Consultancy for WEB Designer/Developer (Seconded to the Citizen Engagement and Fiscal Transparency Unit of the Ministry of Finance) - Nationals only (3 months)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Care

Objective:

This assignment will focus on providing support to Citizen engagement and Fiscal transparency Unit of MoF Section and the Egyptian government in developing a clear and multifunctional website that could not only communicate timely information about the budget but also disclose how much is spent on SDGs and capacitate citizens and youth to constructively participate into the budget discussion.

Tasks to be accomplished:

1.New Look and feel

• Following the attached proposal MoF branding guidelines, implement an already conceptualised -(see attached proposal) for the Fiscal Transparency and Citizen engagement unit web site capturing the different functionalities outlined in this TOR.
• Develop a visual language based on the graphic concept presented below of the new templates in Word Press.
• Ensure a consistent visual language on the new site by introducing fixed styles in templates ensuring consistency in fonts, formatting, icons, images, layout techniques.
• The new look and feel should be adapted to homepage, sections, subsections and the following components of the site: article template, resource webpage template, publication/guidance webpage template, country story webpage template, event webpage template.
• Standard page elements including header, footer, tabs, persistent navigation, contact us, email and page print options should be included in the new templates.
• Guarantee that most recent content on the site is captured in automatically in the homepage in an organized way following specific categories, tags or other custom taxonomies.
• All section and subsection webpages should incorporate functionalities to guarantee the latest information on that section and sub-section is displayed (news, resources, publication/guidance, events).
• The current sections and sub-sections of the site should be adapted using the new templates. These sections include around 1,000 blog posts and pages. Adapt the database of the UNDG site to include new categories to display the information in an organic way.

2.New sections

• Based on the agreed templates, develop new web sub-sections based on, but not limited to the structure, functionalities and features defined in these terms of reference (see attached proposal for reference).
• The new subsections webpages should incorporate functionalities to guarantee the latest information on that sub-section is displayed (news, resources, publication/guidance, events).

3.Functionalities to include in the new templates

The following features will be guaranteed through the new templates outlined in the section 1 &2:

• Add feed links.
• Responsive design.
• Social sharing features – including twitter share by text selection and twitter feed by handle and hashtag.
• Multiple page styles and custom post types.
• Language options feature in resources and guidance templates (Arabic and English);
• Search function by news, type of publication/guidance, type of resource, events, country story and issue; Search resources by free text; Interactive map; Signup for latest news.
• Link the site with other platforms as relevant.
• Password protected pages.

4.Knowledge transfer

• Develop a user manual and deliver 2 webinars for the support staff and system administrators to perform content upload, system maintenance and administration.
• Full source code including all developed libraries shall be handed over to MoF.

Methodology:

In close collaboration with UNICEF seconded Graphic Designer, the Social Policy Unit Chief, Specialist and Officer and following to reach an agreement with the head of the Fiscal Transparency and Citizen Engagement Unit, the incumbent will be asked to providing mockups and preliminary looks of each separated section of the website and seek approval before translating graphics into coding. The assignment will be carried out remotely with visits to both UNICEF and MoF premises for meetings as deemed necessary and as allowed by the COVID -19 safety measures.

ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIME FRAME

Task

Deliverables

Working Days

New Look and feel

The Citizen engagement and fiscal transparency unit website presents the new visual look and its functionalities are enhanced to provide a better experience to users

40

New Sections

New sections are developed and integrated in the newly created site following the attached proposal

10

Knowledge transfer

Develop a user manual and deliver a webinar for the support staff and system administrators to perform content upload, system maintenance and administration

10

Full source code including all developed libraries shall be handed over to MoF

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• BA in Information Technology or any other relevant field.
• Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating breadth, creativity, and craftsmanship.
• Proven experience in Web site design.
• Proven experience with Word Press
• English and Arabic proficiency

Competencies requested:

• Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly
• Structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
• Shows respect for the views and contributions of another team members.
• Shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others.
• Consults others and shares information and expertise with them.
• Builds team spirit and reconciles conflict.
• Adapts to the team and fits in well.
• Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality of work.
• Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals.
• Focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners.
• Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Please ensure to provide medical coverage for you and your dependents (if any)

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.