The Digital Content Creator is required to produce high-quality digital content in English for the new website, as well as other digital platforms. The duration of the assignment will be twelve months (full-time), from October 2018 to September 2019. The work is to be carried out onsite, with frequent meetings.
Qualifications/special skillsCompetency:
Professionalism:
Shows pride in their work and in achievements; demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyze complex information and offer creative, practical solutions, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situations and promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN-Habitat. 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.
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.
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; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed; excellent drafting ability and communications skills, both oral and written; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs 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.
Technological Awareness:
Keep abreast of available technology, understand applicability and limitations of technology; Actively seek to apply technology to appropriate risks; and show willingness to learn new technology.
Academic Qualifications:
University degree in information technology, computer science, information science or related discipline required
Experience:
• 5 years of demonstrated experience in web design and development, primarily with Drupal required.
• Experience with Drupal theming and front-end development required.
• Experience in HTML5, CSS/SASS, PHP, AJAX, Javascript and MySQL required
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development workflows an added advantage
• Experience with software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations desirable;
• Advanced proficiency in developing/implementing content with Drupal core modules, contributed modules, and custom modules an added advantage.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization techniques desirable.
Responsibilities
• Develop digital communication strategy for growing and leveraging UN-Habitat’s online presence.
• Creating new content and rewriting existing content to suit external digital audiences.
• Working with content providers to research or rewrite material from the standpoint of reader interest, clarity, political sensitivity, thoroughness and accuracy as well as relevance to UN-Habitat’s focus areas.
• Updating website with accurate content, and maintaining functionality, speed, accuracy, consistency of voice and quality control.
• Copy-edit, proofread and rewrite programmatic content for the new website
• Oversee SEO (search engine optimization), content categorization, structure, development and distribution
• Curating, producing and presenting stories, images and videos in UN-Habitat’s web content management system
• Develop standards, templates and guidelines to ensure consistent and coherent presentation of content
• Maintaining contact with content providers to solicit material and/or for approval of drafts.
• Provide training in content writing to communication officers within the division
• With the support of ERD communication officers, conduct training to communication officers from client offices.
• Oversee production and implementation of digital campaigns to support UN-Habitat corporate conferences, events and meetings;
• Create and maintain a regular social media and content calendar and identify real time UN-Habitat digital brand-building opportunities;
• Liaise with social media colleagues to co-ordinate content, messaging and workflows.
• Monitor and analyze website and social media campaign performance and reporting to make optimizations as necessary
Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree
Required relevant work experience
: 5 years
Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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