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Search Quality Intern (Multiple Language Available) - EU HeadquartersThis position is located in our EU Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
The area: Online Operations

The Online Sales and Operations team works at the heart of Google’s business model and keeps the company growing and profitable. We are dedicated to supporting the company’s growing base of advertisers, publishers and users in more than 40 languages on a global basis, and providing them with the highest levels of service. We work at the cutting edge of search and the forefront of the web to ensure quality information is provided to millions of internet users.

Being an Intern at Google means being a fully integrated member of our business team. Interns receive ongoing mentorship and training as part of their program with us. You will be assigned a host who will work closely with you to help identify project goals and support your professional development. Social activities, intern competitions and a European off-site are also part of our Summer Intern Program.
The role: Search Quality Intern - EU Headquarters

You’re an enthusiastic, web-savvy university graduate who will work with new technologies in order to improve the quality of Google Search. As a Search Quality Intern, you’ll be responsible for tackling issues that have a big impact on Google’s services. This means you pay close attention to detail, have strong analytical skills, and bring innovative ideas to improve access to relevant information on the web. You are passionate about technology, and familiar with typical Web practices such as managing a domain name as well as with Internet infrastructure such as WHOIS info and the Domain Name Server (DNS) system of domains. You’ll be joining a lively, accommodating and collegial team environment where you’ll be expected to complete large volumes of work quickly under deadline pressure.
Responsibilities:

* Review websites for quality and content, and to identify areas of concern and interest.
* Investigate websites, including those with offensive content.
* Troubleshoot and escalate technical issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve quality.
* Develop and share practices for search quality investigation and analysis.
* Perform competitive analyses.

Requirements:

* Students with a Bachelors/Masters degree in progress. Priority given to students in their pen-ultimate year of study Proven track record of exceptional performance and high productivity.
* Excellent web research and analytical skills.
* Basic HTML experience.
* Strong teamwork skills.
* Experience with web research and a computer programming language preferred.
* Familiarity with web practices such as managing a domain name, with Internet infrastructure, firewalls and IP addresses preferred.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and in other language(s) as outlined below.

Near-native fluency is required in the language of the country which you would support. EU work authorisation is required for all roles supporting EU markets. Your CV must be submitted in English, and accompanied by university transcripts or full grade summary.

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TEFL TEACHERS required for July and August in Galway School. Experience an advantage. Please phone/text immediately 086 6037448

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WANTED FOR immediate start. All rounder required for farm duties. Must have horse handling experience. Live-in position only. Wages negotiable. Galway/Roscommon area. Tel 086 3562544.

KAREN MILLEN manager vacancy, Brown Thomas. We are recruiting for a manager to cover maternity leave for six months, commencing the end of May. Applicants must have fashion retail management experience, ideally in womenswear. Please email a CV and cover letter to n.smith@karenmillen.org.uk detailing your experience and salary expectations. Tel 091 565254, please ask for Severine in Karen Millen.

Concern are looking for

On-Street Fundraisers (Dublin)
Job Reference DUB/STREET
Job Contract
Minimum of 4 days per week  Pay 13 euro per hour
Job Purpose
Are you a good communicator who wants to make a
difference?

Fundraisers are being sought to join the
Concern team to recruit new long-term supporters.

To apply, please forward a CV to:
James Howe,
Direct Dialogue,
Concern Charity Trading Ltd,
52-55 Camden Street,
Dublin 2.
Email directdialogue@concern.net
Job Duties & Responsibilities
These positions are available within the Direct Dialogue
Department based in Dublin. You will be required to work
throughout Ireland, a minimum of 4 days per week at
€13 per hour.
Person Specification
Essential
Valid Working Visa
Desirable
Enthusiastic, Outgoing with Fluent Spoken English

Concern - a Dublin based charity have a job vacancy for a Fundraising Data Analyst  - Job Reference  DUBFRDA
Job Location  Dublin
Job Salary  €35,871 - €44,312
Job Contract  Permanent
Job Purpose
As part of Concern’s fundraising analysis team, to contribute to increasing net income raised through providing analytical support to fundraisers, and better understanding of supporters
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Marketing Analysis:

1. Lead on the production of marketing analysis of the Concern supporter base
2. Work with fundraising managers to identify key areas of research;
3. Provide recommendations to fundraising managers based on insights gained from analysis of supporter behaviour;
4. Write clear reports for fundraising managers to summarise analysis findings, including recommendations to improve contact strategies.

Management of strategic reporting:

1. Work with fundraising managers to identify and develop key performance indicators to monitor performance against strategic plans;
2. Working with users, manage the design and set-up of standard reports from the ThankQ supporter database;
3. Design and update donor life time value reports on an annual basis and subsequent analysis of data, including the identification of trends;
4. Become a key point of contact on the Concern supporter database for direct marketing/analysis agencies;
5. Manage the maintenance of analysis library to maximise benefits of learning.

Design and manage segmentation and data modeling

1. Working with fundraising managers and the fundraising systems team, to be responsible for the creation, application and review of data models to target supporter groups for appeals.
2. Design tools to extract these donors, enhance targeting, and manage projects with supplier where models are built externally.
3. Monitor and review definitions of key segments to enable optimum return on expenditure.
4. Act as statistical adviser for any tests undertaken
5. Working with fundraising managers and the fundraising systems team, to be responsible for the creation, application and review of data models to target supporter groups for appeals.

Management of Information Systems

1. Maintain knowledge base - including the creation of appropriate links between tables to facilitate reporting, and user-friendly field names;
2. Liaise with key ThankQ users to assess needs and establish generic form of report for users to set their required parameters;
3. Work with fundraising managers to develop life time value reporting tools.
4. Train non-technical users in practical use and potential of package;
5. Manage the maintenance of central documentation - changes to system, standard reports, etc.
6. Work with other departments, such as Finance, to enable access to information held in those databases for fundraising reports.

Project Work

1. Undertake project work as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification
Essential
* Minimum 2 years experience in database marketing
* Requires extensive previous technical knowledge and experience in analysis techniques. Must be able to generate complex statistical information for strategy review and interpret results appropriately.
* High level database skills including extensive experience in the construction of complex reports in an SQL environment
* Strong communication skills are essential
* Excellent organisational, analytical and planning skills
* Qualifications in computing or statistics are desirable
* An ability to multi-task
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ideally have a good understanding of, and commitment to, data analysis for a charity.

Interested applicants should forward their CV to camden.reception@concern.net by 13th May 2008.

Software EngineerThe position is based with DAFT.IE  ( Property Website) in the Development Team and is based at the  offices in Latin Hall, Dublin 8
Daft is looking for a Software Engineer to join our web products team to work on the next generation of Daft products and services. Daft is the busiest destination website in the country serving over 59 million pages to over eight hundred thousand people every month.

Reponsibilities:

As an engineer on the web products team, you will be building apps & features that are used by hundred’s of thousands of people. We have a very high standard on our engineering team and are looking for smart, passionate developers. The role is an extremely rewarding one for the right candidate, as you will be given ownership over your own projects from day one.

Working at Daft will give you in-depth exposure to the entire range of different systems we have in development such as:

* The core libraries (PHP/Linux)
* The website front-end (PHP/HTML/CSS/AJAX/Javascript/WAP)
* The next generation of Daft features e.g. AJAX mapping (www.daft.ie/maps/), Flash Video (www.daft.ie/newhomes)
* Our payment and billing systems
* Our database and web server clustering system

Skills and Experience:

* Minimum 2.1 BSc/MSc Computer Science/Computer Engineering (or related degree)
* First class knowledge and experience of web application development using PHP, CSS, HTML, DHTML and JavaScript.
* A good working knowledge of at least one high level programming language required, e.g. C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby
* A good working knowledge of SQL is required. Any experience with MySQL or Oracle replication would be beneficial
* Any experience with Linux/Unix would be beneficial
* A good understanding of what users want and the ability to produce and recognize easy-to-use software

What we can offer:

* A fast-paced, challenging and fun working environment
* The opportunity to work with one of Ireland’s fastest growing and most respected internet companies
* The chance to make a lasting difference. The projects are exciting and developers are given wide scope for creativity and innovation.
* A chance to make a significant contribution to our future technical direction
* The ability to learn a lot, not only from development but also from experiencing the stages of a rapidly growing indigenous technology and media company.

Package:

* Permanent Full-time position
* Interviewing now, starting immediately
We are looking to fill all advertised positions as soon as possible. For immediate consideration please send your CV and a cover letter along with any sample work that you have produced to jobs@daft.ie

**CV’s without cover letters will not be considered**

Daft does not accept CV’s from recruitment agencies.

An Post (Irish Post Office) have a job vacancy for a Web Developer

The Web Developer will be part of the Intranet team which is responsible for the maintenance, support and development of the Corporate Intranet, content staging for the Corporate Website and a range of web-based services in An Post for over 2,500 users in the company.

The Web Developer will be responsible for:

* Maintaining, supporting and monitoring Intranet systems and services.
* Developing and implementing new web based services as required.
* Recording and resolving errors and technical issues.
* Implementing imaging based solutions and services as required.
* Managing a network of Image capture devices.
* Maintaining technical documentation including Disaster Recovery plans.
* Offering technical advice and assistance to development teams and PC users.
* Contributing to the training and development of junior staff.
* Liaising with IT development and support functions and external suppliers of software.
* Complying with the An Post IT Unit standards and procedures.

The person
The ideal candidate will possess:

* a customer focus, with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with management, users and suppliers
* excellent analysis and problem solving skill
* excellent skills in HTML, ASP.net, C#, Javascript and Microsoft SQL Server
* a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint Portal Server
* exposure to Content Management tools
* experience in or familiarity with web design concepts and development environments.

Salary range: €37k to €50k depending on experience plus performance related bonus.

How to apply

If you feel you meet the specifications outlined above, please send a detailed CV, clearly indicating the position you are applying for, in strict confidence to:
Michelle O’Rourke
Resourcing Section
An Post
Block 2D, GPO
O’Connell Street
Dublin 1
or email: recruitment@anpost.ie

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 25th April 2008.