UNESCO recruits 01 Technical and wed support consultant
UNESCO
Paris, France
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
TECHNICAL AND WED SUPPORT CONSULTANT
Parent Sector : Culture Sector (CLT)
Duty Station: Paris
Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies
Type of contract : Non Staff
Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 10 Jul 2020
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTIn the context of the World Heritage Cities Programme of the Culture sector, and as part of the « Heritage and the city: Promoting sustainable, safe and resilient cities through the protection and conservation of urban cultural and natural heritage in the city » project, a series of activities are being carried out including the launching of the monthly newsletter Urban Notebooks and the creation of an online platform for the collection of good practices are especially linked to this post.
The consultant will provide technical and web support to both.
Work assignmentUnder the immediate supervision of the Deputy Director of the World Heritage Centre, the Contractor will be entrusted with the following tasks related to the project entitled « Heritage and the city: Promoting sustainable, safe and resilient cities through the protection and conservation of urban cultural and natural heritage in the city »:
1) Develop a structure for the newsletter « Urban Notebooks » dedicated to the World Heritage Cities Programme;
2) Develop a structure for a web platform for good practice examples. The platform will include short and long pieces of text, photos, videos, podcasts, and links to other online websites and materials.
Deliverables and timeline
For « Urban Notebooks »:
– 1.1 Edit the videos to be included in the upcoming 2 issues, according to the size and format specifications given by the World Heritage Centre (WHC);
– 1.2 Minor graphic modifications of the base format;
– 1.3 Produce a digital version of the newsletter « Urban Notebooks » for web, including working links and document attachments compatible with and to function within the framework and design of the existing WHC website.
For good practice web platform:– 2.1 Design and produce a web platform including a working search engine for the uploaded materials compatible with and to function within the framework and design of the existing WHC website;
– 2.2 Periodic updates of the web platform with new pieces of information;
– 2.3 Edit the videos to be included in the web platform according to the size and format specifications given by the WHC.
APPLICATOIN PROCESSAccountability (C)Communication (C)Innovation (C)Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)Planning and organizing (C)Results focus (C)Teamwork (C)-For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience:Master’s degree in website/graphic design or a related field.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the field
Skills and competencies:Professional-level web design skills (Dreamweaver / HTML / WordPress)
Strong proficiency in graphic design software (InDesign / Photoshop / Illustrator)Highly proficient in image and video editingCreativityTime-management skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSPrevious experience with Cold Fusion
Working experience in the United Nations System and the World Heritage Centre
Very good fluency in both English and French
SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESSPlease note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the UNESCO careers website. No modifications can be made to the application submitted.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview.
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Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided.
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UNESCO is committed to achieve and sustain gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities, as well as nationals from non-and under-represented Member States (last update here) are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.
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