Africa Rice Center: Web Programmer

The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA) seeks a highly qualified individual to
fill the position of Web Programmer at the General Support Staff (GSS) level at its
temporary headquarters in Cotonou, Benin.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the communication and web site of an
AfricaRice CIRAD project on weed identification (Afroweeds). He/she will establish a
web-based database containing information on weed species and control which should
make it possible to keep software, drawings, descriptions and databases up to date.
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice, ex-WARDA)
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is an autonomous intergovernmental research association
of African member states. AfricaRice is also one of the 15 international agricultural
research Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR). AfricaRice believes that diversity in its staff promotes excellence in
its operations, and encourages applications from women and nationals of developing
countries. AfricaRice’s temporary headquarters is based in Cotonou, Benin. Cotonou
offers excellent living conditions for AfricaRice staff.

Position: Web Programmer
Salary Grade: GSS – G 6.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate all communications concerning the "Afroweeds" AfricaRice – CIRAD
project
• Setting up and updating a project website using the Web 2.0 platform
• Assisting the other project staff in digitalizations and other IT-related project
activities
• Undertake any other duties as the project coordinator or direct supervisor shall require
Criteria, Qualification and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
• An MSc in programming, communication or computer sciences
• Experience in web design
• Experience with and knowledge of Web 2.0 participatory platform is an assett
• Knowledge on and experience with programming and programming language
• Ability to work under pressure, and to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary
environment requiring good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and French
• Capacity to conduct independent work and produce reliable results
• A high degree of professional motivation, flexibility, initiative, drive, reliability and
willingness to learn and develop new skills
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Application procedure:
Send by e-mail or post, (Subject: Afroweeds Web Manager Application) a detailed CV
with a cover letter and the names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax
number and e-mail addresses) to:
Personnel Officer
Africa Rice Center
01 BP 2031 Cotonou (Benin)
Tel (229) 21 35.01.88 Fax: (229) 21 35 05 56
E-mail: AfricaRice-hr@cgiar.org
N.B: Detailed CV must have the following details: Name, forenames, nationality, higher
diploma obtained, and number of years of professional experience in the field …
Applications will be received until March 1st, 2010
We thank all applicants but only those who are short listed will be contacted
AfricaRice believes that staff diversity contributes to excellence
and encourages women professionals to apply.