Thursday, 22 September 2016

Consultant - Website Support, Home based

By on September 22, 2016



United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) | 11-13 Chemin des Anemones, 1219 Chatelaine | Geneva, Switzerland | Tel: +41 22 917 84 80 | Fax: +41 22 917 80 62
Closing date: Thursday, 29 September 2016
Vacancy code VA/2016/B5007/10935
Position title Consultant - Website Support
Level ICS-9
Department/office ECR, GVA, Geneva
Duty station Home based
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-1
Duration 4 months
Application period 21-Sep-2016 to 30-Sep-2016
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.
Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners' expectations.
With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
Background Information - Job-specific
The Green Fiscal Policy Network (GFPN) is a joint initiative by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), IMF (International Monetary Fund) and GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation), which aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and collective learning on fiscal policy reforms. The GFPN website is a virtual knowledge sharing platform that builds on existing knowledge in partner organizations to provide web-based resources, good practices, country cases and guidelines on fiscal policies to support the green economy. Partners are currently exploring opportunities to expand the GFPN and considering further improvements to the website including changes to the design and structure of the website to improve access and user-friendliness; a new section to track relevant news, updates and events; and a secure, password protected registration-based forum to allow members to exchange information and experiences.
UNEP/DTIE/ETB is looking for a consultant to provide web maintenance and support services to ensure the ongoing security and stability of the GFPN website and allow for continued improvements to the GFPN website. The GFPN website uses the WordPress open source content management system. All work on the website should adhere to WordPress standard best practices.
Under the overall supervision of Mr. Seven Stone, Chief UNEP-DTIE/ETB, the consultant shall report directly to Ms. Joy Kim, Economics Affairs Officer, UNEP-DTIE/ETB, joy.kim@unep.org. The consultant will also have regular interaction with Sirini Withana, Consultant UNEP-DTIE/ETB, sirini.withana@unep.org.
Functional Responsibilities
The consultant is expected to deliver ongoing web maintenance and support of the GFPN web platform. The functional responsibilities include, but are not restricted to, the following: Website maintenance:
  • Security updates throughout period of contract. The selected consultant should ensure the on-going security and stability of the GFPN website, including through the management and application of core security updates, module security updates and other required updates and patching.
Web support: The consultant will be expected to provide ad hoc web consulting support to ensure the integrity and continual improvement of the GFPN website throughout the period of the contract. This includes:
  • Ongoing support to fix bugs on the GFPN web platform in a timely manner.
  • Additional work to ensure continued improvement to the quality of the GFPN web platform. Examples of improvements could include, but are not limited to: small theming changes; ensuring consistency across pages; usability testing; adjusting the structure, look or functionality of existing web pages based on user feedback; search engine optimization.
  • Work with the responsible programme officer at UNEP to develop new functionality for the website. Examples of new functionality include, but are not limited to: a new section of the website to track relevant news, updates and events on green fiscal reform, other new areas as needed.
The expected outputs of this project are as follows (however, the selected candidate may be required to produce additional output(s) within the agreed costs and timeframe, as deemed reasonably necessary by the responsible programme officer at UNEP):
  • GFPN web platform is kept secure and its functions work properly; bugs on the web platform are fixed in a timely manner.
  • Continual improvement to the quality and functionality of the GFPN web platform.
Successful launch of new functionality on the GFPN web platform.
Competencies
Ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines, plan, prioritize and deliver tasks effectively and on time.
Skills
  • 3 years of proven professional experience in the field of website design, management, implementation and related areas required.
  • Proven record of maintaining WordPress-based websites
    • Strong graphic design capabilities
    • Proven record of delivering projects of a similar nature and scale
  • Experience in working remotely to manage issues that can arise during the implementation of a web-based platform.
Strong communication and writing skills in English are required.
Education
University degree required. Additional training and qualifications in the field of website design, management and implementation or related fields are an advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience in the field of website design, management and implementation, including maintaining WordPress-based websites are required.
Languages
Strong communication and writing skills in English are required.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: IICA 1
Contract duration: 4 months
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations
  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE A ONE PAGE MOTIVATION LETTER WITH THEIR APPLICATIONS.

About Colman Mossile

Faizan is a 30 years old young guy who is blessed with the art of Blogging,He love to Blog day in and day out,He is a Website Designer and a Graphics Designer.

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