Web Editor (PreventionWeb)

Result of Service

• PreventionWeb knowledge base is updated according to standards and meets editorial criteria
• PreventionWeb public facing pages are well formatted
• Appropriate correspondence with partners is sent in a timely manner

Work Location

Remote

Expected duration

10 April - 09 September 2017 (6 months with possible extension)

Duties and Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties:

Assist the maintenance of a disaster risk reduction knowledge base according to PreventionWeb standards, practices and procedures including:

•  researching relevant disaster risk reduction content from a variety of sources
• monitoring relevant sources and user-published content
• validating content for quality control
• web-ready formatting of content
• writing abstracts in English for news, documents, policy and plans, etc.
• selecting and adding relevant taxonomy to content
• posting and monitoring of all content types: news, documents, policy and plans, jobs, events, academic programmes, educational materials, networks, multimedia and organizations
• Select and send appropriate partner correspondence from standard messages
• Assist Managing Editor in identifying and documenting editorial process improvements, as needed
• Assist in photo research for PreventionWeb use

Work implies interaction with the following:

Programme Officers and other information management specialists throughout the UNISDR, and outbound correspondence with other UN agencies, Government offices, Universities and NGOs. Information management staff and managers in user offices and other user clients, including external users (e.g. governments, international organizations, etc.).

Qualifications/special skills

Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English.

Experience using content management systems (CMS), basic HTML editing, advanced Internet search. Familiarity with Photoshop and social media desirable.

Academic Qualifications: Completion of secondary school or its equivalent commercial school. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the date of receipt of a high-school diploma or the equivalent certification.

Experience: At least 2 years of experience in content management for large-scale complex websites. Knowledge of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and/or international development is an asset.

Language: Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of Spanish desirable.

Additional Information

Work schedule: 4 hours per day, 5 days per working week. Must be able to work remotely using Skype and other remote communication tools. Stable Internet connection required.