Consultant, Webmaster, UNISDR, Panama
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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
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