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Ethiopia - Web Developer
Scope of Work (also available in PDF format)
Country: Ethiopia
Placement site: Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA)
Assignment Title: Website Developer
Assignment Code: ETH-001
Length of assignment: 2 months
OVERVIEW OF VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
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In-country placement site:
EPHA is a membership organization of more than 2,000 health professionals in Ethiopia
. Their main office is located in the Dembel office building on Bole Road in
Addis Ababa.
Volunteer assignment:
Web developer to plan, develop, and create EPHA Web site based on association needs
Length of the assignment: 2 months
Name and title of supervisor: Dr. Ashenafi Negash
Name and title of counterpart: TBD
Volunteer Qualifications:
Required:
- BS in computer science or certification in Web design and relevant work-related experience
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in Web design, preferably for a membership association
- Experience providing training and hands-on support in Web site maintenance
- Fluent in English and Amharic
- Knowledge of computer hardware and Web site design software applications
Preferred:
- A self-starter, with strong written and oral communication skills
- Previous experience working in a low-resource setting
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to develop cooperative working relationships
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OBJECTIVE OF THE VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
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Objective
The objective of the Web site developer is to increase the capacity of EPHA to provide information and resources to its members by assisting in the development of the association’s Web site and providing training to association staff on Web site design and analysis.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
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Volunteer responsibilities:
- Develop a Web site outline in coordination with EPHA staff
- Design, program, and create the EPHA association Web site using available software
- Train association staff on basic Web site design and analysis to ensure site can be maintained after the completion of the volunteer assignment
- Provide ongoing support to association staff via email and telephone consultation for Web site maintenance and updates
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENT
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Deliverables
- Outline for EPHA Web site
- EPHA Web site
- Training agenda for EPHA staff to maintain and update the Web site
- Report number and names of trained EPHA staff
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING STAKEHOLDERS
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Volunteer:
- Complete the scope of work in the timeframe outlined
- Complete Twinning Center’s monitoring and evaluation report on a monthly basis
- Adhere to the AIHA Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Placement organization/institution: EPHA
- Provide resources necessary for the volunteer to carry out assignment successfully
- Identify a placement site at EPHA for the volunteer to ensure sustainability of volunteer activities
- Submit performance assessment reports on the volunteer to the Twinning Center
AIHA Twinning Center:
- Conduct pre-assignment orientation and training for volunteer and placement site staff
- Provide volunteer with safe housing, monthly living allowance, medical evacuation insurance, and travel-related costs to and from placement site
- Provide ongoing support of volunteer as needed
This position has been filled. Please refer to the list of open positions.
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