Dear GKD members, The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. ADB's multicultural staff come from over 45 member countries. ADB recognizes that Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a powerful force in shaping the social and economic development of Asia and Pacific, potentially helping developing countries leapfrog stages of economic development. ADB has adopted a strategic approach to assist its developing member countries seize the opportunities created by ICT. This approach will support ICT-related activities in ADB's developing member countries to enhance the impact of ADB's poverty reduction strategy and other development activities. As the use of ICT is a new strategy at ADB, we are developing ways to integrate ICT into the projects that are being funded by ADB. *Web Specialist Requirement* We are seeking to fill a position at the ADB that will involve: * Overseeing all aspects of technical support of ADB's external web site and certain electronic publishing activities; * Supervising the technical direction and growth of the internet web site to ensure application of appropriate technologies and support resources; * Planning, monitoring, and administering the acquisition of computer hardware and software for web site operations; * Initiating the development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of new online applications; * Supervising Internet web server operations (Windows NT2000 platform) for supporting the ADB web site and a web hosting agreement with a major telecommunications firm; * Identifying ways to improve the usability of the web site and developing appropriate technical solutions; and * Liaising and collaborating with key departments, e.g., Office of Information Systems and Technology, Central Operations Services Office, on web-related technical issues. The requirements for this position include: * A university degree in a relevant discipline; * At least five (5) years web experience, including internet networking and digital media (preferably at least three should be within a multilateral organization or similar institution); * The ability to design and maintain a complex web site that manages over 20,000 files, as well as to handle the publication of a web style guide for technical specifications; * The ability to synthesize various disciplines, e.g. information architecture, user interface design, database development, programming, and graphic design; * Proven experience in producing and managing a complex web site with database back-end support; and * Experience in integrating legacy information systems and third party software into the site's workflow. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. ADB staff members are expected to serve in any location outside Headquarters. Applicants should be nationals of one of ADB's member countries. For further information, please visit <www.adb.org> and look for Employment under Resources. Send CV and cover letter by fax, mail or online using MS Excel format quoting Ref. No. 01-081 by 26 September 2001 to: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK P.O. BOX 789, 0980 MANILA, PHILIPPINES Tel. No. (632) 632-4444 Fax No. (632) 636-2550 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Women are actively encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. ------------ ***GKD is an initiative of the Global Knowledge Partnership*** To post a message, send it to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: <http://www.globalknowledge.org>
