Vacancy #: UNIOGBIS/DSRSG-P/PIU/2017/03; Deadline: 5 October, 2017

Post Title: Webmaster, Social Media Manager/Graphics

Level: NO-A (Temporary Appointment); Post Number: 30902884;

Location: Bissau

Organizational Unit: Public Information Unit;

Initial Appointment:  3 months

UNIOGBIS invites qualified Internal/External applicants to apply for the position highlighted above. Applicants are requested to complete form P.11 available at UNIOGBIS Human Resource Office and clearly indicate the vacancy number they are applying to and attach copies of the following: Proof of Guinea-Bissau nationality (Birth Certificate/Passport), Educational documents and employment letters from previous employers.  Incomplete P.11 forms will not be processed.

Please note that you can also apply by email to uniogbis-recruitment@un.org. Kindly note that applications upon

receipt will be reviewed and only short-listed candidates will receive acknowledgement.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Org. Setting and Reporting:

The incumbent will be based in Bissau, at the HQ of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and will be working under the direct supervision of Chief Public Information Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of UNIOGBIS and UNCT/UNCG website using interfaces, templates and other standard graphic and web design software;
• In consultation with source/section/agency, review content to be posted and edits the documents and graphic material as required;
• Manage the website on a daily basis – technical support, content and information uploads;
• Monitor users traffic on website and intranet and take necessary actions to increase visibility and website referencing, contributing to peace and stability in the country and the sub region – The number of visitors on the website and the intranet and the flow of data contribution will constitute performance indicators as well as timely updates and increased traffic;
• Serves as the focal point for the planning, specification, design and development of the website, including implementation and support of design/style sheets, as well as monitoring of computer application systems development projects, involving liaison on web site related issues;
• Liaises with all UNCT/UNCG AFPs as required to define and specify requirements;
• Train UNCT/UNCG (AFPs) staff in the use and upload of information onto the respective web pages;
• Provides guidance and support to new/junior staff in the maintenance of the sub-sites and in the use of interfaces, templates and other tools developed for posting information on the site;
• Repares technical and user documentation as well as training materials for the application;
• Prepares graphics for web and newsletters;
• Manages the social media channels of UNIOGBIS/UNCT, posting regularly;
• Provides guidance to, and may supervise, more junior staff;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Professionalism:

Knowledge of a wide range of communications approaches, tools, and methodologies essential to planning and executing effective campaign strategies and programmes. Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources. Ability to identify public affairs issues, opportunities and risks in an international environment. Ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations with target audiences and cultivate productive relationships. Ability to produce a variety of written and audiovisual communications products to very tight deadlines. Ability to deliver oral presentations to various audiences. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Creativity:

Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

University Degree in journalism, social communication or Information Technology. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal training in web-administration or graphic design is required.

Experience:

At least 5 years of web administration experience in the field of Public Information, content management or graphic design is required. A minimum of three years’ experience with web design using related software is highly desirable. The knowledge of the practices and procedures of UN organizations is an advantage.

Excellent computer and software skills, good knowledge of editing software such as Vegas 13, Photoshop or any new appropriate software is required. Familiarity with and knowledge of HTML editors and graphics software for the Internet is required. Web-design with good knowledge of design and programming languages, XHTML, java scripts, DHTML and Flash, is required. Excellent knowledge of Internet user essentials (e.g. browsing, e-mails, searching, etc.), as well as of the operating systems Windows Server is required.

Language:

French and English are working languages of the UN Secretariat, for this position a good working level of English (both oral and written), Portuguese (both oral and written) and Creole (oral) is required.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. Completed detailed applications documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy#: UNIOGBIS/DSRSG-P/PIU/2017/03 should be forwarded to the attention of: Human Resources Section (HRS), UNIOGBIS Headquarters, Bairro Penha – Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.