Consultant, Webmaster, UNISDR, Panama

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Result of service:

• Proper functioning of up-to-date, attractive, innovative and user-friendly information and web portals as well as other communcations materials
• Attractive and user-friendly multimedia products and productions
• Proper linkage between web portals and social media
• Up-to-date architecture and programming of Contents Management System
• Monthly statistics on visits and dowloads
• Production of promotional materials as needed including design and interaction

See terms of reference for detailed information

Expected duration:

To begin upon the signing of the contract until 31 December 2016 and with posible extension

Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the institution’s communications strategy with regards to online tools and determine the best means for its continued development.
• Design and maintenance of web portals and information resources
• Manage and/or support multiple virtual platforms and social networks (web portals, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr accounts).
• Development and/or maintenance of a Content Management System (CMS)
• Coordination of tasks with UNISDR (particularly Americas regional office) and UNISDR communications personnel
• Participate in meetings to review proposals, brainstorming and the creation of communications products and productions.
• Oversee servers (hosting) containing the information and data of the respective information and web portals
• Generate statistical reports surrounding the use and access / downloads of information from the web platform(s)
• Ensure proper functioning and backup / safeguarding of the information platforms and ensure data security and integrity
• Support the creation, maintenance and updating of communications tools including the development of promotional materials such as pamphlets, brochures, posters and banner, etc.

Qualifications/special skills:

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge and practical know-how of programming languages for the development of webpages: XHTML, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Skills surrounding design and programming of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Good understanding of international organizations and in particular the United Nations system
• Academic Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or above with a focus on information technology and web management is required.

Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience in developing and implementing websites and multimedia products
• Advanced knowledge and practical experience with languages for the development of webpages: XHTML, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Broad experience in Dreamweaver, Fireworks and FTP programmes
• Proven experience in website design
• Solid working experience with programming of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Good working knowledge of design programmes such as Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience with Flash tools and multimedia
• Proven experience in Web design and graphic design
• Experience in video post-production and editing, with programmes such as Final Cut or similar software

Language:

Fluency in Spanish (speaking and writing skills). Working knowledge of English is desired.

No Fee

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.