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From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
Patty De Anda
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:22 PM
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Subject: [CODE4LIB] Job Announcement: Information Architect for USAID
Library (Washington DC)

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks an Information Architect to
work under contract for the USAID Library in Washington, DC. The
Architect would be responsible for supporting a community of webmasters,
developing an inventory of websites, and helping to establish website
norms and guidelines. This position is based in Washington, DC. 

Responsibilities:

*	Gathering and organizing information about websites, web-based
applications, and online communities; 
*	Develop logical data models in order to present complex systems
and relationships to various audiences; 
*	Facilitating meetings that include discussing technical issues,
gaining consensus, and providing meeting follow-up; 
*	Using various user-centered design methods to gather
requirements and convert them into technical specifications; 
*	Developing and maintaining knowledge management processes and
tools in collaboration with Agency staff; 
*	Develops and maintains websites for region- and sector-specific
bureaus within USAID in collaboration with Agency staff; 
*	Stays abreast of trends in information technology and web
development; 
*	Stays abreast of trends in knowledge management and
international development. 

 Qualifications

Required:

*	  
*	3-5 years progressively responsible experience developing and
maintaining websites and other related technologies; 
*	Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving
skills; 
*	Master's degree in Information Systems, Library Science, or a
related degree with concentration in technology applications, a plus; 
*	U.S. citizenship required.  

Preferred:

*	Experience with Federal government web development guidelines
including OMB Privacy Policy and Web Content Accessibility; 
*	Demonstrated experience developing, editing and maintaining
web-based content; 
*	Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining dynamic,
data-driven web sites; 
*	Experience with user-centered design methods, requirements
gathering, and meeting facilitation; 

Desired:

*	USAID-funded web development experience
(http://www.usaid.gov/info_technology/xweb/); 
*	Developing web-based content on topics related to international
development; 

To Apply 

*	For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and
resume to the attention of Brad Rogers at, [log in to unmask]; 
*	Please include your salary range expectations in your cover
letter; 
*	Please reference position title AND the position #1002 as the
subject line of your email. 
*	Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; 
*	Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that values diversity in the workforce 

 

 

 

 

 

Patty De Anda

Communications Coordinator

Library Associates Companies

6500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
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