Web Writer, Geneva

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) | chemin des Colombettes 34 | Geneva | Tel: 022 338 91 11

• Organization: WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
• Country: Switzerland
• City: Geneva
• Office: WIPO Geneva

Closing date: Tuesday, 9 February 2016

WEB WRITER (WIPO/16/N/A/ICS011)
26 January 2016
Vacancy Announcement No: WIPO/16/N/A/ICS011
Title: Web Writer
Grade: N/A
Appointment/Contract type: Individual Contractual Services
Duration: nine months (proposed dates from 01.03.2016 to 31.12.2016)
Publication Date: 26 January 2016
Application Deadline: 9 February 2016
Organizational Unit: Information and Promotion Division
Madrid Registry, Brands and Designs Sector
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Post Number: N/A
Objective of the assignment
Building on content created for the Madrid website (http://www.wipo.int/madrid/en/) in 2015, the Information and Promotion Division (IPD), Madrid Registry, plans to develop a number of new webpages in 2016, including a large range of content to support and promote planned improvements to Madrid E-Services. The Contractor will assist in the revamping of the Madrid website and the drafting of these pages. The writer will also assist IPD in its efforts to revitalize Madrid System communications materials. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic self-starter with excellent web writing, communication and organizational skills, and an interest in content optimization, to work in a multicultural environment.
Deliverables/services
(a) Participate in editing and development of content for the Madrid website, working in close collaboration with IPD and other teams across WIPO, and more specifically

• Outline, write and edit content for the Madrid website;
• Liaise with the Web Communications Section to ensure existing content is up-to-date, search-engine friendly and consistent with brand, editorial and graphic guidelines;
• Provide analysis on website use through statistics. Propose changes to improve usability and increase user engagement and follow up on their implementation;
• Participate in the organization of training sessions and provide training to Madrid Registry staff on writing and preparing content for the website;

(b) Author, edit and proof-read online and hardcopy promotional and informational materials, and case studies; and

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, online marketing or other relevant degree;

Experience

• At least 4 years' experience in web communications or online journalism, including experience in web content management and text editing;

Skills

• Excellent skills in writing and editing for the web, including the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly, adapting message to culturally diverse audiences;
• Experience in using web editing tools including Web Content Management Systems (CMS); good knowledge of HTML;
• Understanding of intellectual property would be an asset;
• Experience with web analytics and reporting;
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work and deliver under deadline pressure in a multicultural, team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Good knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques and web usability practices would be an advantage.

Languages

• Native proficiency in English and working knowledge of French;
• knowledge of Spanish would be an asset;

Additional Information
Relevant work samples and references may be sought.
Duration of contract and payment
Applicants are requested to provide an indication of their remuneration expectations in Swiss francs, per day worked, to a maximum of 180 days, during the nine month contract period.
It is specifically agreed that the sum to be paid for the Contractor's deliverables/services is based on actual hours or days of work rendered, as confirmed monthly by the supervisor upon receipt of the deliverables/services. Any excess hours or days rendered over the maximums stipulated in the Terms of Reference of the Contractor or in this Contract, as may be necessary in order to satisfactorily complete all the agreed tasks, should be agreed and approved in advance.
The Organization will not bear relocation costs.
ICS contractors fall outside the coverage of employment contracts for WIPO Staff members and are not subject to the WIPO Staff Regulations and Rules. The contractor has no entitlement to vacation or sick leave, except for WIPO official holidays, or to medical insurance or staff pension. Absences from work will be deducted from the contractor's payment on a pro-rated basis.
This request for offer is available in English only.
Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.
Please refer to WIPO's Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
Initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examination.
Not applicable for interns and to Individual Contractual Service subscribers.
For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the WIPO internet page at: http://www.wipo.int/erecruitment/en/