Recruitment notice: Senior Webmaster/IT Manager

About this position

This full-time position will be based in the Cameroon country office of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé. The mission of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is to catalyze the socio-economic transformation of Cameron and Africa by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health and implementation. work on progressive policies that together create economic opportunities for all.

Job description:

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is looking for a Senior Webmaster and IT Manager to take our current website to the next level, maintain the website, website functionality and servers to meet the needs of users. You will be responsible for making the sites user-friendly, very attractive and secure.

In this role, you must be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator. It is essential to balance a creative eye and an analytical mind. If you also have a strong technical background, we would like to have you on our team. Ultimately, you will ensure the functionality and efficiency of the web infrastructure.

This position will be based in Yaoundé.

Main responsibilities

• Create functional, easy-to-use websites;
• Manages web applications and environments proactively;
• Test websites across browsers, operating systems and devices
• Maintain, configure and troubleshoot servers;
• Ensure site security by setting up firewalls and login pages;
• Optimize speeds and loading capacity;
• Debug pages and fix broken links or images;
• Update website content and review SEO;
• Monitor and analyze site performance (e.g. traffic, conversions);
• Test websites across browsers, operating systems and devices
• Monitoring online traffic and conversions;
• Ensure the functionality and effectiveness of the site pages and the website;
• Analyzes, evaluates and resolves operational issues in a timely manner;
• Support the organization’s digital and networking processes;
• Ensure the proper functioning of IT systems and ensure that users get the most out of them;
• Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications;
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks and replace parts as needed;
• Follow diagrams and written instructions to repair a fault or set up a system;
• Support the deployment of new applications;
• Configure accounts and profiles for new users and manage password issues;
• Respond within agreed deadlines to calls;
• Prioritize and manage several open files at the same time;
• Test and evaluate new technologies;
• Perform electrical safety checks on IT equipment;
• Resolve technical and operational problems;
• Respond to employee questions and requests.

Key qualifications and skills

• Proven experience as a Webmaster or Web Developer;
• In-depth knowledge of web analytics and SEO;
• Familiarity with Web standards;
• Working knowledge of website management tools;
• Mastery of HTML/CSS, XML; knowledge of SQL and Javascript is preferred;
• Ability to generate creative ideas;
• Attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills;
• Must be able to collaborate with a team;
• Good command of visual design principles;
• Proven experience in a similar role;
• Solid knowledge of computer systems;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Experience:

• Web development under WordPress: 3 years (required);
• Webmaster: 3 years (Required);
• Web design: 3 years (required)
• Web analysis and SEO: 3 years (Desired)

Education:

• Degree in computer science, information technology or related field.

Language:

• English and French (required)
• Applicants are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO REGISTER

All applications must be submitted via the online portal below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED ONLY ON THE WEBSITE: https://www.foretiafoundation.org/careers/senior-webmaster-it-officer/