Call for Applications: Website Content Resource Person www.preventgbvafrica.org
Part time, off-site position with Raising Voices 2 days per month.

The GBV Prevention Network is a dynamic group of activists and practitioners committed to preventing gender- based violence in the Horn, East and Southern Africa. To date we have over 350 individuals and organizations from more than 18 counties in the region. The Network is a vibrant space for innovation, expertise, experience sharing and exchange on GBV prevention, and is currently coordinated by Raising Voices in Kampala, Uganda.

To encourage connection, sharing and learning among members the Network runs an interactive website www.preventgbvafrica.org this is a one stop shop for GBV prevention resources in the region. On the website we have publications, communication materials, researches, evaluations, activity reports and more from members, experts and organizations within the region and globally. Every month the website is updated with resources from members and non-members.

Raising Voices is searching for a website resource person, with experience in the field of violence against women, and knowledge of organizations and individuals in this field within Africa and specifically the Horn, East and Southern Africa. This person will be required to help the Network provide up to date regional and international resources on GBV to members each month, and have regular access to the internet with their own computer. They will be required to search for resources and valuable information to be updated on the website monthly and shared with members. Technical skills for programming and design of website are NOT required.

Scope of work

1. Source up to date regional and global GBV prevention/response information (resources, publications, communication materials, researches, evaluations, videos, events) from members and non-members.
2. Source for member news and events from organizations in the region working on GBV: discussions, action alerts, petitions, calls for funding, links, job postings and any other events of interest to our members.
3. Regularly scan through the website, highlighting problematic areas and make suggestions for changes that would benefit members e.g. use of the interactive features, identifying formatting/spelling/link errors, etc.
4. Actively promote website and the GBV Prevention Network activities in the region and beyond.

Deliverables
1. A minimum of 5 new member resources and 10 non-member resources prepared in provided format ready for upload (by web designer) on the website by the 20th of each month.
2. A least 5 items of relevant member news and events, and other information detailed in 2 above from the region per month.
3. At least 2 recommendations for improving the website every month.
4. Evidence of promotion of the GBV Prevention Network and website every month.

Time Frame and Payment
The Website Content Resource Person will be expected to work off site (i.e. not in Raising Voices offices) and they do not have to be based in Uganda. Access to a computer and internet connection is a must. Payment for 2 days work per month will be 300 USD per month for a one year contract that is renewable.

To apply, send a thoughtful cover letter and CV to [email][email protected] by February 16th 2011.