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Website Assistant, New York, closing date: 21 February 2015

Closing date: Saturday, 21 February 2015
Posting Title: WEBSITE ASSISTANT, G5
Job Code Title: WEBSITE ASSISTANT
Department/ Office
Department of Public Information
Duty Station
NEW YORK
Posting Period
22 January 2015-21 February 2015
Job Opening number
15-PUB-DPI-40115-R-NEW YORK (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
  • Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station.
  • Passing the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY or the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat.
  • Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
  • Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
  • Applications are automatically prescreened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
  • Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions averrable in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on 'The Application Process' and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on 'Manuals' on the upper right side of the browser.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the French Language Unit in the Web Services Section, News and Media Division under the Department of Public Information. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief of the French Language Unit.
The Web Services Section (WSS) oversees the design, development and presentation of the top layers of the UN website in all six official languages, including the homepage, the five thematic portals (Peace and Security, Development, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs, and International Law), as well as comprehensive background information about the UN such as global issues, and events, including international observances. The Section also provides guidance and assistance to Secretariat offices in creating and enhancing their websites in all official languages. WSS promotes best practices for web development and other Internet-related activities, including multilingualism, usability and accessibility for the disabled. WSS also maintains social media accounts for the United Nations in five official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish).
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Web Services Section, News and Media Division, and the supervision of the Chief, Website French Language Unit, the incumbent performs the following functions: 1. Prepares new material for inclusion in the appropriate UN web pages by:
  1. performing research work for authoritativeness of material;
  2. retrieving pertinent documents from the Official Documents System in required languages;
  3. converting content into HTML, using HTML conversion and/or authoring software (Dreamweaver);
  4. designing new top and/or secondary pages for new sites, incorporating Cascading Style Sheets, Javascript, JSP and/or ASP elements;
  5. editing content into format and structure consistent with UN style in the language required, and preparing and incorporating graphics as needed using Photoshop, Illustrator or other graphic design software;
  6. preparing and updating site index;
  7. posting documents by accessing the UN web and/or development servers and ensuring the documents are posted in appropriate directories, using FTP;
  8. checking and testing for multiple browser support, including Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, etc.;
  9. checking and testing for compliance with requirements for access by the disabled.
2. Updates portions of the website with a Content Management System (CMS).
3. Review existing pages at the top levels to ensure that changeable data is kept up-to-date by:
  1. checking hyperlinks within HTML on a routine basis;
  2. ensuring correctness of entries and making corrections as needed;
  3. updating information such as official names of countries, membership of UN bodies, etc.;
  4. liaising with other Departments/offices to alert them of changes in location of web pages.
4. Analyzes weekly statistics of social media accounts to assess impact on UN website traffic; analyzes monthly statistics of webpages to assess usefulness and relevance of material posted. Prepares charts and graphs when required.
5. Perform any other duties assigned by Chief of Web Services Section or Chief of Website Languages Unit as necessary.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of the United Nations and how it functions; Ability to design and assist in maintaining a large website in French; In-depth knowledge of design and encoding of web pages; Shows willingness to learn new technology; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Ability to work accurately and under pressure in a small team. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including two years specialized experience on a French web site. Experience in web authoring tools, such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and other graphic design applications and JavaScript is required. Experience in HTML and Cascading Style sheets as well as text formatting and encoding is required. Experience in Web authoring and design tools used by the UN common system is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and French are required. Knowledge of another UN Official language is desirable.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.