needed); Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, etc.; Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for the website; Ensure that the layout of the content is accessible and logical; recommend improvements if necessary; Create visual concepts that match the content and the image wanted by the program and ensure the site is easy to navigate; Build the website using technologies that conform to standards and make sure that they are universally accessible; Design security infrastructure system; Create and provide support documentation and training on maintenance and update procedures; Train on the management of day-to-day operational aspects for managing the website and communicate with external vendor and entities as required. Qualifications: Database & Website Design and Administration: 5-7 years experience with website and database design and administration; Advanced knowledge of XHTML, CSS, and use of digital imaging and illustration with Adobe
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Photoshop, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator; Knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, PHP and dynamic HTML; Experience with Macromedia Flash; Extensive experience working on PC platforms. Knowledge and demonstrated experience with cross-browser and cross-platform issues (IE, Firefox, Safari, etc.) Extensive knowledge of current web-design trends and techniques, with a strong portfolio displaying user-centred design and experience with web database solutions. Experience in general management of the development, documentation, and implementation of Internet-based applications to support business operations. Experience with security issues and structures for web systems handling sensitive information

Required Skills: Web and database design and administration (5 Years preferred) Experience with JavaScript (5 Years preferred)) XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Illustrator (5 years preferred)) Maintaining and administering web server and middleware tools including SQL(5 years preferred)) Good English communication skills, both written and verbal Preferred Assets: BS degree, preferably in IS or Computer Science Microsoft Certified in Microsoft word, Excel, and SQL Server. Remuneration based on experience and past salary history Send complete CV with references to sestanzania@gmail.com or deliver to Sukari House 3rd Floor Dar Es Salaam, Support to ethics Secretariat Project Office Closing date: All CVs must be received no later than 31 May 2013