Notice of Open Selection Procedure — Web Administrator — Reference: EF-TA-15-03
Date: 2015-10-16
Institutions: Eurofound
Subjects: Internet site, administrator, competition (EU), information technology profession








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16.10.2015   


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Official Journal of the European Union


CA 341/1





NOTICE OF OPEN SELECTION PROCEDURE
Web Administrator
REFERENCE: EF-TA-15-03
(2015/C 341 A/01)
 
The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), based in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking to recruit a well-qualified, ambitious and proactive candidate to the role of Web Administrator. This is a key position within Eurofound and the role holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the functionality and technical development of the Agency’s website. While he or she will report to the Head of ICT, the Web Administrator will be expected to be able to work independently and to have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work comfortably in an European Union Agency environment.
The web hosting and development work is outsourced and the Web Administrator will be responsible for the management of that contract. Eurofound’s website is built on Drupal architecture and preference will be given to candidates with experience of Drupal. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other business units, including Research and in particular with the Web Content team in the Information and Communication unit.
The work of the Web Administrator comprises three main areas:






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business analysis










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applications development










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project management.




The duties will be:






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Managing the outsourced web hosting and development contracts;










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Project management of web development projects, to include:






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Provision of technical expertise and support for development of web products and structure;










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Analysis of web-related business requirements and provision of solutions;










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Sourcing and testing of appropriate web based solutions (proof of concept);














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Trouble-shooting and problem resolution;










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Assisting in the development of strategies and guidelines for Eurofound’s web technologies, products and structure;










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Technical aspects of improving information architecture and content usability;










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Contract management and drawing up specifications for procurement;










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Assisting in other projects in the ICT work programme, as required by the Head of Unit.




The Selection Procedure is open to candidates who:






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Hold citizenship of one of the Member States of the European Union and entitled to full rights as a citizen;










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Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;










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Have a thorough knowledge of one official language of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge (level B2) of another official language of the European Union. As English is the main working language of Eurofound, proficiency in English is required to a level necessary for the performance of the duties. The post of Web Administrator requires a high level of English (1);










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A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma when the normal period of university education is 4 years or more, or a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least 1 year when the normal period of university education is at least 3 years;










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Professional qualification (degree or masters level) in web technology, web communications, computing or related areas;










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At least 2 years of relevant experience;










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Be able to produce character references as to suitability for performance of the duties specified.




Other requirements are contained in the full vacancy notice which can be downloaded from the Eurofound website vacancies page:
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/about-eurofound/career-opportunities
All applications must be submitted through the online recruitment system which can also be accessed through this page.
The Web Administrator will be recruited as Temporary Agent (AD 5) on an initial 5-year fixed-term contract which may be renewed.
Deadline for applications: 13 November 2015.


(1)  Please note that — before first promotion to a higher grade — staff are required to have a satisfactory (B2) level of a third official language of the European Union.