Closing date: Wednesday, 14 January 2015
Vacancy code: VA/2015/B5004/6535
Position title: Web Development & Design Specialist
Level: ICS-10
Department/office :GPSO, Development Group
Duty station: New York, United States of America
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-2
Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
Application period: 08-Jan-2015 to 15-Jan-2015
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.
We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background information - GPSO
Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Global Portfolio Services Office (GPSO) develops and manages a portfolio of projects and services delivered in various locations across the globe.
GPSO supports partners such as the World Bank, the European Union, the Department of Peacekeeping operations, the United Nations Mine Action Service, the Global Fund, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, amongst others.
This global portfolio constitutes a substantial volume of UNOPS project delivery.
Background Information - Development Group Cluster
Development Group Cluster
UNOPS Development Group Cluster is based in the GPSO - New York Office and supports a diverse and complex portfolio including partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (the Bureau for Development Policy, the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation), the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Secretariat and a broadening community of primarily New York-based UN partners in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services.
Background Information - Job-specific
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is an initiative of the UN Secretary-General which seeks to strengthen cultural relations between communities around the world. The UNAOC Secretariat is based in New York, New York and is funded by multiple donors. UNAOC runs a number of largely web-based projects, including 'clearinghouses' of teaching resources and databases; it also maintains its primary web presence at www.unaoc.org.
Pursuant to this, UNAOC seeks a highly-qualified individual to handle the creative design, technical development and management of all new and existing websites under its umbrella. Artistic skills and branding experience are highly desirable. The successful candidate will be experienced in the development of sites using a content management system framework either under Joomla or Wordpress, with the capacity to learn both.
It is important that the person recruited has an excellent understanding of the mission and vision of UNAOC, and is able to respond proactively to its needs. The Web Specialist will be called upon to contribute to the development of the organization's evolving web and online communications strategy. The Web Development Specialist works with the Communications Team and Project Staff and reports to the Director, UNAOC.
Functional Responsibilities
Ability to support and promote UNAOC in virtual communities and networks; Responsible for developing, and maintaining the primary websites of UNAOC by: Planning: web design, technical development, code writing, and implementation of all new and existing UNAOC websites. More specifically: Web Design: Integrate best practices to plan all aspects of the structure of the websites including information architecture, look and feel of the user interface, navigation, sections, pages, widgets, modules, buttons, logos and icons for enriched user experience.
Web Development: Integrate best practices to develop web platforms, including customizations to ensure flexibility of the site platforms going forward. Coordinate with communication team, support staff and IT staff on project development from concept and development to visual quality assurance, user testing and final implementation.
Implementation: Ensure best practices are maintained in the launch of new websites and new content on existing websites in addition to the continued maintenance of all new and existing UNAOC web platforms.
Train staff and interns in performing updates to all of websites using various content management systems, as well as updating html email templates for email newsletters.
Liaise with and manage all ICT-related vendors.
Collaborate with functional project managers and program specialists to prepare materials using multimedia tools.
Analyze existing platforms to identify weaknesses, gaps and opportunities for improvement of existing platforms.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Advanced knowledge of the following is strongly desired:
LANGUAGE
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-SP 2
Contract duration: 3 Months (with possibility of extension)
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Application Information: