Web Job (with ICTs and Development/PhD potential)

["Dr Richard Heeks" <Mzdid10@fs1.ec.man.ac.uk>]

IDPM at the University of Manchester is seeking a Web 
Support Officer, ideally with an interest in ICTs and 
Development; possibly with an interest in registering for a PhD 
in this area.

Brief details are given below.  Full details at:
http://www.man.ac.uk/news/vacancies/tech.html#111

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WEB SUPPORT OFFICER (REF 111/02)

An experienced Web Support Officer is required in the 
Institute for Development Policy and Management 
(http://www.man.ac.uk/idpm) to join a team of academic and 
support staff providing a varied portfolio of postgraduate 
teaching, research and consultancy services in the field of 
international development and management.

The Institute has a vibrant and friendly atmosphere and anyone 
looking for a varied and rewarding Web role in an Institute 
committed to international development is encouraged to 
apply.  IDPM is recognised internationally for excellence in 
postgraduate education and research.  Its postgraduate courses 
were awarded a maximum quality assurance score of 24; 
research work was awarded grade 5 in the most recent (2001) 
research assessment exercise.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining, developing 
and promoting the Institute's main Web site as a marketing and 
dissemination tool.  They will manage the Institute's intranet, 
helping particularly to support teaching and administration.  
They will assist in the development of IDPM's subsidiary 
research sites. They may also contribute to IDPM's "ICTs and 
Development" group, with the possibility of PhD registration to 
research in this area.

Applicants should have a track record of Web site maintenance 
and development, including Web page creation skills; 
demonstrable expertise in prioritising business and marketing 
needs in Web site development; experience in higher education 
and/or experience of working in an environment with an 
international focus; good interpersonal, teamworking and 
communication skills; a flexible and customer-focused 
approach to work; and the ability to organise a varied workload 
and meet deadlines.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Richard Heeks: 
richard.heeks@man.ac.uk 

Salary: Administrative, Library and Computer Grade 1, 
£17,451 to £19,486 or Grade 2, £20,267 to £26,229; 
appointment will be made according to relevant experience and 
qualification. The post is initially tenable for one year, but with 
an intention to renew the contract subject to satisfactory 
performance.

Application forms and further particulars are available at 
http://www.man.ac.uk/news/vacancies/tech.html#111 or from 
the Office of the Director of Personnel, The University of 
Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, England; 
phone +44-161-275-2028; fax +44-161-275-2471; Minicom 
(for the hearing impaired) +44-161-275-7889; email 
personnel@man.ac.uk 

Closing date 8 March 2002.    Quote reference 111/02.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, The University of 
Manchester welcomes applications from suitably qualified 
people from all sections of the community regardless of race, 
religion, gender or disability.
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Dr Richard Heeks
Senior Lecturer, Information Systems & Development
Institute for Development Policy & Management
University of Manchester
Precinct Centre
Manchester  M13 9GH  U.K.
Phone: +44-161-275-2870  Fax: +44-161-273-8829
Email: richard.heeks@man.ac.uk
IDPM Web: http://www.man.ac.uk/idpm
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