Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, June 11 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
The Smart Africa Secretariat would like to recruit a Full-Stack Developer to be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing e-learning and digital skills solutions and maintaining SADA web presence. The responsibilities for this role include but not limited:
• Design and develop interactive SADA portals and Platforms, and their associated modules.
• Ensure high quality user interface design and high accessibility of the SADA e-learning content to all user’s groups and meeting the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards.
• Maintain and update the SADA websites, ensuring that they are user-friendly and up to date.
o Manage web content and digital assets to ensure accuracy and relevance.
o Ensure that web content is optimized for search engines and meets SEO best practices.
o Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the websites and e-learning platforms.
o Analyse web and e-learning metrics to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhancement.
• Design and integration of APIs for different content providers;
• Provide technical IT support to users and admin of SADA platforms
• Collaborate with a consulting firm and relevant subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and quality of the e-learning content.
• Coordinating with consulting firms and agencies the development of SADA’s portal, reviewing final layouts and suggesting improvements when necessary;

Key qualifications
Education and Job qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field; A master’s degree in Computer Science ICT, Information Systems & Communications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology would be an added advantage
• Proven experience developing interactive e-learning content using popular authoring tools.
• Strong understanding of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and content management systems (CMS) such as Moodle, WordPress, and Drupal.
• Experience with web accessibility and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web analytics.

Professional Experience:
• At least five (5) years of experience in Full Stack development
• Knowledge of design techniques such as Prototyping, Instructional Design, etc.
• Experience in deployment and integration of application program interface (APIs).
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP or .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle or MongoDB.

General attributes and skills:
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong competence in the use of standard software productivity tools (such as Microsoft Office Suite or others).

Languages:
• Fluency in French or English is a must, a good working knowledge of other languages will be an added advantage.

Duration and location of the assignment
The appointment will be six (6) months renewable subject to availability of fund and performance review.
The position requires the consultant to be based in Kigali, or willing to relocate for the assignment.

Reporting requirements
The Full Stack Developer will report directly to the assigned supervisor under Digital Infrastructure, Skills and Empowerment Directorate.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates should send the following documents to the following email address: hr@smartafrica.org , with mention of “Full-Stack developer, SADA” in the subject line:
• A detailed CV with 3 contacts of professional referees.
• A one-page cover letter with a motivation statement in relation to the responsibilities and requirements for this position.
• Copies of academic degree, professional certificates, and other relevant training certificates
The deadline for submitting applications is June 14th,2023 at 5:00 PM Kigali (GMT+2) time.

Only selected candidates for interview will be contacted.

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