UNDP Jobs - 33040- International Consultant for Website Editor and Sp

International Consultant for Website Editor and Specialist

Location :

Dili, Timor Leste

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

19-Nov-2012

Application Deadline :

12-Oct-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Globally, the United Nations Development Programme has commissioned a Web Upgrade Project in order to standardize the web presence of its 177 UNDP country offices around the globe. At present, many of the UNDP country offices have developed their own websites, with their own hosting, different content management systems and varying typologies for presenting information. In order to address this, UNDP commissioned a Web Upgrade Project to ensure that there was consistency in the look, presentation and content on country office websites. The project aims to, “standardize web management, reduce inefficiencies, improve UNDP’s global image, facilitate transparency and ensure that the general public, the UNDP community (partners, donors etc) development professionals and programme staff can easily locate the information they need”.

Within this context, the UNDP Timor-Leste will embark on a web project in order to migrate existing and create new content to facilitate migration to the new UNDP site. The UNDP Timor-Leste Country Office is recruiting a Website Editor and Specialist who will be responsible for implementing the new website upgrade, including content mapping, content integration, production and review. Direction and training will be provided by UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Web Editor and Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the editorial content and quality of the UNDP Timor-Leste new web site is of high standard and that it meets the corporate requirements outlined in the guidance note for the migration to the new site. UNDP Timor-Leste will provide the necessary background information in the form of project documents, reports, publication and analyses. In addition to this, it is expected that the incumbent will use other resources to complete the respective sections for the new UNDP website. Additionally, the Website Editor and Specialist will be required to produce an Inception Plan, within two weeks of commencing the assignment outlining how the deliverables will be met and the information needs for each component.

Under direction from the Media Officer the Website Editor and Specialist will:

Serve as the focal point from the Timor-Leste Country Office for the project
Carry out content integration in partnership with the New York office
Edit and write content
Ensure that correct content is entered into web templates and components
Perform a full content inventory
Align content with the required Information Architecture
Participate in scheduled meetings and training sessions
Respond in a timely fashion to project manager’s requests
Assist with communication of the project’s status and scope to the impacted organizational units within UNDP TL
Facilitate user acceptance testing
Carry out bug checking

Competencies

High technical skills and knowledge on web and communications
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Well developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at
senior levels
Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
In providing advice to UNDP TL has the capacity to gather comprehensive
information on complex problems or situations
Evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator in
crisis or antagonistic situations
Planning, organisational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

A degree in Mass Communications or ICT.

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of experience in website content development and/ or maintenance
Knowledge in Content Management System and Web Content Management

Language Requirements:

Excellent English language skills and an ability to write short pieces of text to a high standard.