BBC World Service: Communication / Web Editor

The BBC World Service Trust in Nigeria is seeking to recruit a Communication / Web Editor

COMMUNICATION/WEB EDITOR

Location: Abuja

Duties
The Successful candidate will:

• Use information gathered from fieldwork to write up articles for the web, maintain and protect information from destruction or hackers,
• Design project graphics, prepare IEC materials, create and develop a social networking forum/function and optimized it for networking and training,
• Prepare annual plans for the project web site, identify goals, operational objectives, strategic approach, budget requirements, provide server statistics, site audits, cost benefit analysis and user requirement surveys.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience developing and managing international websites and integrating social networking as part of a website
• Advanced technical aptitude and knowledge of web technologies, website navigation and blueprinting, appreciation of browser compatibility issues, web content management and document management systems.

Qualification

• A minimum of first degree in Computer Sciences, Management Information Services or any related field.
• A professional certification is desirable.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should please send in their application with an introduction letter stating capability and motivation on why they like the job, a detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three professional referees (including their telephone, fax and email addresses) to:

The Head of HR/Administration
BBC World Service Trust Nigeria

Or via email (word document please) Communication/Web Editor Position: webeditorbbc2010@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 27th August 2010. No telephone calls please.

Application Deadline: 19th August, 2010