Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international, not-for-profit University that offers an exceptional education experience and empowers graduates to be catalytic leaders. Focused on small classes, specialised learning, relevant research and applied community service, AKU aspires to build a vibrant intellectual community that taps indigenous knowledge and established international expertise to benefit East Africa.
AKU has 13 campuses in 8 countries.
The University invites applications for the following position:
DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIST
Reporting to the Regional Librarian, the Digital Media Technologist will lead in production of a full range of multimedia products including video productions and other multimedia services.
- S/he will be responsible for planning and implementing the multimedia activities for the University library and will maintain a database of medical images, photographic archives and any other digital repository as well as an inventory of both software and hardware for multimedia resources held in the library.
- S/he will coordinate library contribution towards the adoption of e-learning within the University.
- The incumbent will be responsible for drafting policies for multimedia related activities and will be part of the training team on ICT/Multimedia services for AKU user groups and will therefore participate in the development of multimedia technology training programmes among others.
- Applicants should hold a degree in Media Science or Multimedia Technology (or equivalent) and at least 3 years working experience preferably in a training institution.
- S/he should demonstrate competency in scanning, photo manipulation, digital video production and editing as well as the ability to technically handle the relevant equipment.
- In addition s/he should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and for long hours.
- S/he should demonstrate proficiency in web design and in using web development tools like Dreamweaver, CMS, FrontPage/HTML, and Flash etc.
Candidates meeting the above requirements, and seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should forward their applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the
Regional Manager,
Human Resources and Administration,
Aga Khan University,
P.O. Box 39340 – 00623,
Parklands Nairobi,
by June 30, 2011.
Email:hr.ans@aku.edu.
Tel: 3747483, 3745808,
Fax: 3747004
Please visit www.aku.edu for more details on application procedure.
