Website Coordinator

OVERVIEW
Tanzania Natural Resources Forum, registered in 2006 as a non-government organization, is an advocacy and communication network made up of over 3,800 members. TNRF aims to promote the improvement of natural resource governance to achieve more sustainable rural livelihoods and better conservation outcomes by bridging the gap between:

• People's local natural resource management needs and practices, and
• National natural resource management priorities, policies, laws and programs

Further details can be found on the TNRF Website www.tnrf.org

Communications is a valued part of the TNRF strategy. As a network organization TNRF deals with diverse needs and interests, from those of citizens and community based organizations to nation-wide civil society organizations, private investors, and government offices. The TNRF communications department strives to be the glue that holds all the stakeholders together. The Website Coordinator (WC) will play a key role in communications as he/she will be responsible for TNRF's flagship communications tool, the website, which is by far the most widely accessed and utilized product that TNRF offers our members.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The WC will form part of a dynamic communications team working to provide TNRF and its members and partners with excellent communication services at different levels and in a range of ways. Specifically, the WC will provide professional support to colleagues both in the communications department, in TNRF core teams and to the members and partners in working groups, in the fields of web communications, publication and design and basic information technology needs. Responsibilities include the following:

1. Be a member of the Communications Team, managed by the Communications Director.
2. Oversee the production, maintenance and quality control of all TNRF's website properties.
3. Improve/expand TNRF's website services through introducing and maintaining innovative and creative tools that are conducive to the general TNRF audience.
4. Oversee and supervise all website development, including superficial changes to the website and larger changes such as host changes and systematic developments.
5. Perform all content management and graphic activities for the website.
6. Support and lead the layout design process of publications for printing and electronic purposes, including editing of art (eg. Photographs, graphic elements, etc.).
7. Oversee and organize TNRF's membership database and membership relations (via website), listserves, secretariat email accounts, and TNRF's online library resources.
8. Manage staff email accounts, which includes assisting staff set up accounts and monitor account loads.
9. Provide TNRF office general information technology support, including monitoring performance of the whole network and troubleshooting all areas including TNRF hardware.
10. No direct supervision of other staff will be required, but may need to train and work with other individuals or groups (specifically, members of the communications team) whom there is no direct authority in coordinating web-related activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
TNRF is looking for a hard working and dynamic team member who has the following qualities and skills:

• Bachelor degree in one of the following fields or in a related field: Graphic/website design, computer programming, media and communications.
• At least two-years of experience working with communication media, specifically working on website production and maintenance and graphic design
• High proficiency in and ability to code php, and great familiarity with Drupal.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, SEO and online user interaction best practices.
• A demonstrated mature style of deign and ability to adapt skills to TNRF's mission and communications goals.
• Knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies including social networking, blogs, RSS feeds, etc.
• Experience in general computer maintenance, servers, databases, and listserves
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• A team player
• Proficient in both Kiswahili and English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong practical background in graphic design, including the knowledge of design software such as Photoshop, Illustrator or Corel Draw, Acrobat, Flash, Fireworks and Xara3D.

Proven experience of graphic production, with knowledge of printing processes (offset and digital) and color management.

MySQL admin, SQL commands.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
1. The renewable contract initially will be for two years with a three month probationary period.
2. Extension of the appointment is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance in line with the TNRF Rules and Regulations.
3. Generous employment package, including health and other benefits will be offered, reflecting the nature of the role, experience and qualifications required of this position. The WC will be registered with the National Social Security Fund.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested candidates should submit their applications with (a) cover letter summarizing the candidate's suitability against the selection criteria and quoting the position and vacancy announcement number and full working contact details of the candidate and three referees (b) curriculum vitae.
2. TNRF will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements for the advertised positions. Please do not apply unless you have the required qualifications.
3. Applications should be sent by registered mail, courier service or e-mail (email subject line should quote position and vacancy number and all soft copies should be in MS Word) Applicants should choose one method of sending applications. Duplicate Applications will be disqualified.
4. Only successful candidates will be contacted and at the interview should provide originals and copies of both academic and professional certificates and testimonials and last performance appraisal evaluation.

Please send your application to the address or e-mail indicated below before the deadline of 12 NOVEMBER 2010.

THE ADMINISTRATOR
TANZANIA NATURAL RESOURCE FORUM
P.O. Box 15605. Arusha, Tanzania
E-mail: WC@tnrf.org