Website Consultant | World Federalist Movement-Institute for Global Policy

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WFMIGP - Tue, 2008-04-22 17:59
Employment type: 
Contract
Telecommute: 
Allowed

TASKS:
WFM-IGP is a non-for-profit organization seeking a short term off-site Website Consultant to assist with the overhaul and recreation of a website, and the launching of a site under construction.

The Website Consultant will work with the WFM-IGP Website and Database Developer in ensuring and implementing a transfer of the website www.ReformtheUN.org off of its current Xaraya platform onto a new platform (Drupal, Joomla, etc.). The Consultant will be responsible for:

  • ensuring the layout of the website/CMS is logical and accessible
  • creating the CMS structure necessary to make the transfer
  • performing the transfer and ensuring a successful implementation
  • training on maintenance and update procedures for staff who work with the website

The Website Consultant will also assist with the final implementation of the new design and substance for www.wfm-igp.org on a newly created Drupal platform.

The Consultant will report to the Director of Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in IT or demonstrated work experience equivalent;
- 1-3 years of professional experience, previous experience working with non-profits preferred;
- Expertise in Adobe / Macromedia internet development software;
- Advanced knowledge of PHP, MySQL, MS Access, FileMaker, and/or Visual Basic preferred;
- Previous experience with Xaraya, Drupal CMS, and/or Joomla is a plus;
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment;
- Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and the ability to explain technical information to non-technical staff;
- Proficiency in English, additional languages is a plus
- Availability to start as soon as possible.

TERMS
This position is a short term, off-site consultancy. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. A contract will be signed prior to commensuration of the consultancy.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons should email a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references (in English) to techjob@wfm.org. Send your materials to the attention of the Human Resources Coordinator.

Please label the subject line according to this structure:
Website Consultant 08.04.21, Your last name, Your first name