Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 18:27:32 +0530 From: Jaba Menon <jaba.menon@oneworld.net> Subject: [communication 1229] OWSA looking for CMS Solution Architect & Project Lead To: Communication <communication@wsisasia.org> Cc: M Suresh <m.suresh@oneworld.net> Message-Id: <NDEKJKFAKCEDLMDHBHCJAEIHDEAA.jaba.menon@oneworld.net> X-Mail-Count: 01229Position: CMS Solution Architect & Project Lead OneWorld South Asia ( http://southasia.oneworld.net/), based in New Delhi, India, is a part of the OneWorld Network ( www.oneworld.net <http://www.oneworld.net/> ), an international non-profit network that aims to use ICT tools — ranging from the Internet, mobile telephones to community radio — for poverty alleviation, and promoting sustainable development and human rights. With a strong network of more than 300 non-governmental organisations as its partners, OneWorld South Asia (OWSA) works symbiotically to achieve its goals. Its key programmes are: Development Communication, Grassroots Communication, Research and Analysis, Policy Advocacy supported by Capacity Building and Technical services. We are looking for a CMS Solution Architect & a Project Lead Objective of the Positions: OneWorld seeks a CMS Solution Architect & a Project Lead with core PHP development expertise to take over the ongoing development and maintenance of its core websites. OneWorld's CMS system is based on a heavily customised version of the PHP content management system eZPublish 2.2, from eZ Systems in Norway (http://www.ez.no). This system is currently developed, maintained and hosted by OneWorld's technical team in London, UK. Due to restructuring, responsibility for software development and maintenance will be transferred from the team in London to a new technical team based in OneWorld South Asia (OWSA), New Delhi. This new team will be led by CMS Solution Architect with key development support provided by the Project Lead, as key member of this team. They will take technical leadership during the transition period, working closely with technical staff in London to transfer knowledge, and skills, and to ensure a seamless transition to the new team at OWSA. Broad responsibilities: In the longer term, the new team of CMS Solution Architect & Project Lead will assume lead technical and operational responsibility for CMS system, including: * responsibility for system architecture * software quality * documentation * testing * developing and maintaining Service Level Agreements * building and supporting an Community of Open Source developers working on the OW systems * reviewing options for OW network technical solutions and, if appropriate, defining and implementing a feature roadmap with users and developers Qualifications and skills: The ideal profile for CMS Solution Architect will be: Technical Skills * Top Notch professional with a degree in Engineering / Computer Science and overall 7-9 years of experience; of which at least 2 years being devoted in information architecture and solution conceptualization and design as well as technology selection and evaluation. * Should have good knowledge of CMS fundamentals with hands-on experience of requirements gathering, designing and developing solution frameworks for Web based CMS; working knowledge of CVS * Good ability to review, understand and optimise previously designed system architecture and code. * Should have high degree of comfort with UML and OOAD; and through understanding of PHP and other Object Oriented Language * Strong technical background on RDBMS technologies (PostGreSQL preferred), information security and audit * Exposures to CMM and quality processes are desirable, but not mandatory * Experience of working with a distributed community of support organisations and developers * Team Management * Experience of managing third party supplier relationship * Project Management, ideally using a formal methodology Generic Skills * Experience in working with multicultural clientele spread across geographic locations. * Good oral and written communication including active listening abilities. * Quick learner * Good Presentation skills & convincing ability * An aptitude for process documentation and technical writing. The ideal candidate for the Project Lead will have: * A degree in Engineering, Computer Science or another numerate subject * 3+ years experience of object oriented web application development in PHP (candidates with 3+ years experience in another OO language e.g. Java, plus at least 1 year experience in a dynamic scripting language such as Perl, Python, PHP or Ruby will also be considered) * 2+ years PostGreSQL experience, or 3+ years experience with another RDBMS * Good knowledge of web-based CMS systems; and working knowledge of CVS, including some CVS administration experience * Basic Linux and Apache administration experience (comfortable working in a Linux environment) * Experience of LAMP web application performance testing and tuning; practical experience of web application security * Good oral & written communication skills (English Language) Other desirable qualities: * Experience of automated testing and test driven development (e.g. Simpletest or PHPUnit) * Experience in building websites which are accessible to visually impaired users to W3C WAI standards * demonstrable talent for good user interface design * An enthusiasm for open source software * Experience in working with multicultural clientele spread across geographic locations. * Interest in keeping abreast of latest developments in technology * Aptitude and experience of technical writing and process documentation. Location & Reporting: Both the positions will be based at OneWorld South Asia, New Delhi; and will report to Programme Manager, Training & Technical Services, OneWorld South Asia. The posts are open only to South Asian nationals. Applicants may forward their application with a brief note on $BAX(Bhy they wish to be considered for the position’ to the following address: Naimur Rahman Programme Manager, Training & Technical Services OneWorld South Asia C2/6, Safdarjung Development Area New Delhi-110016 Email: naimur.rahman@oneworld.net <mailto:naimur.rahman@oneworld.net> Fax: 011-51756976 The subject line should mention the post applied for. The position will be open until filled. OneWorld South Asia is an equal opportunity employer.1229_2.html (attatchment)(tag is disabled)