ost;Web Administrator, New York
Organization:Human Rights Watch ('HRW')
Location:New York
FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY WEB ADMINISTRATOR Online Division (New York Office)
Application Deadline: September 6, 2013
Human Rights Watch ('HRW')
is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Web
Administrator to work in support of the organization's digital
operations. This position reports to the Digital Director.
Responsibilities:
1. Support the design, implementation and deployment of web infrastructure and features that are cost effective and sustainable;
2. Provide technical advice and support for online-based projects; assist in the roll-out of major projects;
3. Provide support and solutions across the organization for all issues connected with daily operation of the site;
4. Provide support and manage the integration of new platforms and tools on the site;
5.
Contribute to the digital team's efforts to innovate and evolve,
including strategy, expand our mobile presence and stay on top of mobile
trends, inspire the organization with new features and tools that might
help further our goals; and
6. Carry out any other tasks as required, including managing vendors and supporting security efforts.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum three years of progressively advancing web development and
infrastructure support experience, with an emphasis in LAMP platforms.
Experience working with vendors a plus, as is an understanding of web
technology and its application in a human rights setting.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
1.
Drupal (6 or 7) experience is required. Experience developing,
troubleshooting and modifying Drupal custom modules is an advantage.
2.
Experience in administration and management of LAMP environment (Linux,
Apache, MySQL, PHP). Including configuration, security, support &
trouble-shooting and disaster recovery.
3. Detailed knowledge of Content Delivery technologies, Varnish, Memcache, APC, Drupal, LAMP, and other relevant technologies.
4. Experience with caching methods using APC, Varnish, Pressflow and Memcache.
5. Experience working with Solr search engine an advantage.
6. Experience with source/version control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion, etc.).
7. Knowledge of web standards, responsive design across browsers, and online communications best practices.
8. Experience with UNIX system administration and web server configuration.
9. Familiarity with information security vulnerabilities, risk management, and consumer privacy.
10. Experience in SEO optimization a plus.
11. Strong interest in online journalism and/or human rights.
12.
Ability to work in a demanding, diverse, and fast-paced environment
both independently and as a member of a team is required. Strong
interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within HRW.
Salary
and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive
compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable
relocation expenses, if required.
Contact: Please submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, a brief writing sample (unedited by others),
and contact information for three references to webjobs@hrw.org. Please
use 'Web Administrator Ref: ONL-13-1041-A' as the subject of your email.
Only complete applications will be reviewed and only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Human
Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not
discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the
strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
Human
Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy
organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and
timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns,
and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and
practices of influential governments and international institutions.Closing Date: Friday, 06 September 2013
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1375820551345
Wednesday 7 August 2013
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