UNDP Jobs - 51233- Intern, website migration, UNDP

Intern, website migration, UNDP

Location :

Astana, KAZAKHSTAN

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 months

Languages Required :

English Russian

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Under corporate requirement of global UNDP websites, the old website of UNDP in Kazakhstan will migrate to a new one – www.kz.undp.org. By applying the User Guide, the intern will help UNDP in Kazakhstan build a njew country office website in the new content management system, Adobe CQ5. This content management system (CMS) is designed to allow users with little knowledge of web programming to create and manage website content with relative ease. (the User Guide to b provided to the Intern).

Under the guidance of Communications Associate, the Communications Intern will support UNDP CO on assisting the migration of the Russian and English web-sites.

Objective:

Within assigned authority, Communications intern will assist supporting the migration of the Russian and English version of the new web-site.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in supporting the migration of the Russian and English version of the new web-site.
- Familiarize themselves with the relevant User Guide Introduction to Adobe CQ5 which helps to migrate information from the old website to the new one.
- Bring the Russian and English versions of the old website into accordance with the new web-sites’ English and Russian versions by translating the materials from one language into another.
- Migrate information from the old web-site accordingly to a relevant space provided on the new web-site, including layout specificities like templates, captions, taglines, teasers, dates of publication, project names, etc.

Competencies

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Teamwork

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
Places team agenda before personal agenda
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Planning & Organizing

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary

Uses time efficiently

Required Skills and Experience

Professional Skills and Experience:

Applicants enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship;

Applicants pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages have completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree;

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the sphere of journalism, social media, and communications;

Excellent computer skills, including design programmes (Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe CQ5) including excellent skills in web-sites development, its administration and maintenance;

Excellent capacities for planning and information management;

Language requirements:

Good command of English

Requirements to reporting:

Reports shall be submitted upon the implementation of the task, according to the schedule. They shall be approved by the Communications Associate.

!IMPORTANT INFORMATION

How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply on-line through this site by clicking "APPLY NOW" button. Please ensure that you upload your UN Personal History Form-P11 (on the 2nd page of the application by selecting "UPLOAD RESUME" option).

Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. Please note that only short-listed applications will be contacted.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.