EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

An international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations,

the federally owned Deutsche Gessellschaft fur Internationale Zusammernarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
supports the German Government in achieving its development policy objectives.
The GIZ program Support to the East African Integration Process is currently looking to fill the
position of Web Development Expert for the East African Community.
Duty Station: Arusha
Terms of Contract: Fixed term contract
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibility of the Webmaster will be to revamp/improve the EAC Website, through
the following:

Develop and Manage the EAC portal and sub domains by re-designing the look and feel
of the existing EAC Web portal and its Sub domains to be visually appealing.
Produces applications, forms and related web pages in support of the EAC initiatives,
web-based interactive communications and other areas as assigned.
Configure and maintain servers and related devices for web-based resources, including
setting parameters to ensure timely delivery of information to users.
Debug issues that arise with the performance of the website.
Maintaining backups and implement disaster recovery measures for the portals
/websites.
Monitor and maintain monthly website usage and availability statistics and recommend
appropriate tools for website maintenance and development.
Develop specification for major developments of the web-based resources including any
outsourced requirements.
Any other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

He/she will possess a University Degree in Computer Science, Information Communication
Technology, communication or related field. A post graduate and/or a professional
website/portal development qualification would have a distinct advantage.
He/she will have at least 10 years professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years in large
database driven website/portals development, implementation, and maintenance.
Skills and Competences
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Excellent command of English and
report writing skills are required. Knowledge of French and/or Kiswahili will be an added
advantage.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The post is tenable for one (1) year renewable on successful performance, for a subsequent
period of one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance and funding.
Applications:
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications letter together with their CV and
copies of certificates addressed to EAC-GIZ office, EAC Headquarters, Former State Lodge, P.O.
Box 13854, Arusha, Tanzania: Deadline for submission: (17th November 2014).
Applications sent by email are welcome and should be sent to eac-germancooperation@giz.de.
This position is open for persons from the five (5) East African Partner States.
For a detailed job description please send request to eac-germancooperation@giz.de. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.