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CBM is an international development organisation, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest countries of the world. Based on its values and over 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability, and works in partnership to create a society for all. CBM’s vision is: “an inclusive world in which all persons with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential”.In 2010, CBM started to use an intranet based on Sharepoint technology and has seen an increasing number of users since then. Today, about 350 CBM staff in more than 20 offices worldwide are connected to Sharepoint, the majority of them in developing countries. The number of users is expected to grow to about 650 persons in 2013. The main applications of the Sharepoint intranet relate to document management and team sites for collaboration, incl. shared calendars, task lists, etc. All existing sites were built on out-of-the-box functionality of Sharepoint2007. A version upgrade of Sharepoint is considered for the year 2013. To develop more advanced applications on the Sharepoint intranet, CBM seeks the support of an experienced Sharepoint developer who understands to translate business and collaboration needs into effective applications and to implement them by using a variety of Sharepoint develoment tools. The consultant will also be able to adapt the out-of-the-box Sharepoint design in order to improve functionality and accessibility. Accessibility for users of assistive technology is an important requirement as Sharepoint is accessed by staff using screenreaders and magnifying software.CBM’s International Office in Bensheim, Germany, is accepting applications for a

 Sharepoint Consultant

Location: The consultant is requested to spend at least half of the working days with the Sharepoint team in Bensheim, Germany. Home-based work with regular communication with the Bensheim team is possible for the remaining time. Timeframe: The overall time needed to complete the above tasks is estimated to be around 20-25 working days. The completion date is end of December 2012.

Overall Objectives 1) Screenreader accessibility: To develop a recommendation how CBM’s accessibility requirements can best be implemented based on Sharepoint technology.2) General Sharepoint functionality: To improve the functionality of the existing Sharepoint intranet by developing solutions for identified functional deficits.

Main Tasks

Screenreader accessibility: •To evaluate the accessibility of CBM’s current Sharepoint intranet •To develop accessibility standards and policies based on an analysis of user requirements. •To evaluate different Sharepoint versions against the specified accessibility standards. •To develop an implementation plan for the recommended solution and start to implement.

To improve the functionality of the Sharepoint intranet in the following fields: •Data roll-up from lists and libraries across site collections •Initial configuration of search function and performance optimisation •Skills Mapping / People Search •Management of content types•Customise navigation (mainly global navigation and breadcrumbs) •Branding of site templates (Publishing Sites, MySite) •Various layout/branding issues (use of fonts, colours, etc.)

Professional Profile and Requirements: •Proven understanding of SharePoint architecture and business applications (collaboration tools, web content management, document management, design of SharePoint components, webparts, etc.)•Professional experience in developing SharePoint 2007 and/or SharePoint 2010 solutions (Web Parts, Workflows) •Knowledge and experience in MS development tools, like e.g. Visual Studio, SharePoint Desginer, InfoPath, .NET, ASP.Net, C#•Proven knowledge of of web accessibility principles and how to implement them on Sharepoint•Good knowledge of English. German is an advantage.

 Working relationships and reporting•The consultant will work closely with the Sharepoint team in CBM’s International Office (Bensheim, Germany) and report to the Manager Knowledge Sharing Systems. •The Manager Knowledge Sharing Systems will ensure that the consultant is provided with adequate briefing and access to all information required to carry out their task.

CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experiences are invited to submit, via e-mail and in English (max 2MB), a cover letter, a CV (max 4 pages), links to examples of work done (if possible) or professional references, a bid outlining fees and expected costs to be covered for the work outlined above and availability to daniela.herzog@cbm.org

Application deadline: 10 Oct 2012