- From: David Poehlman <poehlman@clark.net>
- Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 13:54:46 -0400
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Web Coordinator Pact, an international development nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC seeks a Web Coordinator to lead the development of its Web strategies and sites from the ground up. An excellent opportunity to make a difference with an organization doing good work around the world. * Competitive salary and excellent benefits * International travel possible Applications deadline: June 15th. Check us out at: www.pactworld.org Contact Jeff Kwaterski at 202-466-5666, jkwaterski@pacthq.org About Us Pact is an international development nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC with programs in 18 countries worldwide. Pact's mission is to work globally to reduce poverty by helping build strong communities that provide people with an opportunity to earn a dignified living, raise healthy families, and participate in democratic life. Pact achieves this by strengthening the capacity of grassroots service delivery organizations, coalitions and networks and by assisting in forging linkages between government, business and the citizen sector to address urgent social and economic needs. Pact creates positive change around the world. Just a few examples of our diverse programs include: empowering women through literacy training and micro-credit access in Nepal; strengthening the management capabilities of non-profit organizations combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe; developing the skills of independent media in Mongolia and facilitating the development of organizational networks for improving food security in Africa. Pact Insurance provides quality insurance products to organizations working internationally. Pact Publications publishes and distributes a variety of hard to find books and other educational resources for the international development community. Pact is committed to improving its ability to network information and knowledge resources worldwide, for Pact's staff as well as for client organizations. We are developing a range of new services that assist nonprofit organizations to create Internet-supported learning networks that promote the development of staff skills and the strengthening of organizations. Pact is continually exploring new ways to engage people and we realize that creative Web environments are central to our ability to successfully carry out our work and expand our global impact Job Description Pact's Web Coordinator will have the opportunity to make a true impact on an organization that does good work in the world. You will be empowered to create real change through shaping Pact's Web strategies and environments from the ground up. The Web Coordinator will take the lead role in designing and managing Pact's web sites, including our public Internet sites and corporate Intranet. This position will be a central part of a small web development team. The emphasis of the Web Coordinator position is placed on the skillful creation and coordination of Web sites that respond to the needs and interests of internal and external users. Beyond technical skills, Pact seeks a knowledge artist-someone who strives to creatively connect people and information in online environments. The Web Coordinator will coordinate contact with external graphic designers and information technology specialists, and may supervise interns and short-term employees as needed to complement the development of Pact's Web environments. There may be occasional opportunities for international travel to provide Internet-related training and development at Pact program and client offices. Duties include: * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Pact's primary Web sites * Lead the effort to create or implement web-applications to address Pact's global communications and knowledge-sharing issues * Establish a content management plan to ensure timely updating and improvement of Pact sites * Coordinate internal and external technical specialists required for complete Web-solutions implementation * Coordinate internal and external technical specialists required for complete Web implementation * Regularly provide analysis of web site traffic to relevant Pact staff, and use this information to suggest enhancements to the sites * Coordinate content collection and development with people from across the organization (programs, services and business development). The Web coordinator must be able to interface with a wide array of staff to gain a deep understanding of Pact's people, programs and work processes. * Assist in producing Pact promotional materials and other items requiring desktop publishing * Assist Pact to improve its use of e-commerce applications, specifically for Pact Publications * Work with the Institutional Capacity Building Services group to explore the development of on-line learning (e-learning) environments Job Requirements * Demonstrated ability to design, develop and administer web sites * Demonstrated experience with HTML layout or editing tools such as Dreamweaver and Frontpage, as well as comprehensive knowledge of HTML at the tag level. Knowledge of JavaScript, ASP, XML, web-server configuration and SQL databases a plus * Working proficiency with desktop publishing and graphics software, particularly in a Windows environment, such as PageMaker, PhotoShop, and Illustrator. Experience with print media and publishing, including graphic design, layout and production are a plus * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to present concepts effectively with technical and non-technical staff of all backgrounds * Demonstrate leadership, flexibility, reliability and self-motivation including the ability to: coordinate a wide variety of tasks; set and meet realistic goals; work independently and in a team environment; give appropriate attention to detail * Experience with e-commerce applications a plus * Interest in the organizational mission of Pact Contact Jeff Kwaterski Program Manager, Information and Knowledge Networking Services Pact, Inc. 1901 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 501 Washington, DC 20006 Contact phone: 202-466-5666 Contact fax: 202-466-5669 Contact email: jkwaterski@pacthq.org Please submit a resume and cover letter by June 15, 2000 Pact offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package Pact is an equal opportunity employer For more information on Pact visit our web site at www.pactworld.org -- Hands-On Technolog(eye)s ftp://poehlman.clark.net http://poehlman.clark.net mailto:poehlman@clark.net voice 301-949-7599 end sig.
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