Vacancy: Website Host and Maintenance Specialist
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The role objective
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Website Host and Maintenance Specialist to oversee the hosting, functionality, and ongoing maintenance of our website. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web hosting, troubleshooting, and content management, ensuring the website remains accessible, up-to-date, and secure.
Responsibilities:
The Website Host and Maintenance Specialist will report to the Program Officer. The roles are as outlined below;
1. Website Hosting & Server Management:
- Manage web hosting services to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and uptime.
- Monitor server health, perform regular backups, and manage server updates and configurations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hosting-related issues promptly.
2. Website Maintenance:
- Regularly update website content, plugins, and themes to ensure compatibility and security.
- Perform routine checks to identify and fix broken links, errors, and bugs.
- Implement security measures to protect against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Manage and update the paflar registry security and other technical requirements.
3. Content Management:
- Work with content creators to upload and format new content, ensuring it aligns with the website's design and user experience standards.
- Manage multimedia content, including images, videos, and documents.
4. Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to website users and address their concerns or issues.
- Assist with website enhancements and the integration of new features and functionalities.
5. Performance Optimization:
- Monitor website performance using analytics tools and implement strategies to improve load times and user experience.
- Optimize images, code, and other elements to ensure the website runs efficiently.
6. Collaboration & Communication:
- Collaborate with the communications, content, and design teams to ensure the website meets the organization’s goals and standards.
- Communicate technical information to non-technical team members effectively. Improving the user manual document.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in web hosting and server management.
- Proficiency in content management systems (e.g., WordPress).
- Strong understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Familiarity with website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud hosting services
- Knowledge of web security best practices and experience implementing security measures.
- Basic graphic design skills for content formatting and updates.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, and examples of previous website management work to info@paflar.org with the subject line "Website Host and Maintenance Specialist Application."
Application Deadline: 30th JULY 2024
If you are passionate about web hosting and maintenance, we would love to hear from you!