In partnership with over 100 news organizations across Africa, AllAfrica reaches a large and diverse global audience - ranging from grass-roots NGOs to heads of state and from small enterprises to multinational
institutions - through the web site allAfrica.com and feeds to international distributors.
AllAfrica's innovative technology knits together offices in Cape Town, which manages the web site, with news processing
centers in Washington, DC and Dakar and a Lagos-based team that produces and broadcasts news, culture and health programs. Technology development
and architecture is coordinated from Copenhagen. Jobs are fast-paced and demanding, with opportunities for learning, growth and advancement.
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Online Sales Manager
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Location: Washington DC
Key responsibilities:
- Shape sales policies and maximize revenues through sophisticated analytics and creative strategies
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- Guide and execute sales activities and manage geographically dispersed sales representatives
- Oversee in-house ad placement platform to set up ad campaigns, manage inventory, monitor ad performance and generate statistical reports
- Manage relations with advertising programs (including Google AdSense) to increase income
Qualifications:
Candidates should have online sales experience, preferably with niche web sites. Analytical skills, command of details and an ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously are required. The desire to work as part of a close-knit, mutually supportive team is essential.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs-91284atallafricadotcom>
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Director of Finance and Administration
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Location: Washington DC
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee bookkeeping, budgets and the preparation of regular financial reports for management, shareholders and investors.
- Manage day-to-day operations and facilities of DC and field offices.
- Handle personnel policies and employee benefits.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be experienced in financial accounting and have strong
organizational skills and the ability to analyze problems and devise creative,
cost-effective solutions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree with major studies
in business administration, political science and/or public administration, finance,
or related discipline is required. Familiarity with African issues and/or experience
with a media/Internet firm are pluses. Fluency in French, as well as English, is also
an asset. The desire to work as part of a close-knit, mutually supportive team is essential.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs-91284atallafricadotcom>
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LAMP Developer and Architect
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Location: Washington D.C. (or elsewhere with regular trips to Washington)
Key responsibilities:
- Programming in perl, HTML::Mason, XML::Comma
- Configuring and maintaining Apache with mod_perl, mod_proxy, mod_rewrite
- Database development with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
- System Architecture for advanced 3-tier web platform
Qualifications:
Candidates should have strong skills in Perl/Python/Ruby/PHP programming, SQL and web-based templating systems. Familiarity with 3 tier web architecture, including the use of mod_rewrite and mod_proxy and preferably some knowledge of the Apache API required. Familiarity with any of the following is desirable: Network architecture, *nix system administration, Javascript/AJAX, XHTML/CSS.
Canidates should have the ability to learn, embrace, and extend new technologies and frameworks, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs53872atallafricadotcom>
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Perl Programmer
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Location: Washington D.C. (or elsewhere with regular trips to Washington)
Key responsibilities:
- Programming in perl, HTML::Mason, XML::Comma
- Database development with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
Qualifications:
Candidates should be experienced Perl programmers with experience in web development, SQL databases and web-based templating systems. Familiarity with any of the following is desirable: Apache and mod_perl, HTML::Mason, XML, Javascript/AJAX and XHTML/CSS.
Candidates should have the ability to learn, embrace, and extend new technologies and frameworks, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs53872atallafricadotcom>
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Web Developer, Javascript/AJAX
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Location: Copenhagen or Washington D.C. (or elsewhere with regular trips to Copenhagen)
Key responsibilities:
- Developing dynamic web sites using HTML, CSS, Javascript and AJAX
- Participating in design decisions regarding use of dynamic elements in web pages
Qualifications:
Candidates should be experienced Javascript developers with the ability and skills necessary to take a web-page from concept and photoshop mockup to fully functional web-page. Candidates must be familiar with AJAX concepts and XHTML/CSS. Familiarity with web templating systems such as HTML::Mason is a bonus.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs53872atallafricadotcom>
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Geocoding/Web GIS developer
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Location: Copenhagen or Washington D.C. (or elsewhere with regular trips to Copenhagen)
Key responsibilities:
- Conceptualizing and developing web-based mapping applications
Qualifications:
Candidates should have experience with GIS systems and/or developing web applications with integrated mapping. Familiarity with any of the following is desirable: Mapping APIs from Yahoo or Google, Google Earth and KML, SQL Databases.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs53872atallafricadotcom>
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Help Desk Support Intern
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Location: Washington DC
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with hardware and software installation, configuration, troubleshooting, repairs and replacements.
- Work on automated newsfeed aggregation platform.
- Maintain statistics and reports on various aspects of the company's operations.
- Provide general troubleshooting and administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States - either citizens,
permanent residents or students with optional practical training (OPT) status.
They need to have basic knowledge of common software/server packages including some
or all of the following: Apache, PostFix, Exim, bind, mySQL, and others. The desire to
work as part of a close-knit, mutually supportive team is essential.
Ideal for recent graduates with computer science or related degree.
To apply for this position:
Email your resume along with a cover letter to:
<jobs-91284atallafricadotcom>
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