UN WOMEN Jobs - 3995- Consultant: Web-editor

Consultant: Web-editor

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Bratislava, SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2008

Application Deadline :

14-Mar-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 months

Languages Required :

English

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

UNIFEM CEE Office aims to become a quality provider of news and information on Central and South-Eastern Europe related to women’s rights and gender equality issues. The information should serve various audiences, including UNIFEM staff, UNIFEM partners, donors and stakeholders. For that UNIFEM CEE aims to offer visually appealing website, where information about its projects/ programmes as well as the countries covered will be regularly updated and maintained.

The Web Editor will update the current information, and ensure re-design various sections so that the new information could be easily and regularly uploaded by UNIFEM CEE staff. The Web Editor will work under overall supervision of the UNIFEM Programme Specialist and in close cooperation with UNIFEM Programme Managers. He/she will be supported by the administrative assistant on technical issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

Update and redesign UNIFEM CEE website so that it meets the needs of its audience and allows easy maintenance by content owners;
Develop information sheets about current UNIFEM programmes;
Liaise with UNIFEM experts to identify interesting topics and write stories for the website;
Write, edit press releases fact sheets and other documents on demand of UNIFEM CEE Office.

Competencies

Corporate

Demonstrates integrity by upholding the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNIFEM
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, national and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favouritism

Technical/Functional

Excellent writing, editing and communications skills. Native-level English is a must;
Very strong analytical skills, ability to multi-task;
IT literacy, familiarity with various writing techniques and ability to operate with on-line web-based applications;
Knowledge of Central and South-Eastern Europe and the CIS.

Required Skills and Experience

Previous experience with updating websites is an asset;
Proficiency in HTML and Microsoft Word;
Native fluency in English