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United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

Many cultures. One humanity.

Filed Under: UNAOC Event

Applications are being sought for a highly-qualified individual able to offer solutions to the Alliance’s myriad web-related needs.

Webmaster (New York, 6 months initial contract)
Closing date: 28 May 2009

Duties and Responsibilities

The webmaster will be expected to manage the technical development and implementation of all web-related needs. Skills in design and art direction of sites, while not required, are highly desirable, as is any experience in server administration. In addition, the webmaster will be expected to manage the assorted database packages currently used by the Alliance, includingaocplatypus.org (SQL server), and the databases associated with each of the project’s clearinghouses. The webmaster will also be the point person within the Alliance team responsible for liaising with and managing all ICT-related vendors that are offering support to the UN Alliance. Finally, under the supervision of the communications team, the webmaster may be requested to write and upload content for the Alliance’s websites.
  • Oversee the technical development, implementation and maintenance of all UNAOC web assets, databases and software packages:
  • Develop when appropriate new Enterprise and productivity software solutions for high impact results (e.g. upgrading and transitioning of the UNAOC to Windows 7.0, Office 2007)
  • Create additions to our existing Joomla based Content Management System for the new sections of Alliance websites. Additionally, experience with alternatives, such as Drupal, is highly desirable.
  • Develop an online clearinghouse (with its own CMS) that has a comprehensive database of government policies on immigration and NGO-led initiatives in the field.

Full vacancy details

Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application via e-mail to dgvas@unops.org

Applications should include:
1) Complete letter of motivation
2) Resume or United Nations Personal History Form (P.11), (to be obtained from UNOPS website)
3) Sample of an art-related work
4) Link(s) to website that the applicant has developed and/or administered.
Applications not including all of the above-referenced requirements will not be considered.

Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the title in the subject line when applying by email.

Additional Considerations
– Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
– Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
– Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org.