Consultant for the Management and Promotion of Websites for Gender, Rights and Civic Engagement Section, New York

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Consultant for the management and promotion of websites for the Gender, Rights and Civic Engagement Section in New York.

Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference

Qualification:

• At least first university degree
• At least 8 years of experience in content development and information management for web-based projects
• At least 4-6 years' experience in managing strategic creative design and creative production projects
• Experience in designing content and managing sites for persons with disabilities
• Understanding of and experience with information communication technologies that underpin UNICEF website production, specifically Outlook, Lotus Notes, RedDot, TRIM and Sharepoint.
• Strong understanding of or experience in managing = Adolescent Development and Participation, Gender and Rights, Communication for Development - related content
• Understanding of IKM/ MIS systems, platforms and processes within large organisations
• Proven experience in coordinating third party, specialist agencies, consultants and vendors
• Experience in working with both private and not-for-profit sectors
• Experience in facilitating web-based discussions and dialogue through online platforms
• Good writing and critical reasoning skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• New York based consultant preferred

If you have got experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae in English, and a duly completed United Nations Personal History form to pdconsultants@unicef.org by 27 January 2012 quoting “IKM Consultant for GRACE”.

Please indicate your ability, availability and daily rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily rate will not be considered.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.