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TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
G-6 / Website Assistant, UNEP/DCPITVA Grade Level / Functional Title
United Nations Environment Programme/Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI)
Department/Office/Division
Public Information
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G-6 / 02 September, 2013
Open to
(Current Grade of Applicant) / Deadline
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Service/Section: / UNEP/DCPI / Estimated Start Date:
Duty Station: / Nairobi / Possibility of Extension? / YES NO
Duration: / 12 Months / Open to External Candidates? / YES NO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP's core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.
This post is located in UNEP/DCPI at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Internet Unit, and the general guidance of the Director, DCPI, and in collaboration with the other UNEP divisional, regional and out-posted offices, the incumbent will be responsible for the design, content, maintenance and updates to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition website and other websites as required.
Under the general guidance of the DirectorDCPI and under the direct supervision of the Head, Internet Unit, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
a)Website content management and web/graphic design:
•Website content management for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.
•Create designs, graphics, newsletter, layouts for print, online, and multimedia applications orproducts for the Climate and Clean Air Coalition.
•Provide website content management, design, animation and multimedia production services and support to UNEP-DCPI activities as directed by the Division Director.
•Develop of various web, graphic designs and animations for and affiliated websites.
•Update relevant and interesting web pages designed according to UNEP Guidelines.
•Design and develop web pages on in accordance with UNEP guidelines, with close direction from the supervisor.
•Enhance visual identity and coherence of UNEP’s websites.
•Contribute substantively to the achievement of UNEP’s main goals in the field of web design and development, content management and information dissemination.
b)Assist with the following specific products:
•Climate and Clean Air Coalition template/branding/promotional material development.
•Develop online, print, animation and multimedia products for DCPI-led websites and initiatives.
•Develop logos and branding templates and applications for UNEP initiatives as requested by other Divisions.
c)UNEP.org website migration:
•Provide support for the migration of all websites into a new hosting environment.
•Support in planning and preparation to ensure a smooth migration of data.
•Manage content and reformat where necessary to comply with the new technical environment.
•Assist in page-by-page migrations of static websites into CMS websites where applicable.
d)Perform other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
Professionalism:: Demonstrated ability to manage information technology projects. Excellent coordination skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities and projects concurrently; Ability to manage complexities and adapt to changing environment; Focus on impact and results; Ability to operate effectively across organizational and country boundaries.
Planning and 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.
Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas, thinks “outside the box”; Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
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.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
For Managerial Positions:
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: A minimum of sevenyears experience, four of which should be practical experience in content management systems, graphic and web design, development of mobile applications and practical experience in the migration of web applications, or related field. Working experience in the United Nations would be an advantage.
Education: Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required. Additional technical training in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar related field. Experience in communications is highly desired.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. .
Other Skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office, email) are required;
•Working knowledge of content management systems including Dot Net Nuke and Drupal
•Strong graphic design and desktop publishing ability using a variety of graphics software including Adobe Photoshop, PageMaker, Fireworks, Illustrator and Freehand.
•Strong programming training, technical knowledge and experience in C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, as well as scripting languages; JavaScript, ASP, PHP and Flash Actionscript.
•Excellent knowledge, understanding and experience in several operating systems; Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, NT, SE, 98 SE, 98, 95, Ubuntu Linux and OpenSuse Linux.
•Strong database administration knowledge and skill using Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle and Microsoft Access. Good understanding of networks, including networking standards DNS, SMTP and POP, and web-related standards HTTP, HTML and XML..
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. This position is funded for an initial period of 12 months and may be subject to extension.
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While this temporary assignment will provide the successful applicant with an ideal opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Internal candidates for this purpose is defined as staff members currently serving under 100 series appointment who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 104.15 or after the advice of a Secretariat joint body under staff rule 104.14. External applicants may be considered when it is not possible to identify suitable internal candidates of the same department/office.
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