Call: Technical Author for GBIF Data Portal documentation
Call: Technical Author for GBIF Data Portal documentation ---------------------------------------------------------
The GBIF Data Portal (http://www.gbif.net/) is a central component of the GBIF network and is currently being replaced with a new implementation (test version on-line at http://newportal.gbif.org) which will offer richer functionality for users.
GBIF is seeking the services of a technical author who has an understanding of biodiversity data to develop online documentation and tutorial materials for this portal. In addition, this person will contribute to the development of an explanatory video loop based on the documentation materials.
The following deliverables are required (all as on-line web pages):
1. Quick introduction to using the portal (includes GBIF data use agreement, http://www.gbif.org/DataProviders/Agreements/DUA). 2. A set of three to five short “how-to” guides to performing useful tasks with the portal (portions of these will also be used for demonstration videos). 3. Instructions for other web sites on making links to the portal or embedding elements from the portal. 4. Guidance for new data providers (includes GBIF data sharing agreement, http://www.gbif.org/DataProviders/Agreements/DSA). 5. Technical documentation for software developers that explains how to use the web service interfaces offered by the portal, and develop new visualization and analysis tools to be linked to the portal.
The key skills required for this role are:
1. Capability to explain technical tasks and instructions in clear, simple, highly understandable English. 2. Experience in developing online documentation and text for demonstration videos. 3. Understanding of biodiversity data (in particular, species occurrence data and taxonomic information).
A pre-existing working background knowledge of the GBIF mission would be a significant benefit.
The GBIF Secretariat expects to place a contract for a total of approximately four months’ work (the majority in late 2006/early 2007, but part-time throughout the first half of 2007), including some time working with staff at the GBIF Secretariat in Copenhagen.
How to apply ------------
Interested applicants should send the following by e-mail to Donald Hobern, GBIF Deputy Director for Informatics (dhobern@gbif.org) by 30 November 2006:
1. Curriculum vitae 2. Description of relevant experience and skills 3. Details on availability through June 2007 4. Expected remuneration
------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Hobern (dhobern@gbif.org) Deputy Director for Informatics Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark Tel: +45-35321483 Mobile: +45-28751483 Fax: +45-35321480 ------------------------------------------------------------
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
Senior Programme Officer for Digitisation of Biodiversity Data
Duration: 3-5 years Desired start date: April 2007 Location: GBIF Secretariat, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat seeks an experienced individual to further develop and implement GBIF’s activities related to the digitising of primary biodiversity data and making those data available via the GBIF data portal (www.gbif.net).
GBIF is an independent international organisation whose overall mission is to facilitate free and universal access over the Internet to the world’s primary biodiversity data. See www.gbif.org.
The role of the senior programme officer is to promote and encourage digitisation and sharing of primary species-level biodiversity data by interacting with the scientific communities holding relevant scientific data collections.
A more specific job description and application guidelines are available on the GBIF web-site (http://www.gbif.org/prog/digit/digit_vacancy).
GBIF is looking for a programme officer with a deep understanding of and a broad experience in biological systematics, natural history collection practices and procedures, observational data management and biological informatics.
As the programme officer will operate in different community settings, an extensive knowledge is required of existing and planned international activities devoted to managing primary species-occurrence data.
The selected individual for the position will be required to work at the GBIF Secretariat in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The post is available for a period of 3-5 years starting in April 2007.
Salary and benefits are competitive and are comparable to those of other international organisations. In addition, Secretariat staff enjoys diplomatic status in Denmark.
Applications should be submitted in English by e-mail to DIGIT_application@gbif.org. The closing date for applications is Friday 19 January 2007.
------------------------------------------------------------ Donald Hobern (dhobern@gbif.org) Deputy Director for Informatics Global Biodiversity Information Facility Secretariat Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark Tel: +45-35321483 Mobile: +45-28751483 Fax: +45-35321480 ------------------------------------------------------------
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