The Online Communications Consultant works with the online communications team and an external team of website developers to create state of the art, data-driven web pages and interactive reports to be launched on www.unfpa.org, the organization’s global website.
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Serve as the project manager for the UNFPA global website: www.unfpa.org
- Coordinate work of designers, developers and UNFPA staff to generate web projects and features, including interactive features, campaign websites and data visualization dashboards
- Work with graphic designers, website developers and the quality-assurance team to improve existing website functionality, and develop and test new functionality
- Liaise with focal points in across UNFPA to identify new requirements and needs
- Design creative concepts and reference documents for the creation of interactive web pages and online reports
- Evaluate and test new website functionalities and align with user requirements to ensure consistent product quality
- Research the latest trends in website development and introduce them to colleagues on the online communications team
- Publish documents and other content elements in the corporate web contentmanagement system
- Design and publish online newsletter
- Analyze and report on web traffic
- Participate in short- and long-term planning of UNFPA’s global online environment
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced university degree in a related field is required.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in the field of digital communications
- Clear understanding of UX/UI requirements for modern websites
- Good written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
- Strong communications skills, with proven expertise in developing compelling and modern digital communications materials.
- Sound knowledge of web 2.0 and digital technologies.
- Good planning, project-management skills.
- Familiarity with gender equality issues, sexual and reproductive health, human rights, and youth issues would be an asset.
Duration: three months initially
How to apply
Candidates should submit an applications letter that states their motivation to apply to this consultancy, as well as a curriculum vitae/resume. All documents must must be sent by E-mail: web@unfpa.org, by 16 May 2019, with "Online Communications Consultant" as the subject.
We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
