Web & Graphics Designer (MIS/IT3)

Key Outputs

• Library’s website maintained
• Web pages designed/revised
• Web interface improved
• Website guidelines documented
• Exhibitions and promotional graphics designed
• Progress reports prepared
• Website backed up
• Website mobility test conducted
• Promotional videos edited & posted
• Website performance improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs, builds, and maintains the Library’s website server including protecting operating and content management systems.
• Maintains the content management system (WordPress) inclusive of dashboard, plugins, optimization, php coding and system versions.
• Conduct regular backup of websites.
• Conceptualize and design new webpages & re-design of existing webpages.
• Conduct usability testing on website to improve the user experience.
• Optimize website performance.
• Conduct security risk management audit of websites and implement measures to mitigate against risk identified.
• Review website map/structure and effect corrective action.
• Recommends innovative solutions and customer interfaces to improve usability and content.
• Edits videos of promotional material for dissemination on platforms.
• Develops and initiate procedures for ongoing website updates and revisions.
• Develops and document style guidelines for website content.
• Analyzes design needs and capture technical requirements of the various teams.
• Conceptualize and design graphics for social media platforms and exhibitions.
• Designs graphics and prepare publications to meet a variety of promotional materials.
• Collaborates with the Public Relations and Special Programmes team members to understand and implement designs for marketing and communication plans
• Keeps abreast of new and emerging development in web and graphics design and implementing recommendations and best practices
• Prepares progress reports

Performance Standards

• Web presence maintained according to agreed standards
• Web pages designed & revised according to specifications
• Web pages designed revised within agreed timeframe
• Web interface improved according to specifications
• Website guidelines documented according to agreed standards
• Website guidelines documented within agreed timeframe
• Website performing at optimal level within agreed timeframe.
• Exhibition and promotional graphics designed according to specifications
• Exhibition and promotional graphics designed within agreed timeframe
• Progress reports prepared within agreed timeframe
• Promotional videos produced according to agreed specifications.

Skills/Knowledge

• Familiarity with PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Proficient in Adobe Suite of programs.
• Working knowledge of the Macintosh computer operating system.
• Strong illustration and graphic design skills.
• A solid understanding of web design and usability as well as current web standards
• Proficiency with WordPress or other content management system
• Familiarity with basic SEO and performance best practices
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Demonstrates experience in designing visual images and layout of material on web sites and other visual media
• Experience in designing for a wide spectrum of print and electronic mediums, including print, electronic, social networking, video and other emerging media.
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple deadlines, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple requests.

Qualification and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Two (2) years related work experience
• Training or demonstrated experience in graphics design

Special conditions associated with the job

• Required to work outside of normal working hours from time to time to include weekends

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted